19 dead, 25 hurt in stampede at India religious festival
At least 19 people were killed and two dozen more injured on Saturday in eastern India after a stampede that occurred during sudden rainfall...
Beyond EVs and perception, how China is gaining ground in Central Asia
Published: 6:00am, 18 Oct 2026Updated: 6:16am, 18 Oct 2026 In Kazakhstan’s futuristic capital Astana, car dealer Auyez Kabdygali is planning a big change to...
Israeli settlers attack European diplomats, beat up French mayor in West Bank
Published: 2:33am, 18 Oct 2026Updated: 10:54am, 18 Oct 2026 Israeli settlers attacked a convoy of European diplomats in the West Bank and beat up...
‘Cockroach’ party founder released by Indian police
India’s youth-led Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke was released from detention on Saturday, a day after his arrest during a police crackdown on...
Albanian police fire rubber bullets as student protesters call for PM to quit
Published: 12:05am, 18 Oct 2026Updated: 12:07am, 18 Oct 2026 Police in Albania fired what appeared to be rubber bullets at protesters on Saturday, the...
Hong Kong orders lift contractors to review doors installed over past 10 years
Published: 11:57pm, 17 Oct 2026Updated: 12:29am, 18 Oct 2026 Hong Kong authorities have ordered all lift contractors to review the design and construction of...
How Taiwan’s new AI satellite system aims to speed up early warning against PLA moves
Taiwan will acquire an AI-powered satellite imagery system capable of rapidly identifying People’s Liberation Army ships, aircraft and missile launchers, as it seeks to...
China’s embassy issues fresh Thailand travel alert over kidnappings, job scams
China’s embassy in Thailand has warned citizens to carefully plan their trips and pay extra attention to transport security following a string of high-profile...
AI glasses as travel guides? Cheaper in China, but technical hitches slow adoption
Artificial intelligence-powered glasses can act as tour guides, snap photos hands-free and translate foreign languages. The devices also sell at relatively affordable prices in...