Sydney church stabbing was 'terrorist' attack, police say
A 16-year-old boy is under arrest after a bishop and several churchgoers were injured on Monday.
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Kishida goes all-in on partnership with the US
It is telling that one of the most popular photos from Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s visit to Washington was a picture of him and Joe Biden relaxing together in “the Beast,” the president’s personal limousine, as they traveled from the White House to dinner. It was a sign that
Stabbing at Sydney church a terror incident, Australian police say
At least 4 people were wounded in the attack, including the bishop, during a service that was live-streamed.
Chinese authorities arrest 4 Tibetans for protest over land grab
Tibetan residents demanded compensation for land illegally seized by authorities, sources say.
Commentary: Is the shine coming off Japan’s bullet trains?
Domestic pride and confidence will turn into anxiety as Japanese railway expertise encounters overseas rivals, says a Loughborough University academic.
Commentary: Indian PM Modi's campaign gets a big boost from Western praise
Whether intended or not, global acclaim for India’s rise translates into votes for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling party, says Mihir Sharma for Bloomberg Opinion.
Commentary: Chinese millennial and Gen Z consumers want more than a good bargain
The growing purchasing power of China’s millennial and Gen Z consumers requires a transformation in the way companies make and market their products, says Subramania Bhatt of China Trading Desk.
For a start, Washington, amend the H1-B visa process
The US-China tech competition is unlikely to slow down in the near term, particularly with the arrival of rapidly maturing commercial artificial intelligence. Though not without risk, even the most nascent AI applications hold significant promise for countries able to
Junta shelling, airstrikes kill 25 Rohingyas in Myanmar’s Rakhine state
Fighting between the Arakan Army and the Arakan Resistance Solidarity Army has caused 3,000 to flee.
Pro-Russian hacking group paralyzes website of North Korea’s airline
The ‘Server Killers’ said it targeted Air Koryo’s website last week ‘just for fun’ and to test the carrier’s ‘mediocre’ security.
‘Little Red Dot’ dreams big at Singapore Pavilion for Osaka World Expo 2025
At the Pavilion, the STB will showcase the best that Singapore has to offer in food, culture, the arts and innovation.
Chinese firms to assemble EVs in Europe, duck tariffs
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers are pushing forward their plans to building production capacity in Europe in order to evade potential tariffs that would be imposed by the European Union. Chery Automobile President Yin Tongyue said Sunday that his company will soon
What do women want? Mandarin pop song lyrics reveal a shift, study shows
Hong Kong researchers find fewer songs about love and more about freedom and self-determination.
Cambodia deports 130 online scam suspects to China
The deportations follow raids in Sihanoukville last month that included the seizure of computers and mobile phones.
Hong Kong loses 10,000 civil servants amid political crackdown
Government talent programs have yet to bear fruit, as brain drain from once-prestigious jobs persists.
Crumbling roads, rising prices: Solomon Islands election highlights frustrations, flashpoints
Beijing’s funding has met some of the Pacific island country’s development needs.
Solomon Islands election to test pro-China leader’s hold on power
Voters in the Pacific island country are concerned by crumbling roads and lack of economic opportunity.
Marcos says Duterte struck ‘secret’ deal with Beijing on South China Sea
The Philippine president says the insistence of the Chinese government convinces him his predecessor made an agreement.
US, China officials discuss Middle East, Taiwan, South China Sea
The talks are the latest effort by the two countries to stabilise rocky ties.
Lightning, downpours kill 41 people across Pakistan
28 people in Pakistan have been killed by lightning since Friday.
Iran’s tactical fail leaves a way out of all-out war
Close to midnight on April 13, hundreds of military drones were launched from both Iran and Iraq toward Israel. Subsequently, several waves of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and rockets followed, originating from Iran, Iraq, Yemen and Lebanon – all directed at Israel. This
Americans should worry more about world war
Being the guy who’s always shouting about impending disaster is frustrating, thankless work. If nobody listens to you, and the disaster happens, you’re a useless Cassandra. If nobody listens to you and the disaster luckily doesn’t happen, you’re viewed as a fool. If people do
Boy, 15, arrested after bishop stabbed in Sydney
The suspect is taken to an undisclosed location by police after a bishop was attacked during a sermon.
