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Malaysia
A forgotten theatre lane in Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown gets a new lease on life
The restored lane, once home to an early theatre scene, is part of Kuala Lumpur’s broader effort to revive its historic Chinatown.
9 Mar 2026 - 12:00PM
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From our archives
In pictures: horse play in Hong Kong, from the 1970s to the 2000s
9 Mar 2026 - 11:00AM
United States
US activists, politicians rally on anniversary of civil rights march
9 Mar 2026 - 12:34AM
Lessons from China's history
Reflections
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Modern Singapore knows that vigilance is key. So did an ancient Chinese minister
Wei Jiang of the state of Jin epitomises the Chinese idiom ‘in times of peace, think of danger’ – something Singapore follows closely today.
7 Mar 2026 - 8:15AM
Fame and celebrity
Meet Narciso Rodriguez, the designer of Carolyn Bessette’s wedding gown
FX’s Love Story is bringing back the nostalgia of JFK Jr. and Bessette’s romance – but what has her friend Narciso Rodriguez said about her?
6 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
Art
Rembrandt painting rejected as not by him in 1960 now confirmed his
After years of scrutiny, ‘Vision of Zacharias in the Temple’ has been confirmed to be a Rembrandt by the Netherlands’ Rijksmuseum.
5 Mar 2026 - 7:15PM
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Germany
Berlin jails man for 13 years over stabbing at Holocaust memorial
The man, 20, said he had been motivated by his radicalisation and belief he was acting with a religious mission.
5 Mar 2026 - 5:32PM
Religion
What are Buddhist relics? The bones and teeth with great power for followers
Buddhist relics are seen as living, active sources of blessings imbued with supernatural qualities, but authenticity can be an issue.
5 Mar 2026 - 5:15PM
China society
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Why a TV hit in China about waging peace resonates so deeply
Swords into Ploughshares can tell us a lot about Beijing’s approach to the crisis in Iran, cross-strait relations and this year’s ‘two sessions’.
4 Mar 2026 - 7:28PM
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Fame and celebrity
Who was Ethel Kennedy – and was she really mean to Carolyn Bessette?
The Kennedy family matriarch and RFK’s widow, who raised 11 children, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Barack Obama for her public service.
3 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
Tourism
Gripping samurai exhibition explores Japan’s warrior class, cuts through myths
From armour to art, ‘Samurai’ at the British Museum traces the Japanese elite class’ evolution and cultural impact, from anime to Star Wars.
3 Mar 2026 - 4:15PM
United States
Triceratops skeleton ‘Trey’ to hit the auction block as dinosaur market soars
The 66-million-year-old fossil, for sale on musician Pharrell Williams’ auction platform Joopiter, is expected to fetch up to US$5.5 million.
3 Mar 2026 - 2:24AM
Science
Sex between Neanderthal men and Homo sapiens women drove our make-up: study
New research is providing insight into the prehistoric pairings that led to the presence of Neanderthal DNA in most present-day people.
2 Mar 2026 - 5:15PM
Chinese culture
Language Matters
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Gen Z loves ‘Chinamaxxing’, but where does ‘maxxing’ come from?
Chinamaxxing, lookmaxxing, moneymaxxing and gymmaxxing might be new terms, but the practice of ‘maxxing’ has been around for a while.
2 Mar 2026 - 11:15AM
Chinese culture
How AI is helping bring Hong Kong history to life on Instagram and beyond
Cultural preservationists use generative AI to breathe life into photos from the past, but does this practice promote or distort history?
1 Mar 2026 - 11:15AM
Lessons from China's history
Reflections
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After Andrew’s arrest, how high-born criminals were treated in ancient China
The long-spoken Chinese maxim that nobles were punished like commoners when breaking the law is not upheld by history.
28 Feb 2026 - 8:15AM
Pokemon
How Pokemon took over the world as the beloved franchise turns 30
On Pokemon Day 2026, we look at the history of the global multimedia phenomenon and how it captured the hearts of children and adults alike.
27 Feb 2026 - 5:10AM
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South Korea
Why Yoon’s life sentence and ‘sympathetic’ ruling divide South Korea
As the ex-president appeals his life sentence for a martial law plot, judicial reform is back on the agenda for a deeply divided nation.
26 Feb 2026 - 9:04AM
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Hong Kong culture
What’s behind Hong Kong’s retro display craze sweeping shops and stations?
The transformation of a Wellcome supermarket branch into a viral photo hotspot highlights a growing nostalgia trend engulfing the city.
24 Feb 2026 - 12:15PM
Style Edit
Style Edit: L’ÉCOLE Asia Pacific’s new engagement ring course
Today, the engagement ring takes pride of place in Hong Kong alongside Chinese ceremonial gifts – L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts’ new course will offer a closer look.
24 Feb 2026 - 10:00AM
Nepal
Unearthed temple in Nepal sheds new light on Buddha’s early life
Archaeologists hope the newly discovered ruins at Siddhartha Gautam’s childhood palace will help secure Unesco World Heritage status.
21 Feb 2026 - 3:00PM
Austria
Policing the past: Hitler’s childhood home becomes a police station
Holocaust campaigners say putting police in the dictator’s former home is a ‘problematic’ way of dealing with the town’s dark history.
21 Feb 2026 - 2:38PM
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Fame and celebrity
What you need to know about Daryl Hannah and JFK Jr’s romance
The Blade Runner actress, now married to Neil Young, had a romance with the late JFK Jr before he eventually wed Carolyn Bessette.
17 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM
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From our archives
In pictures: Hong Kong’s Lunar New Year obsession with good fortune
To celebrate the Year of the Horse, we take a look back at how Hong Kong invited good luck through traditional customs from the 1970s to the 2000s.
17 Feb 2026 - 11:00AM
Fashion
JFK Jr: his story and style remembered in FX bio Love Story
Series explores the lawyer’s life and marriage, and his impeccable, understated elegance that quietly defied 90s fashion norms.
15 Feb 2026 - 8:00AM
Science
How did a prized red gemstone reach the ancient, mysterious Shu kingdom?
The presence of the warm, reddish-orange mineral in the Bronze Age archaeological site of Sanxingdui has long puzzled archaeologists.
13 Feb 2026 - 4:33PM
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Japan
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Pop culture fuels revival of Japan’s traditional swords
Swordsmiths warn that without new ideas, modern swordsmithing may disappear.
12 Feb 2026 - 6:52PM
Style Edit
Style Edit: 5 things you didn’t know about Louis Vuitton’s Monogram
Over 100 years on, the LV Monogram has become one of the world’s most durable and recognisable motifs – but how was it created?
9 Feb 2026 - 10:00AM
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