Is the Strait of Hormuz a ticking environmental time bomb?
The risks of environmental calamity in the Strait of Hormuz are mounting with each passing week of the Iran conflict, conservationists have warned, as...
Revamped ‘Hong Kong Story’ exhibition spotlights city’s roots in Chinese culture
A permanent exhibition showcasing Hong Kong’s history reopened on Wednesday after a major revamp that emphasised the city’s roots in Chinese culture, with visitors...
Indonesian peacekeepers’ deaths spur calls for Middle East exit plan
The killing of three Indonesian peacekeepers in southern Lebanon is a stern test of Jakarta’s Middle East policy, with analysts saying the incident has...
Chinese navy arrives in Sea of Japan just as Tokyo deploys long-range missiles
As Tokyo was completing the deployment on Tuesday of its two Type 25 missiles targeting China, a Chinese naval fleet entered the Sea of...
China ‘immersive’ fun buses see rise of mobile venues for karaoke, films, dim sum, and more
In recent years, a new “city bus” trend has been gathering pace in southern China. It offers a fresh spin on the “city walk”...
US House committee calls for major crackdown on China’s alleged sanctioned oil imports
Lawmakers in the United States have urged the administration of US President Donald Trump to take action against China’s alleged sanctioned oil imports by...
Why Myanmar top general’s exit is window dressing to cement military rule
The Myanmar junta’s attempts to place its top man in the country’s highest civilian position have been described by analysts as a “constitutional repackaging...
Trump eyes Iran exit before Hormuz shutdown ends
US President Donald Trump said attacks on Iran could stop within two or three weeks even without an agreement, leaving a question mark over...
Beijing says cremated spy remains returned from Taiwan are reminder of ‘heroic deeds’
Beijing has confirmed receiving the cremated remains of historic Communist Party spies from Taiwan and hailed the “patriots” as providing encouragement in its pursuit...