US Artemis II’s moon trip faces challenging toilet mission again over flushing
Now more than halfway to the moon, the Artemis II astronauts prepared for their historic lunar fly-around to push deeper into space than even...
Iran attacks Kuwait, Israel after Trump sets deadline for deal
Iran launched missiles and drones at Israel and Kuwait on Sunday, a day after US President Donald Trump said the Islamic republic had 48...
Observatory warns of thundery showers amid Ching Ming Festival in Hong Kong
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Renewed interest in traditional Malaysian lutes comes with strings attached
Among the stories Sarawak instrument craftsman Salomon Gau inherited from his elders is one that begins not with wood or strings but with spirits....
How China is transforming Hong Kong into a strategic hub
Hong Kong’s first five-year plan is expected to guide the city’s future development. Never before has the city attempted a comprehensive plan in the...
Closing Hong Kong schools with low enrolment will hurt special education kids: parents
The rising number of schools facing closure due to insufficient enrolment has raised concerns over the impact on students with special educational needs (SEN),...
China not targeting US West Coast with ultra-large underwater drones: lead scientist
China’s unmanned submersibles now rank as the world’s largest, with last year’s military parade showcasing two models (HSU001 and AJX002) approaching 20 metres (66...
Public outrage as China traveller at pet-friendly hotel receives text recommending dog meat eateries
A pet-friendly hotel in southwestern China has drawn fierce online criticism after recommending dog meat restaurants to a traveller staying with their dog. On...
Thailand’s US$7 billion fishing industry sinks as Iran war hits fuel costs
A dawn gloom hangs over the pier in Bangsaray, eastern Thailand, as buyers arrive to wait for the first fishing boats to return. But...