82 minutes ago Israel detains director of one of northern Gaza’s last functioning hospitals during raid

Gaza’s health ministry said Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, was arrested on Friday along with dozens of other staff.

Politics

20 hours ago The economic legacy of India’s Manmohan Singh: transformative reforms, but hurdles remain

Experts argue that India should strengthen the late former PM’s legacy by focusing on privatisation and improving education and healthcare.

Economics

9 hours ago Aid reaches south Khartoum in Sudan civil war amid humanitarian crisis

Civilians in the paramilitary RSF held capital of Sudan received their first aid convoy since the war began 20 months ago, volunteers said.

Events

40 hours ago Union Hospital leads collaborative effort to advance liver cancer management in Asia

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Union Hospital recently hosted an international pre-conference event for LEAD APAC 2024, held on October 26, convening experts from across the Asia-Pacific to address the escalating challenge of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in the region.   As part of a tour to Union Hospital organised for international HCC experts, a sharing session was held to focus on the potential of advanced technologies, integrated healthcare models and public awareness campaigns in improving liver cancer outcomes.  Key contributions came from Prof. Henry Chan Lik-yuen, Deputy Chief Hospital Manager at Union Hospital of Hong Kong, and Prof. Xie Qing of Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai. Their insights reinforced the value of cross-institutional collaboration in tackling this critical healthcare issue. The Asia-Pacific region carries a substantial share of the global liver cancer burden, with China alone representing nearly half of all cases ...

Science

10 hours ago China names senior UN representative Dai Bing as new South Korean ambassador

Dai, 57, has no background in East Asian affairs, but his experience of international issues may be an asset, analysts say.

Politics

10 hours ago Pakistan warns Taliban of air strikes over future attacks as Afghanistan vows revenge

Islamabad has affirmed more retribution against TTP if cross-border assaults continue, further inflaming Kabul ties despite ongoing talks.

Events

12 hours ago Former Singapore tycoon Lim Oon Kuin declared bankrupt after oil empire crumbled

Lim and his two children were issued a bankruptcy order last week, according to the government gazette.

Politics

11 hours ago South Korean prosecutors: Yoon authorised ‘shooting’ during martial law bid

Suspended president Yoon Suk-yeol authorised the military to fire their weapons if needed to enter parliament, according to prosecutors.

Events

13 hours ago ‘Sundatang revolution’: a Malaysian artist’s quest to revive the lost sound of Sabah

Mcfeddy Simon, better known as Gindung, is on a mission to restore the two-stringed lute’s place in the state’s musical heritage.

Politics

14 hours ago China’s faith in Djibouti is paying off, but could Red Sea crisis muddy the waters?

Djibouti’s key location has buoyed Chinese firms in ports and transport, but some fear the Red Sea crisis may not be all silver lining.

Events

14 hours ago Chinese woman wrapped in large plastic bag after hospital discharge post

New mothers in China follow post-partum ‘sitting the month’ tradition for rest and recovery.

Politics

14 hours ago Could Red Sea crisis muddy the waters for Chinese businesses in Djibouti?

Could Red Sea crisis muddy the waters for Chinese businesses in Djibouti?  South China Morning Post

Events

16 hours ago LGBTQ rights, deepfake threats, falling fertility: Asia’s gender equality landscape in 2024

In 2024, Asia’s gender equality landscape saw advancements in LGBTQ rights amid alarming rates of violence against women, highlighting ongoing challenges.

Events

16 hours ago ‘Out of Africa’? Not so, says Chinese scientist challenging evolutionary theory

‘Out of Africa’? Not so, says Chinese scientist challenging evolutionary theory  South China Morning Post

Politics

16 hours ago Slovakia threatens Ukraine with power cuts if Russian gas flows stop as tensions deepen

Prime Minister Robert Fico’s warning comes as the gas transit deal between Russia and Ukraine is set to expire at the end of the year.

Events

18 hours ago Being Chinese | No stereotypes please, overseas Chinese students are a wonderful mix

Being Chinese | No stereotypes please, overseas Chinese students are a wonderful mix  South China Morning Post

Politics

19 hours ago Survivors recall moment of Azerbaijani jet crash: ‘I thought the plane was going to fall apart’

‘He (the captain) warned that there would be a hard landing and asked us to be ready and prepare the passengers,’ a flight attendant said.

Events

20 hours ago Chinese, Algerian presidents hail successful launch of communications satellite

President Xi Jinping and his Algerian counterpart Abdelaziz Bouteflika exchanged congratulatory messages on the successful launch of Alcomsat-1 in the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in China's southwestern province of Sichuan early Monday.

