Mentor or rival? China takes notes from Brazilian giant Embraer as C919 soars ahead
Aviation exchanges are expected as President Xi Jinping visits Brazil next month.
US Supreme Court upholds ruling barring emergency abortions in Texas
The decision leaves Texas’ strict abortion ban in place, with no exception for the health of the pregnant patient.
Ex-Philippine President Duterte to run for mayor amid ICC probe over brutal drug killings
This move is seen as a bid to bolster support for his daughter, Sara, who is expected to run for president in 2028.
Ukraine claims cyberattack that blocked Russian state TV online on Putin’s birthday
Hackers reportedly disrupted 20 Russian state TV and radio channels. Russia calls the cyberattack part of a ‘hybrid war’.
Search launched for solo hiker missing in Hong Kong’s Tuen Mun area since Sunday
Yau Kwok-yee, 67, left his home in Tuen Mun at about 8am on Sunday to go hiking but failed to return in the afternoon.
Alipay sees surge in overseas travel transactions during China’s ‘golden week’ holiday
During the first four days of the holiday, the number of transactions made via Alipay in overseas markets surged 60 per cent year on year.
Alice Guo to run for mayor in Philippines again despite Chinese spy allegations: lawyer
Her lawyer said Guo would run again, even as she faces criminal charges, espionage accusations and doubts over her citizenship.
Malaysian police arrest 6 Chinese nationals, local man in burglary raids
The suspects, who targeted homes while occupants were away, are believed to be responsible for multiple burglaries across Malaysia.
Whether Trump or Harris wins, for Manila, 1 thing will stay the same
Given the US’ contest with China, the Philippines’ strategic role and its alliance with Washington will remain critical.
Flavoured cigarette ban in Hong Kong may deter mainland tourists, expert warns
Poll of tour operators finds mainland’s 300 million smokers may think twice about visiting city if Hong Kong implements stricter measures.