More and more Africans want to learn Chinese. But who will teach them?
As China’s relationship with African countries has deepened, the country’s influence is spreading into more areas. In the first of a series of articles,...
Fighting flares in Lebanon: 18 die in strikes, Israel says soldiers killed
Published: 4:50pm, 19 Jun 2026Updated: 5:27pm, 19 Jun 2026 Lebanon said 18 people were killed on Friday in Israeli air strikes in the south,...
Sunny spells for Dragon Boat Festival, day after 2 black rainstorm warnings
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Filipinos do not trust the news. Are they sick of divisive politics?
Published: 4:00pm, 19 Jun 2026Updated: 4:25pm, 19 Jun 2026 Filipinos are losing faith in the news faster than audiences almost anywhere else in the...
Kalyani demonstrates its export ambitions at Eurosatory 2026
Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), the defence subsidiary of Indian company Bharat Forge, showcased its expanding portfolio of artillery and armoured-vehicle products at Eurosatory...
Lululemon apologises for China event with actor beating Japanese drum on Great Wall
The sportswear brand Lululemon has apologised and withdrawn its latest marketing video in China because of a controversy surrounding a big Japanese drum and...
Poverty line a limited marker, Hong Kong minister says, as aid focus expands to carers
Published: 1:31pm, 19 Jun 2026Updated: 1:43pm, 19 Jun 2026 Hong Kong’s welfare minister has defended the government’s earlier decision to drop the poverty line...
Japan is developing a next-gen amphibious assault vehicle
Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) is developing a new amphibious assault vehicle to support future operations of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force...
Greece unveils Parthenon’s facade whole for first time in 220 years
Visitors to the Acropolis can now see the Parthenon’s western side looking whole for the first time in about 220 years. Officially unveiled Thursday,...