UK agrees ban on cigarette sales for people born after 2008
Both chambers of Britain’s parliament have approved a bill that would ban children aged 17 and under from buying cigarettes during their lifetime. The...
Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire, testing Lebanon truce as talks loom
Lebanese armed group Hezbollah said it fired rockets and drones into northern Israel on Tuesday, accusing the Israeli military of violating a ceasefire ahead...
Tai Po fire probe: ‘regulatory vacuum’ revealed in polyfoam board oversight
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Trump effect? Taiwan poll reveals deep doubts about US military protection
Half of Taiwanese not only doubt the US would send troops to defend Taiwan in the event of a cross-strait conflict but also question...
Pacific Islanders skip food, medicine amid global fuel shortage from Iran war
Far-flung Pacific nations are reeling from the impact of a global fuel crisis as authorities scramble to manage energy supplies while families must grapple...
How Hong Kong can actively shape the foreign policy debate
A year ago, after more than a decade in the United Kingdom and several years in the United States – including time working for...
CATL to drive electrification with faster-charging and higher-performing batteries
Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL), the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) battery producer, has unveiled its upgraded technologies – including lighter battery packs and...
Iran war latest: Trump’s ceasefire reversal and tensions simmer with China
The world breathed a sigh of relief as US President Donald Trump announced he would extend the ceasefire with Iran, but uncertainty remains in...
Japanese prefecture pays singles to use dating apps to battle low birth rates
A Japanese prefecture is paying its singles to use dating apps as the country grapples with record-low birth rates. Kochi prefecture announced on April...