3 Mexican men jailed for over 158 years for Australian, US surfer murders
A judge has sentenced three Mexican men to more than 158 years in prison each for the 2024 murders of two Australian brothers and...
‘Thai people already poor’: developing nations protest IMF’s austerity call
Coconut farmer Sombat Chuekrod travelled more than 200km (120 miles) to join hundreds on the streets of Bangkok on Friday demanding that the International...
Trump pauses Russian sanctions package after striking diesel deal with Putin
US President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling...
A companion between appointments: Hong Kong student’s AI tool for cancer patients
For cancer patients in Hong Kong, emotional distress can persist beyond the clinic, with a large combined analysis of multiple studies linking depression and...
Chinese man celebrates wedding to one woman, baby with ex-lover at same venue on same day
A man in southwestern China has sparked widespread criticism after holding a wedding with one woman and a celebration for his baby with another...
Air rage incidents in Japan surge, led by late check-in ‘flashpoint’
Airline employees in Japan are experiencing a surge in abuse incidents from customers linked to delays or cancellations of flights or from being refused...
Foreign banks trim China branch networks as low returns test strategy
Almost two decades after gaining permission to conduct yuan business for local clients, foreign-funded banks are still refining their strategy in China, where the...
Philippines’ ‘China-free’ manufacturing strategy is a high-risk bet
China and the Philippines recently traded accusations over the medical evacuation of a Philippine serviceman from a grounded naval vessel in the hotly disputed...
Growing number of ex-officials enter race for Hong Kong Election Committee seats
A growing number of former senior government officials have joined the race for seats on Hong Kong’s Election Committee, a trend observers say will...