How China is working to turn Saishiteng Mountain into the world’s largest astronomy base
Construction on the Tibetan plateau of some of the Earth’s most powerful optical telescopes is putting China on track to house the world’s biggest...
Pope Leo urges end to ‘polarising narratives’ on Spain visit
Pope Leo on Saturday urged global leaders to avoid dividing their electorates with “sterile simplifications” to gain popularity and called on them to listen...
Hong Kong Golf & Tennis Academy patrons threaten legal action over clubhouse changes
Published: 8:49pm, 6 Jun 2026Updated: 12:03am, 7 Jun 2026 Some patrons of an exclusive Hong Kong sports club have escalated action against the Rosewood...
South Korean protesters demand ‘election re-run’ after ballot shortage
Protesters outside a ballot-counting site in South Korea on Saturday rallied for a second day, demanding a re-run of local elections held earlier this...
China’s Xi to Meet Kim Jong Un in Rare Trip to North Korea
Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leader Xi Jinping will meet with his North Korean counterpart in Pyongyang next week, a rare trip that experts suggest...
How China is turning historic African slave port into waterfront tourism destination
In Benin’s southern Atlantic coastal town of Ouidah, located about 40km (25 miles) west of the economic capital of Cotonou, China is turning a...
Beijing deploys new missiles matching Patriots opposite Taiwan
Published: 7:12pm, 6 Jun 2026Updated: 8:10pm, 6 Jun 2026 Mainland China has equipped frontline troops facing Taiwan with a new missile, according to mainland...
Historic June Snow and Hail Ravage China, All City Leaves Gone in 20 Minutes, Heaven Seems Angry
On June 4, 2026, the 37th anniversary of the June 4th incident, extreme weather hit parts of Beijing, Hebei, and Tianjin. Strong winds, heavy...
96 deals signed, flights planned: what’s next for Hong Kong and Central Asia?
Published: 6:53pm, 6 Jun 2026Updated: 9:38pm, 6 Jun 2026 Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu has wrapped up his visit to Central Asia after...