Asia
No people, just sheep: The unlikely job that Chinese college grads clamored for
An ad for a shepherding job went viral in China, drawing hundreds of applications from young people eager to escape the stresses of urban life.
Fire in Delhi hotel kills at least 21, police say
At least 21 people were killed in a fire at a hotel in Delhi on Wednesday, police said, in one of the worst such incidents in the Indian capital in recent years.
NBA star Stephen Curry signs long-term deal with Chinese sportswear company Li-Ning
NBA star Stephen Curry has a new long-term shoe and apparel deal with Chinese sportswear company Li-Ning.
‘Destroyed beyond recognition’: Dozens dead after explosives detonate in Myanmar rebel town
The unexplained detonation of explosives stored by one of Myanmar‘s rebel armies has killed dozens, the militia controlling the village and witnesses said.
Malaysia enforces ban on social media accounts for children younger than 16
Malaysia on Monday began enforcing rules barring millions of children younger than 16 from having social media accounts, joining a global effort to tighten online safety protections for young users.
Heavy rains threaten to delay search for 2 people missing in Laos cave
Heavy rains threatened to delay the search for two people missing in a flooded cave in Laos on Sunday, after the rescue of five other people.
Four more men rescued after more than a week trapped in a flooded cave in Laos
Five men have been freed after spending more than a week trapped in a flooded cave in Laos, according to rescuers, with two others still missing
Australia sues 3M for $1.4B over ‘forever chemicals’ at defense bases
Australia has sued 3M over contamination from firefighting foam that contained PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” seeking $1.4 billion in damages.
5 villagers stuck in a flooded cave for more than a week found alive in Laos, rescuers say
Five villagers stuck in a flooded cave in central Laos for more than a week were found alive, rescuers said Wednesday, but two others are missing.
Hong Kong overtakes Switzerland as world’s top cross-border wealth hub, report shows
Hong Kong has overtaken Switzerland as the top global booking center for cross-border wealth, a first that is unlikely to be reversed as hubs in Asia grow faster than the European safe haven, Boston Consulting Group said Wednesday.