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After two decades of a loveless personal life, a 60-year-old traditional dancer in Japan discovered unexpected late-life love with a protege who is 34 years…
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We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers…
America offers US$4 million bounty for arrest of Chinese money launderer
The United States is offering a reward of up to US$4 million for information leading to the arrest of a Chinese national who fled the…
Bangladeshi YouTuber’s death sparks mourning amid Malaysia’s drink-driving crisis
The death of a Bangladeshi gaming influencer in an alleged drink-driving crash involving a Malaysian soldier has sparked cries for justice and renewed demands for…
Xi Jinping meets foreign leaders: tracker 2026
Mozambique President Daniel Chapo became the first African head of state to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping this year.
Chapo was the tenth national leader…