Japan’s red-light district outreach under scrutiny after NGO misconduct claims
When Rina (not her real name) first sought refuge at a Tokyo-based non-profit organisation last year, she was struck by the kindness of one...
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Risk of importing chikungunya into Hong Kong expected to rise: health official
Published: 2:08pm, 17 Aug 2025Updated: 7:52pm, 17 Aug 2025 The risk of importing the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus into Hong Kong is expected to rise,...
China hosts exhibition emphasising ‘Russianness’ of realist painter Ilya Repin
An exhibition of works by Ilya Repin – the realist painter at the centre of a culture war between Moscow and Kyiv – has...
China doctors remove 2kg hairball from girl’s stomach – caused by 6-year habit
Published: 2:00pm, 17 Aug 2025Updated: 2:19pm, 17 Aug 2025 Doctors in China had to remove a 2 kg “hair ball” from the stomach of...
Former New Mexico Candidate Gets 80 Years in Shootings at Officials’ Homes
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.— A former political candidate was sentenced to 80 years in federal prison Wednesday for his convictions in a series of drive-by shootings...
Hong Kong authorities object as Australia, UK grant asylum to 2 activists
Published: 12:41pm, 17 Aug 2025Updated: 1:02pm, 17 Aug 2025 Hong Kong authorities have lambasted the “harbouring of criminals by countries” as Australia and the...
New Chinese see-through brain technique offers clearest look inside its workings
Chinese scientists have developed a technology that can make organs such as the brain or the heart transparent, allowing an exceptionally clear view of...
US Taking ‘Special Measures’ to Protect People Possibly Exposed in Court Records Hack
The U.S. government is taking unspecified “special measures” to protect people potentially exposed in a recent hack of court records, a top U.S. Department...
Hong Kong stablecoin rules to upgrade city’s trade-finance role: UAE banker
Hong Kong’s Stablecoins Ordinance marks a significant milestone, as cross-border payments using the cryptocurrency can facilitate trade-finance flows between Hong Kong, mainland China and...