‘Path open’ for revival of CUHK student union – if it registers, Dennis Lo says
Published: 3:00pm, 8 Aug 2026Updated: 3:03pm, 8 Aug 2026 The president of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has said “the path is...
Typhoon Dolphin causes flight chaos in China, with Shanghai set to enter danger zone
Flights serving eastern China were disrupted on Saturday as Typhoon Dolphin approached the coast, with some services cancelled and airlines offering flexible rebooking and...
India’s Kusha missile test signals step closer to self-reliance for air defence
India’s first test of its Kusha long-range surface-to-air missile system is seen as a milestone that could pave the way for New Delhi to...
Man falls to death after cleaver attack on neighbour in lift over noise dispute
Published: 12:58pm, 8 Aug 2026Updated: 5:03pm, 8 Aug 2026 Hong Kong police are investigating an attempted murder and suicide case after a man allegedly...
Senate Delays Vote on Reconciliation Package
Senate Budget Committee Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said on Aug. 7 that the Senate will not vote until September on a $95 billion budget...
Bar Association broadly backs new offence for persistent child sexual abuse
The Hong Kong Bar Association has said it “broadly supports” a dedicated offence for persistent child sexual abuse, after concerns over evidential issues in...
Bangkok branches out: secret to Thai capital’s green revival
In recent years, Thailand’s capital has discovered a surprising new attraction to add to its temples, shopping malls and street food: urban greenery. Unlike...
Chinese scientists find some Yangtze flood controls may do more harm than good
For centuries, the Yangtze River has been China’s vital lifeblood, yet its floods have claimed countless lives. To tame its waters, flood-control systems have...
U.S. and ASEAN Chair Call for Unconditional Release of Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi
MANILA—The U.S. State Department and the chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Friday reiterated their calls for the unconditional release of...