Chinese bottle art revived by Peppa Pig
DELICATE designs painted on the inside of miniature Chinese snuff bottles by artists like Zhang Yuhua and her husband usually feature calligraphy, floral compositions and traditional rural scenes. But to…
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HK cops say no need for China to step in
Hong Kong’s police are confident they have the resources to continue battling pro-democracy protesters, even if violence escalates further, pouring cold water on concerns that the authoritarian mainland might need…
Moon offers olive branch to Japan
SEOUL: South Korean President Moon Jae-in struck a conciliatory tone towards Japan yesterday, offering to “join hands” if Tokyo chooses dialogue as relations between the two countries dip to fresh…
Myanmar rebels carry out unprecedented attack
YANGON: Myanmar’s military was yesterday fighting rebels who mounted an unprecedented strike at an army academy killing at least one, apparently in retaliation for massive drug seizures. Ethnic armed rebel…
Japan’s new emperor speaks of deep remorse
TOKYO: Japan’s new emperor spoke yesterday of “deep remorse” over the country’s wartime past in his first speech to commemorate the end of World War II since his enthronement in…
Modi hails path-breaking move
NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed yesterday his “path-breaking” move to strip Kashmir of its autonomy, as his Pakistani counterpart warned of possible “ethnic cleansing”. Parts of Kashmir…
Powerful Japan storm turns deadly
TOKYO: A powerful tropical storm lashed Japan yesterday, bringing strong winds and torrential rain that claimed at least one life, prompted warnings of landslides and flooding, and sparked evacuation advisories…
Court to decide fate of seized tanker
GIBRALTAR: Gibraltar’s Supreme Court was to decide yesterday whether an Iranian oil tanker seized last month near the tiny British territory can be held longer amid speculation that it might…
El Paso unites to remember shooting victims
EL PASO (United States): The grieving US community of El Paso came together Wednesday night, standing up to the hatred that took the lives of 22 people, many of them…
Italy’s top female chef mixes it up with fl avours from a tiny island
AWARD-WINNING young Italian chef Martina Caruso’s love of food is in her blood — and she has the tattoos to prove it. At just 29, Caruso has become a hit…