8 h. ago What Trump really wants is to be rid of a ‘loser war’ in Ukraine

Trump wants to revive US manufacturing, boost defence and see off the China threat. The last thing he wants is to inherit a ‘loser war’.

Politics

18 h. ago US man rescued from burning home describes cruelty during 20 years of captivity

Connecticut fire investigation leads to the discovery of an emaciated 32-year-old man who had been confined in a small room.

Events

32 h. ago Appeasing Russia and forcing Ukraine into a peace deal will breed chaos

It would embolden Putin, make Ukraine a breeding ground for mass migration, a weapons surge, even civil war – affecting Europe and beyond.

Events

39 h. ago China invites the world on its mission to Mars while Nasa reels from Trump cuts

Short deadline for science project submissions suggests Tianwen-3 could be on track to win race to bring samples back to Earth.

Politics

44 h. ago Chinese lawmakers urge action on age discrimination in job market

With millions of university graduates entering the labour force each year, many companies prefer younger, lower-paid employees.

Society

45 h. ago Nasa and SpaceX delay flight that was to retrieve stranded US astronauts

Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been stuck in space for nine months after a trip on Boeing’s faulty Starliner.

Technology

56 h. ago Philippines investigates possible revival of ‘planted bullet’ scam at airports

Three employees at Manila’s main airport relieved of their posts after passenger says they falsely claimed she had a bullet in her luggage.

Economics

68 h. ago China manager creates 22 fake employees with perfect attendance, embezzles US$2.2 million

Scamming human resources manager in charge of payroll creates bogus employment records, is ordered to pay back pilfered salary pay.

Society

2 d. ago China was a ‘white whale’ for Zuckerberg, says former Facebook employee

China was a ‘white whale’ for Zuckerberg, says former Facebook employee  Fox News

Events

3 d. ago ‘I can grant you a piece of land’: Hong Kong’s Paul Chan eyes AI, tech firms

Finance chief says firms with cutting-edge technology and strong job creation prospects can be given land to develop in Northern Metropolis.

Politics

3 d. ago China's unions say employers should not ask female job seekers about marital, childbearing status

China's unions say employers should not ask female job seekers about marital, childbearing status  Reuters

Society

3 d. ago Malaysia mandates safety tests after Chinese woman loses leg in ceiling collapse

The accident was likely caused by the age of the building in Sabah’s Kota Kinabbalu and structural weakness in the ceiling, authorities say.

Politics

3 d. ago Beijing Normal University 2025 Overseas Excellent Youth Program job with BEIJING NORMAL UNIVERSITY | 389623

Beijing Normal University 2025 Overseas Excellent Youth Program job with BEIJING NORMAL UNIVERSITY | 389623  Times Higher Education

Politics

4 d. ago US stock market loses US$4 trillion in value as Trump pushes ahead on tariffs

S&P 500 down over 8 per cent from February 19 all-time high, as Tesla loses more than US$125 billion in value in one day.

Economics

4 d. ago ‘Chaotic’ Trump gives China’s Xi Jinping ‘advantage’ in global relations: ex

Malcolm Turnbull said Trump’s erratic behaviour towards allies creates an opportunity for China’s Xi Jinping, who presents a more consistent and respectful alternative.

Politics

4 d. ago Swiss man in Thailand may lose visa after his dogs allegedly attacked beachgoers

Authorities say the man has repeatedly ignored orders to restrain his dogs, sparking legal action.

Events

4 d. ago Hong Kong urged to review public housing income threshold with new minimum wage

‘Many full-time workers will quit their job and take odd jobs to ensure their income will not exceed the application threshold,’ lawmaker Dennis Leung says.

Politics

5 d. ago US Homeland Security names new ICE leadership, steps up lie detector tests over leaks

The US Department of Homeland Security is using polygraph exams on its own employees in an effort to find internal information leaks.

Politics

6 d. ago Elon Musk’s Doge took their jobs. Now they face humiliation from pro

‘I’ve been treated as a public enemy by the government and now it’s bleeding into my own family,’ a worker fired from the Forest Service says.

Politics

7 d. ago Trump job cuts may blind US Space Force to China’s moves in the sky, mission chief warns

Staff cuts under Pentagon’s hiring freeze straining ability to monitor foreign threats in orbit, Space Rapid Capabilities Office chief says.

Events