‘Reputational damage’: Singapore’s ruling party grapples with scandal | Corruption News
Singapore – Hamilton in the West End, Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. This…
‘Nothing left’: Indonesia’s tourism industry fears wipeout under tax hike | Tourism News
Jakarta, Indonesia – After spa therapist Murniyati survived COVID-19 on a sparse salary, she thought the worst was over. But after the Indonesian government’s announcement…
How have Red Sea attacks by Yemen’s Houthi fighters affected companies? | Israel War on Gaza News
The strikes have forced ships to change route, causing major disruptions in companies’ chains of production. Attacks on vessels by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the…
Is China’s economy in serious trouble? | Business and Economy
Chinese officials signal their concerns by taking measures aimed at reviving growth and steadying markets. China was expected to experience a rip-roaring recovery after it…
The Sikh kitchen that feeds Manila’s moneylenders | Fork the System
Manila, Philippines – “Don’t treat this like a full dinner. Only take small portions,” a mother warns her son as he reaches for a second helping…
Iran beat Japan 2-1 for a place in AFC Asian Cup 2023 semifinal | AFC Asian Cup News
Education City Stadium, Qatar – Iran, backed by their thousands of vociferous supporters, have knocked out favourites Japan and earned a spot in the semifinals…
Sri Lanka signs free trade deal with Thailand to revive economy | International Trade News
Sri Lanka seeks to foster growth after its economy contracted 3.8 percent last year, according to World Bank estimates. Thailand and Sri Lanka have signed…
South Korea pull off heist to beat Australia 2-1 in Asian Cup 2023 | AFC Asian Cup News
The Taegeuk Warriors stage another late comeback to beat the Socceroos and keep their Asian Cup title hopes alive. Al Wakrah, Qatar – South Korea…
Dozens of Rohingya refugees flee Malaysian immigration detention centre | Rohingya News
Police blame riot after 115 Rohingya and 16 other people from Myanmar escaped the facility on Thursday night. Malaysia is searching for dozens of Rohingya…
Carmakers at risk of using Uighur forced labour in China, HRW says | Automotive Industry
Taipei, Taiwan – Top carmakers, including General Motors, Toyota, Volkswagen, Tesla and BYD are at a high risk of using aluminium produced by forced labour…
Could today’s global conflicts bring World War III closer? | Conflict News
Global wars are raging with major powers in the East and West often arming opposing sides. Wars are raging around the world, and many conflicts…
New cancer cases to soar 77 percent by 2050, WHO predicts | World Health Organization News
There were an estimated 20 million new cancer cases in 2022, with more than 35 million new cases predicted by 2050. The number of new…
US says it blocked China cyber-threat but warns hackers can ‘wreak havoc’ | Cybersecurity News
FBI says China state-sponsored hackers ramping up efforts to damage electric grid, transport systems, oil pipelines. United States officials say they dismantled a China-backed hacking…
Four found guilty of rioting over 2019 storming of Hong Kong legislature | Hong Kong Protests News
The storming of the building marked an escalation in the 2019 mass protests that began over a China extradition bill. A Hong Kong court has…
‘Blood and sweat’: Myanmar resistance fights to overturn military coup | Conflict News
On February 1, 2021, a military coup in Myanmar sparked widespread nonviolent protests that quickly turned into an armed uprising after the military responded with…
This is Not a Drill | Nuclear Weapons
Hawaiians respond to a threat of nuclear attack and a survivor tells of coping with the Hiroshima bombing. It is 41 minutes and 40 seconds…
Thai court rules MFP bid to reform lese majeste law violates constitution | Politics News
Constitutional Court says Move Forward Party proposal to amend royal defamation law amounted to attempt to ‘overthrow the monarchy’. A court in Thailand has ruled…
Russian rock band critical of Ukraine war faces deportation from Thailand | Russia-Ukraine war News
Bi-2 members, held for performing without permits, have criticised Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and President Vladimir Putin. Members of a dissident Russian-Belarusian rock band critical…
US and China talk on fentanyl trafficking | Drugs News
Talks on curbing fentanyl trade come after years of deterioration in relations on issues including COVID-19, human rights and Taiwan. The United States and China…
Vietnam, Philippines sign deals on security in disputed South China Sea | South China Sea News
Agreements to boost cooperation between coastguards, maritime security and trade likely to anger China. Vietnam and the Philippines have agreed to cooperate on maritime security…