The Onion signs new deal to take over Alex Jones’ Infowars
The satirical faux-news site The Onion has signed a new, restructured deal to take over Infowars from conspiracy peddler Alex Jones. Under the new...
Singaporean man charged after viral Lucky Plaza assault on Filipino woman
A Singaporean man who was seen in a viral video assaulting a Filipino woman at Lucky Plaza shopping centre was charged on Wednesday over...
Residents leave prayers and flowers on third day of return to Wang Fuk Court
The last batch of residents who briefly returned to their flats in Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court under a special government arrangement said prayers...
Shifting Saudi ties: what role could China take after Iran war is over?
The Iran conflict is pushing Saudi Arabia to reconsider its US-led security strategy, with China emerging to play a limited, but functional role, analysts...
US court allows Texas public schools to display Ten Commandments
A US appeals court ruled on Tuesday that Texas can require the Bible’s Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools, a win for...
UK agrees ban on cigarette sales for people born after 2008
Both chambers of Britain’s parliament have approved a bill that would ban children aged 17 and under from buying cigarettes during their lifetime. The...
Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire, testing Lebanon truce as talks loom
Lebanese armed group Hezbollah said it fired rockets and drones into northern Israel on Tuesday, accusing the Israeli military of violating a ceasefire ahead...
Tai Po fire probe: ‘regulatory vacuum’ revealed in polyfoam board oversight
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Trump effect? Taiwan poll reveals deep doubts about US military protection
Half of Taiwanese not only doubt the US would send troops to defend Taiwan in the event of a cross-strait conflict but also question...