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3 dead, 60 hospitalised after 2 boats capsize in southwest China
Around 70 people fell overboard when boats overturned on a river in Guizhou province. Rescuers searching for 14 still missing late on Sunday.
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‘China speed’ accelerates drive towards next step in nuclear fusion
Work on a key experimental reactor is expected to be finished within two years, which could be a major advance in the race for clean energy.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Kidnapped father of crypto-millionaire rescued by French police after finger cut off
Suspects had chopped off one of the victim’s fingers and demanded between US$5.7 million and US$7.9 million from his son, authorities said.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:What Could Japan’s Coast Guard Do in an Armed Attack?
Assessing the possibilities under international law.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Sudan paramilitaries launch attacks, suicide drones on Port Sudan
The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have increased their use of drones since losing territory including much of the capital Khartoum.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:China’s Xi Jinping readies for ‘mutual trust’ mission with Putin in Russia
The Chinese president will be in Moscow this week for the anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Chinese graduates in UK face bleak prospects amid job crunch: ‘it’s devastating’
Some young Chinese struggling even to secure restaurant work due to Britain’s tough labour market and tightening visa rules.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:US Federal Reserve’s Powell may defy Trump’s pressure and hold interest rates steady
With their eye on inflation, officials are inclined to hold rates steady when they meet in Washington, defying Trump’s pressure to cut interest rates.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Weddings in Kashmir not interrupted by fear of India, violence
Tensions have soared since India accused Pakistan of backing a shooting that killed 26 civilians on the Indian side of the disputed territory.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Asian-American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month’s growth over 5 decades
Celebration of US minority groups has evolved into a month-long event since Jimmy Carter established it in 1978. How, and why it’s important.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Why African traders are looking beyond the US dollar to China’s yuan
Buyers in Africa favour doing business in the Chinese currency as geopolitical tensions heat up.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Burned-out China influencer duo with 15 million fans, quit after 1,000 live-streams in 5 years
Hugely popular couple who sell products online seek to find work-life balance, enjoy themselves with family, and stop being ‘greedy’.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:China congratulates Australia’s Labor Party on federal election win
Beijing and Canberra are still apart on major strategic issues and no big changes expected, analyst says.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Putin hopes he will not have to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine
In November, Putin signed a revamped nuclear doctrine outlining the circumstances that allow him to use Russia’s atomic arsenal.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Is Hong Kong’s economic strategy fit for a changing world?
The city doesn’t need slogans with ephemeral lifespans but, instead, carefully thought-out long-term strategies.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:British police arrest 7 Iranians over alleged terrorism plot, national security threat
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said investigation is ‘immensely important’ to determine whether arrests were connected to the Iranian state.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong ‘golden week’ tourist hits and misses: nicer workers, e-payment poor
Mainland tourists praise more welcoming attitude of restaurant staff but say e-payment services in Hong Kong are still not convenient.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Leah Dou, daughter of Hong Kong Cantopop queen Faye Wong, faces controversies at young age
Entertainer with signature unusual style is said to defy norms of modern celebrity, while reports say she is ‘sensible’, ‘family oriented’.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Pharus, an AI-powered cancer test developer backed by Li Ka-shing, taps Hong Kong funds
Pharus Diagnostics, backed by Li Ka-shing, seeks Hong Kong funds for AI-driven cancer tests.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Malaysia’ Anwar optimistic about resolving Petronas-Petros dispute in Sarawak
The dispute over gas distribution rights escalated last week, with a Petronas subsidiary receiving notices from the Sarawak state government.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:China’s weather modification test: cup of cloud seed makes 30 swimming pools of rain
Fleet of Chinese drones scatter silver iodide powder over dry Xinjiang region and increase rainfall by more than 4 per cent, results show.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:At boisterous Canton Fair, China’s exporters get taste of life after US
Tariffs and tensions have made US buyers a rare sight at China’s premier trade fair – are exporters ready for a sea change?
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Indonesia’s EV revolution held hostage by ‘preman’ gangster problem
From China’s BYD to Vietnam’s VinFast, foreign EV investors in Indonesia are reportedly facing disruption from shadowy local enforcers.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:China-Japan dispute flares up after ‘ultranationalists’ fly plane over Diaoyu Islands
Beijing blames extremist ‘activists’ for an incident over the disputed territory that prompted a flurry of diplomatic protests.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Philippine bishops defend Cardinal Tagle over pastoral sexual abuse concerns
Ahead of a papal conclave, a watchdog group has warned that front runners Tagle and Parolin cannot be relied on to protect children.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong customs arrests man, 46, with HK$14 million of ‘space oil’ ingredient
Officers intercept man in Tsuen Wan carrying suitcase with 15kg of suspected etomidate hidden in food packages.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:China tutor dies at work after struggling under burden of managing 400 students, overtime
Wife-to-be cannot contact 20-something teacher at work, janitor finds him dead hours later having suffered a cardiac arrest.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong blockbuster The Last Dance wins 2 awards at Udine Far East Film Festival
Drama starring Dayo Wong and Michael Hui is only Hong Kong film to win an award at this year’s festival, organiser says.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Wealthy Chinese turn away from US real estate as Trump amps up trade war with Beijing
A growing number of Chinese homebuyers are shifting their attention to markets like Thailand, Australia, Singapore and the UK.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Australia's opposition left reeling after crushing election defeat
Peter Dutton has been ousted from parliament after Anthony Albanese's landslide win.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Austrian chocolate controversy over Mozart sweets strikes a sour note
Mozartkugel inventor Paul Fuerst’s mistake of not protecting his creation allowed imitators and knock-offs to enter the market.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Jewels linked to Buddha remains go to auction, sparking ethical debate
Buddha’s sacred jewels, unearthed in 1898, head to auction at Sotheby’s, raising ethical concerns.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Japan’s scorching summers could halt children’s outdoor sports by 2060, experts say
A study warns that youth sports may become unsafe due to heat unless greenhouse gases are reduced. Japan has seen 100 heat-related child deaths in the past 20 years.
Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source:Free Lady Gaga concert in Copacabana draws massive crowds
The event at the iconic Brazilian beach is expected to draw 1.6 million people and bring US$100 million into the local economy.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:How a Chinese robotics firm maintains the country’s high-voltage power lines
Crownpower’s robots are taking over the potentially deadly work of safety inspection and maintenance of high-voltage power grids.
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