Elon Musk’s Starlink row in India exposes Asia’s deeper battle over satellite power
Elon Musk’s accusation that powerful Indian business interests are blocking Starlink’s entry into India has sparked a political row, but analysts say the dispute...
‘You’re not ugly’: Chinese driver’s kindness to blind passenger wins millions of hearts online
A video of a ride-hailing driver in southwestern China reassuring a blind passenger about his appearance has gone viral, touching hearts across mainland social...
Historic Shame! China’s National Soccer Team Loses 3 Straight—6-Year-Old Fan Sobs in Fury
China finished the Chongqing International Football Invitational during the Oct. 1 National Day holiday with three straight losses and no goals in any of...
Chinese researchers make Arctic-to-Antarctic call using rival to Musk’s Starlink
Polar researchers have used a would-be Chinese rival to Elon Musk’s Starlink to make a satellite video call between the Arctic and Antarctic –...
China agrees to slash EU hybrid car exports in half, putting brake on trade war
Published: 7:59pm, 9 Oct 2026Updated: 9:02pm, 9 Oct 2026 The European Union and China “reached an understanding” on trade in hybrid electric vehicles during...
17 key takeaways from Malaysia’s 2027 budget – ‘live with dignity’
Published: 7:58pm, 9 Oct 2026Updated: 8:01pm, 9 Oct 2026 Malaysia plans to spend 460 billion ringgit (US$112.6 billion) under its 2027 budget, expanding welfare...
Girl filmed carrying beer bags to be placed in temporary care with siblings
Published: 7:48pm, 9 Oct 2026Updated: 8:23pm, 9 Oct 2026 A 10-year-old Hong Kong girl filmed carrying heavy bags of beer will be placed in...
UK’s ex-prince Andrew gets US$399,000 compensation on his mansion lease
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the younger brother of Britain’s King Charles, has benefited from £302,000 (US$399,000) in compensation after he was forced to end his mansion...
News commentator denies unlawfully revealing police meeting details online
A Hong Kong news commentator accused of violating the national security law has denied exposing police intelligence operations, telling a court that details of...