Hong Kong authorities to bolster doctor training, help find heart donor for 3-month-old baby

Health Secretary Lo Chung-mau says bureau will check on adequacy of training at medical schools, contacted mainland to help save child with heart failure.

Indian politician shot dead in Mumbai

Two suspected attackers were arrested while police were searching for another suspect in connection with the killing.

Drama released by Chinese espionage agency suggests foreign spies are targeting scientists

A TV series released by the Ministry of State Security has a plotline that mirrors the the death of a military scientist in a car crash.

Asean urges accord on South China Sea code, end to Myanmar violence

The Asean chair’s statement stressed the need for dialogue on the South China Sea while Thailand offered to host fresh talks on Myanmar.

South Korea’s advanced AI improves subways and veterinary care with cutting-edge technology

South Korea is embracing AI, with innovative applications transforming everyday life from AI-powered translation services to X-ray analysis.

Study judgments from Hong Kong national security cases before criticising: ex-minister

Former justice minister Elsie Leung also defends wider nation’s rule of law, saying it has made advancements and is still refining itself.

Mobius joins Goldman Sachs bet on China boost for emerging-market equities

‘The total pool of money coming into emerging markets will expand,’ veteran investor says. ‘You will see this whole market move.’.

Pakistan frets over security ahead of SCO summit

Pakistan authorities have introduced laws to restrict protests in the capital while strengthening security ahead of the event.

Hezbollah fighting Israeli troops near Lebanon’s Ramiya village; third UN peacekeeper wounded

Israel faces condemnation after UN peacekeepers came under fire as Israeli forces stepped up attacks in Gaza and Lebanon.

Japan’s leader is calling for Nato-like nuclear sharing with the US. Will it deter China?

If Shigeru Ishiba’s proposal becomes a reality, it will raise tensions and could drive Beijing to ‘push further on its own nuclear build-up’.