Authorities are searching for 17-year-old Kai Zhuang, an exchange student from China, who went missing on Thursday. Police say that they believe he was "forcefully" abducted.
China names new defense minister months after removing predecessor without explanation
China has named former naval commander Dong Jun as its new defense minister, two months after removing his predecessor Li Shangfu from the role without explanation following Li’s extended absence from ...
Taiwan presidential candidates address controversies over properties; family home, condo & parking lot
Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential candidate William Lai addressed allegations about his family home, while Kuomintang's (KMT) Hou You-ih and Taiwan People's Party (TPP) Ko ... ( read original story ...)
Guest column: Climate and health care challenges are local but universal
In summer 2023, we led a field class to explore the impacts of climate change on health in rural and urban Mongolia with a team of health professionals and resource ... ( read original story ...)
Property managers putting up signs in hopes of stopping squatters from coming into Cobb home
Squatters living in a Cobb County home armed themselves with fake leases to say they should be allowed to stay. ( read original story ...)
Lessons from introducing a new level of luxury in Kuwait
Waldorf Astoria Kuwait has officially marked one year of stellar achievements. The opening of the property marked the Waldorf Astoria brand’s first hotel in Kuwait, bringing an unrivaled luxury ... ( read original story ...)
Pentagon’s new plans to reduce civilian deaths leave questions over Israel
The document codifies procedures for U.S. combat but does not address operations the United States supports through military aid alone. ( read original story ...)
Dubai real estate records $4bn of transactions in final week of the year, including $97m Business Bay property
The Dubai real estate sector saw land and property transactions valued at AED14bn ($4bn) in the final week of 2023, according to data released by the Dubai Land Department. In total, during the week ... ( read original story ...)
Nepal’s Star Cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane Convicted Of Raping Minor
Nepal's one of the most prominent cricketers, Sandeep Lamichhane who also made his IPL debut in 2018 has been convicted of raping a 17-year-old minor. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s MM2H visa shake-up prompts cautious welcome – and questions
Southeast Asian country’s revised residency scheme comes after 2021 revamp significantly tightened eligibility. ( read original story ...)