Armed and ready: National Guard in Washington start carrying guns, rifles
Some National Guard units patrolling the US capital at the direction of President Donald Trump have started carrying firearms, an escalation of his military...
Water scandal another blow to public trust in Hong Kong government
It is quite unimaginable that Hong Kong continues to struggle with basic necessities such as water. However, that is the case, at least when...
Musk’s Mars mission up in the air after SpaceX cancels Starship rocket launch
Published: 9:02am, 25 Aug 2025Updated: 9:03am, 25 Aug 2025 SpaceX cancelled a planned test flight for its Starship megarocket on Sunday, saying it needed...
China driver crashes on day of purchase, faces hefty bill; insurer refuses payout
A man in eastern China who crashed into a luxury car on the day he bought his own second-hand vehicle is facing a repair...
Hong Kong’s commerce chief to visit Singapore to bolster trade ties
Published: 8:30am, 25 Aug 2025Updated: 8:35am, 25 Aug 2025 Hong Kong’s commerce and economic development chief will visit Singapore next week in his latest...
Is India’s new sports law a game changer for athletes? ‘A valuable step’
Published: 8:00am, 25 Aug 2025Updated: 8:08am, 25 Aug 2025 India’s move to strengthen sports governance through a new law is set to transform the...
How China’s Gen Z sparked a doll fashion craze – and its impact on the economy
A booming market for miniature clothing has become the latest growth driver in China’s “doll economy” – fuelled by Gen Z’s passion for the...
Trump expands cities targeted for possible military deployment to Baltimore
US President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened to expand his military deployments to more Democratic-led cities, responding to an offer by Maryland’s governor to...
Hong Kong’s dollar-peg defense is bittersweet for borrowers as Hibor rises
A “low-rate honeymoon” for Hong Kong borrowers has come to an end with an increase in the interest rate banks use to set loan...