China vegetarian woman, 107, captivates internet with robust health and sharp memory
A 107-year-old woman, dubbed the “age-defying granny,” has trended on mainland social media for her sound health and sharpness of mind. Centenarian Ding Guijuan...
Law for terminally ill to refuse life-sustaining care planned for July 31 start
The Hong Kong government has planned for legislation allowing terminally ill patients to refuse life-sustaining treatment to start on July 31. In a paper...
Hong Kong police intercept man after attempted armed bank robbery in Causeway Bay
Hong Kong police have intercepted a man over an alleged attempted armed bank robbery in Causeway Bay on Thursday afternoon. The suspect allegedly attempted...
UK to tackle antisemitism ‘emergency’ as police probe double stabbing
The British government on Thursday called antisemitism in the UK an “emergency”, and said it would spend millions increasing security around Jewish sites after...
Australian police find body in search for missing indigenous girl, 5
Australian police said on Thursday they have found a body believed to be that of a missing five-year-old indigenous girl and were searching for...
China forges new aviation alliances to fast-track C929 certification
China’s national aviation regulator has signed new partnership deals with its counterparts in Hong Kong and Macau to accelerate type certification for the country’s...
Male pageant contestant’s viral swimsuit walk sparks body image debate in Philippines
A viral appearance in the swimsuit round by a male beauty pageant contestant in the Philippines has sparked a wider debate about male beauty...
Could a ‘reckless’ Trump’s ‘destroy-and-deal’ tactics target North Korea?
As a rift widens among Republicans over US-Israeli air strikes on Iran, a top Korean-American leader said Seoul must recognise that President Donald Trump...
Malaysian woman jailed 2 years for throwing baby daughter from 38-floor flat
A 24-year-old Malaysian woman has been jailed for two years for throwing her newborn out of her 38th-floor flat in Kuala Lumpur. The court...