Chinese woman falls into old well, circled by snakes, clings to wall for 54 hours
A woman from southeastern China was miraculously rescued after accidentally falling into an abandoned well, where she clung desperately to the side for 54...
Hand-drawn map reunites Indonesian jailed in Malaysia with family
A crude map drawn from memory marking a mosque, train station and warren of small Jakarta lanes that lead to her home finally reconnected...
Russia tells West any aggression will be met with ‘decisive response’
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told the West on Saturday that any aggression against Moscow would face a “decisive response”, warning against attempts to...
Over 36 dead in stampede at Indian actor-politician Vijay’s rally
At least 36 people were killed and more than 50 injured on Saturday in a stampede at a rally held by Tamil actor Vijay,...
50 years on, has China left Europe behind in the race for a hi-tech future?
Published: 6:00am, 28 Sep 2025Updated: 6:04am, 28 Sep 2025 This year marks half a century of formal diplomatic relations between China and the European...
Why China’s global initiatives represent the reform the UN needs
When the General Debate of the UN General Assembly’s 80th session opened on September 23, the cavernous hall in New York was once again...
India uses UN spotlight to call out developed nations on trade
India accused developed nations of hypocrisy in global trade and their responses to global crises at the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday, a...
Hong Kong’s Pink Dot to hold online concert after bid to hire Art Park rejected
The latest edition of Hong Kong’s largest annual LGBTQ carnival will be held online after organisers were unable to secure a venue at the...
Trump orders US troops to Portland, ICE facilities to handle ‘domestic terrorists’
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he would send troops to Portland, Oregon, “authorising Full Force, if necessary” to handle “domestic terrorists” as...