South Korea’s Jeong shines again with gold in Paralympics’ boccia
As the referee's call all but guaranteed his win, Jeong cast aside his eye blinder and rushed to embrace his visibly emotional coach and assistant, Kim Seung-kyum.
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President Xi navigates tensions with Deng’s legacy over centralising political power
Deng Xiaoping is not only widely regarded as the architect of economic reforms in modern China, but also respected for his views on the need for collective leadership in the…
Fate of one of Singapore’s last kelongs hangs in the balance
Located off the coast of Pulau Ubin, the kelong is owned by retiree Timothy Ng, 76, who in June decided to give up running it and the adjacent fish farm after operating both for…
Perilous passages out of Pakistan
It is estimated that between 80,000 to 100,000 Pakistanis try to escape the country in search for better economic opportunities abroad each year. It is a journey full of risk and…
Pope Francis, power rivalry and the global order
Pope Francis has condemned the exploitation of less developed countries, as well as the lack of international solidarity and uneven development in the current world order.
Thailand’s Rural Doctors Movement wins Magsaysay award, the ‘Nobel Prize of Asia’
Individuals from Bhutan, Indonesia, Japan, and Vietnam were also chosen for the honour.
Chinese-Filipinos fear prejudice fuelled by Guo case, South China Sea row
Locally called Chinoys or Tsinoys, Filipino nationals who are of Chinese ancestry fear that the case of former Bamban mayor Alice Guo is fanning the flames of Sinophobia amid…
Catholics eager to welcome Pope Francis in Jakarta this week
Around 70,000 worshippers are expected to attend a mass to be held on Thursday at Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) Stadium in Senayan, Central Jakarta, on the third day of the Pope’s…
3 Malaysians off to join protests for fugitive Filipino pastor denied entry at Manila airport
They came with a group of Filipinos who also presented themselves as Kingdom of Jesus Christ members. The Bureau of Immigration said the Malaysians were denied entry because they…
Wonton noodle retailer in Thailand consults lawyer after reports of investigation on being “unusually wealthy”
Rangsan, an owner of Hong Te wonton noodle shop in a village near Chaeng Wattana Road, Pak Kret district, has become well-known among netizens for wearing flashy gold necklaces…