As petrol prices soar, electric bikes gain ground in Nigeria
Riders say the switch is helping them cut fuel and maintenance costs.
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As China launches new gang crackdown, lawyers fear wrongful convictions
Advertisement Crime in China ChinaPolitics As China launches new gang crackdown, lawyers fear wrongful convictions Lawyers say that officials trying to meet quotas are improperly labelling crimes as gang-related and even turning to torture 3-MIN READ3-MIN 1 Listen Phoebe Zhangin Shenzhen Published: 10:00am, 16 Aug 2026 During a crackdown on organised crime, Zeng Jianbin, a […]
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Does K-pop need the Grammys? BTS’ boycott reignites debate
Advertisement South Korea This Week in AsiaLifestyle & Culture Does K-pop need the Grammys? BTS’ boycott reignites debate BTS’ decision has forced Asian pop artists to weigh Grammy recognition against the risk of being boxed in 4-MIN READ4-MIN 2 Listen David D. Lee Published: 10:00am, 16 Aug 2026 For Asian musicians, the Grammy Awards represent […]
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Chinese ‘family bridge’ makes 200 mountain trips yearly to connect elderly with overseas children
Advertisement Trending in China People & CultureTrending in China Chinese ‘family bridge’ makes 200 mountain trips yearly to connect elderly with overseas children In 2020, China reported that 118 million elderly individuals were living alone after their children migrated for work 2-MIN READ2-MIN Listen Zoey Zhang Published: 10:19am, 16 Aug 2026 A man in central […]
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Iran war live: Talks on Hormuz Strait continue; Israel kills 11 in Lebanon
Israel kills 11 in deadliest attacks on Lebanon since June truce as Iran and Oman continue talks on Hormuz.
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Hamas leader heads to Cairo for Gaza talks ahead of Kushner visit
ListenListen (2 mins) Save Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share facebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylink googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas top political leader who has represented the group in negotiations for a ceasefire and captive exchange deal, speaks during an interview with The Associated Press, in Istanbul, Turkiye, on April 24, 2024 [File: […]
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Army drops roses on Syrian crowds in a far cry from war
Syrian army helicopters dropped roses on crowds at Damascus Citadel’s Summer Syria festival.
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Luxury home sales rebound in mainland China but overall market recovery unlikely: analysts
Advertisement China property BusinessChina Business Luxury home sales rebound in mainland China but overall market recovery unlikely: analysts Data from a real estate consultancy shows 38 per cent rise in sales of homes priced between 30 million and 50 million yuan in first half 3-MIN READ3-MIN Listen Daniel Renin Shanghai Published: 9:00am, 16 Aug 2026 […]
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Australia urged to lead Indo-Pacific cable shield as hybrid war risks rise
Advertisement Australia This Week in AsiaEconomics Australia urged to lead Indo-Pacific cable shield as hybrid war risks rise Australia should treat cable resilience not only as a domestic security issue but also as a shared regional project, analysts say 4-MIN READ4-MIN 2 Listen Sam Beltran Published: 8:00am, 16 Aug 2026 The cables that link Australia […]
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Hong Kong’s growing wealth inequality: will it be an M- or olive-shaped society?
Advertisement Hong Kong society Hong KongSociety In FocusHong Kong’s growing wealth inequality: will it be an M- or olive-shaped society? Experts say the double whammy of a rapidly ageing population and a widening wealth gap presents the city with its most pressing livelihood challenges 8-MIN READ8-MIN Listen Matthew ChengandFiona Sun Published: 9:00am, 16 Aug 2026Updated: […]
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