US-Israeli strike on Iran signals new phase of global escalation
The coordinated US and Israeli strikes inside Iran mark more than another episode in a long-running confrontation. They represent a structural escalation – one...
Cathay Pacific suspends all Middle East operations after US-Israeli attack on Iran
Hong Kong flagship carrier Cathay Pacific Airways suspended all passenger and cargo flights to and from the Middle East on Saturday following a joint...
Taiwan is buying expensive US weapons systems, but are they the right ones?
Taiwan’s procurement of three US arms packages has come under renewed scrutiny, with military experts now questioning their effectiveness in deterring Beijing. The debate...
US-Israel attack on Iran: how it unfolded
Starting before his first term, Donald Trump has issued a litany of threats against Washington’s arch-enemy Iran, while also urging it to talks. He...
North Korea unveils image of Kim’s teenage daughter firing rifle at shooting range
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un gifted new sniper rifles to top government and military officials following a weeklong ruling party congress celebrating his leadership,...
CK Hutchison subsidiary slams Panama over ‘unnotified intrusion’ at storage site
A subsidiary of Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings has accused Panamanian authorities of undermining due process by making an “unnotified intrusion” at a...
What military assets does the US have in the Middle East?
The massive US military presence in the Middle East, including warships, fighter jets and refuelling aircraft, lays the foundation for a major campaign against...
Scam-hit Cambodia tries to woo Hong Kong but travel agencies have doubts
The head of Cambodia’s tourism body is looking to build partnerships with Hong Kong travel agencies as part of a drive to get visitors...
Aspiring taxi drivers taking tests each month up 30% after simplified assessment
The average number of aspiring Hong Kong taxi drivers taking a crucial industry test each month has increased by nearly 30 per cent following...