6 m. ago More Chinese leave the knot untied as marriage registrations drop

Marriages saw a year-on-year fall of 8 per cent in China for the first quarter of 2025 – a worrying sign as demographic decline continues.

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26 m. ago Maldives aligns with Malaysia in call for ‘legitimate’ Palestinian state amid Gaza tensions

The Maldives reiterated call for a Palestinian state comes two weeks after the island nation implemented an entry ban on Israeli passport holders.

Events

47 m. ago India, Pakistan trade fire for fourth night amid hunt for Kashmir militants

New Delhi says it retaliated against ‘unprovoked’ shelling as security forces detain hundreds following last week’s deadly attack on tourists.

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67 m. ago China and Philippines unfurl competing flags on disputed South China Sea sandbars, reviving tensions

China and Philippines unfurl competing flags on disputed South China Sea sandbars, reviving tensions  CNN

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2 h. ago Chinese youth seek ‘friendship marriage’ with best friends to alleviate family pressure

Young people are choosing to live under the same roof, share expenses, offer emotional support but sexual relations are out.

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2 h. ago China’s Unitree open to Hong Kong IPO as Auntea Jenny, tech firms move ahead with listings

Surge in listing plans augurs well for city’s effort to claw way back to top of global ranking of fundraising destinations.

Economics

4 h. ago Amanda Knox on her ‘big sister’ Monica Lewinsky and coming series on wrongful conviction

Knox reveals why she felt ‘seen and understood’ by Monica Lewinsky, her co-producer on a TV series about her wrongful conviction for murder.

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5 h. ago Canadian prosecutors charge Vancouver man with murder for car attack that left 11 dead

Suspect, identified as Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, of Vancouver, was charged with eight counts of second-degree murder.

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6 h. ago Hong Kong stocks edge up as Beijing economic briefing underwhelms

Hong Kong stocks edge up as Beijing economic briefing underwhelms  South China Morning Post

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6 h. ago Asian Stocks Edge Up in Cautious Open, Futures Dip: Markets Wrap

Asian Stocks Edge Up in Cautious Open, Futures Dip: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg.com

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7 h. ago Malaysia temple unveils first ‘AI Mazu’ for devotees to interact with, address concerns

Temple claims world first as on-screen digital deity that looks like a chubby version of a famous Chinese actress dishes out advice.

Politics

7 h. ago Trump’s China Tariffs Set to Unleash Supply Shock on US Economy

Trump’s China Tariffs Set to Unleash Supply Shock on US Economy  Bloomberg.com

Politics

8 h. ago More than 100 suspected illegal immigrants detained at nightclub in Colorado

Club had been under investigation for alleged activities including drug trafficking, prostitution and ‘crimes of violence’, officials said.

Events

8 h. ago More than 100 suspected illegal immigrants detained at Colorado nightclub

President Trump’s administration has launched a widespread crackdown on immigration into the US.

Events

12 h. ago RuPaul’s Drag Race star Jiggly Caliente dies at 44 from infection after leg amputation

Philippines-born Caliente immigrated to US 20 years ago. In 2018 she released a hip-hop album that includes track where she raps in Tagalog.

Events

13 h. ago Trump floats income tax cut in bid to ease tariffs bite; says US talking to China on trade

US president suggested income tax be reduced – ‘maybe even completely eliminated’ – for people making less than US$200,000 a year.

Politics

15 h. ago Israel strikes Beirut’s southern suburbs for third time since ceasefire

Israel says Beirut strike targeted a Hezbollah storage facility for precision-guided missiles.

Events

18 h. ago Canada’s leaders make final pitches in campaign disrupted by Trump

Trump’s threats to annex Canada has led to a surge in nationalism and support for the incumbent Liberals in the final days of the campaign.

Politics

18 h. ago These U.S. consumer stocks face higher China risks, TD Cowen survey finds

These U.S. consumer stocks face higher China risks, TD Cowen survey finds  CNBC

Events

20 h. ago China Slashes Tourist Tax Refund Limits: Unlocking a New Golden Age of Global Travel to Beijing and Beyond

China Slashes Tourist Tax Refund Limits: Unlocking a New Golden Age of Global Travel to Beijing and Beyond  Travel And Tour World

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