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How backchannels and US mediators pulled India and Pakistan back from the brink
India and Pakistan agree to a full and immediate ceasefire after days of cross-border strikes.
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More Chinese energy investments in Africa are going to renewables, report finds
Solar and wind power make up 59 per cent of China’s energy projects on continent and it’s a key market for the technology, think tank says.
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:Chinese man ditches ‘cheating’ girlfriend after her phone auto-connects to hotel Wi-fi
Jilted woman pleads innocence after hotel spat with now ex, seeks help from TV station to corroborate her story, gets support online.
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:2 arrested in Hong Kong over violent confrontation involving minibus driver
Online footage shows group of men surrounding red-topped minibus amid chaotic confrontation that saw vehicle repeatedly slam into car.
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:Tourists, cult status drive profits at Japan discount chain offering ‘jungle’-like experience
Shopping at Don Quijote is like a ‘treasure hunt’ – a fun encounter that foreign visitors love, a manager at the retailer says.
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong garages feeling squeeze but EVs offer chance for upgrade: experts
Rise in use of electric vehicles has left Hong Kong’s car repair sector in slow lane.
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:In Indonesia, nickel miners warn of mass lay-offs as royalty rise threatens profits
The Indonesian government’s bid to boost state revenue and fund projects with higher mining royalties is being met with an industry backlash.
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:Chinese algorithm beats veteran human controller in FPV drone race
Chinese research team enables drones to perform high-risk and sophisticated aerobatic manoeuvres with a 100 per cent success rate.
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:How Hong Kong helped a mainland Chinese driverless tech firm expand to Mideast
UISEE CEO Wu Gansha, who will meet Hong Kong delegation in Qatar, says city played pivotal role in the company’s global expansion.
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:Golf courses, skyscrapers, cryptocurrency: Trump family’s Middle East business booms
Analysts said signing commercial deals with the US president is an easy route to political influence.
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:Philippine election: Duterte’s ‘Mr Malasakit’ on track for Senate win on gratitude vote
Christopher Go is synonymous with one-stop healthcare centres that provide aid to the poor, garnering him ‘agnostic’ voter preference.
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:Drug trial offers hope for patients with hard-to-treat lung cancer in China, US
New medication appears to be safer and more effective than standard therapy, according to trial led by Chinese and US scientists.
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:Heavy equipment maker Sany eyes doubling of overseas revenue after Hong Kong IPO
Aiming to raise up to US$1.5 billion in its proposed listing, company eyes lucrative overseas sales amid weak demand at home.
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:New Zealand’s ‘hawkish’ China turn drives its expanding Asian security footprint
Analysts say Wellington’s new visiting forces agreement with the Philippines signals a more ‘alliance-like’ approach to foreign policy.
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:Russia’s Putin proposes direct peace talks with Ukraine ‘without preconditions’
The leader called for a meeting in Istanbul on May 15 aimed at eliminating ‘the root causes of the conflict’ and achieving a ‘lasting peace’.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:Are US weapons at risk as China’s rare earth export curbs choke critical mineral access?
As costs of Trump’s trade war rise, critical mineral curbs by China and supply chain gaps could disrupt US military programmes, experts say.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:Taylor Swift reportedly subpoenaed in Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni lawsuit
The legal drama erupted after the ‘It Ends with Us’ actress says she was targeted by a smear campaign for reporting sex harassment on set.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:Pope Leo XIV sees AI as main challenge for humanity, explains link to his name
The new pontiff then visited the tomb of Pope Francis and a sanctuary south of Rome on his first trip outside the Vatican.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:The US and China are finally talking. Why now?
Economic pressures are forcing Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to seek an off-ramp in the trade war.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:Soviet-era spacecraft plunges to Earth after 53 years stuck in orbit
The Kosmos 482, sent on a failed mission to Venus, is thought to have come down over the Indian Ocean, though the exact location is unknown.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:South Korea’s conservatives fails to swap presidential candidates in chaotic U-turn
The party reinstated Kim Moon-soo’s candidacy after an unsuccessful attempt to replace him with ex-PM Han Duck-soo.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:India, Pakistan accuse each other of violating ceasefire, hours after truce declared
Explosions have been reported in Indian-run Kashmir, despite US President Donald Trump hailing his country’s role in brokering a pause in hostilities.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:Marcos touts Philippines economic gains ahead of midterm election
The president also repeated his pledge to defend Philippine territory, as his government contends with lingering tensions with Beijing.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:Pregnancy of Hongkonger, 58, sparks hope for older women and fears over risks
Chan Lai-lai’s pregnancy via IVF offers encouragement to older women in the city, but experts warn of increased risks of advanced maternal age.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong’s Li Ka-shing in rare public appearance, declines to discuss Panama port deal
Tycoon appears at Kai Tak Stadium where Taiwanese band Mayday is playing string of shows, but declines to discuss controversial ports deal.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:UK hopes ‘pragmatic’ approach will yield ‘ambitious’ EU deal, Starmer says
A ‘pragmatic’ approach to talks on food standards, youth mobility and European courts could yield an ‘ambitious’ post-Brexit deal.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:China hosts delegation of 100 African military officers to strengthen defence ties
Young and mid-career African officers from 40 countries will be trained in PLA basics, China’s military system and technology models.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:China’s call for restraint comes hours before India, Pakistan agree to ‘full ceasefire’
Beijing expresses ‘deep concern’ over escalation, with Donald Trump posting hours later about ‘full and immediate ceasefire’ mediated by US.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong’s Cathay drink mix-up: why it happened and how to protect yourself
The Post explores how crew mistakenly served wine to three-year-old and steps passengers can take to safeguard against such mix-ups.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:India and Pakistan agree to ceasefire after weeks of deadly clashes
The conflict was triggered by a massacre of tourists last month that India blames on Pakistan.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:Monsoon forecasts raise India’s hopes for bumper harvests
The monsoon delivers nearly 70 per cent of the rain India needs for farms and to recharge aquifers and reservoirs.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:Iranian nuclear enrichment ‘red line’ for US ahead of new talks, envoy Steve Witkoff says
Trump has voiced hope for reaching a deal with Tehran to avert an Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear programme that could ignite a wider war.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:BMW, Toyota, Mercedes-Benz recall nearly 70,000 vehicles in China over safety concerns
The large-scale recall follows a series of Chinese measures aimed at improving car safety after an accident involving a Xiaomi EV.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:Keeta riders in Hong Kong strike over pay reduction and no peak hour subsidies
Dozens of workers take to the streets of Tsuen Wan and Mei Foo to demand fairer wages, but company defends pay structure.
Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source:As EU scrutinises US trade deal with Britain, China is the ‘elephant in the room’
European officials are studying the agreement for signs of how Trump might cajole them into adopting tougher policies on China.
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