Ukraine mine-clearing efforts struggle to revive war-torn farms

Farmers are doing their best to scale mine-clearing efforts in the most mined country in the world, but it could be decades of work.

Hong Kong gears up for Christmas, but spenders may not be in holiday spirit

Airport Authority expects visitor numbers to return to pre-pandemic levels, and retailers are preparing promotional campaigns, but economists not optimistic.

China doctor kills insomniac girlfriend by injecting anaesthetics 20 times in 6 hours

Court shows leniency to doctor after he confesses to police, compenstaes victim’s family sparking online condemnation.

India’s Modi holds talks in Nigeria en route to G20

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu on Sunday, amid deepening ties between the two countries.

Indonesian VP Gibran’s new public complaint service reels in support, scepticism

Some social media users have urged the vice-president to use existing tools or institutions to better address issues across Indonesia.

China’s lonely-heart crisis fuels a growing ‘companionship economy’

As Chinese society becomes more atomised, consumers devoid of human interaction are increasingly opening their wallets to stave off loneliness.

Israeli strikes kill 12 in Gaza overnight as Netanyahu faces his critics

Flares were fired at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence, while Israeli troops advanced farther into Lebanon’s north.

Hong Kong must watch how Australia, US handle youth social media use

Free societies might blanch at the thought of restricting media, but adults owe young people a duty of care when it comes to hard issues.

Bangladesh deaths from dengue cross 400 as outbreak worsens

Scientists say changing weather patterns are creating ideal conditions for dengue to flourish and spread.

What’s behind the rise of Singapore’s political opposition?

With changing demographics and a new generation of voters emerging, calls are growing in Singapore for political plurality.