Hong Kong police ramp up investigation into Anita Mui’s missing ashes with unit upgrade
Published: 11:29am, 13 Oct 2026Updated: 11:31am, 13 Oct 2026 Hong Kong police have stepped up their investigation into the disappearance of the ashes of...
How a detour saved a Malaysian trekker from jaws of deadly Nepal floods
It was a detour that saved his life. Malaysian Low Hock Meng, a 71-year-old veteran trekker, had set off on his own in Nepal....
With Early Voting Underway, Montana Democratic Party Chair Resigns, Backs Independent Senate Candidate
A voter casts their ballot inside the Arlington County Courthouse in Arlington, Va., on Sept. 18, 2026. Tom Brenner/Getty Images Montana Democratic Party Chair...
Therapy dogs in high demand: Hong Kong programme booked out until February 2027
A Hong Kong therapy-dog programme run by one staff member and 65 volunteers with their dogs is fully booked until February 2027, as demand...
Chinese great-grandfather, 101, defies ageing with daily diet of Coke, Sprite, seafood
A Chinese centenarian leads a happy, healthy life despite a habit generally considered “unhealthy”, prompting curious reactions online. A 101-year-old great-grandfather in eastern China’s...
Can Singapore engineer love on dating apps? From public service to private romance
For Singaporean civil servant Clare*, finding a suitable lifelong partner has been an uphill battle. Swiping on dating apps soon became a chore after...
Trump Participates in Midterm Rally in Youngstown, Ohio
President Donald Trump participates in a midterm election rally on Oct. 12 at the Covelli Centre in Youngstown, Ohio, where he is scheduled to...
Trump Says White House Looking Into Allegations of Improper Conduct by Ambassador to Greece
U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle speaks during a dedication ceremony at the chancery of the U.S. Embassy in Athens, Greece, on Oct. 7,...
Thailand’s deepening labour shortage roils harvest as unpicked fruits rot
Ripe mangosteen and rambutan hang unpicked from trees in eastern Thailand, where a shortage of migrant workers is forcing growers to decide which crops...