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Battle of Okinawa 1945: Memories of fire, flight and loss
As an 8-year-old, Yoshiko Goya fled her birthplace with six other family members and relatives. In the end, only three survived.
Global economy jitters grow after Trump’s Iran strikes, Strait of Hormuz fears
Surging uncertainty in the Middle East has clouded the outlook for global markets, with analysts warning that a potential shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz could send crude prices higher, …
Fear grips Malaysia after 4 gangland-style killings in 8 days in Kuala Lumpur
A string of suspected gangland shootings that killed four men in just eight days has shaken Kuala Lumpur, stoking public fears and casting doubt on police assurances that the city …
Okinawa marks 80th anniversary of Battle of Okinawa’s end
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba spoke of the horrific ground war involving Okinawan residents, noting that 200,000 lives were lost, or about one in four Okinawans.
Chinese scientists uncover why birds tolerate sour tastes
Chinese scientists uncover why birds tolerate sour tastes
Asian shippers fear spiralling costs as Iran threatens Strait of Hormuz closure
US air strikes on Iran sent oil prices soaring on Monday, leaving Asian shippers burdened with fresh costs on top of extra insurance premiums of US$1 million more per tanker, …
Hong Kong artist given suspended sentence for criminal damage over ‘Freedom’ graffiti
A Hong Kong street artist has been handed a suspended jail sentence for painting “Freedom” graffiti in Central and Sheung Wan districts in January. Chan King-fai, 42, pleaded guilty to …
Elderly Hongkongers can use vouchers at 2 Zhuhai hospitals from Thursday
Elderly Hongkongers will be able to use healthcare vouchers for medical services at two hospitals in mainland China’s Zhuhai later this week under a government subsidy scheme, part of a …
Hong Kong government orders report after 2 driverless buses collide at airport
Hong Kong’s transport authority has ordered airport management to submit a report after two unmanned vehicles collided in a restricted area, prompting experts to call for scrutiny over whether current …
Iran and Israel trade air and missile strikes
Iran and Israel traded air and missile strikes as the world braced on Monday for Tehran's response to the U.S. attack on its nuclear sites and U.S. President…
China to unveil plans for 80th anniversary of WWII victory
China to unveil plans for 80th anniversary of WWII victory
Is China preparing to unveil its new HQ-29 ballistic missile defence system?
Footage on social media of what appears to be the new Chinese HQ-29 ballistic missile defence system on the move has triggered speculation that it could make its debut at …
Outrage as China live-streamers pull teeth from black dogs to ward off evil spirits
A live-streaming session in China during which the teeth of black dogs were extracted on air “raw and without anaesthesia” in an apparent attempt to ward off evil spirits has …
Japan denies U.S. directly asked it to hike defense spending to 5% of GDP
Tokyo’s top government spokesman also said it was untrue that Japan had postponed a key bilateral security meeting over the issue.
Hotel-to-hostel conversions won’t hurt tourist capacity: Hong Kong official
Hong Kong’s move to repurpose excess office and hotel spaces to meet the growing housing needs of non-local students will not hurt the city’s tourism capacity, a senior official has …
Childbirth facilities disappearing from Fukushima towns
With just 26 facilities in the prefecture that can handle deliveries, there is concern that the trend could accelerate population decline.
Suicide bomber kills at least 22 in Greek Orthodox church in Syria during Divine Liturgy
A suicide bomber in Syria opened fire then detonated an explosive vest inside a Greek Orthodox church filled with people praying on Sunday, killing at least 22 and…
Wartime NATO summits have focused on Ukraine. With Trump, this one will be different
At its first summits after Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, NATO gave President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pride of place at its table. It won't be the same…
Ukraine fighting 10,000 Russian troops in Kursk region, Ukrainian commander says
Around 10,000 Russian soldiers are fighting in Russia's Kursk region, about 90 square kilometers of which is controlled by Ukraine, Ukraine's top military commander said. "We control about…
New Zealand's 'golden visa' scheme lures U.S., Chinese investors
New Zealand said on Monday there has been a rush in applications for its new foreign investor migrant visa as the centre-right government looks to lure more high…
'Massive' Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least five, says Ukraine
The latest strikes came after Ukrainian commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrsky vowed to intensify strikes on Russia.
US urges China to prevent Iran from shutting down Strait of Hormuz, key trade route
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged China on Sunday to help deter Iran from shutting down the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial trade route, following American strikes on Iranian …
Man arrested over abduction of high school girl found dead in Aokigahara forest
Yuto Kakuma has admitted to the allegations, telling investigators, “I took her with me so we could commit suicide together.”
Why Strait of Hormuz matters – and what a blockade could mean for China, Asia
Iran’s parliament has approved a measure to close the Strait of Hormuz after the United States launched military strikes on its nuclear facilities over the weekend. The final decision rests …
Greening China: Nature drives energy efficiency, low-carbon growth
Greening China: Nature drives energy efficiency, low-carbon growth