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WORLD23h agoChina edges Lebanon in FIBA World Cup qualifierChina achieved a victory over Lebanon in a FIBA World Cup qualifier match. This indicates a sporting result in an international basketball competition.chinanationalnews.com · China
WORLD1d agoTreasures tell tales of power and prestige - Chinadaily . com . cnTreasures are being presented as artifacts that convey stories of power and prestige. This highlights the cultural and historical significance of certain items.europe.chinadaily.com.cn · China
WORLD1d agoHKIS settles out of court and breaks ties with US-based church co-founderAn almost year-long legal dispute involving a prestigious Hong Kong international school and its US-based co-founder, a Lutheran church, has been resolved out of court, with the school making a substantial payment and ending its association with the religious body. Harold Kim, chairman of the board of managers of Hong Kong International School (HKIS), announced the move in a letter to parents on Tuesday, pledging that the settlement would not result in fee increases. “We are pleased to share...South China Morning Post
WORLD1d agoChinese schools spark controversy over strict hair policy barring non-compliant male studentsTwo schools in northwestern China have ignited controversy by enforcing a strict hairstyle policy on students, who may be stopped at the school gate or even turned away if they fail to comply with the requirements. August 23 marked the first day of the new school term at Yinchuan High School and Yinchuan No 24 Middle School in Yinchuan, the capital city of the Ningxia Hui autonomous region. Viral videos revealed that several teachers were stationed at the gates of these two schools, inspecting...South China Morning Post
WORLD1d agoElite Hong Kong schools urged to raise the bar, challenge high-ability studentsSome elite schools in Hong Kong have been criticised for failing to provide sufficient learning opportunities or challenging tasks to stretch top performers, with reviewers urging teachers to design questions and tasks with greater depth. The remarks appeared in the Education Bureau’s External School Review reports, which assessed 68 secondary and primary institutions. Some institutions were told to better cater for learners’ diversity, including by setting extended activities for pupils who...South China Morning Post
WORLD1d agoLille sign Japan striker Ueda from FeyenoordDays after selling wonderkid Ayyoub Bouaddi to Manchester City, French side Lille announced Monday they have recruited Japan international Ayase Ueda from Feyenoord. The 28-year-old Ueda finished top…Japan Today
WORLD1d ago"Fireworks festival" suddenly canceled - stalls, launch, prefectural assembly... "Representative" worked on itAsahi Shimbun
WORLD1d agoChina Eastern Sydney to Shanghai flight review : seats are roomier | Blayney ChronicleA review of a China Eastern flight from Sydney to Shanghai highlighted that the seats were roomier. This provides consumer information for potential travelers on this route.blayneychronicle.com.au · Australia
WORLD1d agoSouth Korea court gives church leader two years in jail for briberySouth Korea court gives church leader two years in jail for briberyAl Jazeera [en]
WORLD1d agoFreed Hongkonger sent back to jail as storm delays deportation from PhilippinesA Hong Kong man has been returned to a Philippine prison in what his legal team condemned as “illegal detention”, after severe weather halted his deportation following his release. Tang Lung-wai’s Philippine lawyer, Blessie Rose Carpena, told the South China Morning Post that prison authorities escorted Tang to the Bureau of Immigration last Friday. However, because government offices were suspended due to a passing typhoon, he was returned to the maximum-security New Bilibid Prison in...South China Morning Post
WORLD1d agoSingapore is scrambling to stabilize birthrates . Experts say there are lessons for the U . S . Singapore is actively working to stabilize its birthrates, with experts suggesting its efforts could offer insights for the U.S. This highlights ongoing demographic challenges and policy responses in developed nations.tspr.org · United States
WORLD1d ago50 arrested in HK$500m building maintenance bid-rigging crackdownHong Kong authorities have arrested 50 people, including some with alleged triad backgrounds, in a crackdown on bid-rigging activities involving 27 housing estates and buildings and about HK$500 million (US$64.1 million) in contracts. The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), police and antitrust regulator the Competition Commission on Monday revealed details of their joint operation, which was conducted last week. The ICAC said the suspects included the alleged mastermind and core...South China Morning Post
WORLD1d agoA curator crucial perspective on Hong Kong burgeoning art scene in the 1980s and 1990s - The Art NewspaperA curator offers a critical perspective on Hong Kong's developing art scene during the 1980s and 1990s. This article provides insights into the region's cultural history.theartnewspaper.com · United States
WORLD1d agoTurpan Grape Festival : Desert culture thrives at annual event | The Maitland MercuryThe annual Turpan Grape Festival celebrates desert culture at this event. The article highlights the thriving cultural significance of the festival.maitlandmercury.com.au · Australia
WORLD1d agoNew Year's postcards, delivery on New Year's Day OK if posted by December 27; 2-day defermentAsahi Shimbun
WORLD1d ago80-year-old man beaten to death; wife suffers skull fractureAn 80-year-old man was found dead after being beaten about the head at his combined shop and residence in Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture on Saturday. His wife, who…Japan Today
WORLD1d ago80-year-old man beaten to. death; wife suffers skull fractureAn 80-year-old man was found dead after being beaten about the head at his combined shop and residence in Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture on Saturday. His wife, who…Japan Today
WORLD1d ago35% of unmarried young people in Japan say they do not plan to marry: surveyThirty-five percent of unmarried young people in Japan say they do not plan to marry, a government survey showed Monday, with many citing concerns about income and changes…Japan Today
WORLD1d agoStudent admits forging reference letter for PhD place at Education UniversityA student has admitted forging a reference letter to secure admission to a doctoral programme at a university in Hong Kong, after repeatedly failing to secure a place despite high hopes for her academic career. Fanling Court heard on Monday that 31-year-old Li Zuer from mainland China pleaded guilty to one count of obtaining services by deception. She commissioned a Shenzhen-based agent to rewrite a reference letter endorsing her academic performance and falsely claimed it had been submitted by...South China Morning Post
WORLD1d agoPolice arrest suspect after gravestone of film star Linda Lin Dai found damagedHong Kong police have made an arrest after the gravestone of late movie star Linda Lin Dai was found damaged. Lin’s gravestone at St Michael’s Catholic Cemetery in Happy Valley was previously found damaged, with its marble altar covered in cement. In a reply to the South China Morning Post, the cemetery office said it had referred the case to police and that the suspect had been charged. It declined to comment further. The SCMP has reached out to police for comment. Linda Ching Yuet-chue –...South China Morning Post
WORLD1d agoSouth Korea jails Unification Church leader for briberyA leader of the Unification Church has been jailed in South Korea due to bribery charges. This reports on a legal outcome concerning a religious figure in the country.crookwellgazette.com.au · Australia
WORLD1d agoTurpan Grape Festival : Desert culture thrives at annual event | St George & Sutherland Shire LeaderThe annual Turpan Grape Festival is taking place, celebrating desert culture. This reports on a recurring local cultural event.theleader.com.au · Australia
WORLD1d agoDemand for dog genetic testing surges after Hong Kong clampdown over attacksDemand for dog genetic testing has surged in Hong Kong following a government clampdown initiated after dog attacks. This indicates a public response to new regulations concerning animal safety.scmp.com · China
WORLD1d ago5 days in Seoul : the best things to do , from palaces and museums to the DMZA guide outlines the top activities to experience during a five-day visit to Seoul, including historical sites and the Demilitarized Zone. This serves as a resource for tourism in the region.scmp.com · China
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