Former S.Korean president Yoon prepared torture tools like awls, hammers to enforce martial law: investigation team

South Korean former president Yoon Suk-yeol had prepared to declare martial law bid for over a year with a clear purpose to ...

2 Chinese archaeological discoveries selected for major field discovery showcase at Shanghai Archaeology Forum

Two major Chinese archaeological projects exploring early civilization development have been selected for the major field ...

Chinese state security authority warns foreign intelligence agencies using online games and anime to erode youth values

China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) warned on Tuesday that foreign espionage and intelligence agencies, along with ...

In pics: animals seen in Antarctica

Penguins are seen with a cruise ship in the background in Antarctica, Dec. 14, 2025. The Antarctic ice and snow melt in large ...

View of historic Anitli neighborhood in Türkiye

Anitli neighborhood in Midyat, Mardin province, Türkiye. Anitli has been named one of the "Best Tourism Villages 2025" by the ...

DBS Bank approved as yuan clearing lender in Singapore; move to promote investment connectivity across Asia

Singapore-based DBS Bank announced that it has been authorized by the People's Bank of China (PBC), the country’s central bank, to act as the yuan clearing bank in Singapore— making it become the ...

Hearing-impaired Chinese athlete proposes following gold medal victory in Guangzhou

Hearing-impaired athlete Zhang Mengyu proposed in sign language to his girlfriend, fellow hearing-impaired athlete Xu Juan, in Guangzhou on December 14, 2025, after winning the gold medal in the men's ...