Colombia: Land of Opportunity — And Danger — for Ecuador’s Crime Bosses
A trend of Ecuadorian criminal leaders turning up in neighboring Colombia underscores how the country serves as a refuge —…
Hong Kong could ban mini konjac-jelly cups from April 2026 over choking risk
Hong Kong has proposed banning the sale of mini konjac-jelly cups from April next year over the products’ choking-hazard risk,…
Reel to real romance: more Japanese women find love with South Korean men
An increasing number of Japanese women are marrying South Korean men, as the influence of K-dramas, rising economic parity and…
China unveils world’s first humanoid robot that changes its own batteries
China’s robotics industry chalked up another world first on Thursday, as a company based in Shenzhen announced it had developed…
Investors look to Politburo meeting for signs of fighting overcapacity
Equity investors are shifting their attention to China’s coming Politburo meeting for any clues on whether top leaders will introduce…
Hong Kong man admits to manslaughter, arson over death of neighbour in suicide bid
A Hong Kong man has admitted to committing manslaughter and arson after he unknowingly killed his neighbour when he attempted…
Hong Kong committed to having taxis, ride-hailing services coexist: Mable Chan
Hong Kong is committed to resolving a long-standing conflict between taxis and ride-hailing services, the city’s transport minister has said,…
Serious pollution incidents by water companies up 60% last year
Serious pollution incidents by water companies have risen 60% in a year, according to the Environment Agency. In total there…
My focus was on saving lives after Afghan data breach, Shapps says
Former defence secretary Grant Shapps has defended the decision to keep secret a data breach involving the details of thousands…
Obvious Labour leadership wants me out, Diane Abbott tells BBC
MP Diane Abbott has said it is “is obvious this Labour leadership wants me out” after the party suspended her…