Meet Dr Toilet, the 78-year-old ‘supoohero’ fighting for Hong Kong loos
For Henry Hung Chi-kuen, a veteran of the plumbing and drainage industry with more than 60 years of experience, toilets are not only how...
Memory chip prices surge amid strong demand from the AI sector: analysts
The steep rise in memory chip prices is expected to continue on the back of heightened demand from the artificial intelligence industry, while average...
‘Buying babies’: Taiwan gay couple’s surrogacy produces 4 infants, sparks online backlash
A same-sex couple from Taiwan welcomed four babies through surrogacy in Mexico, sparking an online backlash with accusations of “buying babies” and “selfishness”. Advertisement...
Are Indonesian films ready for the global stage?
Indonesian films and series are seeing a surge in interest on international streaming platforms. In recent years, several titles broke through to wider audiences...
Malaysia’s poorest state prepares a poll shock for the prime minister
Published: 8:00am, 22 Nov 2025Updated: 8:23am, 22 Nov 2025 A gentle breeze stirs the wooden houses of Sarang, a sleepy fishing village on Sabah’s...
Unlikely thaw: Trump, New York City mayor-elect Mamdani find harmony – for now
After weeks of traded insults, New York City’s newly elected democratic socialist mayor, Zohran Mamdani, and US President Donald Trump concluded their first in-person...
Why China’s mega coal-fired power plants thrive amid green energy boom
Published: 6:00am, 22 Nov 2025Updated: 6:48am, 22 Nov 2025 Over the Hexi Corridor, a ribbon of fertile land on the edge of the Gobi...
US policeman found not guilty of murdering pregnant black woman Ta’Kiya Young
Published: 5:51am, 22 Nov 2025Updated: 6:07am, 22 Nov 2025 An Ohio jury found a white police officer not guilty of murder on Friday in...
Ex-Argentine leader warns against cutting China ties to improve US relations
Former president Mauricio Macri warned on Friday that Argentina could weaken its export base if it distances itself from China, sharpening his public split...