World Beijing slams Taiwanese leader Lai’s New Year’s speech as ‘lies’ and ‘malice’ Beijing has condemned Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te’s New Year’s Day speech – including his vow to boost the island’s defences – as full... by William Zheng January 1, 2026FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestshare
World Hong Kong’s new smoking rules just kicked in. Is everyone sticking to them? Some smokers are still lighting up at bus stops in Hong Kong despite new rules banning them from doing so while queuing, the Post... by Fiona Chow January 1, 2026FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestshare
Military Taiwan’s indigenous submarine faces an uphill task Taiwan’s effort to develop an indigenous submarine capability has encountered delays, after shipbuilder CSBC Corporation missed its delivery deadline of the first-of-class boat to... by Chen Chuanren January 1, 2026FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestshare
World Dozens feared dead in explosion and fire at Swiss ski resort bar during New Year celebrations Dozens of people are feared to have been killed and around 100 others injured after an explosion tore through a crowded bar during a... by Agence France-Presse,Reuters January 1, 2026FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestshare