Thailand’s Lopburi tames monkey chaos, savours freedom after 4-year battle
Hundreds of macaques that wreaked havoc and scared residents have been sterilised and put in cages, restoring peace and improving business.
OpenAI wants US to team up with allies to beat China in AI race
The ChatGPT maker says the US and its neighbours should collaborate in AI and expand their partnership to include Middle East nations.
China’s J-35 stealth fighter to be suited up for aircraft carrier service
The country’s second fifth-generation fighter will be teamed up with the J-15, aviation sources confirm.
Japan’s PM Ishiba to push ahead with political funds reforms in bid to restore public trust
Analysts are optimistic Ishiba will be able to tackle corruption in Japanese politics as he has a ‘clear majority’ for carrying out reforms.
Trump picks firebrand congressman Matt Gaetz for attorney general
Gaetz could be key to Trump’s plans to carry out mass deportations, pardon January 6 rioters, and seek retribution against enemies.
Japan cracks down on over-the-counter medicines to combat social media ‘overdose’ trend
The government is enacting age verification and purchase limits to curb hospitalisations and shortages, amid social media influence.
Japanese man avoids decisions for 15 years by sticking to same foods and strict routines
Man finds reducing personal choices lightens mental load, leading to clearer thoughts.
Why is Hong Kong getting typhoons in November and are more coming late in year?
Toraji is one of four storms to emerge simultaneously in November for the first time since records began in 1961.
Could ‘Peace Beans’ trade enrich US, China agricultural supply-chain diplomacy?
With a focus on American soybeans and Chinese coffee beans, project by US think tank and Chinese university focuses on enhancing agricultural trade.
New Zealand’s Aukus decision hinges on Trump’s Indo-Pacific strategy: analysts
Analysts believe Wellington will adopt a “wait and see” approach, potentially shifting towards a hedging strategy if Trump abandons the region.