13 h. ago Sinkhole in Seoul claims motorcyclist’s life after he plunges into collapsing road

Subway construction work near the site is under scrutiny as officials probe the cause of the disaster.

Transport

13 h. ago Motorcyclist in South Korea dies after plunging into massive sinkhole

The victim’s body was found 17 hours after he fell into the sinkhole.

Events

15 h. ago Beijing’s reiteration of South China Sea claim ‘joke’ – PH Navy

Beijing’s reiteration of South China Sea claim ‘joke’ – PH Navy  INQUIRER.net

Politics

16 h. ago PH Navy on Beijing’s reiteration of South China Sea claim: ‘A Joke’

PH Navy on Beijing’s reiteration of South China Sea claim: ‘A Joke’  INQUIRER.net

Politics

17 h. ago Malaysian minister’s claim of ‘Yolo’ mindset driving HIV cases draws ridicule

Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni says the ‘you only live once’ mindset encourages individuals ‘to try something new’.

Politics

19 h. ago Vietnamese tycoon facing death sentence scrambles to repay fraud billions

Truong My Lan’s lawyer said she was securing funds to appeal her life sentence, on top of the US$11 billion she needs to avoid execution.

Economics

22 h. ago Trump portrait to be taken down after president claimed it was ‘purposefully distorted’

Trump took to social media to call on governor to take down painting at Colorado state Capitol.

Politics

25 h. ago China moves to improve ties with South Korea, starting with tourism and K

There are hopes Beijing could further ease unofficial restrictions on cultural imports as is tries to mend relations with Seoul.

Politics

29 h. ago NIH Cuts Threaten to Cede U.S. Life Science Dominance to China

NIH Cuts Threaten to Cede U.S. Life Science Dominance to China  Timmerman Report

Events

32 h. ago Trump questions judge’s impartiality ahead of appeal on Venezuelan deportations

Trump attacked Judge James Boasberg for blocking Venezuelan deportations, claiming bias, just hours before a US court hears the appeal against the ruling.

Politics

33 h. ago South China Sea: Philippine defence chief labels Beijing’s maritime claims ‘fiction and lie’

Gilberto Teodoro denounced Beijing’s South China Sea claims urging stronger defence and alliances amid rising tensions.

Politics

33 h. ago Philippine defence chief labels Beijing’s South China Sea claims ‘fiction and lie’

Philippine defence chief labels Beijing’s South China Sea claims ‘fiction and lie’  South China Morning Post

Politics

36 h. ago China’s LNG import plunge comes at just the right time for Europe

China’s LNG import plunge comes at just the right time for Europe  Reuters

Politics

41 h. ago Chinese woman dies in hospital plunge after tooth extraction blunder causes ‘immense’ pain

Doctors remove wrong tooth then stuff rogue denture back in place using wire, leading ‘healthy’ woman’s face to swell up.

Events

41 h. ago Chinese woman dies in hospital plunge after tooth blunder causes ‘immense’ pain

Chinese woman dies in hospital plunge after tooth blunder causes ‘immense’ pain  South China Morning Post

Events

46 h. ago Ping An eyes life insurance expansion in Hong Kong for retirement services: CEO

The insurer is weighing different entry strategies that include applying for a new licence, partnerships and acquisitions.

Politics

49 h. ago Hong Kong’s vision of becoming AI hub demands clear road map

Success requires strong leadership, a clear development path, community buy-in and bold, forward-thinking policies from the government.

Politics

55 h. ago Hong Kong’s security chief attacks Guardian newspaper over Jimmy Lai claim

Secretary for Security Chris Tang says article used ‘misleading’ language in criticising top court’s rejection of Lai’s appeal over foreign lawyer.

Events

63 h. ago ‘Gift of life’: Hong Kong breast milk bank collects over 300 litres

More donations needed to reach aim of collecting 1,000 litres annually to help 450 to 600 premature and critically ill newborns.

Politics

65 h. ago China moots Himalayan ark project to survive climate ‘tipping point’, with some AI help

As the threat of global climate collapse grows, Beijing is considering a plan to turn the Tibetan Plateau into an agricultural stronghold.

Events