Video | How bamboo scaffolding helped build Hong Kong and still holds up, despite uncertain future
In the concrete and steel jungle of Hong Kong, bamboo remains a widely used building material.The organic material is shaped...
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Cloud clusters off east of Mindanao likely to turn into LPA —Pagasa
THE Philippines' state weather agency Pagasa said Sunday that it is closely monitoring several cloud formations east of Mindanao that can...
Gaza truce talks in the balance as Israel and Hamas trade blame
Gaza ceasefire talks hung in the balance as Hamas and Israel on Saturday (July 12, 2025) accused the other of...
North Korean leader Kim reaffirms support for Russia in Ukraine conflict, KCNA says
SEOUL - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told Russia's top diplomat his country was ready to "unconditionally support" all...
Opinion | As Trump targets Brics, Indonesia’s autonomy hangs in the balance
This month’s Brics summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, marked a pivotal moment that reflects shifting global power dynamics. By...
Global South | From the margins to the centre
The idea of the Global South historically referred to the grouping of countries primarily in Asia, Africa and Latin America...
University of Hong Kong warns student over AI-generated porn pics of classmates
Hong Kong’s oldest university has issued a warning letter to a male law student accused of making pornographic images of...
Sacks weighed down by cement recovered
(UPDATE) LAUREL, Batangas — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) recovered two more sacks believed to be linked to the disappearance...
WHO Regional Director Saima Wazed proceeds on indefinite leave in the wake of corruption charges in Bangladesh
According to the WHO’s website, Saima Wazed took office as the WHO Regional Director for the South-East Asia Region on February...
Fuel was cut off during take-off: Preliminary report on Air India crash
BENGALURU – The fuel control switch went off within three seconds of take-off, leading both engines to shut down moments...
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