She answered an advert for a part-time helper. Then she lost HK$2.25 million
A 25-year-old Hong Kong woman was cheated out of more than HK$2.25 million (US$287,190) in one month after falling prey to a job scam,...
Taiwan’s William Lai lands in eSwatini on trip Beijing calls a political ‘stunt’
Beijing has labelled Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te’s surprise visit to eSwatini, the island’s sole African ally, a political “stunt”. In a Facebook post...
Iran will not accept ‘imposed’ peace, Trump not satisfied with negotiations
A senior Iranian military officer said on Saturday that renewed fighting with the US was “likely”, hours after President Donald Trump said he was...
4 winning tickets take home over HK$55.7 million each in record Mark Six jackpot
Published: 8:54pm, 2 May 2026Updated: 10:32pm, 2 May 2026 Four winning tickets took home over HK$55.7 million (US$7.1 million) each for first prize in...
China’s 054B Frigate Exposed for Its Defects: Outdated from the Start, Far Behind India’s Ships
On China’s Navy Day, a series of promotional videos were released. Aircraft carriers, large destroyers, and submarines—one after another—were shown. However, one ship slipped...
The ageing dilemma: why robots can’t save us but China-US cooperation might
A top US medical anthropologist believes the United States and China must transcend geopolitical tensions and spur a global revolution in “social technology” to...
Chinese Firm Sues to Try Stop Australia Cancelling 99-year Darwin Port Lease
The Chinese company that has a 99-year lease over Australia’s Port of Darwin has filed an international lawsuit to try ward off any attempt...
Russia’s inching advance in Ukraine approaches eastern fortress belt
Russian troops are inching towards the city of Kostiantynivka in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region, trying to establish a foothold close to a heavily defended...
Hong Kong set for thunderstorms on Sunday as cold front approaches city
Published: 7:09pm, 2 May 2026Updated: 7:46pm, 2 May 2026 This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please...