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Stadium bosses brush aside complaints as failures take shine off Hong Kong Sevens
Concession stands again run out of food and drinks while customers wait 45 minutes or more to be served on second day of Sevens at Kai Tak Stadium.
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Hong Kong issues cold weather warning, with mercury set to fall to 12 degrees
Temperatures expected to range between 12 and 16 degrees on Sunday.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:Hundreds of thousands protest again in Istanbul to support imprisoned mayor
After Ekrem Imamoglu, a rival to the president, was this month detained on charges many saw as politically motivated, nationwide protests erupted.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:Comac C949: China unveils quiet supersonic jet with 50% longer range than Concorde
As global supersonic air travel looks set to begin its second act, China could be quietly leading the boom.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:‘Got it wrong’: ex-Church of England head Justin Welby admits fault in abuse scandal
Justin Welby resigned last year after a report found the church covered up a 1970s serial abuse case and that he later failed to report the abuses.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:US passenger plane, Air Force jet diverted from potential collision in Washington
The passenger flight had been cleared for take off while 4 Air Force planes were inbound, the authorities said, with ‘corrective instructions issued’.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:Rescuers arrive in Myanmar as global aid effort after earthquake begins
With thousands dead and injured and many people missing, several nations are sending aid, including life detectors.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:Overseas Dalai Lama reincarnation ‘could not be recognised’ by Beijing
The Drepung Monastery in Lhasa has the capacity to look for the exiled spiritual leader’s successor under Beijing’s supervision, Tibetology researcher says.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:Police chief recalls 36 years on force, expects Hong Kong stability to improve
Police chief Raymond Siu, whose term ends next month, calls on graduating class to demonstrate professionalism and prioritise residents’ well-being.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:China should do ‘the right thing’ to build trust with Europe, former top diplomat says
Beijing needs to address EU concerns including over Ukraine war for ‘functional relationship’, according to ex-Spanish foreign minister.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:China ‘century baby’ born at midnight on January 1, 2000, dies from heart attack at 25
Heartbroken mother says her ‘world has fallen apart’ as she calls for formal investigation into ‘serious medical accident’ without elaborating.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:4 killed in Ukraine’s Dnipro as Russia strikes with ‘more than 2 dozen drones’
The ‘massive’ strike, injuring 21, hit homes, a hotel and restaurant and came hours after Vladimir Putin vowed to ‘finish off’ Ukrainian troops.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:Black carbon: the super pollutant melting Asia’s glaciers
While CO2 gets the spotlight, black carbon’s potent, short-lived warming effect is pushing Asia’s glaciers past the tipping point.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:China’s week of forums a reminder of how quickly things can change
At high-profile gatherings this week, notions of China’s rise and the West’s decline were in vogue – but in today’s world, attitudes change fast.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:PLA ‘on high alert’ in South China Sea, warns Manila over naval drills with US, Japan
PLA’s Southern Theatre Command conducted ‘routine patrol’, spokesman says, as Philippines and Japan hold naval drills with treaty ally US.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:Xpeng bets big on flying cars with US$413 million investment in new Guangzhou factory
CEO He Xiaopeng believes the global flying car market could reach US$2 trillion in the next two decades, double the size of land vehicles.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:Indonesia’s Danantara fund faces constitutional challenge over corruption concerns
Critics fear the new law underpinning the fund weakens oversight of state-owned enterprises, potentially fuelling corruption risks.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:Global South can count on China as old world order crumbles under Trump: analyst
Zheng Yongnian is pessimistic about state of the West, but says the Chinese model of collective development could mean progress for all.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:What to expect from Modi-Putin tete-e-tete
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrovconfirmedthat preparations are underway for Putin’s reciprocal trip to Delhi after Modi visited Moscow last summer as the first foreign trip of his third term. Readers can review the outcome of their most recent summithere, while the present piece will forecast what they might discuss during their next one, the date […] The post What to expect from Modi-Putin tete-e-tete appeared...
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:China aims for world’s first fusion-fission reactor by 2031
China is moving to initiate the world’s first fusion-fission reactor by 2031, the latest indication that Beijing is seizing the global lead in cutting-edge nuclear power generation. This facility, officially known as the Xinghuo high-temperature superconducting reactor, is scheduled to cost 20 billion yuan (US$2.76 billion), reportedly on par with China’s cost of building a […] The post China aims for world’s first...
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:Survivor of quake-hit Thai building collapse cheats death thanks to a water break
The construction worker said the building collapsed ‘in the blink of an eye’ while he was trying to call his younger brother, who was inside.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:Taiwan nurse suffers severe burns, miscarriage after ritual with firecrackers between legs
Pregnant qualified nurse accepts bizarre instructions from staff at temple, court orders significant compensation for her physical, emotional damage.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:Myanmar-Thailand earthquake: Hong Kong sends rescue team to join aid efforts
Chief Executive John Lee expresses condolences to victims, with one estimate putting potential fatalities at 10,000 to 100,000 people.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:Myanmar earthquake: China sends rescue teams and makes aid pledge as Xi calls junta chief
Beijing pledges US$13.8 million and sends emergency rescue team after Friday’s magnitude 7.7 quake killed more than 1,000 people.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:Malaysian man who assaulted, pulled gun on bodyguards for fasting jailed for 6 years
The businessman was also convicted of using blasphemous words and telling his bodyguards not to fast if they wanted to keep their jobs.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:CK Hutchison port deal may be hit with wave of antitrust probes
Authorities in all 23 countries where ports operate expected to conduct competition reviews if they find them legally necessary, source says.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:UK museum to return painting looted by Nazis to Jewish art collector’s heirs
Henry Gibbs’ Aeneas and his Family Fleeing Burning Troy was stolen from the home of Samuel Hartveld after he fled Antwerp with his wife in May 1940.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:A Samoan’s mission to bring the ancient fire knife dance to Hong Kong
Masoe Hogan Toomalatai, 41, says fire knife dancing will help raise confidence and foster cultural exchanges among people with diverse backgrounds.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:Taiwan unveils home-built unmanned attack boat inspired by Ukraine drone warfare
Shipbuilder CSBC Corp reveals first indigenous USV but analysts remain concerned about cost and effectiveness against mainland’s PLA.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:Data centres are booming in Malaysia’s Johor. Now comes the hard part – job creation
Talent creation, retention and lucrative pay offered by firms in neighbouring Singapore pose challenges to the state’s thriving sector.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:Why did the earthquake in Myanmar, Thailand cause so much damage? What science says
The earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 near the city of Mandalay could cause fatalities between 10,000 and 100,000 people.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:Concerns raised over Hong Kong pupils sneaking out to club on mainland China trip
Education Bureau ‘highly concerned’ after Douyin clip shows Hong Kong students sneaking out after dark to party at nightclub in Meizhou.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong backing horse racing to spur high-end tourism spending, minister says
Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law says sport ‘not necessarily for gambling’, as city looks to make most of racing charm.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:Academy apologises for not defending Palestinian Oscar winner after assault claims
The apology came after over 600 members criticised the academy’s response to Hamdan Ballal’s claim that he was attacked by Israelis.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong will vie with ‘every city in Asia’, Singapore to develop tourism: minister
Rosanna Law tells Post in exclusive interview that authorities play active but ‘quieter’ role than Lion City in promoting city’s attractions and mega-events.
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