Department of War Holds Briefing
The Department of War holds a briefing at 8 a.m. ET on May 5. …
Fire services to be ‘gatekeepers’ for safety, Hong Kong security chief vows
Published: 11:01pm, 5 May 2026Updated: 12:06am, 6 May 2026 Hong Kong’s security chief has reaffirmed that fire services will act as the gatekeeper for...
Will Hong Kong’s claw machine regulations curb gaming habits and gambling risks?
After years of debate over whether claw and pinball machines encourage high-stakes gambling, Hong Kong has finally proposed stricter oversight to curb gaming, particularly...
Will Pakistan’s new defence pact with Saudi Arabia give Chinese arms risk-free exposure?
Published: 10:00pm, 5 May 2026Updated: 10:19pm, 5 May 2026 For most military powers, proving the success of one’s technology in real combat almost always...
Iran’s top diplomat Abbas Araghchi to visit China days ahead of Donald Trump
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will visit China this week, less than 10 days ahead of a high-stakes visit to Beijing by US President...
Bessent Calls on China to Exert Pressure on Iran to Open Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has urged China to intensify its diplomatic efforts to persuade Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz to international...
Japan, Philippines to fast-track transfer of navy destroyers
Japan’s defence minister pledged to deepen military cooperation with the Philippines during a visit Tuesday to Manila, aiming for the “early transfer” of Abukuma-class...
Traffic hit as truck catches fire in tunnel of Hong Kong’s mega bridge
Published: 9:23pm, 5 May 2026Updated: 10:59pm, 5 May 2026 An articulated truck caught fire inside the undersea tunnel of the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge forcing...
Taiwanese President Returns From Eswatini Trip Amid China’s Interference
TAIPEI, Taiwan—Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te returned home on May 5 after a state visit to Eswatini, vowing that the island nation would not be...