The Philippine government is exploring the possibility of using an international anti corruption framework to locate and extradite former lawmaker Zaldy Co, who is accused of playing a central role in a multibillion peso flood control scandal and is believed to be hiding
A former Hong Kong government engineer has been sentenced to more than five years in prison after the court found he laundered millions of dollars in illegal income and accepted bribes while working in public service. The case has drawn attention to corruption
Mexico’s government has stood firmly behind its decision to impose steep new tariffs on imports from China and several other countries, arguing the measures are essential to protect domestic employment and preserve the country’s manufacturing base. Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard said the policy
Ukraine has taken another significant step in its long campaign for accountability and justice following Russia’s invasion, as President Volodymyr Zelensky and senior European leaders agreed to establish an international mechanism to assess war related reparations. The move, backed by 35 countries, aims
The possibility of Fan Zhendong returning to the Olympic stage in Los Angeles in 2028 remains very much alive, according to the head of world table tennis, but the path back to the Games will be anything but straightforward. The reigning Olympic champion
China has taken another step toward expanding autonomous driving on public roads, granting two major electric vehicle makers approval to test advanced hands off driving systems in select cities. Xpeng and Li Auto have both received licences to trial their level three autonomous
South Korea is quickly gaining attention among Chinese travelers as a new bargain travel destination, driven by a combination of shifting regional politics and favorable currency movements. As diplomatic tensions between China and Japan continue to influence travel sentiment, many mainland tourists are
China’s artificial intelligence video sector is entering a new phase of rapid growth, as advances in generative technology push AI driven video creation from experimental use into widespread commercial adoption. Companies across the country are racing to release tools that promise to produce
India is often cited as a public health success story for its steady progress in reducing HIV infections over the past two decades. However, new figures from one of the country’s poorest states have prompted fresh scrutiny over whether those gains have reached
A senior German politician has accused Fifa of damaging its political neutrality after former US President Donald Trump played a high profile role at the draw ceremony for the 2026 World Cup, an event that has already drawn criticism for its symbolism and
