politics-governance
Trump, Then Putin: Beijing Becomes the World's New Diplomatic Centre
Donald Trump landed in Beijing first. Within weeks, Russian President Vladimir Putin followed. The b…
Donald Trump landed in Beijing first. Within weeks, Russian President Vladimir Putin followed. The b…
Premier Chris Minns has unveiled a significant shift in New South Wales drug driving laws that could spare medicinal cannabis users from the harshest penalties currently on the books. The proposed …
Tokyo authorities began issuing on-the-spot fines to litterbugs in Shibuya on Monday, targeting both residents and tourists in one of Japan's most-visited entertainment districts. The move marks a …
Shibuya, the glitzy Tokyo district famous for its neon-lit scramble crossing and rowdy nightlife, is cracking down hard on visitors who leave trash behind. Local authorities announced this month th…
For the past two years, something unusual has been happening in global finance that has largely escaped mainstream attention: Asian investors are buying American assets at an accelerating pace. Sov…
The Australian Prime Minister has mounted a fierce defence of proposed tax changes targ…
Reverend Peter Koon Ho, a prominent Hong Kong legislator, has demanded clarity from authorities after officials took custody of an undocumented baby following the arrest of its parents in one of th…
Nathan Ellis delivered a career-defining spell, finishing with figures of 4 for 33 as Australia defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets in the second ODI at the Adelaide Oval on Friday. The result hands Aus…
Visitors to Shibuya now face immediate penalties for dropping rubbish, as Tokyo's most visited district launches one of Japan's toughest anti-litter enforcement campaigns ahead of the 2025 World's …
India's Ministry of External Affairs delivered a sharp rebuke on Thursday, telling Nepal that territorial disputes must be resolved bilaterally and without external interference. The statement came…
Singapore residents face a familiar challenge as the National Environment Agency forecasts warm nights and brief thundery showers for the first half of June. Overnight temperatures are expected to …
Yastika Bhatia smashed a quickfire 38 runs off just 24 balls as India thrashed England by eight wickets in their series-opening T20 international at Chelmsford on Friday. The left-handed opener sha…