Australian officials say release will be ‘difficult’ for those who lost loved ones in 2002 attacks, while one survivor calls the move ‘laughable’.

Physics World puts creation of the world’s first ultracold three-atom molecules in top 10 scientific achievements of the year.

A woman in eastern China has divorced her fishing-addicted husband after 10 years of marriage because she can no longer bear the burden of doing all the domestic chores, bringing up their children and cooking while all he does is fish with friends.

After decades of US engagement and with little to show for it, Saudi Arabia is looking instead at tangible deals with China. While the US won’t give up its role as Middle East hegemon that easily, the appeal of China is growing in the region amid s...

Under guidelines issued Thursday, people are advised on home isolation, avoiding hospital visits and how to treat symptoms with medication.

Professor Chris Whitty, England’s chief medical officer, says people should have the courage to scold some motorists and targeted those who leave engines running while parked; dirty air kills up to 38,000 citizens a year, he says.

Wife allegedly posts former lover’s personal details and photos on social media along with negative comments and allegations.

Taiwan has joined US states like Texas and Maryland in restricting the use of TikTok on government issued devices, in the latest backlash against the Chinese video app.

Ruqi is joining a crowded field of Chinese ride-hailing companies seeking first-time share sales in Hong Kong next year, including Zhejiang Geely Holding Group-backed Cao Cao and Tencent Holdings -linked T3.

Lawmakers have criticised the costs of building ‘light public housing’, which are similar to those of permanent public units.

Wild boar are a common sight in Hong Kong, particularly along walking trails and in country parks where people sometimes feed them. Authorities began culling wild boar in late 2021 after one bit a policeman, sparking criticism from animal rights grou...

Mohsen Shekari was accused of blocking a street and attacking a security force member with a machete in Tehran.

Those with cursory knowledge of the predicament facing China have reason to be concerned. The lack of a credible exit plan and the uncertain path of the virus make it hard to predict what China will look like after “zero Covid”.

Officers seized 420 grams of suspected ketamine, 230 grams of suspected cocaine and 10 grams of crystal meth in the hotel room.

Makoto Tachikawa was given a three-year prison sentence, suspended for five years, for setting a floor of the school building on fire in April.

The export limits could bar the sale of equipment capable of making 14-nanometre chips or those that are more advanced.

Saudi Arabian energy minister announces plan for regional centre for Chinese factories to further boost energy supply chains.

The 59-year-old driver has also been detained over interfering with evidence, according to source, who says suspect repaired his taxi and did not report incident.

The reopening of one of China’s largest amusement parks is a major step forward for Shanghai’s 25 million residents, who had to put up with stringent restrictions as authorities tried to snuff out the Covid-19 disease.

The Threat Analysis group said the malware was embedded in Microsoft Office documents which purported to be a government report on the tragedy.

The vigil memorialised the 10th anniversary of the December 14 Sandy Hook junior school shooting

Riyadh looks elsewhere to buy arms after the Yemen war, journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s murder and the Opec+ decision to cut oil output by 2 million barrels a day affect US-Saudi defence deals.

‘0+3’ system of three-day medical surveillance and tests with limited citywide movement remains unchanged, according to sources.

Politburo doesn’t directly mention Covid-19 controls but it comes as discipline watchdogs go after cadres for taking measures too far.

Chongqing party chief is a key regional role that often sees incumbents further raised to senior national leadership.

Craig Nolan was stranded at Melbourne airport after he told flight attendants he’d need assistance to the bathroom and back to his seat since he was travelling alone.

November 19 event raised HK$410,000 for annual fundraising drive organised by the Post and RTHK.

Hong Kong-based asset management company Pando Finance has launched a blockchain-themed exchange-traded fund on the city’s bourse, to allow retail investors to gain exposure to the industry ‘with minimum risk’.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Moscow has ‘stopped threatening to use nuclear weapons’ in response to international pressure.

A little girl in eastern China who swallowed dozens of soybean-sized magnetic beads had to have them surgically removed from her stomach in a traumatic three-hour operation.

International Air Transport Association’s Willie Walsh stresses city’s aim to recapture former aviation glory depends on Cathay’s recovery.

British minister James Heappey says more can be done to build relationships and play greater security role in Asia while also helping Ukraine.

Beijing has asked major economic powerhouses to play a key supporting role in stabilising China’s economy, with provinces organising trips to France, Germany and Italy, while also offering subsidies to help with travel costs.

More starter homes and youth hostels are good ideas that take time. Why not also free up existing housing resources by opening up the ‘white form’ scheme for a start?

Some 81 per cent of Hongkongers receiving fourth coronavirus jab in past week have opted for new vaccine.

With borders opening and travel resuming, Singapore authorities say they are also facing more challenges in overseas drug consumption.

In what may be the first such lawsuit by a US state, the popular video sharing app is also accused of exposing children to mature content.

But analysts warn that Beijing’s policy change in wake of rare street protests doesn’t necessarily signal stability or a return to the pre-pandemic status quo.

The Taiwan Enhanced Resilience Act, part of Defence Department budget legislation, would mark the first time the US would directly finance weapons for Taiwan.

More Indian women in rural areas are turning to formal micro lenders instead of loan sharks who often charge exorbitant interest rates. Micro lenders have an increasing presence in rural areas where banks have limited reach or are unwilling to lend t...

OpenAI’s chatbot is proving a hit, including with users in China, where the service is officially unavailable.

Analysts say Chinese weapons sales to the Middle East kingdom are on the rise, but will probably not include big ticket items for now.

At least 2 such items were handed to the FBI after being discovered during a search of a storage unit in West Palm Beach.

The convicted murderer was shot 3 times by the victim’s father in front of hundreds of spectators, including top officials.

The leader of a polygamous group was detained after police found him driving three young girls in an enclosed trailer.

After the leftist leader was impeached, prosecutors said Castillo had been arrested, sharing images of him at police headquarters.

PM Justin Trudeau vowed to review a contract awarded to Sinclair Technologies, which is controlled by China’s Hytera Communications.

A steep drop in the value of his Tesla stake and a US$44 billion Twitter buy saw the billionaire dip below LVMH’s Bernard Arnault before regaining the top spot.

The president remained in Kyiv to rally his country against Russia’s invasion, making the choice for this year’s award ‘the most clear-cut in memory’.

Putin says it’s the US that has deployed tactical nuclear weapons in other countries and Russia’s own arsenal is purely a deterrent.