Indonesia arrests sacked head of free meal scheme
Published: 7:53pm, 3 Jun 2026Updated: 8:01pm, 3 Jun 2026 Indonesian officials arrested on Wednesday the former head of the country’s free school meals programme,...
Hong Kong principal fired for swearing at security guards on Singapore school trip
Published: 7:44pm, 3 Jun 2026Updated: 7:49pm, 3 Jun 2026 A Hong Kong school principal has been fired after he swore at security guards during...
How Japan and the Philippines are building a maritime security front against China
Japan and the Philippines are deepening defence and maritime cooperation over shared concerns about China, with broad implications that analysts say reach beyond the...
Parents seek spots with popular schools despite record-high allocation results
Many Hong Kong parents still sought a place with popular primary schools for their children despite a record-high of 86 per cent of pupils...
Universities in Hong Kong and Kazakhstan deepen ties during Lee’s visit
Published: 7:00pm, 3 Jun 2026Updated: 8:15pm, 3 Jun 2026 Two universities in Hong Kong have signed partnership agreements with a leading varsity in Kazakhstan,...
South Korea’s ruling party set for local election gains, exit poll shows
South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party is projected to make sweeping gains in local elections on Wednesday, an exit poll showed, but a close race...
China’s PL-15 missile has downed Rafale jets. Is the PL-16 even more powerful?
China’s latest air-to-air missile, the PL-16, could have a range of more than 300km (186 miles) thanks to a variable-thrust rocket motor, according to...
Why Chinese culture fears plucking white hair and traditional remedies
When individuals are troubled by their greying hair, some may find plucking it to be the easiest solution. However, many Chinese people hesitate to...
Denmark PM presents new government, with majority of women
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Wednesday presented her new cabinet, which for the first time in Danish history included more women than men....