Russia, Ukraine hold US-backed talks, first time since February
Russian and Ukrainian officials met on Tuesday for their first US-brokered talks since February, after President Donald Trump suggested last week that a broad...
Hong Kong to cut capital charges on loans to Northern Metropolis university towns
Published: 8:03pm, 10 Nov 2026Updated: 8:04pm, 10 Nov 2026 Hong Kong’s de facto central bank plans to introduce legislative amendments in the first quarter...
China hands over remains of US airmen killed during World War II supply missions
China has handed over the remains of American airmen who were killed during World War II while carrying supplies over the Himalayas. The Chinese...
SC Gov.-Elect Behind Effort to Let State Jails and Prisons Jam Illegal Cellphones
EASLEY, S.C.—South Carolina authorities in October charged 25 people, seized drugs and firearms, and raided a dogfighting ring, all allegedly orchestrated from state prison...
US lawmakers push for tougher China export controls in defence bill amid Nvidia scrutiny
There is growing momentum to pass a slate of major new export control bills targeting China, in the wake of the Democrats’ takeover of...
Hong Kong’s Ocean Park urged to boost safety after second tower failure in 2 years
Hong Kong’s Ocean Park has been urged to enhance its safety measures after an ageing observation tower broke down for the second time in...
US, China Extend Port Fee Pause Ahead of Trump–Xi Talks
The United States and China have extended their pause on port fees targeting each other’s ships by two more months, with Washington’s suspension taking...
Nobel-winning UK scientist launches programme to develop hepatitis C vaccine in Hong Kong
A British Nobel-winning virologist has launched a programme to develop the world’s first hepatitis C vaccine after joining a university in Hong Kong, tapping...
WinterFest to spread across Hong Kong as ‘Symphony of Lights’ takes final bow
Hong Kong’s annual WinterFest will expand beyond Central this year, reaching Tsim Sha Tsui and Causeway Bay with new attractions including steam trains and...