90 m. ago China’s military in frugal mode as it seeks best bang for its yuan

Armed forces must make greatest use of limited resources, PLA officers tell personnel in throes of modernisation push.

Events

96 m. ago Alaska plane was overweight for icy conditions in crash that killed 10: US investigators

Bering Air crash in February was one of Alaska’s deadliest plane crashes this century and third major US aviation mishap in an 8-day stretch.

Events

5 h. ago US Institute of Peace board sues Trump and Doge after executive order, firings

Lawsuit describes lengths institute staff resorted to, including calling police, in effort to stop Doge staff from entering HQ on Monday.

Politics

6 h. ago Ontario Teachers’ Set to Shut Hong Kong Office in China Retreat

Ontario Teachers’ Set to Shut Hong Kong Office in China Retreat  Bloomberg

Society

7 h. ago EU moves to curb steel imports to protect military industrial base from China overcapacity

Facing duel threats from Washington and Beijing, European Commission wants measures meant to build security into its economic policies.

Events

9 h. ago UK teen who planned school killing jailed for minimum 49 years

He said his aim was to conduct an attack more deadly than the US Sandy Hook and Virginia Tech massacres.

Events

9 h. ago Chinese satellites seen ‘dogfighting’, US Space Force official says

Objects observed ‘manoeuvring in and out and around each other’, practising tactics, techniques and procedures, according to USSF general.

Politics

9 h. ago Disinformation over Duterte’s ICC arrest hits new low as ‘Putin’, ‘Michelle Yeoh’ weigh in

Duterte’s ICC arrest sparked a wave of disinformation, with fake news and fabricated quotes flooding Philippine social media, potentially affecting his interim release.

Events

10 h. ago Ghostbusted: bungling burglar in Thailand with ‘Scream’ mask arrested

The 21-year-old man was planning to rob a gold shop in Chiang Mai by wearing a ‘Ghostface’ mask and a black cloak to hide his tracks.

Events

14 h. ago Mother of slain Filipino comedian Goldenier Dagal slams killers as ‘cowards’

Dagal, who was known for his bold jokes, was performing at a bar in Pampanga when a suspect shot him before fleeing.

Events

14 h. ago Indonesia’s stock market turmoil fuels fears over Prabowo’s economic agenda

The Jakarta Composite Index has underperformed relative to its regional peers amid investor fears over Indonesia’s financial position.

Economics

16 h. ago Bus crash on Hong Kong highway leaves driver, 11 passengers injured

Police say they received report of the crash in Tai Po at 12.15pm on Wednesday.

Events

16 h. ago Indonesia’s richest woman Marina Budiman loses half her wealth in 3 days

The president commissioner of Indonesia’s biggest data centre operator was sitting atop a US$7.5 billion fortune, until the stock crashed.

Politics

16 h. ago China's per capita sports venue area reaches 3 sq m in 2024: official data

China's per capita sports venue area reaches 3 sq m in 2024: official data  China Daily

Politics

19 h. ago Up to 100,000 still work in Myanmar’s scam hubs – and not all are victims, Thai police say

The top police general leading Thailand’s operation against the compounds called for careful investigations to identify criminals.

Events

19 h. ago Man arrested over setting fires at 2 clothing stores in Hong Kong airport

Fire at first store was quickly put out by staff, but police investigation suggests second shop also targeted.

Events

23 h. ago Chinese Animation Powers Imax Growth as ‘Ne Zha 2’ Redefines Box Office Potential

Chinese Animation Powers Imax Growth as ‘Ne Zha 2’ Redefines Box Office Potential  Variety

Politics

23 h. ago In Indonesia, Prabowo’s prison island plan for corrupt officials raises eyebrows

A recent prison break has exposed the flaws in Indonesia’s overstretched correctional system. Experts say a complete overhaul is required.

Events

23 h. ago Israeli strikes on Gaza are ‘only the beginning’, Netanyahu warns Hamas

‘From now on, negotiations will take place only under fire,’ Israeli PM said. Tuesday’s strikes killed more than 400 people across Gaza.

Events

23 h. ago Netanyahu says strikes on Gaza that killed hundreds are ‘only the beginning’

Israeli strikes killed more than 400 and shattered months of relative calm in Gaza since ceasefire began.

Events