The world has lost a pope dedicated to the poor and the planet
The announcement on Easter Monday of Pope Francis’ death was met with genuine shock. Just weeks ago, he had been discharged from hospital, not...
Singapore’s election campaign kicks off with surprises and shifting stakes
Posters and banners bearing candidates’ faces began blanketing the streets of Singapore on Wednesday as the city state embarked on nine days of intense...
A Chinese cave explorer found something extraordinary. Now he fears it will be destroyed
A newly discovered karst cave dating back 480 million years in remote southwest China has revealed a pristine sediment “gene pool” that experts say...
Malaysia football urged to fix unpaid salaries crisis: ‘I am going home without any money’
Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh has called on Malaysia’s football authorities to overhaul the sport’s ecosystem, with particular focus on resolving the persistent...
From izakaya to haute cuisine: WeChat helps Chinese tourists book tables across Japan
Tencent Holdings on Wednesday launched a handy new tool via its super app WeChat to help mainland Chinese tourists in Japan book tables at...
Americans sour on ‘erratic’ Trump’s handling of economy: ‘only going to get worse’
Americans elected President Donald Trump in hopes that he would fight inflation and boost the US economy, but as he approaches his 100th day...
Willing to pay extra for Hong Kong’s Airport Express? Are there cheaper options?
Published: 7:05pm, 23 Apr 2025Updated: 7:21pm, 23 Apr 2025 A recent proposal from Hong Kong’s rail operator to increase fares has sparked concerns over...
China’s moon shot: 2030 crewed lunar mission tests on pace, space agency says
China’s plans to put astronauts on the moon by 2030 remain on track with large-scale tests proceeding “as scheduled”, following the completion of early...
Apple and Meta face almost US$800 million EU fines amid Trump tariff tensions
The EU on Wednesday slapped Apple and Meta with 700 million euros in fines for breaking digital competition rules, risking the wrath of US...