Indonesia further cuts budget of president’s free meals scheme
Indonesia has further reduced its budget for President Prabowo Subianto’s signature free school meals programme to 229 trillion rupiah (US$12.81 billion) from 268 trillion...
Shanghai Turns Into A Sea In Just 20 Minutes: The Entire City Paralyzed As Drainage Systems Failed
On July 19, 2026, Shangha was suddenly hit by a powerful rainstorm. Streets, supermarkets, schools, and hospitals were flooded, turning into a vast sea...
Retrial ordered after Hong Kong judge caught plagiarising again in ruling
Published: 7:55pm, 21 Jul 2026Updated: 9:36pm, 21 Jul 2026 A Hong Kong High Court judge previously reprimanded for plagiarism has been found to have...
DOJ Probing Harvard Over Financial Aid Programs Linked to China-Based Sources
The Justice Department (DOJ) said on July 20 that it was investigating whether Harvard University violated Title VI by excluding American students from financial...
Federal Judge Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Against Minnesota Sanctuary Policies
A federal judge on July 20 threw out the Trump administration’s challenge to a series of so-called sanctuary laws and policies in Minnesota that...
EU lawmakers arrive in China for high-stakes talks to manage mounting tensions
A European Parliament delegation has begun a three-day visit to China to meet senior officials in Beijing and Shanghai to manage strained ties amid...
Will Indonesia’s decision to join China-led AI body complicate US ties?
Indonesia’s decision to join a new China-led artificial intelligence body has raised questions about how far Jakarta can push its digital ambitions without complicating...
Hong Kong woman killed, 5 others injured in car crash in Japan’s Hokkaido
A 53-year-old Hong Kong woman died and five others were injured in a head-on car crash in Japan on Monday, becoming the second such...
Hong Kong retains 17th spot among top cities for students but high costs hurt
Published: 6:00pm, 21 Jul 2026Updated: 6:41pm, 21 Jul 2026 Hong Kong has retained its 17th place among the world’s top destinations for students, but...