Chinese EVs to hit Fiji, Pacific markets

CHINESE electric vehicles will be hitting Fiji’s roads soon with the launch in China this week of the China (Yunnan)– Fiji New Energy Vehicle Export Project, a major investment partnership between publicly-listed FMF Foods Ltd and Yunnan Maimiao...

The hidden factories of the AI boom: 3 niche stocks powering India’s data centers

Data centers are the hidden factories of the digital age. They are the places where servers store and process the information that keeps our digital lives running. Demand for data centers has been rising sharply in recent years, driven by the...

China’s chilling move to totally erase nation

A new front has opened in China’s efforts to control the narrative around Taiwan, as the world’s largest nation attempts to close its grip on its sovereign neighbour. China’s official position on Taiwan is anchored in the “One China” principle,...

England beat India by 4 runs to secure Women’s World Cup semi-final spot

Led by Heather Knight’s 109, England held off India’s late surge to win by 4 runs and advance to the Women’s World Cup semifinals. Written by Press Trust of India Published: Oct 19, 2025, 10:30 PM (IST) Edited: Oct 19, 2025, 10:30 PM (IST) England...

Roundup: Global readers engage with Chinese stories at Frankfurt Book Fair

FRANKFURT, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning more about China were palpable among visitors crowding the booths of Chinese publishers at the 77th Frankfurt Book Fair, held here from Oct. 14 to 19. Among a wide range of...

Young Koreans knowingly join scams in Cambodia despite risks and legal consequences

Published: 20 Oct. 2025, 07:00 An inspection takes place outside a building known as a criminal compound in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, on Oct. 18. [NEWS1] “Three years ago, many young Koreans were tricked into coming here. But now, they come knowing...

Women’s World Cup: Can India still qualify for semis?

Dubai: The Indian women’s cricket team finds itself in a precarious position at the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, following a heartbreaking third consecutive defeat — this time against England in a crucial encounter on Sunday. After a strong start...

Would Japan’s first female prime minister advance women’s rights?

But many Japanese women say they hope Takaichi will help normalize the image of strong female leaders and use her platform to push family-friendly policies, like expanding access to day care. “This is a first for Japan,” said Hikari Minagawa, 19,...

The fatal 1986 train platform incident that sparked Japan's anti-sexual harassment movement

Masuyo Niwa is pictured in Kokubunji, Tokyo, on Sept. 4, 2025. (Mainichi/Kazushi Machidori) TOKYO -- On a train platform in Japan, a drunken middle-aged man began harassing a 41-year-old woman. No matter how many times she tried to shake him off,...

Purrfect book for literary cat lovers gives paws for thought

Writers and cats share many traits – solitude, aloofness, introversion, particularity and precision. So it is perhaps unsurprising that author and literary lecturer Susannah Fullerton has chosen to focus her keen eye on the enduring relationships...

Women's World Cup 2025 Qualification Scenarios: How can India Women qualify for the semifinals after their 4-run loss to England

India Women suffered a shocking choke to go down to England by four runs in match number 20 of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on Sunday, October 19. Batting first after winning the toss, England put up 288-8...

Bookshelf: a tale of American lawyers and Chinese engineers

‘No two peoples are more alike than Americans and Chinese… masses and elites are united in the faith that theirs is a uniquely powerful nation that ought to throw its weight around if smaller countries don’t get in line’, according to Dan Wang in...

Pakistan Marks International Day Of The Girl Child, Urging Equality And Education

Pakistan, along with the world community, celebrated the International Day of the Girl Child on 11th October 2025. This is the day to honour and celebrate the strength, leadership, and courage of all girls across the length and breadth of...

Women’s World Cup: Fifties From Smriti, Harman In Vain As England Beat India To Enter Semis

Indore: In a match that swung like a pendulum, England held their nerve to break India’s hearts by clinching a thrilling four-run win at the Holkar Stadium on Sunday and book their place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup. Smriti...

India -China Border Conundrum; the McMahon Line!!

Jagmohan Sharma It was 20th of October 1962 when the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) literally rolled down over the Thangla Ridge (16,900 ft) on the NEFA frontier (presently Arunachal Pradesh) into India. This was after a sustained build up...

Karine Jean-Pierre Slams Democrats, and Surprise, She's Selling a Book

The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. We haven't heard much from Karine Jean-Pierre, the world's worst White House press secretary, since Donald Trump resumed office. While...

It's no wonder Muscat decided to stay put in China after ragged Rangers provided a startling glimpse into life in Ibrox hotseat

The ability to see the Great Wall of China from outer space with the naked eye is one of the classic urban myths of our time. As he contemplated committing his future to Rangers from his home in Shanghai, Kevin Muscat wouldn’t have needed a...

This Island Chain Is Known as the 'Caribbean of Asia'—With Coral Reefs, Crystal-clear Water, and Year-round Sunshine

If Japan is near the top of your travel wishlist, you’re not the only one. According to the Japan National Tourism Organization, the country experienced a record-breaking number of visitors in 2024. Nearly 37 million international travelers...

Crossed Wires: Forget AI — China’s rare earth chokehold is the real arms race

Like most people, I assume, I have cursorily read about “rare earth minerals” and was vaguely aware of the fragility of supply chains. But also, like most people, I had only a fuzzy idea of what these things are, and why they might be significant....

John Swinney under fire for trying to woo Chinese wind farm firm amid concerns about 'sabotage' threat and risk to national security

By MICHAEL BLACKLEY, POLITICAL EDITOR FOR THE SCOTTISH DAILY MAIL Published: 14:31 EDT, 19 October 2025 | Updated: 15:37 EDT, 19 October 2025 John Swinney has come under fire for trying to woo a controversial Chinese wind farm firm amid concerns...