Judges slam lawyers, quash convictions of 11 Hong Kong villagers in ‘ding’ case
A Hong Kong appellate court has quashed the convictions of 11 men who were found guilty of conspiring to fraudulently obtain building licences from...
Economic ‘pragmatism’ powers Indonesians’ positive view of China, survey finds
China has emerged as a broadly positive partner for Indonesia in the public mind, according to a new survey, driven by visible economic engagement...
‘Saturation attacks’: drone swarms key for wartime victory, Chinese military outlet says
The key to achieving wartime victory through expendable drones lies in “saturation attacks based on numerical superiority”, according to the Chinese military’s mouthpiece as...
Russia ‘strikes Ukraine before Christmas’ with over 650 drones, dozens of missiles
Published: 6:16pm, 23 Dec 2025Updated: 6:27pm, 23 Dec 2025 Russia fired more than 650 drones and three dozen missiles at Ukraine in a large-scale...
Hong Kong tram driver gets 4 weeks in jail for crash that killed girl, 3
Published: 6:12pm, 23 Dec 2025Updated: 6:44pm, 23 Dec 2025 A Hong Kong court has sentenced a tram driver to four weeks in prison for...
Hong Kong Red Cross unveils HK$420 million relief fund for Tai Po fire victims
Published: 6:04pm, 23 Dec 2025Updated: 6:25pm, 23 Dec 2025 Hong Kong Red Cross has raised HK$420 million (US$54 million) to support victims of the...
Hong Kong customs arrests 5 in suspected HK$8.9 billion ‘phantom trading’ racket
Published: 6:02pm, 23 Dec 2025Updated: 6:20pm, 23 Dec 2025 Hong Kong customs has arrested five people on suspicion of laundering HK$8.9 billion (US$1.1 billion)...
China school awards top and hardworking pupils with merit certificates imprinted bedding sets
A secondary school in China has awarded stellar pupils with tailor-made quilt covers, bedsheets and blankets. The move has won praise from internet users...
Heavier penalties urged as on-the-job deaths in Hong Kong rise 55% to 118
The number of deaths from workplace accidents in Hong Kong rose to a record 118 this year, including 16 killed in the deadly Tai...