Molly the magpie returned home after public outcry
A Queensland couple have been granted a licence to care for the bird, which they illegally took in.
Iran-Israel explosion blows Asia’s Fed hopes asunder
Anyone laughing at Lawrence Summers for predicting that the US Federal Reserve’s next move may be a tightening, rather than loosening, is rather quiet now. The former US Treasury secretary turned many heads with that contrarian pronouncement last week. In the 48 hours since
Kuala Lumpur airport shooting suspect arrested in Kelantan amid nationwide manhunt
The 38-year-old suspect had opened fire on his wife at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in the early hours of Sunday before fleeing in a car.
Kuala Lumpur airport shooting suspect arrested in Kelantan after nationwide manhunt
The 38-year-old suspect had opened fire on his wife at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in the early hours of Sunday before fleeing in a car.
Sydney stabbings: Who were the victims?
Tributes are flowing for the six people who died in a stabbing rampage inside a popular mall.
China influencer's pages shut down over fake story
Thurman Maoyibei's accounts have vanished after it was found that she fabricated a viral video.
Water festival attacks kill 3 during Myanmar coup leader’s holiday
Missiles aimed at two military universities injured eight more after exploding in residential areas, residents said.
The myth of Chinese overcapacity
Early in the morning, factory whistle blows Man rises from bed and puts on his clothes Man takes his lunch, walks out in the morning light It’s the work, the working, just the working life – Bruce Springsteen The East Asian export model is the worst economic model – except for
'Obvious' Sydney killer targeted women - police
Joel Cauchi, 40, fatally stabbed six people in a crowded Sydney shopping centre on Saturday.
Pakistan’s brain drain at a ‘level of panicking’ as youths leave in droves, say experts
More than 800,000 Pakistanis have left the country every year for the last two years – almost three times more than in 2021.
Judge finds Australia parliament rape reports were true
Bruce Lehrmann sued a TV network for airing Brittany Higgins' claims she was raped inside Parliament House.
'Hero' who took on killer describes Sydney attack
Damien Guerot confronted the killer in a desperate bid to stop the attack, which killed six people.
Vietnam mulls own territorial line in Tonkin Gulf
The move follows Beijing’s announcement of a new baseline in waters shared with Vietnam.
China’s ‘new productive forces’ risk overcapacity bubble
China’s Two Sessions – the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) – took place from March 4-11 in Beijing. This year, the Two Sessions have been particularly important for understanding where
Are EVs the future or merely a niche market?
The automotive industry is in a most difficult period of its history. How can it predict the future? Technological marvels enabled by digital electronics have periodically emerged as new consumer products and services. And what is most remarkable is how quickly they have become
Hanoi’s high-speed rail plans lay tracks for closer China-Vietnam ties
Earlier this month, Vietnam said it was seeking to learn from China to develop its first high-speed railway network.
Israel, Iran and the Gaza endgame
No victims, very little damage, over 90% of drones intercepted. Iran’s attack on Israel was a mighty show of force of Israeli defense, a blessing in disguise. US President Joe Biden wanted Israel to call off further retaliations, and Israel complied. There might have been
Preliminary takeaways of Iran’s assault on Israel
Here are the preliminary results from the Iranian attacks on Israel over the weekend: – 331 missiles and drones launched by Iran at Israel – 185 out of 185 kamikaze drones were shot down – 103 out of 110 ballistic missiles were shot down – 36 out of 36 cruise missiles were shot
Super Junior's Kyuhyun sings fluently in Malay during Kuala Lumpur concert
The K-pop idol was in Malaysia for his solo tour: Restart.
