Why global migration data should recognise subgroups like the Teochew
In countries like France and Norway, the government census strictly avoids asking about race and ethnicity. Governed by a desire for national unity, these...
Chinese woman, 20, survives 18th floor ‘impulsive’ jump after argument with boyfriend
A 20-year-old woman in eastern China miraculously survived after jumping from the balcony of her 18th-floor flat following a heated argument with her boyfriend....
‘Folded like an umbrella’: Trump attacks ally prosecutor over Reflecting Pool case
US President Donald Trump sharply criticised US Attorney Jeanine Pirro on Monday for dropping a case of alleged vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting...
Malaysia’s Anthony Loke quits as Negeri Sembilan DAP chief after state poll loss
Democratic Action Party (DAP) secretary general Anthony Loke has announced his resignation as the party’s Negeri Sembilan chairman following its performance in the recent...
China Closing Off Further From Outside World | China in Focus
China’s door to the outside world is closing further. New restrictions on Chinese travelers going abroad are now written into law—and risks for non-Chinese...
Maryland Democrats Move to Change How Congressional Maps Are Drawn
Maryland lawmakers opened a special session on Aug. 3 to begin changing the state constitution so it no longer sets rules for how the...
Why are Hong Kong delivery drivers unhappy about proposed payouts for injuries?
Hong Kong delivery rider Raj Bhattarai* felt the pain – both physically and financially – after a vehicle rear-ended his motorcycle on the job...
Chinese Tourists Anger Locals: Seagull Grab, Swan Choke, Seal Hit, Deer Kick Spark Outrage
On a ferry traveling to an island in China, a woman grabbed a seagull with her bare hands on the deck. Other passengers urged...
South Korea tightens grip on high-risk ETFs as investor losses mount
Published: 8:00am, 4 Aug 2026Updated: 8:07am, 4 Aug 2026 South Korea’s financial authorities are weighing tighter curbs on high-risk leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as...