China-India talks: Modi praises ‘stable, predictable, constructive ties’
Published: 2:22pm, 20 Aug 2025Updated: 4:37pm, 20 Aug 2025 China’s top diplomat pointed to progress on border talks and an agreement to reopen various...
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Ex-China diver becomes merman performer, creates stunning underwater routines
A Chinese diving athlete turned oceanarium merman performer has gone viral for his physical presence and self-taught underwater dance routines that blend strength with...
Couple re-arrested for breaching rules after charge in Hong Kong water scandal
Published: 1:45pm, 20 Aug 2025Updated: 4:56pm, 20 Aug 2025 A couple involved in the Hong Kong government’s water scandal have been arrested again for...
12-year-old girl’s online porn business exposes legal dilemma in Malaysia
A 12-year-old girl in Malaysia was found to have set up a website with four friends and managed a WhatsApp group with 762 members...
Elon Musk puts America Party ambition in low gear to rev up Tesla
Billionaire Elon Musk is quietly putting the brakes on plans to start his new political party, telling allies he wants to focus on his...
NZ Building Giant Fletcher Announces $419 Million Loss
One of New Zealand’s largest listed companies, Fletcher Building, has announced a $419 million (US$244 million) loss for the full 2024/25 financial year, calling...
Appeals Court Won’t Invalidate Part of Voting Rights Act
After rejecting Louisiana’s request that it invalidate a key provision of the federal Voting Rights Act in a state-level redistricting lawsuit, a federal appeals...
Malaysian photographer duped by National Geographic scam faces derision
Published: 12:39pm, 20 Aug 2025Updated: 1:43pm, 20 Aug 2025 A Malaysian photographer has gone from a national hero to a social media zero after...
HKEX’s first-half profit soars 39% to record high on IPO boom, trading volume
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) set new records for second-quarter and first-half earnings amid a boom in initial public offerings (IPOs) and sizzling...