One non-profit group fears the US verdict could lead to the spreading of more misinformation to ensure abortion services are denied to women from marginalised groups.

Canadian rock star reconnected in Tokyo with his cherished musical instrument after it was stolen from a Toronto hotel in 1977. The musician wrote the classic tune “American Woman” on the Gretsch guitar.

A woman in China who suspected her husband of having an affair followed him from one town to the next and then confronted him in a dramatic scene in the street caught on video by passers-by.

Trams and cast-iron postboxes speak to the history of the city, while delicacies such as fishballs and egg waffles are street food essentials.

Director of liaison office in city says president’s point on no change to governing policy has injected ‘self-confidence’ into society

Kyiv says Moscow has intensified its long-range missile attacks, hitting civilian targets far from the frontline. Russia says it has been aiming at military sites.

Chinese embassy says Ottawa’s attempts to ‘smear’ one country, two systems will not succeed.

Japan sends frigates and surveillance aircraft to monitor the powerful Type 055 its escorts as it sails around the country’s main islands.

Hong Kong’s legal safeguards, wealth and depth of talent remain intact, while its mainland connections and international mindset continue to be its greatest strengths. It’s up to Hongkongers to build on these unique advantages and voice its role ...

Parents and children are stunned when a man dressed as a Transformer turns up at a kindergarten in China to collect his nephew for the day.

Talks on a comprehensive trade agreement have resumed after eight years as the relationship between Brussels and Beijing is becoming increasingly rocky.

While the Kremlin has remained largely silent about the moves by Asian states to impose sanctions on Russia, analysts say the region is not ruling out the possibility of a reprisal.

It is now illegal to produce, import, or sell 19 plastic items in India, but products like water and soda bottles, and bags of chips are not covered by the ban. India generated nearly 13 million metric tonnes of plastic waste in 2019 – the highest ...

People applying for a license to carry a handgun would have to provide character references, take firearms safety training, and undergo periodic background checks. Gun rights advocates say the measure intrudes on constitutional rights.

Chinese carmaker suspended its investment plan in India and laid off all employees at its operations there after failing to obtain regulatory approvals.

Xi witnessed Hong Kong’s advances in AI technology, possible applications of robotics in surgery and an award-winning prenatal test for Down’s syndrome.

Learning how pollution and overfishing are damaging marine ecosystems and how the nascent business of using stem cells to grow meat was gaining traction prompted Carrie Chan to launch Avant Meats.

It’s time to break the ‘shoebox curse’ and give Hong Kong people proper housing. They can no longer be fooled; no matter whether it’s in a middle-class or working-class area, a ‘shoebox flat’ is not decent housing. .

Online videos made by a professional photo-videographer documenting his kindergarten-aged daughter’s budding interest in videography starting with a school assignment go viral.

As a massive market meltdown sends digital currencies tumbling, crypto critics ask if the bubble’s finally burst. Asia’s decentralised-finance, NFT advocates say no.

Over the past 25 years, many ‘Hong Kong drifters’ have been part of the city’s rapidly growing presence of mainland enterprises as well as joining the ranks of other international firms.

Assange is wanted by US authorities on 18 counts, including a spying charge, relating to WikiLeaks’ release of vast troves of confidential US military records and diplomatic cables which Washington said had put lives in danger.

Hong Kong’s unique status, including its common law system, will be maintained under ‘one country, two systems’ formula, president says.

China’s leaders cannot afford to wait for the virus to go away before undertaking international travel, especially as unfavourable views of China persist in many advanced economies.

The number of newly registered blockchain services has sped up in China this year, with the total now surpassing 1,800.

One observer said the delegation who joined Xi for his first trip outside the mainland in two years was designed to showcase Beijing’s ‘full jurisdiction’

Use of these incendiary weapons against civilians is banned under an international convention but allowed for military targets.

‘We aim to remove any doubt’ about information security, says Shou Zi Chew in letter to Republican senators after report ByteDance staff have frequent access.

The former track athlete, who is seeking parole, had a dialogue with the father of Reeva Steenkamp, the woman he shot to death in 2013.

The famous beetroot soup is also popular in Russia, which decried the dish’s new protected status as an example of ‘contemporary Kyiv nationalism’.

Nato has assumed the role of final arbiter of the ‘rules-based order’ but in today’s multipolar world, BRICS and other countries in the Global South may have other ideas: what if they want their own Monroe Doctrine?

90 per cent of all lab-confirmed cases worldwide are in the region, which is at the centre of an expanding outbreak.

Vue Vlog, which was fully acquired by Tencent two years ago, said it will cease operations on September 30.

President Xi sets out direction for Hong Kong’s future development, gives new leader John Lee a list of tasks to deliver in next five years.

China General Chamber of Commerce in the US asked 111 Chinese companies about their revenue and their outlook, with 54 per cent reporting revenue growth.

Hong Kong can focus on high value-added technologies, attract talent to city and fill chip-making void on the mainland, says one industry expert.

President Xi Jinping hails vitality of the system and Hong Kong’s unique status in marking 25 years since city’s handover.

In a rare move, the president acknowledges significance of letting common law system – a legacy inherited from the British colonial era – thrive.

Xi challenges Lee to boost Hong Kong economy and tackle social problems.

The lawsuit by miHoYo has triggered extensive Chinese media coverage of the mainland’s business trust sector, which has attracted investments from affluent internet and video gaming companies.

China’s State Council says it will channel funds towards construction of highways, waterways and port projects, with the targeted financing reflecting caution about flooding the economy with excess liquidity.

‘My presence here represents a new start for our countries’ relationship,’ Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said during a meeting with the French leader in Paris.

President visits the Central Barracks on second day of his tour marking the 25th anniversary of the city’s handover.

Ambassador Xing Haiming says Seoul should act as a ‘lubricant’ between Beijing and Washington and brushes aside criticism of China at Nato summit.

Griner was arrested at a Moscow airport in February after she was found carrying vape cartridges with hashish oil in her luggage.

The leader’s ‘peace mission’ to Russia and Ukraine shows Indonesia’s foreign policy, analysts say. But they also wonder if Jakarta is ‘naive’ in being ‘toyed’ with by the Kremlin.

New leader John Lee given four key tasks by Chinese President Xi Jinping, including improving governance, taking solid steps to address people’s livelihood problems.

President Erdogan warned that parliament will not ratify the bids unless the two countries keep their promises, including extradition of ‘terrorists’ to Türkiye.

Company’s latest management reshuffle comes amid recent efforts to control costs and improve efficiency amid stagnating growth.

The missions highlight the large aircraft’s key role in ‘non-war military missions’, PLA officer tells China’s state broadcaster.