Pentagon Officials Tell Senators Trump’s Critical Mineral Plan Will Work in Due Course
The Trump administration has funneled $15 billion in grants, tax credits, and incentives into 15 critical mining and refining projects, including $1 billion in...
Trump Awards Medal of Honor to 2 Pilots at State of the Union Address
In a historic first, President Donald Trump used his State of the Union address as an opportunity to award the highest U.S. military valor...
In meeting with Merz, Xi urges efforts to advance China-Germany ties to ‘new levels’
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for strengthening communication and trust amid global uncertainties in a meeting with visiting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday....
Row over speakers on Indonesian ‘island of 1,000 mosques’ sparks debate on compromise
A confrontation between a foreign tourist and residents on a popular Indonesian holiday island has reignited debate over the regulation of mosque loudspeakers in...
A boat in every dock? Chinese billionaire unveils plan for mass yacht production
Richard Liu, founder of China’s retail giant JD.com, has launched a nautical brand to build out the country’s yacht industry, riding a wave of...
HSBC's pre-tax profits fall $2.4bn in 2025, confident on Asia growth
The bank’s shares climbed as it beat analysts’ expectations despite facing a commercial real estate charge of $700m in Hong Kong. Chairman Brendan Nelson...
HSBC's pre-tax profits fall $2.4bn in 2025, eyes growth in Asia
The bank’s shares climbed as it beat analysts’ expectations despite facing a commercial real estate charge of $700m in Hong Kong. Chairman Brendan Nelson...
Rewiring Sweetness: How The Brain Learns To Taste Better
AsianScientist (Feb. 25, 2026) –In the culinary world, sommeliers and food critics are known for their ability to detect the subtlest flavour nuances. While...
Iranians on edge as Trump’s US ‘armada’ closes in: ‘a war will start’
As the United States assembles its greatest military firepower in decades in the Middle East, Iranians are warily awaiting the next round of talks...