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UN urges ‘maximum restraint’ to arch-rivals India and Pakistan
Troops from Pakistan and India exchanged fire in disputed Kashmir for a third night in a row, following an attack on April 22 that killed 26.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:
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China extends anti-corruption rules to village chiefs and other grass-roots officials
19,000 village officials have been investigated in first quarter of this year, according to Central Commission for Discipline Inspection.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:‘Wonderful fate’: China woman with 95% burns reveals she and fiance share same birthday
‘Strong’ victim who had her fingers amputated, suffered horrific burns in kitchen blaze, battles adversity to find love and happiness.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong banks urged to use government platform to combat deepfake applications
Experts say inability of banks to verify data during application process and reliance on photos has left them vulnerable to scammers.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:Ten of thousands rally in Taiwan against William Lai as recall turmoil engulfs legislature
KMT and TPP leaders accuse Lai and his DPP of trying to eliminate opposition parties.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:Front-runner Lee Jae-myung wins party primary for South Korea election
South Korea’s opposition Democratic Party named Lee Jae-myung, the party’s ex-leader, as its candidate for the snap presidential election.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:Remembering Nora Aunor: actress, ‘rebel’ and the Philippines’ ‘Superstar’
Filipino screenwriter Ricardo Lee pays tribute to Aunor, who spent her career fighting stereotypes and giving voice to the marginalised.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:Greenland’s new prime minister says island cannot be bought, US is not showing respect
Jens-Frederik Nielsen made the remarks in defiance of Trump’s interest in taking control of the semi-autonomous territory of Denmark.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:How China’s AI push in agritech is changing global trade flows
As sufficiency improves for China and the countries it shares its agriculture+AI strategy with, regional and global trade could be reshaped.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:No need for Hong Kong to reject Boeing aircraft deliveries, experts say
Hong Kong doesn’t have to follow mainland Chinese airlines, they say, arguing move could undermine its status as aviation hub.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:Could US-DR Congo ‘minerals-for-security’ deal threaten China’s mining dominance?
The DRC is seeking security guarantees and military support from the United States to attract American investment.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:US deploys anti-ship missiles in Philippines, holds live-fire drills amid China tensions
The allies also unleashed a barrage of artillery fire during the Balikatan exercises in a province facing the South China Sea.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:Spain’s Gestamp plans to expand China output as vehicle parts maker goes against the herd
‘We could be a very active player,’ executive chairman says at Shanghai Auto Show.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:Vigil for Hong Kong’s Lee Shau-kee: political heavyweights, residents pay respects
Henderson Land founder remembered in vigil service before funeral on Monday, as industry praises legacy that will ‘guide future generations’.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:Chinese tea hub Puer branches into coffee as tastes change
Officials have rolled out policies to improve production, attract investment, boost exports and encourage coffee tourism.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong economy to post solid growth for first quarter: Paul Chan
Minister vows to keep control on spending to maintain competitiveness, as ‘bullying acts’ of US ‘continue to haunt global economic outlook’.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:How the list of China-born leaders in global science is steadily growing
More Chinese scientists are taking on prestigious leadership roles at US academic societies.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:China graduate student accuses married tutor with 2 kids of having gay relationship with him
Student reveals salacious details of homosexual affair in 104-page online slide show using nude photos, chat records.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong police arrest 10 over sex selection and surrogacy services
Company raided after advertising it could allow customers to choose their babies’ sex and connect them with surrogates.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong’s largest flex-office provider seeks deals with vacant-office landlords
Partnering with International Workplace Group ‘makes a lot of sense to tap into growing demand for hybrid working’, CEO says.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:11 killed as car ploughs into Filipino street festival crowd in Vancouver
Driver was taken into custody. PM Carney said he was ‘devastated’ to hear about horrific events at Lapu Lapu Day festival.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:Will the next pope continue Francis’ reforms or steer Catholic Church in new direction?
Experts say the pontiff’s successor may bring fresh priorities but likely won’t change core doctrines as a pivotal conclave nears.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:AI errors over Malaysia’s Jalur Gemilang flag spark national pride and controversy
Recent inaccuracies in the national flag’s depiction have upset the public, where even small errors are seen as national insults.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:Why are Hong Kong’s elderly slow to accept subsidised mainland care home spaces?
City’s ageing population prompts government to introduce raft of measures to encourage more elderly residents to move across the border.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:Why Japan’s unified defence zone proposal with US makes South Korea uneasy
Despite US enthusiasm, South Korea fears being drawn into conflicts beyond the Korean peninsula, such as the Taiwan Strait.
Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source:Hamas says open to releasing all hostages for 5-year Gaza truce
The militants have consistently demanded that a deal must lead to the war’s end, full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and a surge in aid.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Trump opened Pandora’s box on ‘Liberation Day’. Can it ever be closed again?
Near the end of his first 100 days, Trump’s tariffs have put the global economy in disarray – does it matter if he is having second thoughts?
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Asean must see US tariff pause for what it is – a trade hostage crisis
By pausing tariffs instead of repealing them, Trump creates the illusion of flexibility while retaining coercive leverage.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas appoints aide as potential successor
Hussein al-Sheikh has been named the PLO’s first-ever vice-president and will be acting head if Abbas dies or steps down.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:ICE deports 2-year-old US citizen and mother of 1-year-old infant
The cases come amid a court battle over whether Trump’s immigration crackdown has gone too far at the expense of fundamental rights.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Napoleon’s sword to be sold at auction in Paris
The sabre, which the French emperor kept throughout his reign, is expected to fetch up to US$1.1 million when it goes under the hammer.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Van appears to drive into Just Stop Oil protesters at group’s final UK rally
The driver asked ‘what about my right to get home?’, as the activists – known for throwing soup on van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers’ – blocked roads.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Man, 77, dies after being hit by car that mounts pavement in Hong Kong
Driver arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death following incident in Sheung Shui.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:US tariff war ‘will not kill Hong Kong’, Trade Development Council says
City’s increasingly diversified exports helped businesses prepare, and they are aware of risks of relying on single market, body says.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:World bids farewell to ‘pope of the people’, with funeral featuring Mandarin
Live broadcast of service also watched by faithful gathered at cathedral in Hong Kong.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: