Birthplace of Confucius given key role in Beijing’s soft power push
Economic powerhouse renowned for its mountains, coastline and cultural heritage aspires to expand its global influence ...
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In China’s cities, rampaging boars a growing menace as wild pig population soars
The problem is not unique to mainland China. A number of cities across Europe have reported issues with boars in recent years, and both Hong Kong and Japan have taken steps to reduce their wild pig ...
Man pays China lover to burn old marital bed in ‘new-start ritual’, then she vanishes
Court rules fraud after gullible man forks out US$14,000 on 'tradition' to destroy bed which new love slept in with now dead ...
Liam Payne’s struggle with addiction and his tricky journey after the end of One Direction
Despite finding global success with One Direction, Liam Payne struggled with addiction and the pressures of his post-boy-band ...
Why universal healthcare needs life support in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia – and beyond
Across Southeast Asia, rising costs and funding struggles are threatening the very foundations of public health systems ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation20h
South Australia
With a rising of cost-of-living, more people are moving into remote Australia for cheaper housing. In a rising cost-of-living crisis, housing affordability and lifestyle factors are increasingly ...
Hindustan Times21h
India News
Maharashtra assembly elections: Raj Thackeray reiterated the demand to remove all loudspeakers from mosques in the state.
The Thaiger13h
Phuket News
Phuket’s tropical charm has once again worked its magic, landing it among Asia’s Top 10 island destinations, as revealed by the esteemed Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. UK tabloid Daily ...