Indonesian Man Allegedly Kills Neighbor Over Persistent Marriage Inquiries

A 45-year-old man in Indonesia has been accused of killing his 60-year-old neighbor after growing increasingly…

US Navy Helicopter Crash Lands in Japan Rice Paddy

TOKYO – A US military helicopter made an emergency crash landing in a rice paddy south-west…

Terror Attack on Mogadishu Beach Kills 32, Injures Dozens

MOGADISHU – An Al-Shabaab suicide bomber and gunmen attacked the bustling Lido beach in Somalia’s capital…

India and Vietnam Strengthen Defence Ties Amid Rising Maritime Tensions

NEW DELHI – The recent visit by Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to India, the…

Hong Kong Authorities Sniff Out Heroin Hidden Among Durians in Shipment from Malaysia

HONG KONG – The pungent fragrance of durians may put off some, but it did not…

Hanoi Braces for Heavy Rain Amid Flooding and Three Deaths

HANOI – North Vietnam is preparing for more heavy rain following severe flooding and landslides that…

Rescue Operations for Indian Landslides Speed Up with New Metal Bridge

CHOORALMALA, India – The search for survivors and bodies after devastating landslides in Kerala is expected…

Taiwan Says Macau’s ‘One China’ Demand Blocks Envoy’s Visa

TAIPEI – Taiwan announced on August 1 that it is facing challenges in staffing its representative…

Chinese University Introduces First Marriage-Related Degree Course Amid Declining Marriage Rates

HONG KONG – China’s Civil Affairs University has announced the launch of an undergraduate program focused…

Circular Economy: A Roadmap for Sustainable Material Use

In our relentless march of progress, we have adhered to a model of “take, make, dispose.”…

Bangladesh Police Release Student Leaders After Unrest

DHAKA – Bangladesh police have released six student leaders on August 1, who were detained following…

China Records Hottest Month in Recent History

BEIJING – China experienced its hottest month in observed modern history in July, reflecting the record-high…