Gaza: Israel kills Hamas leader as deaths mount despite ceasefire
Israel’s military on Saturday said it had killed the chief of Hamas’ military wing in an air strike on Gaza the previous day, the...
China and US agree to establish trade and investment councils after Xi-Trump summit
China and the United States have agreed to establish trade and investment councils, committing in principle to match each other’s tariff cuts on a...
Hong Kong chief justice urges senior counsel to uphold public trust in courts
Published: 10:54pm, 16 May 2026Updated: 11:24pm, 16 May 2026 Hong Kong’s chief justice has urged the city’s senior barristers to uphold public confidence in...
How will Beijing judge Trump’s take on Taiwan? Look for 1 critical factor
Published: 10:00pm, 16 May 2026Updated: 10:06pm, 16 May 2026 Beijing’s assessment of whether US President Donald Trump can “properly handle” the Taiwan issue and...
Maldivian military diver dies in search of bodies of 4 Italian divers
Published: 9:31pm, 16 May 2026Updated: 11:24pm, 16 May 2026 A Maldivian military diver died Saturday while searching for the bodies of four Italian divers...
New Zealand car crash: how Hongkongers can stay safe when driving abroad
Published: 9:28pm, 16 May 2026Updated: 11:15pm, 16 May 2026 Road safety has been thrust back into the spotlight after two Hong Kong tourists were...
Soybean counters: scope of China-US farm deal depends on math, analysts say
China’s purchase of “double-digit billions” in American agricultural products touted by US officials following President Donald Trump’s state visit to Beijing appears to be...
How China and the US felt the weight of history behind Trump and Xi’s meeting in Beijing
Published: 8:50pm, 16 May 2026Updated: 8:53pm, 16 May 2026 Both the United States and China appear keen to present this week’s talks between their...
China confirms deal to buy US aircraft and engines after Donald Trump’s visit
Published: 8:43pm, 16 May 2026Updated: 10:02pm, 16 May 2026 China’s Ministry of Commerce said on Saturday that it had reached an agreement with the...