GLOBEALERT
Sign in

Feed

Open sources, classified and cross-checked. 2,113+ stories.

AllConflictMilitaryPoliticsBusinessSci & TechCyberDisasterHealthWorld
24h3 days7 days30 daysAll·All regionsNorth AmericaSouth AmericaWestern EuropeEastern EuropeBalticsMiddle EastNorth AfricaSub-Saharan AfricaSouth AsiaEast AsiaOceania
WORLDJun 25South Africa reach knockout stage for first time with win over South KoreaFrance 24 [en]
WORLDJun 25South Africa reaches knockout round for 1st time with 1-0 win over South KoreaSouth Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday night. Thapelo Maseko scored…Japan Today
WORLDJun 25Hong Kong parents plead as baby Danny held in care and daughter may not return from SwedenHong Kong social welfare authorities have classified baby Danny as a “high-risk” child and recommended he remain in protective care, while Sweden has moved to permanently transfer custody of his elder sister Lily to a foster family, according to the children’s parents. The developments come ahead of a hearing at West Kowloon Juvenile Court on Friday over a protection order for Danny, the two-month-old whose home birth and delayed registration triggered a child neglect investigation earlier this...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 25South Africa stun South Korea to reach World Cup knockouts for the first timeBafana Bafana, playing in the tournament for the first time since they hosted it in 2010, have reached the round of 32.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDJun 24Media interest in JapanMedia members observe as Japan participates in a training session Wednesday ahead of its World Cup Group F soccer match against Sweden in Dallas on Thursday.Japan Today
WORLDJun 24With no team in World Cup, China fans root for Ronaldo, Messi … and a refereeOn a sunny day in Brooklyn’s Dumbo neighbourhood, punters piled into the fifth floor of Time Out Market to Portugal House – part food court, part bar, full-blown World Cup party. The room was awash with Portuguese team jerseys, filled with fans sipping cold beer and soft drinks, proudly singing Portugal’s national anthem before their match against DR Congo. “Hopefully, one day I can sing the Chinese national song in a World Cup stadium,” said Zhai Yibo, a 20-year-old Chinese student studying in...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 24Elderly man found hanging in Hong Kong flat last week dies from injuriesAn elderly man has died in hospital after being found hanging in his Hong Kong flat, where his wife was discovered with her head covered and declared dead shortly afterwards. The couple’s daughter visited their flat in Fung King House at Lai King Estate in Kwai Chung on Friday and found her 70-year-old stepfather hanging by several phone charging cables in the living room. She found her 78-year-old mother on a bed with her head covered. The couple were rushed to Princess Margaret Hospital in...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 24Rescuers snap into action after crocodile found in Hong Kong buildingAn injured 1.5-metre-long (five feet) juvenile crocodile has been found in a Hong Kong residential building, prompting a rescue operation by an animal concern group. At about 1pm on Wednesday, police alerted the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) that a member of the public had reported spotting the reptile at a residential block on Tai Po Road in Sham Shui Po. It was later confirmed to be a juvenile hybrid of a Siamese crocodile and a saltwater crocodile. The SPCA said...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 24First of its kind queer museum in San Francisco Chinatown amplifies Chinese LGBTQ+ artistsA unique queer museum has opened in San Francisco Chinatown, aiming to highlight Chinese LGBTQ+ artists. This establishment represents a significant cultural and social development for the community.ksat.com · United States
WORLDJun 24Wife of ALS-stricken China e-commerce tycoon refuses divorce despite requestChina’s most renowned amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patient, Cai Lei, has been battling the illness for seven years following his diagnosis. His wife, Duan Rui, has supported him in her own way, also becoming a pillar for other families affected by ALS. After the former vice-president of Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com received his ALS diagnosis in 2019, Cai, now 48, emerged as one of the world’s most determined advocates against the disease, investing over 100 million yuan (US$15 million)...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 24Chinese-Filipino groups downplay Sinophobia over earthquake aid in PhilippinesChinese-Filipino business groups have sent aid to earthquake-hit residents in the southern Philippines, continuing their tradition of providing disaster relief at a time when worsening Manila-Beijing ties have complicated public perceptions of people and organisations linked to China. In General Santos City, among the areas hardest hit by the devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the country on June 8, local officials and survivors said politics had little place in disaster recovery...