Attempt to unseat 24 ‘pro-China’ opposition politicians in Taiwan fails | Taiwan

An unprecedented attempt in Taiwan to unseat 24 “pro-China” opposition politicians and give a parliamentary majority to the ruling party has failed, with voters in every seat rejecting the notion. Polls opened... Read more »

Tanjong Katong residents voice safety concerns over sinkhole; MPs say ensuring area’s stability takes priority

RESIDENTS’ VOICE CONCERNS OVER SAFETY Speaking to CNA, a family living in a landed home on Tanjong Katong Road, which runs along Tanjong Katong Road South, said they heard a loud booming... Read more »

Microsoft SharePoint Hack: Probe on Whether Chinese Hackers Found Flaw via Alert

Microsoft Corp. is investigating whether a leak from its early alert system for cybersecurity companies allowed Chinese hackers to exploit flaws in its SharePoint service before they were patched, according to people... Read more »

Tokyo prostitution ring members who targeted foreigners arrested

In possibly related incident, Tokyo Metropolitan Police received complaint from foreigner that “I paid the woman the money, but didn’t get to have sex.” On Thursday, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department announced... Read more »

Hong Kong issues arrest warrants for 19 activists based overseas | Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s national security police have issued arrest warrants for 19 activists based overseas, accusing them of subversion under a stringent national security law, marking the largest such tally yet. They are... Read more »

Why more South Koreans are becoming side hustlers

SEOUL – Ms Kim Sol-nim, 33, writes blogs for hospitals and law firms after returning home from her main job at around 6pm. She spends one to four hours daily on side... Read more »

Smartphones Launched in India (July 2025): Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Vivo X Fold 5, OnePlus Nord 5 Series, and More

The month of July has been an eventful one for the smartphone enthusiastic community with back-to-back launches. From the flagship tier handsets like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Vivo X Fold... Read more »

JUNGLIA: Okinawa’s Ambitious New Theme Park

Junglia Okinawa, a new theme park located in northern Okinawa’s lush jungle, opened in July 2025—and it’s unlike anything the island has seen before. Located in the UNESCO-protected region of Yambaru, the... Read more »

Something In the Water: How Yuhang’s Smelly Water Went from Odor Incident to Trust Crisis

A controversy that has been brewing recently has completely taken over the Chinese internet over the past week, becoming the biggest public scandal on Chinese social media in 2025 so far. At... Read more »

Singapore Poly club members sign on to engage deaf community

SINGAPORE – Miss Kua Ying En was working as a dental assistant in 2023 when she first encountered a deaf person. Upon realising that the patient could not hear, Miss Kua and... Read more »