Fatal subdivided flat fire highlights need to tackle substandard homes: minister
A fatal fire at a subdivided flat on Thursday has highlighted the need to eradicate substandard housing in Hong Kong, the housing minister has...
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Why Sara Duterte is changing her tone on Philippines’ South China Sea conflict
Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio has twice in recent weeks urged the country’s armed forces to defend its sovereignty, in a carefully calibrated attempt to...
As France tries to reset relations with Africa, China’s influence looms large
France has committed €23 billion (US$26.7 billion) to Africa’s private sector in a bid to counter Chinese dominance and rebuild its influence on the...
New law could require displaying odds, licensee info on claw machines: minister
Hong Kong authorities will consider requiring operators to display the odds of winning on claw machines, while remaining open to increasing the prize value...
Why Gojek co-founder’s trial is alarming Indonesians overseas
For many Indonesians who have built careers abroad, Nadiem Makarim once represented a particular kind of homecoming success story. The Brown and Harvard University-educated...
Israel thrusts reluctant UAE into open over defence ties
For months, the United Arab Emirates had denied Iran’s accusations that it was in league with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or hosting his...
90 killed in China’s worst coal mine accident for more than a decade
Published: 12:58pm, 23 May 2026Updated: 1:46pm, 23 May 2026 At least 82 people have been killed in a blast at a coal mine in...
10 injured in severe turbulence on Cathay Pacific flight from Brisbane to Hong Kong
Published: 12:18pm, 23 May 2026Updated: 1:20pm, 23 May 2026 Ten passengers and crew members were injured when a Cathay Pacific Airways flight from Brisbane...
EU Urges Companies to Cut Reliance on China-Dominated Supply Chains
The European Union’s industry chief warned companies on May 22 to move faster in reducing reliance on China-dominated supply chains, speaking after a meeting...