The dismissal of Han Weiguo, Gao Jin and Liu Lei comes just days before Beijing’s largest annual political gathering.
Advancements in AI have the potential to democratise medical access and reshape China’s healthcare model in the next few years.
Philippine government has no mass repatriation plan, leaving many workers to weigh risks against the livelihoods of their families back home.
4 Mar 2026 - 12:11AM videocam
The Philippine government still has no plan for mass repatriation, leaving many workers to weigh life‑and‑death risks against the livelihoods of their families back home.
Google must process map data on locally based servers and can only export data that have been pre-approved by the government.
Iran and its neighbours come under fire amid missile and drone strikes across the Middle East.
2 Mar 2026 - 11:03PM videocam
Iran and its neighbours come under fire amid missile and drones strikes across the Middle East.
Analysts say the event reflects a continued emphasis on military strength as a driving force for national development under Kim Jong Un’s leadership.
Air strikes came hours after Afghan forces attacked Pakistani border troops in what the Taliban government said was retaliation.
Python sighting adds to safety fears in Bali as severe floods sweep snakes into residential area.
AI-powered “Buddharoid” offers spiritual guidance and could help ease Japan’s monk shortage.
Latest release of documents on the late convicted sex offender shows correspondence with academics and a US scientist who lived in the city.
Arrivals by Chinese tourists to South Korea are expected to rise by 52% in February 2026.
Swordsmiths warn that without new ideas, modern swordsmithing may disappear.
The snake was found in a truck parked at a school in Phang Nga after it slithered inside for a nap.
The results set a record for the party since its founding in 1955, surpassing the 300 seats secured in 1986.
‘Sanakatsu’ fever turns Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi into unexpected youth icon ahead of election.
Serving food and drinks at funerals are a way to thank guests for paying their respects.
Crop plantations and infrastructure in Aceh village have been destroyed by giant sinkhole.
5 Feb 2026 - 9:08PM videocam
Crop plantations and infrastructure in Aceh village have been destroyed by giant sinkhole.
One complaint focused on ‘ghost’ projects that left the country vulnerable to devastating floods.
The 13-year-old hero ditched his life jacket halfway through the swim, fearing the drag would keep him reaching shore.
Snow up to 183cm (72 inches) deep accumulated in some areas of Aomori Prefecture.
Japan still relies on China for about 70 per cent of its rare earths, despite continuous efforts to find alternative sources.
The Indian comic series Amar Chitra Katha was created to teach children about the Hindu universe of gods, legends and history.
The defence ministers of Japan and South Korea agreed to strengthen cooperation with the United States amid growing security risks, particularly with North Korea.
Record-high gold prices are being fuelled by geopolitical uncertainties.
30 Jan 2026 - 6:11PM videocam
Record-high prices are being fuelled by geopolitical uncertainties.
Men from across South Asia and Africa said they were promised jobs that ended up on the frontlines.
Swimmers say their extreme winter activity is drawing a growing number of adventurous and health-conscious young people.