Landmark Japan-Philippines troop deployment pact nears the finish line
Observers have speculated that Shigeru Ishiba’s government might be delaying ratification to avoid antagonising China.
4 snake-themed South Korean travel destinations to visit in 2025 Year of the Snake
From a Seoul park to nature spots, these serpentine sites make for great Lunar New Year travel ideas. They aren’t known for ...
Malaysia urged to boost healthcare funding to spare patients pain of costly private treatment
Lack of funding, chronic manpower shortages in government hospitals leave public dependent on private healthcare sector, ...
China confirms PLA Navy’s new Type 076 amphibious assault ship will be a drone carrier
Comments from naval commander Chi Jianjun also underscore how growing role of drones and attack robots in warfare is an ...
Cross-border retirement plans could give Hongkongers access to cheaper healthcare: experts
Hong Kong has an ageing population, a low birth rate and many retirees are financially unprepared for the future, experts say ...
Crocodile attack kills 5-year-old girl in Indonesia
The girl was last seen bathing in an abandoned tin-ore mining pond, rescuers say. Her body was found hours later.
Australian Open: Djokovic, Sinner, Osaka lead day 2 line-up, Tsitsipas dumped out
World No 3 Coco Gauff began her Australian Open campaign in style on Monday but former finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas became the ...
Slowing California Spangle remains a chance for Al Quoz Sprint defence
Tony Cruz has no interest in pitting the ageing California Spangle against the rapid Ka Ying Rising this weekend but he ...
Netflix star accuses Los Angeles landlords of illegal price gouging amid devastating fires
Selling Sunset star Jason Oppenheim says landlords are illegally raising rents and exploiting displaced residents, while violating California’s price gouging laws.