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 242 Japanese held in China over alleged rare earths smugglingChina has detained two Japanese nationals over alleged attempts to take rare earth-related products out of the country. Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said on Wednesday that one of the two was detained by Chinese authorities on May 18 and the other a week later, accused of violating Chinese laws governing the import and export of restricted goods. Tokyo confirmed the detentions, without giving further details, citing privacy. One of the detainees is an employee of a Japanese...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 24First of its kind queer museum in San Francisco Chinatown amplifies Chinese LGBTQ+ artistsA new, first-of-its-kind queer museum has opened in San Francisco's Chinatown. The museum aims to showcase and promote the work of Chinese LGBTQ+ artists.news4jax.com · United States
WORLDJun 24Fans in China put politics aside to cheer Japan at World CupIn a packed Shanghai sports bar, Chinese soccer fans erupted in frenzied delight as Japan's Ayase Ueda looped a header over Tunisia's goalkeeper to secure a 4-0 win…Japan Today
WORLDJun 24Hong Kong police arrest 15-year-old driver and father in Wan ChaiHong Kong police have arrested a 15-year-old boy and his father in Wan Chai after officers intercepted the teenager behind the wheel at a late-night traffic checkpoint. Officers from the force’s Hong Kong Island traffic section set up a roadblock at the junction of Marsh Road and Hung Hing Road at around 10pm on Tuesday. During the routine traffic enforcement operation, police stopped a car and found the driver was a minor. The 15-year-old non-Chinese boy was arrested on suspicion of driving...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 244 More S . Korean - Operated Vessels Clear Strait of Hormuz , but 18 RemainFour more South Korean-operated vessels cleared the Strait of Hormuz, but a significant number of others still remain. This indicates ongoing maritime activity and potential logistical challenges or security concerns in the critical waterway.world.kbs.co.kr · South Korea
WORLDJun 24Outrage erupts after distressed tourist-carrying camel in China is forced to its feetA camel was seen crying out continuously while carrying a tourist on its back at a major attraction in China, sparking public outrage. The camel drew significant attention online after a blogger released a video on June 15, showing that the skinny animal was forced to stand despite appearing exhausted while carrying a female tourist who was taking photos, as reported by the news portal The Cover. The incident occurred at Devil City on the Sea in Fuhai county, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region,...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 24Hong Kong school rearranges overnight World Cup watch party after feedbackA Hong Kong primary school that earlier suggested hosting an overnight World Cup viewing event has watered down the plan and opted for a weekend morning timeslot in response to feedback from parents. The school clarified that its initial circular, which slated the event for the very early hours of July 15, sought to gauge parental interest, while its shift to daytime aimed to allow for more parents and students to watch the match together. In a statement on Wednesday – about a week after the...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 23Global Times : China has all the necessary ingredients working together to guarantee successGlobal Times states that China possesses all the necessary elements for guaranteed success. This reflects an official or state-aligned perspective on the nation's capabilities and future.manilatimes.net · Philippines
WORLDJun 23Why the World Cup Keeps Eluding ChinaXi has spent billions of dollars trying to turn Beijing into a soccer powerhouse.Foreign Policy
WORLDJun 23Feature : Across Taiwan Strait , letters carry weight of homeThis article is a feature exploring the significance of personal letters exchanged across the Taiwan Strait. It highlights the human element of cross-strait connections.taiwansun.com · China
WORLDJun 23Philippines reviews school safety after rare school shooting kills three studentsdailytimes.com.pk · Pakistan
WORLDJun 23New China dog rental trend draws warnings of animal stress from frequent handler changesA dog-rental platform has sparked both curiosity and concern as China’s urban pet economy takes an unexpected turn. Launched on social media in March, the mini-programme known as “Wangbu,” which loosely translates to “dog walk,” enables residents in first-tier cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen to rent dogs by the hour for walks. After owners create profiles for their pets, renters coordinate pickup and return details directly with them. Fees typically range from 10 to 60 yuan (US$1.5...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 23China and Africa’s evolving partnershipSouth China Morning Post
← NewerOlder →