North Korea’s hostage strategy packs more bite in post-Iran US shake-up
For decades, North Korea’s most potent insurance policy has been the threat it poses to Seoul, guaranteeing that any US move against Kim Jong-un’s...
Low-cost models surpass Tesla in China; Geely makes bets amid price wars: 7 EV reads
We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed....
Philippines’ Duterte-Carpio ordered to answer impeachment charges over wealth, threats
Philippine lawmakers ordered Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio on Wednesday to respond to impeachment complaints against her after finding substance to allegations involving unexplained wealth, the...
Israel says next leader of Iran also a ‘target for elimination’
Israel’s defence minister on Wednesday threatened whoever Iran picks to be the country’s next supreme leader, saying he will be “a target for elimination”....
How Persian Gulf turmoil is reshaping Europe-Asia aviation landscape
With major Persian Gulf aviation hubs largely paralysed by airspace closures amid the escalating conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran, travellers have flocked...
Thailand’s PTT to freeze pump prices as Iran attacks spur panic buying in Mekong area
Thailand’s state-backed energy giant PTT will freeze pump prices for 15 days as war in the Middle East throttles the flow of oil and...
Texas tests party fault lines as 2026 US midterms begin
A bruising Texas Republican primary is advancing to a run-off vote, laying bare the struggle for control of US President Donald Trump’s party as...
Why ancient Chinese folk custom involved cutting thigh flesh to feed sick relatives
In a bizarre and gruesome blend of medical belief and extreme filial devotion, many people throughout Chinese history cut flesh from their own thighs...
75% cost-cut: China unveils world’s first fixed-wing drone made of bamboo fibre
Chinese researchers said they have developed a drone with wings made from bamboo, making it 20 per cent lighter and considerably cheaper than a...