Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
14 Countries To Vie For Glory At 2025 Malaysian Women's Amateur Open Golf C'ships
Bernama
·
July 15, 2025
RAWANG, July 15 (Bernama) -- A total of 14 countries will compete in the 2025 Malaysian Women's Amateur Open golf championships from July 28-31, which is being held in conjunction with Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship this year. Malaysian Ladies Golf...
Tanoto Foundation Presents Community-Led Early Childhood Parenting Models from Indonesia and China at ARNEC Regional Conference 2025
The Slovenia Times
·
July 14, 2025
MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Media OutReach Newswire - 14 July 2025 - At the recent Asia-Pacific Regional Network for Early Childhood (ARNEC) Regional Conference 2025, Tanoto Foundation, an independent philanthropic organization that catalyzes systems...
Tech takes centre stage as Chinese students weigh up major choices
South China Morning Post
·
July 14, 2025
Like millions of Chinese students, 18-year-old He Junjie is anxiously waiting to see which university and major will admit him after last month’s intensely competitive National Higher Education Entrance Examination, or gaokao. After evaluating his...
New Trump tax rule could mean big changes for churches during election season
East Idaho News
·
July 14, 2025
HELENA, Mont. (Daily Montanan) — Coming soon to a church near you — dark money. A policy change by the Trump administration could have large impacts on churches throughout Montana and the country. And in a state that has been at the fore of trying...
As Trump flip-flops on US academia, China’s brightest head back home. Here’s why
South China Morning Post
·
July 14, 2025
This year, Beijing’s Tsinghua University is up two spots to be just outside the top 10. Peking University and Zhejiang University have also moved up the list, climbing to 25th and 45th respectively. The rankings are the latest list of the Best...
National Day Golden Week travel surge to boost luxury retail sales among Chinese consumers
The Moodie Davitt Report
·
July 14, 2025
With travel trends on the rise, the study indicates that the National Day Golden Week is expected to drive gains in luxury retail across key global destinations {Images: Cosmose AI}CHINA. The all-important National Day Golden Week holiday, from...
Long sitting hours raise breast cancer odds for inactive obese women
Medical News
·
July 15, 2025
A new study reveals that staying active can erase the breast cancer risk tied to long hours of sitting for obese women, underscoring the power of daily movement for prevention. Study: Association between daily sitting time and breast cancer among...
Canadian women lose 5-set heartbreaker to host Americans in Volleyball Nations League
CBC/Radio-Canada
·
July 13, 2025
One more great play, or one less miscue: That's how close Canada's women's squad came to being on the winning side of a thrilling Volleyball Nations League showdown with the host Americans on Saturday night in Texas. Canada will face Thailand on...
Lego doubling down on China market
China Daily
·
An employee distributes flags to a young visitor at Legoland Shanghai Resort on July 5. CHINA DAILY The opening of Legoland Shanghai Resort on July 5 has been key to Lego Group's long-term strategy in China, marking a major milestone in its...
Hard choices ahead for homeschoolers in communist China
World - North Carolina
·
Editor’s note: Because of the dangers of homeschooling in China, WORLD has changed the names of the sources to protect their safety. Sheila Li is studying for her PhD in Australia, but this summer she visited her home country of China and met with...
Iran Beats Cook Islands in FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2025 Division B
Tasnim News Agency
·
July 13, 2025
Iran will face Mongolia in its next game on Tuesday. The tournament is currently underway in Shenzhen, China. In the competition, Group A includes Chinese Taipei, Kazakhstan, India, and Tahiti, while Group B features Iran, Thailand, Mongolia, and...
Jakarta Fair enlivened by products of Chinese brands among others
China Daily
·
A Binguo EV model of Wuling is showcased at its booth in the Jakarta Fair in the capital of Indonesia on July 11. LEONARDUS JEGHO/CHINA DAILY For James Preston Truesdell, driving a bigger car from America in Jakarta means having a driver to take...
Tyranny Is An Ever-Present Threat To Civilisations. Here's How Ancient Greece And China Dealt With It
MENAFN
·
July 15, 2025
(MENAFN- The Conversation) We're just a few months into US president Donald Trump's second term but his rule has already been repeatedly compared to tyranny . This may all feel very new to Americans, and to the rest of us watching on from around...
A look at the diplomatic dance over Taiwan, as US presses allies for clarity amid China flex
The Print
·
July 15, 2025
Efforts are also being made to persuade allies to increase their defence spending in light of growing concerns regarding China’s ambitions toward Taiwan. However, the request for commitments related to a potential conflict over the island has...
In Next Dalai Lama Search, China Should Keep Its Nose Out
JAPAN Forward
·
July 14, 2025
このページを 日本語 で読む The 14th Dalai Lama, the supreme leader of Tibetan Buddhism, has declared that his successor will be selected by the traditional method. That means, after his death, a search will be conducted by Tibetans themselves to identify his...
When Apple CEO Tim Cook apologised to China in Mandarin & flew to Beijing for a secret meeting
The Print
·
July 15, 2025
Xi Jinping had plenty of reason to be upset with Apple. Global revenues at the tech giant had soared from $6 billion in 2003 to $157 billion in 2012, and though Apple’s success had much to do with product conception and design, its ability to...
Whipps opens 4th Taiwan-Palau Trade and Cultural Show, touting 41% Trade growth
Island Times
·
July 15, 2025
KOROR, Palau (July 12, 2025) — President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. officially opened the fourth Taiwan-Palau Trade and Cultural Show on July 11, alongside Taiwan Ambassador to Palau Jessica C. Lee, in a ceremony attended by government officials,...
NMP exhibitions, performance arts tours on tap in 'Taiwan Cultural Year'
Focus Taiwan
·
July 15, 2025
Taipei, July 15 (CNA) A joint initiative between Taiwan's foreign and culture ministries to promote Taiwan's soft power in 2025 will end with National Palace Museum (NPM) exhibitions and performance arts troupes touring Europe, a Taiwanese...
CARICOM a Melting Pot of Cultures
Jamaica Information Service
·
July 14, 2025
There was an intermingling of cultures as countries from across the region came together to celebrate “one Caribbean” at the just concluded 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The...
Abia Procures China-Made Electric Buses For Mass Transit Scheme
Daily Independent
·
July 15, 2025
1 Abia State government has procured some electric buses for its mass transit transport scheme, the State Commissioner for Information of the state, Prince Okey Kanu has revealed. Briefing journalists in Umuahia after the State Executive Council...