China woman swallows 8 live frogs for lower back pain; hospitalised for infections
An 82-year-old woman in eastern China shocked the nation by swallowing eight small live frogs as she followed a folklore remedy to treat her...
Can Hong Kong cash in on culture so arts hub, museums pay for themselves?
Beijing’s world-renowned Palace Museum celebrates its centenary this month. In the first of a three-part series to mark the anniversary, Ambrose Li examines how...
Nationwide epidemic declared in Japan as flu season hits early
An unprecedented early surge in influenza cases has compelled Japan’s health authorities to declare a nationwide epidemic, as medical experts warn the virus may...
Macron urged to quit as resignation of seventh PM deepens French crisis
Published: 7:43am, 8 Oct 2025Updated: 10:51am, 8 Oct 2025 President Emmanuel Macron has come under pressure to find a rapid solution to France’s political...
China’s EV giants head overseas as domestic price war bites
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers, from bellwether BYD to start-up Dreame, have stepped up efforts to crack overseas markets as earnings prospects at home...
US Congress urged to curb China’s influence in Indo-Pacific
China is systematically exploiting US weaknesses and inconsistencies to expand its reach in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea, but it also faces...
As fourth plenum looms, China braces for a major Central Committee shakeup
The fourth plenum of China’s ruling Communist Party taking place this month will be closely watched for potential reshuffles, with at least nine members...
US lawmakers push expanded chip export curbs on China
A bipartisan group of American lawmakers is pushing for a “dramatic” expansion of export controls on chip manufacturing equipment to China and alignment from...
Ecuador president’s motorcade attacked by crowd throwing rocks, possible gunfire
Published: 5:42am, 8 Oct 2025Updated: 7:21am, 8 Oct 2025 Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa’s car was surrounded by a group of around 500 people throwing...