New Zealand party pushes for ‘biological’ definition of men, women
A populist party in New Zealand’s governing coalition on Tuesday proposed a law to enforce a biological definition of men and women, condemning the...
US says internet’s ‘future at stake’, urges court to break up Google
US government lawyers urged a federal judge on Monday to make Google spin off its Chrome browser, arguing artificial intelligence is poised to ramp...
Malaysia eyes Africa for trade expansion as Trump’s tariffs loom
Malaysia may seek to sell palm oil, petroleum and its infrastructure expertise to more African nations, experts say, as US trade barriers inject urgency...
Thailand-US tariff talks delayed, but hopes for ‘good outcome’ remain
Thailand, which is seeking a reprieve from the Trump administration’s plan to levy a 36 per cent tariff on its goods, has said ministerial...
China’s J-36 design team unveils aircraft carrier landing system for sixth-gen stealth jet
The designers of China’s J-36 stealth fighter are working on a computer system that will help pilots achieve the difficult and dangerous manoeuvre of...
Hong Kong’s MTR Corp proposes 9.4% Airport Express fare increase
Published: 11:56am, 22 Apr 2025Updated: 11:57am, 22 Apr 2025 Hong Kong rail giant the MTR Corporation has proposed raising the Airport Express fares for...
Kristi Noem’s bag containing US$3,000 in cash, access pass, bank cards stolen from eatery
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse containing US$3,000 in cash was stolen while she was dining at a popular Washington DC restaurant over the...
Police start using video at 4 Hong Kong junctions to penalise errant drivers
Published: 11:26am, 22 Apr 2025Updated: 11:37am, 22 Apr 2025 Traffic police have started using recorded surveillance footage from transport authorities to penalise errant drivers...
Puan Noor Aishah, wife of Singapore’s first president, dies aged 91
Published: 11:03am, 22 Apr 2025Updated: 11:09am, 22 Apr 2025 Puan Noor Aishah, the widow of Singapore’s first president, Yusof Ishak, has died. She was...