Hong Kong’s John Lee on Central Asia mission to explore new markets, expand ties
Hong Kong’s leader begins an official visit to Central Asia on Monday with his largest delegation to date, aiming to explore new markets amid...
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Why a fabled Chinese surgeon’s tomb may help rewrite history of anaesthetic use
On October 16, 1846, the American dentist William T.G. Morton successfully demonstrated the use of inhaled ether anaesthesia at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston,...
Japan Buddhist monk bar has heaven- and hell-inspired drinks, offers beating service
Published: 9:00am, 1 Jun 2026Updated: 9:12am, 1 Jun 2026 A Tokyo bar run by Buddhist monks has become an online sensation for its unusual...
Trump Directs Agencies to Align With Study Recommending Fewer Childhood Vaccines
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on May 29 directing agencies to align with a scientific assessment that recommended fewer childhood vaccines. Trump’s...
GOP Senators Urge Intelligence Officials to Boost Assessments of China’s AI
Two Republican U.S. senators have urged senior intelligence officials to strengthen assessments of China’s artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. Sens. Jim Banks of Indiana and...
Myanmar’s China-backed mega dam revival risks Kachin rebel backlash
Deep in the forested highlands of northern Myanmar, where the Irrawaddy River rises from two tributaries in the hills of Kachin state, a contentious...
Judge Probes Alleged Deception Surrounding Trump’s Settlement With IRS
A federal district judge is probing allegations of fraud in President Donald Trump’s recently settled lawsuit over alleged IRS leaks of his tax returns,...
Paxton, Talarico Prepare for Expensive Texas Senate Race
WASHINGTON—Texas’s costly Senate primary season is over. Now, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and State Rep. James Talarico are getting ready for the big...
US Navy Warns of ‘Dangerous Military Activities’ in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. Navy has warned commercial shipping that “dangerous military activities” will take place in and around the Strait of Hormuz, cautioning that vessels...