Indonesia Indonesian rescue crews searching for 140 people after ferry hit bad weather
Indonesian rescuers were searching on Sunday for 140 people from a passenger ship that was earlier reported missing in the Java Sea after 103 others were evacuated, one of whom died, a search and rescue agency official said. A passenger…
South korean Actor kim Soo Hyun Wins ₩577m Lawsuit
South Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun has secured a final victory in a legal dispute involving an advertising contract worth approximately ₩577 million (about US$430,000). The lawsuit was filed by Swiss watch brand Mido, which sought the return of part…
Philippine vice president is ordered arrested for threats against the president
A Philippine court ordered the arrest of Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday over charges that she publicly threatened to have the president and two other people assassinated. Duterte was already impeached by the House of Representatives in May on…
Two workers pulled alive from Nepal tunnel nine days after deadly flash flooding
Two workers have been rescued alive from a hydropower tunnel in Nepal, nine days after catastrophic floods and landslides swept through the region, killing more than 1,200 people and leaving thousands missing. The two men were rescued on Friday from…
Veteran Hong Kong actor and dance pioneer Lau Siu-ming dies aged 94
Born in 1931, the veteran actor was among the first Hong Kong dancers to pursue formal training in Europe and was known for incorporating his experiences and Chinese heritage into his work.Hong Kong veteran actor and dancer Lau Siu-ming has…
South Korea hands jail term to Unification Church leader
South Korea hands jail term to Unification Church leader Han Hak Ja has been convicted on bribery charges after giving the former first lady several luxury gifts. She has denied any wrongdoing. Hak Ja Han, the leader of South Korea’s…
AFGHAN WOMAN WHO SURVIVED TALIBAN RESTRICTIONS NOW BLOCKED FROM STUDYING AT OXFORD BY UK RULES
An Afghan woman who survived years of Taliban restrictions and fought for her right to education has been left devastated after being blocked from taking up a place at the University of Oxford because of new UK immigration rules. Aisha…
Japanese polka dot artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97
Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, who became famous for her colourful polka dot-covered sculptures and installations, has died at the age of 97.Kusama, who had voluntarily lived in a psychiatric hospital for decades, was known for her bright red wig…
Chinese robot beats Usain Bolt’s 100m world record
Chinese robot beats Usain Bolt’s 100m world record The Chinese humanoid robot “Lightning” ran a 100-meter trial race faster than human world-record holder Usain Bolt. A year ago, humanoid robots struggled to finish a race. Lightning running during the 21-km…
The Beetle returns as Chinese Ora
Although, the Beetle may have been rested by Volkswagen, but that is not the end of the popular two-door car which ruled the auto space in the 1970. This time around GWM, a leading Chinese brand has taken over from…