Indonesia’s capital is drowning in waste: ‘the smell is awful’
Garbage-choked streets, overloaded landfills and the fear of trash avalanches haunt Indonesia’s capital region, as the world’s most populous metropolis grapples with a waste...
Hong Kong airport’s second terminal to fully open, serve 15 airlines from May 27
The Hong Kong airport’s second terminal will fully open on May 27, authorities have announced, with the redeveloped facility set to serve as the...
Hillary Clinton accuses Trump of Epstein cover-up, insists ‘nothing to hide’
Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton has accused President Donald Trump of orchestrating a “cover-up” over files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein,...
China’s companies cut back on year-end bonuses as profit margins narrow
As China’s workforce heads into another year-end bonus season ahead of the Lunar New Year, the mood is colder than in previous cycles. Unlike...
What next for Okinawa’s anti-base alliance after Japan election loss?
The broad anti-base alliance that has shaped Okinawa’s politics for nearly a decade is reeling after a bruising election defeat, raising questions about the...
Trump predicts Iran nuclear deal, warns of ‘consequences’ ahead of talks
US President Donald Trump has said he will be “indirectly” involved in talks between Iran and the US over Tehran’s nuclear programme set to...
Beware excessive ‘fire energy’ in Year of the Horse: Hong Kong feng shui masters
Hongkongers and world leaders should take a step back and be careful to avoid conflicts during the Year of the Horse, feng shui masters...
How Chinese people overcome challenges by ‘eating’ and ‘whipping’ the spring
To welcome the arrival of spring, Chinese people across the nation observe a series of seasonal rituals such as Biting the Spring, Whipping the...
Why North Korea’s Kim is lauding Ukraine war sacrifices as key party congress looms
North Korea appears to be recasting the human cost of its involvement in Russia’s war in Ukraine as a carefully staged display of loyalty...