Tuesday, 28 Jul, 2026

China’s Dog Rental Trend Raises Animal Welfare Concerns

A 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. Read More:https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3358019/new-china-dog-rental-trend-draws-warnings-animal-stress-frequent-handler-changes

Video Game Faces Ban in the Philippines After High School Shooting Case

The Philippines has temporarily blocked gaming app Gorebox after an initial investigation found that a teenage suspect in a rare school shooting had been playing the game. Three students were killed and 20 others wounded after two suspects – aged 15 and 14 – allegedly fired handguns inside a classroom in Tacloban, south-east of Manila, […]