9 h. ago China's first independent university run by a foreign university makes "Study in Hainan" more appealing

China's first independent university run by a foreign university makes "Study in Hainan" more appealing  Laotian Times

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10 h. ago ‘Better than being killed’: Japan’s women turn to pepper spray – at legal risk

As dusk falls across Japan’s cities, a sense of unease falls upon many women on their journeys home. Reports of brutal femicides have struck a deep chord, fuelling a surge in the purchase of self-defence items – even as legal experts warn that arming oneself may come at a cost. The recent killing of Megumi Katayama, 24, who was stabbed multiple times by a stranger in a Kobe residential lift last month, has stoked public concern. Social media platforms buzzed with messages urging women to take...

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14 h. ago New Ebola outbreak in DR Congo kills 15, prompting WHO response

The Democratic Republic of Congo has declared an outbreak of Ebola virus disease in south-central Kasai province after 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths, including four health workers, were reported. The outbreak has been confirmed in Bulape and Mweka health zones, with patients presenting symptoms including fever, vomiting, diarrhea and hemorrhage. Samples tested this week at the National Institute of Biomedical Research in Kinshasa identified the strain as Ebola Zaire, the World Health...

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22 h. ago Study Traces Venice’s Winged Lion to Ancient China Craftsmanship

Study Traces Venice’s Winged Lion to Ancient China Craftsmanship  ColombiaOne.com

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34 h. ago China mum, 50, gets into law school after using books of son who failed same test

A 50-year-old woman in China who suffered debilitating and disfiguring long-term injuries in a fire more than a decade ago has been admitted by a top university after she studied the books her failing son had used. In July, the woman, known as Yang, received an admission letter from the graduate school of Southwest Forestry University in Kunming, Yunnan province, southwestern China, where she will study law, Hubei TV reported. She sat the graduate school’s entrance test twice. “I once had an...

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42 h. ago ‘Stay vigilant’: Singapore elevates turbulence to top aviation safety risk

Singapore has pledged to strengthen aviation safety practices around in-flight turbulence after two accidents last year that resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries. Severe turbulence will now be classified as a state-level operational safety risk, alongside runway incursions, mid-air collisions and system failures, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) said in its Singapore National Aviation Safety Plan for 2025-2027, released on Wednesday. The report identified 45 actions to...

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46 h. ago 'All risk no reward': China spectacle shows dangers of Trump trade policy

'All risk no reward': China spectacle shows dangers of Trump trade policy  BBC

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55 h. ago Hong Kong court orders Foodpanda to pay HK$1.3 million to rider injured in storm

A Hong Kong court has ordered on-demand food delivery platform Foodpanda to pay more than HK$1.3 million (US$167,000) in compensation to a worker who injured himself during a tropical storm five years ago, ruling that the company failed to ensure the employee’s safety in extreme weather. The High Court on Wednesday ruled in favour of Farooq Ahmed Khan after finding his former employer had exposed him to an unnecessary risk of injury due to the absence of a safe working protocol. Khan, 53, was...

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68 h. ago Why has Hong Kong women’s life expectancy hit record high? What about the men?

A higher level of engagement in society is among the reasons Hong Kong women’s life expectancy has reached a record high, experts have said, calling for gender-specific solutions to support the city’s ageing population. Academics and other specialists said that less exposure to high-risk activities and a willingness to seek help were also among factors for women living longer than men in Hong Kong. Their analysis followed the recent release of a Census and Statistics Department report, “Women...

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3 d. ago On shaky ground: is Malaysia prepared for future earthquakes?

A rare series of earthquakes in Malaysia’s southern state of Johor has prompted calls by engineering experts for an overhaul of national building standards, as they warn the country can no longer consider itself safe from seismic risk. Seven tremors were recorded between August 24 and 31, including a magnitude 4.1 quake centred around the quiet inland town of Segamat in Johor’s northern region, according to data from the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). Further tremors, albeit...

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3 d. ago 2 Hong Kong doctors accused of leaking data to implicate surgeon granted bail

Two public hospital doctors have been granted bail after being arrested in Hong Kong on suspicion of leaking a patient’s data to accuse a surgeon of making a mistake. Observers, meanwhile, said that although the incident did not align with the principles of “whistle-blowing”, it underscored the need for a stronger “speak-up” culture within the Hospital Authority. The 35-year-old associate consultant and 57-year-old consultant from Tseung Kwan O Hospital were released on bail on Tuesday and are...

