Aukus deal to move ‘full steam ahead’ after surviving Trump review
The Pentagon said on Thursday it has endorsed the tripartite Aukus security pact with the United Kingdom and Australia, which would involve Canberra’s acquisition...
Hong Kong developers push for smoking ban at construction sites after deadly fire
Published: 12:58pm, 5 Dec 2025Updated: 3:49pm, 5 Dec 2025 Major Hong Kong developers are considering a blanket ban on smoking for workers at construction...
Putin in New Delhi on State Visit Aimed at Bolstering Russia-India Ties
NEW DELHI—Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in India Thursday on a state visit aimed at bolstering bilateral and economic ties between the two countries....
Chinese boy lost after US detention, helper’s last call in fire: weekly roundup
We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our...
‘Crowd is missing’: stronger ringgit keeps Singapore shoppers away from Johor
The year-end usually brings hordes of Singaporeans to Johor Bahru, but this holiday season, the city feels unusually quiet, according to business owners in...
US Supreme Court allows Texas to use Trump-backed voting map
The US Supreme Court on Thursday allowed Texas to use redrawn congressional districts for the 2026 midterm elections, boosting the hopes of President Donald...
Drones spotted near Zelensky’s flight path to Dublin spark security alert
Published: 11:23am, 5 Dec 2025Updated: 11:32am, 5 Dec 2025 An Irish navy ship spotted up to five drones operating near the flight path of...
NY Attorney General Letitia James Responds to Reports That Grand Jury Declined to Indict Her
New York Attorney General Letitia James on Dec. 4 responded to media reports citing anonymous sources that a federal grand jury failed to re-indict...
Trump Hires New Architect for White House Ballroom
President Donald Trump has hired a new lead architect for his $300 million White House ballroom renovation, according to a White House official on...