Why Pakistan is losing its war against anti-Chinese extremism

As terror attacks persist, Pakistan and China must work together with other countries in the region on a holistic solution to the violence.

Australian court rules against tracking bracelets for migrants, in blow to government

The court found that these restrictions amounted to punishment, which can only be imposed by judges, not lawmakers.

Xpeng stirs up rivalry with BYD, Li Auto in extended-range hybrid car market

Company unveiled Kunpeng, a new charging system for hybrid cars, touted as the longest range extender system in the industry.

Hong Kong must improve treatment of ‘political prisoners’ to enjoy better US ties: envoy

US diplomat Gregory May also says he expects America’s approach to Hong Kong to remain the same regardless of who wins US presidential poll.

Philippines buys 40 fast patrol craft worth US$450 million for its coastguard

The approval for new patrol craft comes as the Philippines faces rising maritime threats in the South China Sea.

Xi Jinping visits PLA paratroopers whose mission is to ‘liberate Taiwan’

President calls for ‘all-out efforts’ to improve combat readiness after inspecting bird-like spy drones and next-gen armoured vehicles.

Singapore’s Pritam Singh trial: questioning of opposition leader sparks courtroom drama

At one point, Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh was asked by Deputy Attorney-General Ang Cheng Hock whether he was ‘an honest person’.

In a wary Middle East, gloom is the only certainty after the US election

As Israel-Gaza war drags on and US-Iran relations hit new lows, weary residents hold little hope for peaceful future no matter who the next president is.

European support for Israel’s ‘genocide’ in Gaza condemned by Malaysia’s Mahathir

Malaysia’s former prime minister says Europe is complicit in the humanitarian crisis, calling their human rights claims hypocritical.

Hong Kong may issue T1 warning over weekend as Tropical Cyclone Yinxing edges closer

Forecaster says Yinxing may approach the city between Thursday night and Friday.