JPMorgan settles 1MDB scandal claims with Malaysia for US$330 million
Published: 8:00pm, 22 Aug 2025Updated: 8:05pm, 22 Aug 2025 JPMorgan Chase will pay the Malaysian government US$330 million as part of a settlement to...
DeepSeek’s ‘UE8M0 FP8’ innovation seen as boost for China’s AI self-sufficiency
A technical change in the latest model from Chinese artificial intelligence start-up DeepSeek could be a big step towards achieving China’s goal of AI...
China appears to be testing a new stealth flying-wing drone
A new Chinese flying-wing aircraft – possibly the CH-7 stealth drone or another new model seen recently on satellite imagery – could be undergoing...
Why China’s top engineering academy has sights set on more private-sector blood
A record high number of private-sector executives and chief scientists have been shortlisted this year to compete for academicianship in China’s top institute for...
Sri Lankan ex-president arrested over misuse of state funds
Former Sri Lankan president Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Friday in connection with allegations of misuse of state...
Will China unveil new air and sea-based nuclear missiles at military parade?
Published: 6:35pm, 22 Aug 2025Updated: 6:45pm, 22 Aug 2025 China’s Victory Day parade next month is expected to feature new strategic heavy weapons, with...
Japan-South Korea ties set for boost as Lee, Ishiba meet
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung’s push for closer ties with Tokyo has upended expectations in Japan, with analysts describing his outreach as a pragmatic...
Delhi’s stray dogs spared shelters as India’s top court revises policy
Published: 6:24pm, 22 Aug 2025Updated: 6:36pm, 22 Aug 2025 India’s Supreme Court modified its order on stray dogs on Friday, directing that those picked...
UN declares famine in Gaza, blames Israel, as 500,000 face catastrophic hunger
Published: 6:19pm, 22 Aug 2025Updated: 7:22pm, 22 Aug 2025 The United Nations on Friday officially declared a famine in Gaza, the first in the...