Politics

20 hours ago Azerbaijani and US officials suggest plane that crashed may have been hit by weapons fire

Assessments echoed those made by outside aviation experts who blamed Wednesday’s crash on Russia.

Events

22 hours ago VOA Russian: Washington, Moscow, Beijing to form complicated strategic triangle in 2025

VOA Russian: Washington, Moscow, Beijing to form complicated strategic triangle in 2025  VOA Asia

Politics

22 hours ago With South Korea in crisis, what black swans lurk for East Asia in 2025?

Signs of upheaval and uncertainty in Taiwan, Japan and the Philippines will be compounded as the US recalibrates its East Asia policy.

Events

22 hours ago VOA Mandarin: Biden's China policy legacy to include export controls, sanctions, tariffs

VOA Mandarin: Biden's China policy legacy to include export controls, sanctions, tariffs  VOA Asia

Politics

30 hours ago Chinese man sentenced to death for killing 35 people after driving into a crowd

Chinese man sentenced to death for killing 35 people after driving into a crowd  ABC News

Events

23 hours ago Israeli troops forcibly remove staff, patients from northern Gaza hospital, officials say

Patients and staff forced to strip outside Kamal Adwan Hospital, Gaza health ministry says, but Israel denies claims it entered complex.

Politics

31 hours ago At least 1 loud bang before plane went down, passenger on crashed Azerbaijan airliner says

Four sources with knowledge of the preliminary findings of Azerbaijan’s investigation say Russian air defences had mistakenly shot it down.

Events

25 hours ago A massive Chinese campaign just gave Beijing unprecedented access to private texts and phone conversations for an unknown number of Americans

A massive Chinese campaign just gave Beijing unprecedented access to private texts and phone conversations for an unknown number of Americans  Fortune

Politics

31 hours ago Azerbaijan plane crashed ‘due to physical and technical external interference’: airline

Four sources with knowledge of the preliminary findings of the investigation had said Russian air defences had mistakenly shot it down.

Events

31 hours ago Why US and China should work together on Ukraine and Middle East peace

The world doesn’t need grand gestures or empty promises – it needs pragmatic, results-oriented cooperation on issues that matter.

Politics

32 hours ago Chinese court sentences Zhuhai car attack driver to death for killing 35 people

A court said Fan Weiqiu deliberately drove into a group of people exercising last month because he was angered by his divorce settlement.

Events

32 hours ago Philippines forges ahead with Typhon purchase plan: ‘China should not intervene’

Experts say the move is a declaration of self-reliance and a calculated gamble amid mounting tensions in the South China Sea.

Politics

33 hours ago Public whipping in Malaysia sparks outrage, raising questions about sharia courts

The construction worker was caned for being in “close proximity” to a woman who was not his wife, igniting outrage from human rights organisations.

Events

33 hours ago Chinese scientists show animal brain changes while awake through neural imaging

Microscopy technology is promising because of potential for taking live imaging of the brain and other organs and tissues, say researchers.

Politics

36 hours ago Malaysians cast doubt on Anwar’s rising approval rate as reforms and economy stall

Although a recent poll showed the prime minister’s rating rise to 54 per cent, many online said it did not reflect their frustrations.

Events

34 hours ago China patrols South China Sea's Scarborough Shoal, state media reports

China patrols South China Sea's Scarborough Shoal, state media reports  Nikkei Asia

Politics

39 hours ago Azerbaijan Airlines hails ‘heroism’ of dead pilots for saving 29 lives in Kazakhstan jet crash

The carrier’s president said the crew’s ‘prioritisation of human life have immortalised their names in history’.

Events

34 hours ago China trans woman faces legal challenges 3 years after firm dismissal for gender expression

Company labels her ‘selfish’ for not meeting male employee standards and causing issues.

Politics

41 hours ago Panama rejects talks with Trump over canal threat, says ‘no’ Chinese soldiers in waterway

President Mulino said the ‘canal is Panamanian and there’s no possibility of opening any kind of conversation around this reality’.

Events

34 hours ago China trans woman faces legal challenges 3 years after being dismissed by firm

China trans woman faces legal challenges 3 years after being dismissed by firm  South China Morning Post

Politics

34 hours ago Chinese cities offer subsidies to boost access to the computing power needed for AI

Voucher programmes help reduce computing power rental costs for companies and researchers.

Politics