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Elderly Japanese woman loses US$345,000 to scammers, joins gang as they are ‘kind’ to her
Fleeced 72-year-old develops Stockholm syndrome after being conned by gang, decides to help fraudsters commit more crime.
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:
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New global mediation body could open in Hong Kong as early as end of 2025
Deputy Secretary for Justice Horace Cheung says organisation will ‘elevate’ city’s status as international legal hub and bring other benefits.
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:The many holes in Trump’s Golden Dome
The Trump administration’s recent announcement of a “Golden Dome” strategic missile defense shield to protect the US is the most ambitious such project since President Ronald Reagan’s Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) of the 1980s. The SDI program – better known by its somewhat mocking nickname of “Star Wars” – sparked a heated debate over its […] The post The many holes in Trump’s Golden Dome appeared first on Asia...
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:Japan flexes military muscle at biggest-ever defense expo
This year’s Japan’s Defense Security Equipment International (DSEI) exhibition and conference, held from May 21-23 at Makuhari Messe near Tokyo, was the largest ever, attracting 471 companies, 169 from Japan and 302 from the US, the UK and 30 other countries. Reflecting the rapid advance of Japan’s arms industry and the country’s growing contribution to […] The post Japan flexes military muscle at biggest-ever defense...
Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source:India's colonial past revealed through 200 masterful paintings
A new show in Delhi features more than 200 paintings commissioned by the East India Company.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:North Korea detains three over warship accident, state media says
Kim Jong Un said those who made "irresponsible errors" would be dealt with at a plenary meeting next month.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:North Korea makes arrests over botched ship launch
Kim Jong Un said those who made "irresponsible errors" would be dealt with at a plenary meeting next month.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:North Korea detains 3 over warship launch accident
Leader Kim Jong-un called the botched launch of the new naval destroyer a ‘criminal act caused by absolute carelessness’.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:On this Chinese island, patients are trying latest experimental drugs for cancer
A medical revolution quietly unfolds on Hainan, allowing patients to access cutting-edge therapies before they hit the market.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Why countries cannot afford to turn inward on climate security
While Kazakhstan is taking steps towards mitigating climate change’s effects, the world needs major actors to step up and lead the way.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:‘It Was Just An Accident’ by Iran’s Jafar Panahi wins Cannes’ top prize
Wagner Moura won best actor for his role in ‘The Secret Agent’, while best actress went to Nadia Melliti in ‘The Little Sister’.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Trump takes credit for US military might in speech to West Point graduates
The US president says he rebuilt ‘the most powerful army the world has ever known’.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:9 of Gaza doctor’s 10 children are killed in Israel’s latest strikes
Paediatrician Alaa Najjar, who was on duty at the time, ran home to find her home on fire and only her husband and one son, 11, still alive.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong woman reports HK$20,000 camera lens stolen at Raymond Lam Fung concert
Two men detached lens from victim’s Canon EOS camera while she and friend were waiting at traffic light after show, according to social media posts.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Syrian govt, Kurdish officials visit notorious prison camp
Kurdish-run camps in Syria’s northeast hold tens of thousands of people, many with alleged or perceived links to Isis.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:French taxi drivers threaten paralysing access to Paris airports, French Open tennis
French taxi drivers have blocked roads at points across the country in a row with the government about payments for transporting patients.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Finance exam leaks at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
More than 100 students enrolled in finance class must retake exam after test leaked beforehand.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Could next-gen fighter jets and ‘loyal wingmen’ help US offset China’s numbers?
America is making progress on a collaborative combat aircraft programme but the technology gap with China is said to be ‘narrowing’.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong may redefine ‘high-risk carer’ after girl found in flat with dead mum
But community organisations face hurdles in reaching out to some families in need due to restrictions arising from privacy law.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Bangladesh’s interim govt warns of authoritarianism, student protesters fear reprisals
The government said it had faced unreasonable demands, provocative and overreaching statements, and continuos obstruction of their work.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:‘L1KE’ beats ‘L0VE’? Hong Kong romantics pay top dollar for prized number plates
Auction also sees ‘2 P00R’ number plate sold for a couple thousand dollars more than ‘WEALTHY’.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Hongkongers on BN(O) visas rethink options over UK migration policy uncertainty
One student weighs moving elsewhere, while mother of two says she will feel ‘scammed’ if her children fail to get citizenship.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Chinese vice-premier meets US finance chiefs amid Beijing’s trade war charm offensive
He Lifeng told senior executives from Citigroup and Carlyle Group that the country’s economy was showing ‘resilience and vitality’.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:US EPA wants to end greenhouse caps for coal, gas-fired power plants
The EPA argued in its proposal that eliminating those emissions would have no meaningful effect on public health and welfare.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Taipei to Okinawa? China achieves 600km ‘error-free’ underwater communication with sound
Achievement may help pave the way for long-range undersea messaging that could assist with important military tasks.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong tax chief dismisses claims reporters singled out for audits
‘I want to emphasise that we absolutely do not do this,’ inland revenue commissioner says after journalists’ group raises concerns.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Suriname poised for oil wealth injection as voters head to the polls
Besides investing in agriculture, tourism, health, education and green energy, some of the oil money is being paid directly to Surinamese citizens.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong environment chief says voluntary green measures better given economy
Environment minister Tse Chin-wan warns that mandatory measures could force more businesses to close as he unveils plans for phase two of plastics ban.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:China security tech expos seize opportunities to guard state secrets
In a flourishing industry, country’s top tech companies showcase latest products to compete for military, police contracts.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:China students walk 2km to gravely ill classmate for graduation photo, boy dies next day
More than 50 classmates of cancer-stricken15-year-old help him put on school uniform, take him in his bed to hospital garden for photo.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:EU weighs new Russia sanctions, may cut 20 banks from SWIFT
As part of the sanctions under discussion, the bloc’s executive is planning to propose lowering the G-7 oil price cap to about US$45.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:What can Hong Kong learn from Shanghai’s aggressive mega-event strategy?
Shanghai is already signing up American pop stars for concerts, and has 178 sporting events and other shows lined up so far this year.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:China’s internet watchdog cracks down on false financial claims and stock touting online
Top cybersecurity agency shuts down more than a dozen social media accounts amid growing concerns over finance influencers.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong homebuyers flock to latest Sierra Sea units as mortgage rates ease
The temporary truce in the tariff wars between the US and China also helped improve sentiment in the property market, according to agents.
Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source:Pakistan intensifies Balochistan insurgency crackdown after deadly school bus bombing
Islamabad also needs to end the rebellion to attract foreign funds to its vast reserves of copper and other ‘critical metals’, analysts say.
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