Hong Kong police arrest 7 over knifepoint robbery of HK$7 million in gold bars
Hong Kong police have arrested seven people over robbery of six gold bars worth HK$7 million (US$893,102), with some suspects believed to have fled...
Japan’s G7 rare earth proposal risks further regional tension
Led by Japan, East Asia seems to be setting off along a road to nowhere – beyond tension and maybe eventual conflict. This may...
Last professional letter writer in Chinese city pens 100,000 missives over 59 years
A 77-year-old man in southeastern China has spent nearly six decades turning homesickness, hardship and family duty into letters sent across the sea. Jiang...
What is Hong Kong’s role under China’s new vision for better global governance?
Hong Kong could position itself as a magnet for international organisations and lead on setting standards, according to analysts who have weighed in how...
Bolivia’s president declares state of emergency, paving way for troop deployment
Bolivia’s crisis intensified on Saturday as President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency, enabling wider military deployment to clear blockades and restore order...
After another suicide, Hong Kong to review age threshold to cover more elderly in need
Published: 3:33pm, 20 Jun 2026Updated: 4:45pm, 20 Jun 2026 Hong Kong will review the age threshold of elderly residents in need to better identify...
When the US comes for Cuba, what can Vietnam do?
The Trump administration’s indictment of former Cuban president Raul Castro and sanctions on his successor, Miguel Diaz-Canel, suggest Washington now views regime change in...
More of Northern Metropolis set to benefit from eased flow of cross-border resources
Published: 2:35pm, 20 Jun 2026Updated: 4:23pm, 20 Jun 2026 More areas within the Northern Metropolis could benefit from new measures to the ease the...
Thousands visit PLA barracks in Hong Kong to celebrate city’s return to Chinese rule
Published: 2:25pm, 20 Jun 2026Updated: 3:05pm, 20 Jun 2026 Thousands of residents have flocked to a military base of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA)...