China-Japan dispute flares up after ‘ultranationalists’ fly plane over Diaoyu Islands
China and Japan have traded barbs after a plane allegedly piloted by extreme Japanese nationalists flew over a disputed island in the East China...
Philippine bishops defend Cardinal Tagle over pastoral sexual abuse concerns
The Philippines’ governing body of Catholic bishops has issued a rare statement on clerical sexual abuse, defending Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle on the issue...
Hong Kong customs arrests man, 46, with HK$14 million of ‘space oil’ ingredient
Published: 2:10pm, 4 May 2025Updated: 2:22pm, 4 May 2025 Hong Kong customs has arrested a 46-year-old man after he was allegedly caught in possession...
China tutor dies at work after struggling under burden of managing 400 students, overtime
A young teacher in central China has died in his office after becoming overwhelmed by the stress of managing 400 students and working excessive...
Hong Kong blockbuster The Last Dance wins 2 awards at Udine Far East Film Festival
Published: 1:34pm, 4 May 2025Updated: 1:55pm, 4 May 2025 Hong Kong blockbuster The Last Dance has won two awards at Italy’s popular Udine Far...
Wealthy Chinese turn away from US real estate as Trump amps up trade war with Beijing
Wealthy mainland Chinese are increasingly shifting their attention and capital away from the US to other real estate markets amid rising geopolitical tensions between...
Austrian chocolate controversy over Mozart sweets strikes a sour note
At a small high-end confectionery in Vienna, chefs put the finishing touches to one of Austria’s signature souvenirs: Mozart chocolate balls filled with marzipan,...
Top Senate Republicans Question White House’s $1 Trillion 2026 Defense Budget Proposal
Sen. Roger Wicker objects to what he sees as White House cuts to the defense budget in the reconciliation bill. The White House on...
682,000 mainland tourists in Hong Kong from May 1 to 3, up 23% year on year
Published: 12:41pm, 4 May 2025Updated: 12:41pm, 4 May 2025 More than 682,000 mainland Chinese tourists entered Hong Kong during the first three days of...