US seen as likely responsible for Iran school strike that killed scores of children
US military investigators believe it is likely that US forces were responsible for an apparent strike on an Iranian girls’ school that killed scores...
US-Israel war on Iran: will Malaysia’s tourism thrive amid Mideast crisis?
With the escalating tensions in the Middle East, there have been flight cancellations, closures of several airports and an increasing fear of flying abroad....
Chinese vice-premier stresses shared duty in Hong Kong’s executive-led governance
Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang has acknowledged it is no “easy task” to truly implement Hong Kong’s executive-led governance system, stressing that it must be...
China’s ‘two sessions’: adviser urges end to forced marriages of mentally ill rural women
A top Chinese political adviser has sounded the alarm on forced marriages of women with mental disabilities in rural areas, calling for a prevention...
Japan weighs military upgrade on Iwo Jima amid growing Chinese presence in Pacific
Japan is considering a significant expansion of its military presence on Iwoto – the island south of Tokyo better known as Iwo Jima and...
Let the achievements of Eileen Gu and Alysa Liu speak for themselves
Athletes of Asian heritage have come to the fore at this month’s Winter Olympics. They broke records, reshaped perceptions and inspired millions worldwide. Yet...
Iran damage report: who and what has been targeted in US-Israel strikes?
The US and Israel are striking a much wider array of targets in Iran than they did during 12 days of war last summer,...
Albanese says Australian troops were on board US submarine that sank Iranian ship
Three Australian military personnel were on board an American submarine that sank an Iranian navy ship off Sri Lanka this week, Prime Minister Anthony...
Chinese man discovers gold particles in duck’s stomach, weighing 10 grams, worth US$1,800
A man from central China discovered gold while slaughtering a duck, an unusual find that echoes ancient gold rush practices. In February, a villager...