Concern grows for Iran woman detained over underwear protest

Activists fear the student – seen as a feminist icon after stripping outside her university – could be confined in a psychiatric institution.

Can China’s leap into smart agriculture ensure its food security?

The country is facing food security challenges as a result of factors ranging from changing diets and climate threats to supply chain uncertainties.

Israel’s Netanyahu fires Defence Minister Yoav Gallant in surprise move

The prime minister cited a ‘crisis of trust’, as he made his shock announcement while the country faces war on the Gaza and Lebanon fronts.

US writes off over US$1 billion of Somalia debt

The announcement is the result of a deal between the two countries signed by Somalia’s finance minister and the US ambassador to Mogadishu.

UK’s Queen Camilla withdraws from events due to chest infection

The news comes during a period of health troubles for the royal family, with King Charles and Kate Middleton both being treated for cancer.

China’s stimulus seems to be trickling through, but is it too early to tell?

Indices of sentiment in China’s manufacturing sector both returned to expansion in October, while non-manufacturing also improved.

Congested Paris bans through-traffic near the Louvre and Eiffel Tower to cut pollution

The ban, which covers four districts including the Louvre and the Marais, is part of a wider effort to promote cycling and public transport.

US presidential election goes down to the wire after tumultuous campaign season

The Trump-Harris race has been a contest like no other but will be decided as many before – by the swing states.

Chinese public’s eyes turn to US election as Americans in country face nervous wait

Election-related topics have attracted tens of millions of views on domestic social media amid the anticipated tight contest.

Trump, Harris both like ‘poison’ for Beijing, says former top US envoy to Hong Kong

Former consul general Kurt Tong also urges Hong Kong government to change Americans’ tainted perceptions about the city through advocacy.