Israel declares new swathe of Lebanon ‘a combat zone’, imperilling ceasefire
Published: 11:05am, 28 May 2026Updated: 11:12am, 28 May 2026 Israel’s military on Wednesday declared a new swathe of southern Lebanon as a combat zone...
US Justice Department launches criminal probe into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll
Published: 10:36am, 28 May 2026Updated: 1:37pm, 28 May 2026 The US Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the writer...
5 Things to Know About Ken Paxton, Trump-Backed Winner in GOP Senate Primary Runoff
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, with President Donald Trump’s endorsement, won the Texas Republican primary runoff against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn. With almost 99...
Appeal of China assets keeps rising among global investors, JPMorgan research says
Global investors’ appetite for Chinese equities, companies and assets continues to rise owing to rapid technological advancements and low valuations in the world’s second-largest...
Chinese team finds ‘garden-like’ ecosystem blooming in deepest ocean trenches
Scientists have discovered a thriving and previously unknown ecosystem in the planet’s deepest ocean trenches, feeding on organic debris from above. At those depths...
Hong Kong drainage project suspended after worker struck by chain hoist dies
Hong Kong authorities have suspended a drainage replacement project in Kowloon after a contractor’s worker died in an industrial accident. The worker, 68, was...
The evolution of Hong Kong’s independent common law
Bernard Man SC is the current chairman of the Hong Kong Bar Association’s Committee on Land, Trust and Probate. Published: 9:30am, 28 May 2026Updated:...
Japan Airlines wants to blast human culture into space and land it on the moon
Published: 9:30am, 28 May 2026Updated: 9:34am, 28 May 2026 A partnership between Japan Airlines and a space start-up marks the first step for the...
Hong Kong’s golden window to renew ageing housing estates is now
Hong Kong’s public housing conversation is often dominated by a single anxious question: how long do you have to wait for a home? Today,...