Iran’s navy in crosshairs as warship sinking by US submarine ups game
The Iranian warship IRIS Dena was in the Indian Ocean when a Los Angeles-class US attack submarine fired an MK-48 torpedo, setting off a...
Leverage unique strengths and global role, Beijing’s No 2 tells Hong Kong
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called on Hong Kong to leverage its “unique strengths” and pivotal role in connecting with the world, with backing...
A guide to how the Iran war has ricocheted across the Middle East and beyond
The unfolding Iran war has ricocheted across the region and beyond, with nearly every country in the Middle East sustaining damage from missile hits,...
Hong Kong unveils incentives to attract gold refiners and boost global hub plan
Hong Kong will roll out targeted measures to attract precious metals companies as part of broader efforts to establish itself as a premier global...
Why AI cannot – and should not – replace human judges
Every few months, another headline announces that artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to “disrupt” the legal profession. Lawyers, we are told, will soon be...
China waits and watches as the US fights all its tigers at once
The bombs falling on Iran have extinguished any remaining doubt. The US-Israeli military campaign has ignited a major regional war. This explosion of violence...
US pulls diplomatic staff from Karachi, Lahore amid pro-Iran protests in Pakistan
The United States has ordered non-emergency staff at two Pakistani consulates to leave the country and granted permission for staff to leave missions in...
China hospital calls in manicurist to remove woman’s fake nails before emergency treatment
A Chinese woman who suffered a heart attack almost missed out on life-saving treatment because of her gel nails. The case has shocked mainland...
China evacuates hundreds of citizens from Iran as war worsens
Beijing says more than 470 Chinese nationals have been safely evacuated from Iran as the conflict with the US and Israel escalates. The Chinese...