US-Iran peace deal gets cautious welcome amid unresolved tensions
The United States and Iran are set to sign an interim peace deal on Friday that will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and potentially...
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China’s first C919s get critical ‘C-checks’ as European regulators watch
Three years after its maiden commercial flight as China’s flagship civilian airliner, the C919 is entering a pivotal maintenance phase, with jets across the...
Philippines unpicks Asean’s South China Sea ‘sovereignty deadlock’
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr did not dwell on warships or water cannons when he rose to speak at the country’s Independence Day celebrations...
Beijing Uses Human Rights Forum to Distort Norms, Mask Repression, US Says
The U.S. State Department has criticized Beijing’s recent human rights forum, saying Chinese authorities used the event to distort internationally recognized human rights concepts...
British tourist wanted after jumping bail over Hong Kong airport vandalism
Published: 4:54pm, 15 Jun 2026Updated: 4:58pm, 15 Jun 2026 A Hong Kong court has issued an arrest warrant for a British tourist who allegedly...
Hong Kong’s five-year plan must boost governance to ensure results
Why do some governments consistently turn long-term goals into visible results while others struggle to move beyond policy announcements? The answer often lies not...
Hong Kong tightens labour importation scheme with tougher hiring rules, penalties
Published: 4:20pm, 15 Jun 2026Updated: 4:38pm, 15 Jun 2026 Hong Kong authorities will tighten the regulations governing a labour importation scheme by introducing a...
Did volcanic eruptions ruin China’s Ming dynasty and undermine the Qing?
By many historical accounts, the Ming dynasty’s doom was sealed when Li Zicheng, the leader of a peasant rebel army, invaded Beijing in 1644....
Hotels, online platforms urged to clearly outline refund, booking change policies
Published: 3:47pm, 15 Jun 2026Updated: 3:53pm, 15 Jun 2026 Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog has urged hotels and online booking platforms to clearly outline their...