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WORLDSep 2Chinese couple’s surgery fundraising highlights how sudden fame ignites support, backlashA woman in China, suffering from severe scoliosis, has gone viral after accusations that she is “making money by doing nothing” surfaced. This scrutiny followed the revelation that her boyfriend, Yan Ruize, worked gruelling food-delivery shifts to fund her much-needed surgery. He Ling, 23, hails from southwest China’s Sichuan province and was diagnosed with congenital scoliosis – a sideways curvature of the spine – at five years old. Now, at just 1.35 metres tall and weighing 31.5kg, she...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 2Former care home warden guilty of raping intellectually disabled female residentSouth China Morning Post
WORLDSep 2Cricketers to get best rooms at Asian Games 2026, says Japanese officialCricket is a minor sport in Japan, but it will provide the best accommodation to participating teams, the official says.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDSep 2U.S. national arrested on suspicion of arson and attempted murder at Okinawa hotelPolice in Chatan, Okinawa, have arrested a 32-year-old American man on suspicion of arson and attempted murder in connection with a hotel fire that occurred last month. According…Japan Today
WORLDSep 2Cricketers to get best rooms at Asian Games, says Japan chiefCricketers at this month's Asian Games in Japan will have better accommodation than athletes from many other sports, the head of Japanese cricket said Wednesday, after concerns were…Japan Today
WORLDSep 2The reflection of Haruki Murakami, Japanese writer: "When hopes sprout, the heart takes advantage and begins to act on its own"The phrase corresponds to the acclaimed novel "1Q84" by the Asian bestseller. What is the implicit risk of illusion, the prisoner effect of rational protection, and vulnerability as an exit.Clarín
WORLDSep 2South Korea jails disabled care home head for sexually assaulting residentsThe man, surnamed Kim, was handed a 15-year prison term for abusing three residents at the facility near Seoul.BBC World
WORLDSep 2CityU vows ‘zero tolerance’ as orientation ‘disco night’ video triggers probeHong Kong’s City University has launched an investigation into an alleged indecent incident during a student-led orientation activity after a video surfaced showing a half-naked man carrying a woman wearing only a bra and shorts. The university issued a statement on Wednesday pledging “zero tolerance” for improper conduct, after a social media clip appeared to show intimate behaviour among individuals believed to be students during what the video caption described as a “disco night”. The clip...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 2Pattaya , once Thailand Sin City , beckons weary sailors from the USS Abraham LincolnPattaya, Thailand, known as a 'Sin City,' is attracting weary sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln. This highlights the city's role as a destination for military personnel on shore leave.thegazette.com · United States
WORLDSep 2KC GLOBAL MEDIA ASIA NEW DRAMA SERIESKC Global Media Asia is launching a new drama series. This announces a new entertainment production from an Asian media company.singaporestar.com · Singapore
WORLDSep 2Singapore jails Indian man who hid US$154,000 diamond in mouth during heistA thief was sentenced to 26 months and two weeks’ jail on Tuesday for his role in a Singapore Chinatown diamond heist. He had hidden a custom-made fake gem in his mouth, switched it for the real diamond and concealed the genuine stone the same way. Serasiya Milan Ramnikbhai, a 30-year-old from India, pleaded guilty to a charge of theft with common intention. His accomplice, 41-year-old Mangroliya Manojkumar Kurjibha, was handed the same jail term in July. The pair had commissioned a counterfeit...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 2KC GLOBAL MEDIA ASIA NEW DRAMA SERIESKC Global Media Asia is launching a new drama series. This announces an upcoming production from the media company.australiannews.net · Australia
WORLDSep 2Chinese workers use parasols and sunscreen indoors to combat ‘office ageing’A growing number of Chinese workers are sharing tips on social media to combat “office ageing.” Suggestions range from applying sunscreen and using full-face masks to setting up parasols at their desks. Recently, a RedNote user with the handle @lelehangmu from Jiangsu province in eastern China shared that just one month into his job, his complexion had noticeably darkened, and his eyes frequently felt strained. The post quickly resonated with others. Another user reported that she appeared...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 1From North Korea to ICE: Photojournalist David Guttenfelder on the front lines in MinneapolisDavid Guttenfelder from The New York Times has spent 35 years photographing history around the world. Now, he is documenting it at home. The award-winning photojournalist is known for his work in Rwanda, North Korea and conflict zones across the globe. This year, he turned his camera on Minneapolis, documenting the federal immigration crackdown and deadly clashes involving ICE. His exhibition "The People of Minneapolis vs. ICE" is currently on show at the Visa pour l'Image photojournalism festival in Perpignan.France 24 [en]
