Call for tougher animal welfare laws after invasive turtle found in Hong Kong
Hong Kong animal rights activists have called on the government to create a list of approved pets after an abandoned 85kg (187lbs) alligator snapping...
31 killed in Pakistan mosque suicide blast: ‘extremely powerful explosion’
A worshipper at the Shiite mosque in Pakistan’s Islamabad, where dozens of people were killed in a suicide blast on Friday, described an “extremely...
US funeral home ‘monster’ sentenced to 40 years for stashing 189 bodies
A Colorado funeral home owner who stashed 189 decomposing bodies in a building over four years and gave grieving families fake ashes was sentenced...
As traditional US allies hedge their bets, will China be the one to cash in?
China’s engagement with traditional US allies amid the turmoil of Donald Trump’s presidency may be a sign that it is moving away from its...
Waning fortunes: how Western brands are adapting to China’s changing consumer landscape
“Three Starbucks peach lattes for 84.90 yuan [US$12]”, a live streaming host tells viewers on Douyin, China’s popular short-video platform. “Three, two, one –...
Frozen US-North Korea ties may see ‘new progress’, Seoul official says
A top South Korean official has hinted at a possible shift in frozen ties between the United States and North Korea, raising expectations that...
Fee hikes are only half the equation if Hong Kong health reform is to work
Hong Kong introduced a public hospital fee overhaul at the start of the year in response to long-standing pressures from an ageing population, rising...
What’s behind plan to adopt multi-operator model for Panama Canal ports?
Panama is aiming to mitigate geopolitical risks and respond to US pressure by adopting a multi-operator model for its strategic canal after nullifying the...
Japan couple spark child neglect concerns for letting son, 12, babysit 5 siblings while they work
A working Japanese couple with six children have sparked outrage by letting their oldest child, 12, babysit his younger siblings every day, leaving no...