Asia / China

Jimmy Lai Will Not Appeal Hong Kong Security Law Conviction

Jimmy Lai, the prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon, will not appeal his conviction under the controversial national security law imposed by China. This decision marks a significant development in his case and underscores the ongoing te...

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Mar 06, 2026 08:32 Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai will not appeal outcome in landmark security case

Asia / Geopolitics

Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Clash: Escalating Tensions

Feb 26, 2026 23:32 Afghanistan launches 'retaliatory' attack on Pakistan, Taliban says

Asia / Politics

Malaysian PM and Opposition Leaders Extend Chinese New Year Greetings

Feb 17, 2026 07:30 马国首相以刘德华“恭喜发财”贺岁

Asia / North Korea

Kim Ju Ae: Kim Jong Un's Daughter as Potential Successor

Feb 12, 2026 13:01 Kim Ju Ae: North Korea leader Kim Jong Un chooses daughter as heir, Seoul says

Asia / Thai Politics

Thailand Election 2026: Anutin's Bhumjaithai Party Achieves Unexpected Victory

Feb 11, 2026 12:34 Thailand election: The result the polls never saw coming

Asia / China

Guangzhou Enhancements: Night Trains & APEC Meeting

Feb 09, 2026 12:33 Guangzhou Launches First Nighttime High-Speed Train to Wuhan

Asia / Singapore

Singapore Begins Barring 'Undesirable' Visitors Before They Travel

Jan 31, 2026 08:31 Singapore begins ban on ‘undesirable’ visitors, airlines to comply or face fine

Asia / China

China Executes Myanmar Ming Mafia Members for Billion-Dollar Scam Compounds

Jan 30, 2026 17:03 Why China moved so quickly to execute 11 members of a notorious mafia family

Asia / China

China Military Purge: Xi Jinping Consolidates Power

Jan 27, 2026 08:02 Zhang Youxia: Purge of China's top general leaves military in crisis

Asia / Festivals

Johor Bahru Gears Up for Lunar New Year Shopping and Festivities in 2026

Jan 25, 2026 08:03 Johor businesses prepare for Singaporeans’ Lunar New Year shopping spree

Asia / South Korea

South Korea Celebrates Democracy's Resilience One Year After Martial Law Crisis

Dec 03, 2025 22:31 One year on from martial law crisis, South Korea celebrates its democracy's resilience

Asia / Renewables

ASEAN Power Grid: Key to Southeast Asia’s Green Potential

Nov 27, 2025 20:33 Why an ASEAN power grid is key to tapping Southeast Asia’s green potential

Asia / Severe Weather

South East Asia Floods: Record Rainfall Devastates Region

Nov 27, 2025 09:31 South East Asia floods: Scores killed and thousands evacuated from record rainfall

Asia / Policy Matters

Malaysia Strengthens Child Protection Measures Against Online Sexual Exploitation

Nov 19, 2025 11:01 Malaysia strengthens child protection rights, measures against online sexual exploitation

Asia / Geopolitics

Japan-China Diplomatic Spat Threatens Economic Ties

Nov 18, 2025 09:31 Japan warns citizens in China about safety as diplomatic crisis deepens

Asia / South East Asia

Thailand Enforces Stricter Alcohol Laws with $300 Fines

Nov 09, 2025 10:02 Thailand rolls out US$300 fines for daytime drinkers in change to alcohol laws

Asia / Women In Politics

Sanae Takaichi: Japan's First Female Prime Minister

Oct 23, 2025 22:32 5 things to know about Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female prime minister

Asia / Myanmar

Deadly Paraglider Attack Kills Dozens in Myanmar

Oct 08, 2025 08:03 Myanmar: At least 24 killed as paraglider bombs Buddhist festival

Asia / Japan

Sanae Takaichi: Japan's Potential First Female Prime Minister

Oct 06, 2025 00:32 Japan stocks jump over 3%, leading gains in Asia after ruling party picks pro-stimulus Sanae Takaichi

Asia / Philippines

Earthquake in Philippines Leaves Ghost Towns

Oct 05, 2025 07:31 Trapped in the Homes They Thought Would Protect Them