Where do China-Israel ties stand after closure of consulate in Chengdu?
Published: 8:00pm, 7 Aug 2026Updated: 10:27pm, 7 Aug 2026 In a sign of fraying ties amid the Middle East conflict, Israel’s consulate general in...
Bus driver kicked explosive drone out of the air at German airport
Published: 7:57pm, 7 Aug 2026Updated: 8:04pm, 7 Aug 2026 A bus driver knocked an explosive-laden drone out of the air, potentially preventing an attack...
Anger in Malaysia as Liow’s money-laundering charges dropped after US$2.4 million fine
The revelation that an alleged Malaysian scam kingpin was released after paying 10 million ringgit (US$2.4 million) fine has sparked public outrage over claims...
China’s lab-grown diamonds get an AI boost as industry rides demand for chip cooling
Once overshadowed by natural diamonds in consumer markets, lab-grown versions of the world’s strongest natural substance have become a bright spot for industrial applications,...
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign joint defence deal amid regional turmoil
Published: 7:27pm, 7 Aug 2026Updated: 10:53pm, 7 Aug 2026 Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca on Friday, wedding...
Thailand Shooting: Teenager Kills Multiple People at School After Shooting Grandparents
A Thai teenager killed at least five people and himself at a school outside Bangkok on Aug. 7 after fatally shooting his grandparents, police...
Tai Po inquiry sheds more light on final moments of firefighter Ho Wai-ho
An independent inquiry into Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades has released further details about the final moments of fallen firefighter Ho Wai-ho, who...
China plans to increase mine output in world’s largest rare earth deposit by 50%
China plans to expand production capacity of a mine in Bayan Obo in its Inner Mongolia region with an investment of over half a...
Bumblebees Make ‘Yum’ And ‘Eww’ Faces, Study Finds
A new study shows that bumblebees display distinct facial expressions after tasting food, revealing that insects can distinguish between liking and wanting. Read...