Singapore jails Myanmar domestic helper for beating employer’s dog to death
A domestic helper who, following her Singaporean employer’s instructions, abused a pet poodle by hitting it and suspending it from a balcony railing, was...
New Russian missile fired at Ukraine carried warheads without explosives: sources
Published: 12:21pm, 27 Nov 2024Updated: 12:30pm, 27 Nov 2024 A new ballistic missile fired by Russia at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro last week...
Giant pandas gifted to Hong Kong by Beijing to meet the public on December 8, John Lee says
Published: 12:06pm, 27 Nov 2024Updated: 1:17pm, 27 Nov 2024 A pair of giant pandas gifted to Hong Kong by Beijing will officially meet the...
HSBC to feature ex-ECB president Draghi and Ark Investment’s Wood at summit in Hong Kong
HSBC Holdings’ second global investment forum next year will feature former European Central Bank President Mario Draghi and veteran US investor Cathie Wood, as...
Washington adds nuclear-powered submarine to Guam outpost as China rivalry grows
Published: 12:00pm, 27 Nov 2024Updated: 1:56pm, 27 Nov 2024 The US has deployed one of its newest nuclear-powered, fast-attack submarines to Guam – the...
Animal-rights activist on FBI ‘most wanted terrorist’ list captured in UK
An animal-rights activist who was on the FBI’s most wanted terrorist list and has been on the run for more than 20 years has...
More performance venues needed in Hong Kong, industry leaders say after culture blueprint
Hong Kong needs more dedicated venues to house its performing arts groups, industry leaders have said, describing a shortage of such spaces as one...
Hong Kong home prices rise for the first time since March, though rents cool slightly
Hong Kong’s lived-in home prices rose in October, according to official data, arresting a five-month decline following an interest-rate cut and eased mortgage rules...
Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai says report that he spoke of sanctions with Pompeo accurate
Published: 11:05am, 27 Nov 2024Updated: 1:35pm, 27 Nov 2024 Former Hong Kong media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying resumes his testimony on Wednesday as the...