UK asylum claims drop slightly in 2025 as small boat arrivals rise by 13%
According to the Home Office data, there have been fewer people arriving on work-related visas. There were 261,112 people granted…
Oxford Street pedestrianisation plans approved
“Over the last 18 months we have secured a number of key improvements from the mayor of London’s original plans…
South Africa stay unbeaten with win over West Indies
Aiden Markram smacked 82 not out off 46 balls as South Africa beat West Indies by nine wickets to maintain…
China sees rise in Chinese New Year travel, but per capita spending remains flat
China logged an overall increase in travel during the just-concluded Chinese New Year break compared with last year’s holiday period,…
China affirms ‘no nukes’ position amid claims of European plan to arm Ukraine
China has doubled down on its hard line against any nuclear escalation in Ukraine and called for restraint as Russia…
China youth spend Spring Festival away from ‘nosy’ relatives, take part-time jobs for extra cash
The Chinese New Year is traditionally a time for family reunions, but this year a growing number of young Chinese…
Long-term gains worthwhile, Paul Chan says as Hongkongers slam lack of budget sweeteners
Hong Kong’s financial chief has defended his latest budget against public criticism over the lack of sweeteners, stressing that the…
‘Worst is yet to come’: Hong Kong’s early childhood sector hit hard by funding cuts
Hong Kong’s early childhood education sector will receive its lowest level of subsidy in more than a decade as the…
Near-blind Rohingya refugee found dead after US border agents release him out in cold
A nearly blind refugee from Myanmar missing since his release from a Buffalo jail into the custody of US Border…
Woke Nebraska State Senator’s Pro-Trans PAC Goes From ‘No Hate’ to No Funds
Nebraska State Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh (D) built her name on confrontation. In 2023, she filibustered restrictions on transgender procedures for…