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‘Mornings and nights no longer exist’ at 47C: A day in the hottest place in India
What a day in India’s hottest district reveals about life on the frontline of extreme heat.
8 hrs agoAsia
Steph Curry signs with Chinese brand after Under Armour split
Chinese firms have been vying to secure deals with big stars as they push to become global brands.
Nvidia announces new AI chip for personal computers
The technology giant’s boss Jensen Huang called the move the “reinvention of the computer”.
Huge blast kills dozens in rebel-held village in Myanmar
Insurgents say it was caused by explosives being used for mining close to the Chinese border.
1 day agoAsia
China cracks down on ‘ghost kitchens’ in food delivery apps
“Ghost kitchens”, which are listed on apps but have no physical stores, have raised food safety fears.
54 mins agoAsia
Watch: Glass doors break as fans scramble to see Pursuit of Jade star
Huge crowds formed outside a shopping centre in China to see actor Zhang Linghe.
19 hrs agoAsia
Litterbugs now face on-the-spot fines in Tokyo’s tourist hotspot
Dozens of officials will patrol world-famous Shibuya as Japan responds to the impacts of overtourism.
24 hrs agoAsia
Japan defence minister denies militarism and criticises China’s ‘huge arsenal’
Shinjiro Koizumi makes some of Tokyo’s most pointed remarks yet in the dispute over Japan’s military build-up.
Laos cave survivors help with plan to find last two missing men
So far, five men have been freed from the narrow, flooded cave but efforts are ongoing to locate two more.
US, UK and Australia to develop underwater drone technology
The technology, developed under the Aukus military pact, is aimed at protecting undersea cables and boosting naval defence.
How stamps and postcards helped India count its people
India’s post office turned stamps, postcards and letters into tools for counting a nation after independence in 1947.
US not ‘turning back’ on Asia allies, but expects them to boost defence, says Hegseth
The US defense secretary is questioned about US commitment, including further arms deals, at an Asian security summit in Singapore.
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A year of grief after Air India crash: What remains when a plane falls from the sky
A mother still speaks about her son who died in the crash in the present tense and a brother waits for answers.
Secret tunnels and unregistered workers: China’s coal mine disaster is a reminder of darker days
China’s worst coal mining disaster in 15 years comes amid an ambitious pivot towards green energy.
Ferrari wanted to take on Chinese EVs with the Luce – then the backlash started
The brand’s first EV has been heavily criticised, with some saying it has abandoned Ferrari’s roots.
After decades risking arrest, South Korea’s tattoo artists step into the limelight
Only licensed doctors were allowed to ink tattoos in Korea – breaking the law could lead to heavy fines or jail.
Mumbai’s famed dabbawalas fed millions for over 100 years – now they are disappearing
Dabbawalas, who deliver home-cooked meals, are leaving the trade as remote work and rising costs threaten their future.
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China cracks down on ‘ghost kitchens’ in food delivery apps
“Ghost kitchens”, which are listed on apps but have no physical stores, have raised food safety fears.
54 mins ago8 hrs ago
‘Mornings and nights no longer exist’ at 47C: A day in the hottest place in India
What a day in India’s hottest district reveals about life on the frontline of extreme heat.
8 hrs ago19 hrs ago
Watch: Glass doors break as fans scramble to see Pursuit of Jade star
Huge crowds formed outside a shopping centre in China to see actor Zhang Linghe.
19 hrs ago24 hrs ago
Litterbugs now face on-the-spot fines in Tokyo’s tourist hotspot
Dozens of officials will patrol world-famous Shibuya as Japan responds to the impacts of overtourism.
24 hrs ago1 day ago
Huge blast kills dozens in rebel-held village in Myanmar
Insurgents say it was caused by explosives being used for mining close to the Chinese border.
1 day ago1 day ago
‘I could not see him one last time’: A family’s grief a year after Air India crash
There were 242 people on board the flight on 12 June 2025, and all but one died in the crash.
1 day ago1 day ago
A year of grief after Air India crash: What remains when a plane falls from the sky
A mother still speaks about her son who died in the crash in the present tense and a brother waits for answers.
1 day ago1 day ago
Secret tunnels and unregistered workers: China’s coal mine disaster is a reminder of darker days
China’s worst coal mining disaster in 15 years comes amid an ambitious pivot towards green energy.
1 day ago2 days ago
Laos cave survivors help with plan to find last two missing men
So far, five men have been freed from the narrow, flooded cave but efforts are ongoing to locate two more.
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