Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of sexual abuse in 6 new lawsuits

One lawsuit accuses rap mogul of assaulting a minor. Civil lawsuits come a month after Combs was criminally charged for sex trafficking.

Plan for HK$336 million Chinese culture centre in Hong Kong gets initial go-ahead

Chinese Culture Experience Centre expected to receive about 80,000 to 90,000 visitors annually on completion in 2028.

China shows determination to shore up business confidence in unusual private economy law

The draft private-economy protection law contains clauses targeting ‘long-range fishing’ and other problematic practices by local officials.

Acting US labour secretary Julie Su intervenes in Boeing machinists strike

Su is in Seattle to meet both parties. Boeing recently unveiled plans to cut 17,000 jobs; workers are seeking a 40 per cent pay rise.

Can China find a way around US restrictions on hi-tech computer chips?

As Washington moves to close loopholes, how will Chinese leaders secure access to the technology destined to power the future?

Islamist militants dressed as women kill 4, including 3 policemen, in Pakistan

Pakistani Taliban claimed attack in which militants wearing suicide vests stormed remote police base. Police shot dead all 5 attackers.

Will China take a more hands-on approach to violence in Pakistan?

In the wake of deadly attacks on Chinese nationals in Pakistan, Beijing looks likely to get more directly involved in counterterrorism.

Family members on trial for murder of 10-year-old British-Pakistani girl

Sara Sharif found dead at her home in Woking, UK in August 2023. Post-mortem found ‘signs of traumatic head injury’, burns and bite marks.

Israeli strike in northern Lebanon kills at least 21 people as Netanyahu vows no mercy

Israeli PM Netanyahu said on Monday that ‘we will continue to mercilessly strike Hezbollah in all parts of Lebanon – including Beirut’.

In EU embezzlement trial, French far-right leader Le Pen answers questions about aides

Le Pen and her National Rally co-defendants could face 10 years in prison and fines of up to US$1.1 million each. She denies any wrongdoing.