Asia eyes cheaper oil as Israel-Hamas ceasefire kindles hope for calm
In the wake of a landmark ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, the world’s oil traders are watching the Middle East with a rare...
Chinese snack vendor resembles famous TV actor, dresses as emperor to boost business
A food stall operator in China has seen his business boom after he cosplayed as a famous actor who played an ancient emperor. Advertisement...
Israel air strikes in Lebanon continue despite Gaza ceasefire deal
Published: 3:31pm, 11 Oct 2025Updated: 3:32pm, 11 Oct 2025 Israel carried out intense air strikes on southern Lebanon early on Saturday, killing one person,...
New film chronicles animal welfare group’s efforts to save Hong Kong’s strays
Published: 3:00pm, 11 Oct 2025Updated: 3:47pm, 11 Oct 2025 Director Au Cheuk-man spent four years making a documentary chronicling the work of an animal...
Chinese local governments warned not to give AI access to sensitive information
Chinese local governments have been told they may use artificial intelligence to help decision-making, but must ensure they do not leak any sensitive data...
7 Pakistani officers killed in 6-hour battle as militants attack police station
At least seven police officers and six militants were killed after gunmen attacked a police training centre in northwestern Pakistan, triggering a fierce firefight...
China’s ‘health silk road’ in Africa gets a boost with insulin, pharma projects
China is advancing its “health silk road” in Africa by initiating major offshore projects to manufacture essential medicines, such as insulin and antiretrovirals. Advertisement...
Thai tycoon offers US$900 for slapping son’s mistress, who once dated grandson
A Thai durian tycoon has shocked the internet after publicly offering a reward of 30,000 Thai baht (US$900) for slapping the face of his...
Japan’s relaxed shooting rules to lessen bear attacks trigger new safety concern
A surge in bear attacks in Japan has forced the government to relax rules on “emergency shootings” in populated areas, amid concerns over whether...