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3 d. ago Bail for 2 Hong Kong doctors accused of leaking data to implicate surgeon

Two public hospital doctors have been granted bail after being arrested in Hong Kong on suspicion of leaking a patient’s data to accuse a surgeon of making a mistake. Observers, meanwhile, said that although the incident did not align with the principles of “whistle-blowing”, it underscored the need for a stronger “speak-up” culture within the Hospital Authority. The 35-year-old associate consultant and the 57-year-old consultant from Tseung Kwan O Hospital were released on bail on Tuesday and...

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3 d. ago China grandma cuts ‘longevity horn’ off head with scissors; needs emergency surgery

A 98-year-old grandma has caused public shock by cutting off a hornlike growth on her forehead using a pair of scissors. The “horn” is a traditional symbol of longevity in Chinese folklore. The woman, surnamed Gu, 98, from Shanghai, had been living with the growth on her for several years. It measured around 3 to 4 centimetres in diameter and, after removal, was reportedly as long as a finger. During a hospital stay for a separate treatment, Gu grew annoyed by the growth and cut it off herself...

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4 d. ago Hong Kong schools urged to hold abuse ‘crisis drill’, list of high

Child protection training should be added to accreditation requirements for professions covered under Hong Kong’s coming mandatory abuse reporting system, while schools should compile a list of high-risk students, an NGO and a principal have suggested. The calls were made at the start of the academic year on Monday, ahead of the city mandating 25 professions across the social welfare, education, and healthcare sectors to report suspected cases of child abuse from early next year. Under the...

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4 d. ago Flotilla headed to Gaza leaves Barcelona for second time after storm delay

A flotilla carrying activists and humanitarian aid for Gaza left Barcelona’s port on Monday for a second time after the vessels were forced to return a day earlier because of bad weather. The Global Sumud Flotilla had departed on Sunday under much fanfare only to return a few hours later after a storm hit parts of Spain overnight. Facing winds of more than 56km/h (35mph), some of the smaller boats taking part in the mission would have been at risk, organisers said. It was not immediately clear...

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4 d. ago Survivor of China's cultural revolution warns against letting 600,000 Chinese students study at US colleges

Survivor of China's cultural revolution warns against letting 600,000 Chinese students study at US colleges  Fox News

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4 d. ago 2 Hong Kong public hospital doctors arrested over patient data leak

Two public hospital doctors have been arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly leaking patient information, the Post has learned. While Tseung Kwan O Hospital issued a statement on Sunday about the suspected data leak, it did not disclose the number of employees or patients involved in the incident. The hospital described the case as “staff non-compliance” involving the unlawful access and leakage of patient information, including addresses and phone numbers. The hospital suspected that internal...

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4 d. ago Young Chinese are seeking their fortune in Southeast Asia. Will they find it?

Kent Cai, a Chinese entrepreneur based in the eastern province of Zhejiang, made a major life decision earlier this year by moving abroad to pursue a PhD. While this is not uncommon, his destination of choice might appear unusual – he did not, as many of his peers, relocate to the United States or Europe. He went to Malaysia. Upon arriving on campus in Kuala Lumpur to study the application of AI-driven tools in media production, Cai noticed he was not the only one to make such a move. He is, in...

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4 d. ago Why Chinese students are flocking to Southeast Asia for degrees, employment

Kent Cai, a Chinese entrepreneur based in the eastern province of Zhejiang, made a major life decision earlier this year by moving abroad to pursue a PhD. While this is not uncommon, his destination of choice might appear unusual – he did not, as many of his peers, relocate to the United States or Europe. He went to Malaysia. Upon arriving on campus in Kuala Lumpur to study the application of AI-driven tools in media production, Cai noticed he was not the only one to make such a move. He is, in...

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5 d. ago 20% of Hong Kong secondary students face depression, anxiety and stress: study

About 20 per cent of Hong Kong secondary school students showed moderate to severe depression, anxiety and stress according to a survey, prompting experts to recommend training pupils in peer emotional support ahead of the new academic year. The Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service announced the findings of its study on Sunday, after interviewing over 1,800 secondary school students between November and March. The proportion of students experiencing moderate to very severe levels of stress rose from...

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