Road to 2026 runs through Bihar: why Indian state vote matters for Modi’s BJP
India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is bracing for a fiercely contested state election in Bihar starting on Thursday, in a race analysts say...
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Why ceremonies honouring Chinese sea goddess Mazu spark concerns in Taiwan
A religious ceremony honouring the Chinese sea goddess Mazu, which was promoted by Beijing as a symbol of cross-strait ties, has caused fresh concerns...
South Korea grapples with medicine shortage as flu outbreak gets worse
South Korea is grappling with an intense influenza season, with infections more than tripling from a year ago and showing pronounced peaks among school-aged...
Hot-button regional issues expose Australians to foreign agents: spy chief
Regional hot-button issues amplified by great power rivalry, such as the South China Sea and Taiwan, have contributed to more Australians “than ever before”...
Hong Kong probes handling of medical complaints after 15-year case delay
Hong Kong’s ombudsman will launch an investigation into the support offered by health authorities to professional bodies for tackling complaints, following allegations of a...
China ‘breeding’ uranium; PLA’s ‘morphing’ missile: 7 science highlights
We have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like...
Taiwan revokes 50 citizenships over Beijing’s infiltration as critics slam move
In a move authorities said would curb infiltration, Taiwan has revoked the citizenship of 50 individuals who also held mainland Chinese passports and household...
Frenchman sells advertising space on wedding suit, raises US$12,000 from start-ups
A man in France who sold advertisement slots on his wedding suit received sponsorship from 26 companies and made a profit of 2,300 euros...
US government shutdown becomes longest in history
Published: 1:44pm, 5 Nov 2025Updated: 2:02pm, 5 Nov 2025 The US government shutdown became the longest ever on Wednesday, topping the 35-day record set...