In D-Day speech, Hegseth urges Europe to counter ‘invasion’ of migrants
Published: 11:00pm, 6 Jun 2026Updated: 12:05am, 7 Jun 2026 US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday urged Europe to counter what he termed an...
How China is working to turn Saishiteng Mountain into the world’s largest astronomy base
Construction on the Tibetan plateau of some of the Earth’s most powerful optical telescopes is putting China on track to house the world’s biggest...
Pope Leo urges end to ‘polarising narratives’ on Spain visit
Pope Leo on Saturday urged global leaders to avoid dividing their electorates with “sterile simplifications” to gain popularity and called on them to listen...
Hong Kong Golf & Tennis Academy patrons threaten legal action over clubhouse changes
Published: 8:49pm, 6 Jun 2026Updated: 12:03am, 7 Jun 2026 Some patrons of an exclusive Hong Kong sports club have escalated action against the Rosewood...
South Korean protesters demand ‘election re-run’ after ballot shortage
Protesters outside a ballot-counting site in South Korea on Saturday rallied for a second day, demanding a re-run of local elections held earlier this...
How China is turning historic African slave port into waterfront tourism destination
In Benin’s southern Atlantic coastal town of Ouidah, located about 40km (25 miles) west of the economic capital of Cotonou, China is turning a...
Beijing deploys new missiles matching Patriots opposite Taiwan
Published: 7:12pm, 6 Jun 2026Updated: 8:10pm, 6 Jun 2026 Mainland China has equipped frontline troops facing Taiwan with a new missile, according to mainland...
96 deals signed, flights planned: what’s next for Hong Kong and Central Asia?
Published: 6:53pm, 6 Jun 2026Updated: 9:38pm, 6 Jun 2026 Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu has wrapped up his visit to Central Asia after...
Wan Chai temple and Stanley Mosque set for highest level of heritage protection
Published: 6:34pm, 6 Jun 2026Updated: 8:16pm, 6 Jun 2026 A nearly 180-year-old temple nestled in the heart of Wan Chai and Hong Kong’s only...