China urges US to drop trade probe as key Trump-Xi summit approaches
China urged the United States to drop its latest Section 301 investigations into alleged excess capacity, calling the probe legally flawed at a Washington...
How China-Gulf ties can turn energy vulnerability into sustainability
For decades, the Strait of Hormuz has been a narrow passage with a big footprint. Whenever it comes under tension, the world is reminded...
Deadly hantavirus may have spread between humans on luxury cruise, but risk is low: WHO
Published: 4:12am, 6 May 2026Updated: 4:58am, 6 May 2026 The World Health Organization said on Tuesday that it suspects some rare human-to-human transmission of...
Trump dismisses China friction over Iran war, touts Xi ties before Beijing summit
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday rejected suggestions that China has challenged his administration over the Iran war, highlighting his “very good relationship” with...
Trump renews attacks on Pope Leo just days before Rubio’s Vatican trip
Published: 2:55am, 6 May 2026Updated: 3:57am, 6 May 2026 US President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of Pope Leo, potentially complicating a fence-mending...
Italy PM Meloni warns over AI deepfakes after false photos of her circulate
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday that fake images of her generated by artificial intelligence were circulating online, warning that such false...
Panama minister blasts China’s ship crackdown, tells deputies to demand answers in Beijing
Panama’s foreign minister has called on a group of opposition lawmakers visiting China to deliver a firm message defending the country’s sovereignty, as tensions...
Fire services to be ‘gatekeepers’ for safety, Hong Kong security chief vows
Published: 11:01pm, 5 May 2026Updated: 12:06am, 6 May 2026 Hong Kong’s security chief has reaffirmed that fire services will act as the gatekeeper for...
Will Hong Kong’s claw machine regulations curb gaming habits and gambling risks?
After years of debate over whether claw and pinball machines encourage high-stakes gambling, Hong Kong has finally proposed stricter oversight to curb gaming, particularly...