WORLDSep 1Thailand confirms it will cut visa-free stays to 30 days for EU travellersTravellers from EU countries will have less time to explore Thailand without a visa from 15 September, as the popular holiday destination halves its current 60-day allowance.EuroNews [en]
WORLDSep 1‘Worst yet to come’ as Hong Kong schools cut record 126 Primary One classesHong Kong public schools have slashed a record 126 Primary One classes for the 2026-27 academic year amid a shrinking student population, prompting a sector leader to warn that the “worst is yet to come”. According to the latest Primary School Profiles, the total number of Primary One classes across public schools dropped from 1,558 in 2025-26 to 1,432 in 2026-27, representing a net decrease of 8 per cent. The guide covers more than 500 local primary institutions and is compiled by the Committee...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 1Welfare groups seek clarity on breed classification amid third fighting dog caseA Hong Kong man has surrendered his dog after authorities detained it and classified it as a fighting breed — the third known case in a week following a spate of attacks in the city. The case came as animal welfare groups called for clarity on the government’s breed-classification procedures and a transparent appeal mechanism. They warned that heightened anxiety could lead to more pet abandonment and unfair stereotyping of certain breeds. Jacqueline Cheung, founder of the non-profit Love Adopt...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 1World Nomad Games open in Bishkek before an audience of world leadersA spectacular performance at the Bishkek Arena opened the sixth edition of the World Nomad Games. This is the biggest competition yet, with more than 100 national teams from every continent. Athletes will compete in 43 disciplines rooted in Asia's ancient nomadic culture.EuroNews [en]
WORLDSep 1Saga Prefecture, with a 0.8% installation rate, the lowest in the nation, promotes the spread of simple cooling in school gymnasiumsAsahi Shimbun
WORLDSep 1Swedish chip expert Henry Homayoun Radamson dies in China of ‘sudden illness’, aged 63Award-winning Swedish chip expert Henry Homayoun Radamson has died in Shanghai at the age of 63. Radamson, who moved to China in 2016, was working as the chief scientist at the Guangdong Greater Bay Area Institute of Integrated Circuit and System. The institute said on Tuesday that he died from a “sudden illness” on August 12. In 2023, Radamson was awarded the Chinese Government Friendship Award, which recognises those who have made outstanding contributions to China’s development. He was best...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 1Chinese mahjong club owner pays US$2,800 over failed first aid, then gets refundedA mahjong parlour owner in central China paid compensation of 19,000 yuan (US$2,800) following a failed first aid attempt on an elderly customer but received a refund after government intervention. On August 17, a man in his 60s, surnamed Luo, visited the mahjong parlour in Hunan province and passed out while resting in a chair. The shop’s owner, Xiao Aihua, sensed something was wrong with Luo and approached to administer first aid. Believing that Luo had suffered from heatstroke, she dragged...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 1Malaysian police smash cross-border drug ring, seize US$1 million of meth disguised as teaMalaysian police have crippled a cross-border drug syndicate with the seizure of 86.2kg of methamphetamine worth 4.31 million ringgit (US$1 million) in Penang and Selangor. The bust resulted from intelligence sharing between Malaysian and Thai police after Thai authorities seized 166kg (370lbs) of suspected methamphetamine from a Malaysian man in Hua Hin on August 8. Penang police chief Dennis Lim Kwang Keng said the information led to Ops Zoraptera, resulting in the arrest of four suspects –...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 1In Japan's mountains, a different way to manage bearsAs a sensor sounded, scientist Akiko Takii hurried to a bear trap deep in the forests of Nagano Prefecture, where rising nationwide attacks have brought fear and resulted…Japan Today
WORLDSep 1What to expect at 2026 Korea Festa in Huntington StationAn upcoming Korea Festa is scheduled for 2026 in Huntington Station, promising cultural events and activities. This provides information about a future cultural festival.newsday.com · United States
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