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July 25, 2022 3:43 PM

Sirens sounded at 1.30pm for the mandatory street evacuation drills.

July 25, 2022 3:36 PM

It was a major step towards completing the orbital outpost by the end of the year.

North Korean state media has been churning out stories about the effectiveness of traditional herbal medicine, but defectors and experts say that’s only because Pyongyang lacks alternatives.

Authorities in Yamaguchi city have broken out the tranquilliser guns after 42 people were hurt in a spate of monkey attacks in recent weeks.

The executions mark the first cases of capital punishment in the country in decades.

The Chinese property firm is expected to deliver a preliminary restructuring plan this week.

July 25, 2022 12:20 PM

BEIJING (CAIXIN GLOBAL) - Russia surpassed Saudi Arabia as the largest crude oil supplier to China over the past two months as Western sanctions due to Moscow's war with Ukraine dragged down prices of its petroleum exports, boosting their appeal among Asian buyers.

The heirs are the descendants of the Sultan of Sulu, who entered into a deal in 1878 with a colonial British trading company to exploit resources in his territory.

July 25, 2022 11:57 AM

The number of hospitalisations hit a record of about 5,450 on Monday, official data shows.

July 25, 2022 11:30 AM

The paper says trying to prevent transmission at the early stage is the best way to fight an outbreak.

July 25, 2022 11:30 AM

The writer says the new administration can turn the promise of vertical and horizontal integration into reality and fulfil the dream of food security.

July 25, 2022 11:24 AM

Japan wants a Unesco listing for the mines, which South Korea says used forced labour during World War II.

July 25, 2022 11:18 AM

Thailand upgrades monkeypox alert to national level after WHO declares global health emergency.

July 25, 2022 11:07 AM

The South China Sea issue should be handled by countries in the region themselves, China says.

A former lawmaker from Aung San Suu Kyi’s party and another prominent activist were among the four executed prisoners.

July 25, 2022 10:25 AM

China has curbs on Australian products, including coal.

A China-funded US$30 million infrastructure push ahead of next year’s Pacific Games has encouraged a more favourable view of Beijing in the archipelago nation.

Indian dishes feature heavily on MasterChef Australia, reigniting a debate about the cuisine.

July 25, 2022 9:26 AM

The four executed include a former lawmaker from Aung San Suu Kyi’s party.

July 25, 2022 9:15 AM

Data released on Sunday showed new births in 2021 the lowest in decades in several provinces.