Japan's Defence Minister Sanae Takaichi publicly rejected Beijing's accusation of "new militarism" on Sunday, delivering a sharp rebuttal that underscored deepening strategic rivalry between Asia's…
Frederick Ma Si, Chief of Hong Kong's Trade Development Council, confirmed on Tuesday that at least one company under Kazakhstan's sovereign wealth fund will list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange be…
When Beijing announced zero tariffs on most African goods in late 2024, trade ministers in Lagos, Nairobi, and Accra welcomed the move. Six months later, the fanfare has quieted. The reason: tariff…
Chinese customs authorities have issued an urgent advisory warning travellers that replica swords branded as the "Excalibur of the East" risk confiscation at airports worldwide. The warning comes a…
A massive explosion struck a village held by ethnic insurgents in northern Myanmar on Tuesday, killing at least 47 people and wounding dozens more, according to local resistance officials. The blas…
A coalition of Muslim clerics in India has formally petitioned the Centre to designate the cow as the country's national animal, igniting a heated debate that extends far beyond religious circles i…
Deep in New Zealand's forests, two kākāriki parakeets named Nacho and Trixie have become unlikely symbols of how biodiversity conservation can generate real economic returns. The pair, part of a de…
Taipei transformed its skyline into a glowing canvas Sunday night as hundreds of drones choreographed a luminous display marking the opening of Computex 2024, the world's second-largest technology …
The United Nations has issued its starkest warning yet about El Niño's return, urging governments and businesses to prepare for extreme weather events that could ripple through global commodity mar…
The United States formally completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization last year, leaving a $400 million annual gap in the agency's budget. Now Beijing is positioning itself to fill…
India secured a commanding seven-wicket victory over England in the third T20 international at Taunton on Tuesday, chasing down England's total of 178 with four balls remaining. The win handed Engl…
Jofra Archer faces a race against time to prove his fitness ahead of England's second Test against New Zealand, with team management conceding they cannot guarantee the fast bowler's availability f…
