World'Genocide Games': China's treatment of Uighurs shined upon before OlympicsControversy as spotlight on the host country's treatment of ethnic minorities.03 Feb 07:45 PM
WorldRussia mulls loosening restrictions as virus surgesRussia records 155,768 new infections in a single day, 10 times higher than a month ago.03 Feb 05:52 PM
TravelThese countries won't accept double-vaccinated visitorsDouble-vaxxed visitors can be turned away in these countries.01 Feb 04:00 AM
TravelBillions travel for Lunar New Year against government adviceGovernment advice is ignored as hundreds of millions of people travel for holiday.31 Jan 06:52 PM
OpinionGwynne Dyer: A magic number in the politics of populationOPINION: By 2100, more than half world's population will be in the Middle East and Africa.25 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldChina sticks with Covid elimination, but for how long?New York Times: China is going to extreme lengths to quell outbreaks.22 Jan 02:47 AM
TravelTourist Taxes: Countries that will charge visitors extra in 2022Where will you be hit with a tourist tax and why?20 Jan 01:05 AM
TravelCorners cut in controversial restoration of Silk Road cityAmateur restorations of the ancient city's hieroglyphs resulted in gibberish.17 Jan 03:58 AM
Travel15 'overrated' destinations travellers think you should avoidGet your bucket list out, some destinations may not make the cut.13 Jan 10:34 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKiwi in Kazakhstan: 'Looting, shooting and beheadings in the main street'OPINION: A New Zealander in Kazakhstan writes of the confusion amid a violent uprising.13 Jan 04:00 AM
TravelChina cancels US flights after passengers test positive for Covid-19China dishes out cancellations after US flights deliver Covid-19 positive passengers.12 Jan 06:48 PM
TravelTruck dangles off 100-metre cliff after following GPS along narrow cliff roadYou may think twice about blindly following GPS instructions.10 Jan 07:03 PM
WorldKazakhstan riots: 164 reported killedDeaths include 16 police or national guard and a four-year-old girl.09 Jan 05:22 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIndia's rising Omicron wave brings a grim sense of déjà vuNew York Times: As the new variant spreads, frustration and fatigue intensify.06 Jan 04:25 AM
WorldDevastating consequence of war: Parents selling children shows desperation of AfghanistanMany of Afghanistan's growing number of destitute people are making desperate decisions.02 Jan 10:58 PM
WorldMap drawn from memory reunites kidnapped man with mum after 33 yearsLi Jingwei was able to track down his mother after decades apart thanks to social media02 Jan 09:02 PM
WorldHow democracy was dismantled in Hong Kong in 2021'Once Hong Kong allowed open opposition and questioning of the government's core policies'29 Dec 11:50 PM
World'Surge may be inevitable': Asia keeps Omicron managed as cases explodeMuch of Asia has largely managed to keep Omicron at bay even as the variant rages.29 Dec 07:49 PM
WorldChina's nimble new satellite captures images 3 times faster than US versionThe Beijing-3 equipped with artificial intelligence can grab high-resolution images.28 Dec 10:00 PM
WorldChina slams Elon Musk over near collision in spaceThe world's richest man has found himself on the wrong foot with China.28 Dec 05:05 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld'Help Us': After Typhoon Rai, miles of destruction and the smell of deathNew York Times: Philippine residents are going hungry a week after Typhoon Rai hit.27 Dec 08:18 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIn China, bragging about your wealth can get you censoredNew York Times: Chinese authorities have declared war on content 'flaunting wealth'.27 Dec 02:36 AM
World'Heinous crime': Women and children killed in Myanmar massacreWomen and children were among those shot by government troops while fleeing combat.26 Dec 06:12 PM
New Zealand'Something has shifted' in NZ's security and foreign policy for China, says analystNew Zealand being part of a joint statement on China shows a 'hardening stance'.24 Dec 09:19 PM
World'Bloody 1989 crackdown': Tiananmen massacre monument removed in HKAuthorities have also banned annual Tiananmen candlelight vigils.24 Dec 05:03 AM
TravelCar-less or careless? Places around the world where cars are bannedAnd we couldn't car less.23 Dec 01:00 AM
TravelHigh-strung host: Airbnb guest reveals crazy list of rulesClear communicator or control freak? Viral Tiktok divides viewers.22 Dec 11:19 PM
TravelSpace trip too short says Japanese space touristYusaku Maezawa said 12 days was 'not enough' and 20 would be better.22 Dec 06:52 PM
TravelLuxury on a shoestring: The five-star resorts that cost less than $60 per nightLive big on a small budget when you stay at these hotels.22 Dec 02:33 AM
WorldHong Kong votes - but with only China loyalists approvedOnly those truly loyal to Beijing are allowed to run for office due to a new law.19 Dec 04:43 AM
New ZealandOmicron on collision course with summer: The holiday pandemic risksPacific, Asian travel bubbles were considered in winter - but staffing was stretched.17 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldShocking reality of living in North KoreaA journalist has revealed the hardest part about staying under the radar.17 Dec 07:59 AM
TravelWorld's longest train ride takes you from Portugal to SingaporeTrain enthusiasts suggest it is the world's longest continuous rail journey.17 Dec 05:24 AM
World'No laughing': North Korea bans shows happiness for 11 daysThe country is observing the 10-year anniversary of the death of Kim Jong-il.16 Dec 10:00 PM
