Asia

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Hong Kong mother arrested after son allegedly injected with herbal medicine; boy critically ill
UK Conservative leadership candidates grapple over immigration, winning votes
Nepal floods, landslides leave at least 126 dead
Chopsticks date back thousands of years with silver versions used by elites in China, Korea
India’s approval of simultaneous state and federal polls sparks fears over democracy’s future
Chinese travellers prepare for ‘golden week’ exodus as long-haul interest returns
Top Iranian general killed by same Israeli strike as Nasrallah
Middle Eastern War Defies a Fragmented Global Order
Nepal schools close after deadly floods, landslides kill 129
Cathay Pacific reopens premium lounge at Hong Kong airport day after fire breaks out
Schools need to teach about tech, not just use it in lessons
China urges Israel to ‘de-escalate’ after air strike kills Hezbollah leader in Lebanon
Chinese drug maker Wuxi AppTec’s upbeat business update boosts stock despite US bill
China beefs up computing power by 25% as AI race drives demand
Hong Kong violinist wins top international competition, the first from city to do so
How Singapore’s investor watchdog fought for small shareholders in China Aviation Oil scandal
Ultra-cheap energy, Chinese cars drive EV revolution in Nepal
Hong Kong man dies after collapsing on boat in waters off Lamma Island
Hong Kong mainland visitor numbers unlikely to ‘reach pre-pandemic levels in next 2 years’
Japan’s ‘rising horse’ festival struggles to surmount animal abuse controversy