Chinese study on depression sheds new light on those most at risk of death

CDC research challenges assumption that more advantaged men are in less danger than women or less-educated people.

Brains and brawn, muscular China academic offers free personal training to PhD candidates

Chemistry academic offers combination of study and exercise, says she wants to become ‘world’s most muscular professor’.

Japan’s Ishiba seeks fresh mandate as election race tightens

Shocking opinion polls suggest the ruling LDP, in power for most of the past seventy years, might fall short of a parliamentary majority.

Will Israel-Gaza war end after Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar’s death?

Israel and Hamas have not shown any intent to end the war while the Israeli siege in Gaza is set to fuel further militancy, analysts say.

Why are stock markets so complacent when the world is in crisis?

The lack of financial market volatility amid economic uncertainty related to geopolitical risks should worry more people.

James Sung, veteran Hong Kong political scientist and commentator, dies at 71

Sung held leadership roles in academia for most of his career and founded the Hong Kong Progress and Perfection Research Institute.

UK to expand Pacific fishing patrols to counter China’s maritime moves

‘We cannot turn a blind eye to the challenges faced by our friends and partners on the other side of the world,’ PM Keir Starmer said.

Uproar in Malaysia after China flags waved at Perak cultural event

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil urged people to avoid making racially-charged comments over the incident.

Suffering in silence: how elephantiasis stole this Indian mother’s life

As her leg swells and her spirit dims, Sunita’s story reveals the harsh realities of living with a neglected tropical disease in rural India.

Hong Kong records drop in burglary cases following targeted air, ground police operations

Police Commissioner Raymond Siu says burglary-related losses down 48 per cent in first nine months of this year.