How Trump’s plan to take Iran’s Kharg Island could come unhinged
Donald Trump’s threat to seize Kharg Island – a key Iranian oil hub – could be a risky proposition, analysts say, given its strategic...
Hong Kong authorities seek forfeiture order for properties tied to Jimmy Lai’s crimes
The government has filed an application to confiscate properties linked to crimes committed by former media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying in accordance with Hong...
Italy arrests German-Indian ‘guru’ on child abuse allegations
The suspected leader of an isolated forest community on the Mediterranean island of Sicily has been arrested on suspicion of aiding and abetting child...
Chinese AI giants pivot toward proprietary models to drive revenue, performance
Chinese companies including Alibaba Cloud and Zhipu AI have opted not to open-source some of their latest artificial intelligence models as they look to...
Looking for Easter holiday inspiration? Here’s what’s happening in Hong Kong
Hong Kong begins a five-day long weekend break for the Easter and Ching Ming Festival holidays from Friday to Tuesday, with authorities expecting busy...
France’s Macron says military operation to ‘liberate’ Strait of Hormuz ‘unrealistic’
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that a military operation to liberate the Strait of Hormuz is “unrealistic”, while lamenting Donald Trump’s differing...
Call to close loopholes in Hong Kong’s child sexual offence bill
More than 30 groups and individuals have collectively called on the government to close loopholes in Hong Kong’s child sexual offence bill and provide...
How East Asia is being quietly reordered by the US war on Iran
A month into the Iran war, Washington still says it expects to achieve its objectives in weeks, not months. That may prove optimistic. The...
Hong Kong can become global hub for autism support, Unesco official says
Hong Kong’s leader has pledged to foster an inclusive society for people with autism, with a Unesco official saying the city has the potential...