Pope Leo declares teenage computer whiz Carlo Acutis the first millennial saint
Pope Leo XIV declared a 15-year-old computer whiz the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint on Sunday, giving the next generation of Catholics a relatable...
US investigating malware email targeting trade talks with China: report
Published: 1:15am, 8 Sep 2025Updated: 5:04am, 8 Sep 2025 US authorities are investigating a bogus email from a Republican lawmaker that contained malware apparently...
4 dead, dozens injured in Indonesia building collapse
At least four people were killed and dozens were injured when a building hosting a prayer recital collapsed on Indonesia’s main island of Java...
Key Opec members send ‘big message’ with higher oil production
Published: 11:32pm, 7 Sep 2025Updated: 11:42pm, 7 Sep 2025 Eight key members of the Opec alliance said Sunday they have agreed to again boost...
How China’s military surged ahead by firing up competition among suppliers
The futuristic drones, intercontinental missiles and laser and microwave systems that rolled through central Beijing on Wednesday reflect not only the intensity of China’s...
Ukraine government building ablaze in Russia’s biggest air attack of war
Russia launched its largest air attack of the war on Ukraine overnight, setting the main government building on fire in central Kyiv and killing...
Why it makes sense for green-tech exporter China to ramp up coal power
China switched on 21 gigawatts of new coal power capacity in the first half of this year, the highest since 2016, according to a...
Is Trump’s new-found love for Chinese students superficial? Experts think so
Amid growing anger from his political base, US President Donald Trump has defended his proposal to admit 600,000 Chinese students over two years, but...
Hong Kong T8 signal to remain in force on Monday morning; classes suspended
Published: 7:39pm, 7 Sep 2025Updated: 9:00pm, 7 Sep 2025 This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please...