Fifa World Cup: Italy underwhelmed by Trump envoy’s suggestion they should replace Iran
The suggestion that Iran should be replaced by Italy at this year’s World Cup drew a mix of embarrassment and apathy from Azzurri fans...
Millions of Americans may now also be considered Canadian under new law
Potentially millions of Americans suddenly have a much easier path to Canadian citizenship, prompting a rush of people to explore their ancestry and file...
US reclassifies certain marijuana products as a less-dangerous drug
The US Department of Justice is reclassifying FDA-approved and state-licensed marijuana as a less dangerous drug, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said on Thursday....
All Hong Kong public universities make Asian league table top 100 for first time
For the first time, all eight Hong Kong public universities have been ranked among the top 100 in a widely watched Asian league table,...
Defects – not jumping tourists – caused deadly Xinjiang bridge collapse: report
Authorities in China’s western Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region have blamed construction defects and management failures – rather than the actions of tourists – for...
China targets greener AI data centres, heavy industry in push to meet 2030 climate goals
China has released new guidelines to reduce carbon emissions across strategic sectors – including energy-intensive data centres – as Beijing pushes to secure its...
Blooming good: Monet, maestros shine as garden art bridges East and West
Two famed water lily paintings by French Impressionist master Claude Monet will go on display in Hong Kong from Friday in a free exhibition...
EU approves US$106 billion loan to Ukraine after Hungary lifts veto
The European Union on Thursday approved a massive loan package to help Ukraine meet its economic and military needs for the next two years,...
Hong Kong airport’s revenue ‘expected to grow by up to 10%’ despite Mideast war
The authority managing the Hong Kong International Airport expects revenue to grow by up to 10 per cent this year despite ongoing disruptions arising...