Why can’t Cathay and other airlines make economy class less cramped?

While a couple’s nasty response to a reclined seat was unacceptable, an industry that has been shrinking space over the years must bear some responsibility.

Claudia Sheinbaum sworn in as Mexico’s first female president, vows ‘it is time for women’

Promising to boost women’s rights, the leader also sought to reassure investors concerned by the passing of a controversial judicial reform.

US-China talks helping avoid Chinese retaliation against Biden tariff hikes

Meetings with US officials gave their Chinese counterparts a ‘nuanced understanding’ of the decision and helped head off a ‘huge escalation’.

India rejects Japan’s call for ‘Asian Nato’, despite growing tensions with China

Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said unlike Japan, India had never been a treaty ally of another country.

Chinese man arrested after stabbing attack injures 3 children, one ‘seriously’ in Switzerland

Three 5-year-old boys were taken to hospitals, one with serious injuries and two others with injuries of medium severity, police said.

US lawmakers urge Mexico’s Sheinbaum to tackle Chinese car data security threat

US lawmakers urged Mexico’s president-elect to address security risks from Chinese internet-connected vehicles, fearing data misuse and surveillance.

Iran preparing to launch ballistic missile attack on Israel, US says

The US warning follows Israeli raids in southern Lebanon.

PLA stages National Day drill in South China Sea in wake of 5-nation exercise

The drill in the disputed waters follows joint manoeuvres by the Philippines, US, Australia, Japan and New Zealand.

Hong Kong restaurants get up to 15% National Day uptick in sales driven by deals, optimism

Special occasion marked by array of offers including discounts of up to 30 per cent at over 3,600 outlets.

Jimmy Carter turns 100: from a Georgia farm to the White House, Nobel Peace Prize, and beyond

Despite living in hospice care, Carter remains engaged in politics, and is eager to vote for Vice-President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.