Trump and Israel’s Netanyahu to discuss next phase of Gaza plan during US visit
US President Donald Trump is expected to push for progress in the stalled ceasefire in Gaza when he meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...
Hong Kong primary home sales poised for decade high in 2026 as small flats energise market
Hong Kong’s primary residential home sales in 2026 are forecast to again reach decade-high numbers, as developers continue to clear inventory and homebuyers focus...
How a Chinese start-up is scaling 3D printing from sneakers to robots
One of the biggest moments for China’s booming robotics industry this year was the catwalk performance by carmaker Xpeng’s new humanoid robot: it was...
Top 8 Senate Races to Watch in 2026
As 2025 draws to a close, the country is already turning its attention to next year’s midterm elections. Republicans are facing favorable odds in...
7,600 Chinese Deported from Thailand, Myanmar; 494 Scam Buildings Destroyed, But It’s Just the Tip
On December 25, 2025, China’s Ministry of Public Security announced that, on December 15, Chinese, Myanmar, and Thai police formed a joint task force...
Bulgarian political scientist Ivan Krastev on European vertigo in a post-American world
Ivan Krastev is a Bulgarian political scientist best known for his work on Europe’s democratic crisis, the psychology of post-communist societies and the political...
Hong Kong must tackle long-term problem of building maintenance
There are matters we need to sort out quickly arising from the Tai Po fire tragedy but also systemic issues that need to be...
Patel Says FBI’s Current Headquarters Is Permanently Shutting Down
FBI Director Kash Patel announced on Dec. 26 that the agency would be permanently shutting down the J. Edgar Hoover Building, which has served...
California Ends Lawsuit Against Federal Government Over High-Speed Rail Funding
California dropped its lawsuit this week against the Trump administration over the federal government’s decision to pull $4 billion in funding for the state’s...