US imposes sanctions on China refinery over Iran oil purchases
The US imposed sanctions on about 100 individuals, entities and vessels, including a Chinese independent refinery and terminal, that helped Iran’s oil and petrochemicals...
French court ups jail term for man who challenged Pelicot rape conviction
A French appeal court handed a man a 10-year prison term on Thursday for raping Gisele Pelicot, increasing his original nine-year sentence. Advertisement Husamettin...
BYD opens massive Brazil plant, its biggest investment outside Asia
Published: 1:15am, 10 Oct 2025Updated: 1:50am, 10 Oct 2025 Chinese carmaker BYD inaugurated what it describes as its largest electric vehicle plant outside Asia...
Palestinian Authority plans for major role in post-war Gaza despite US blueprint
Published: 12:00am, 10 Oct 2025Updated: 12:11am, 10 Oct 2025 The Palestinian Authority (PA) expects a significant role in post-war Gaza, even though President Donald...
US-India relations at risk: Democrats sound alarm over Trump’s trade moves
More than two dozen Democrats warned US President Donald Trump in a letter this week that his “America First” tariffs are pushing India towards...
Action plan to develop Hong Kong’s low-altitude economy to lift off next year
Published: 11:19pm, 9 Oct 2025Updated: 12:09am, 10 Oct 2025 Hong Kong will roll out an action plan next year to develop its low-altitude economy,...
Japanese-themed race days a winner for Hong Kong Jockey Club, with 2 more added
Published: 10:47pm, 9 Oct 2025Updated: 10:48pm, 9 Oct 2025 The Hong Kong Jockey Club has expanded its popular Japanese-themed race days from two to...
Israel and Hamas sign ceasefire and hostage deal, sparking hope for peace in Gaza
Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas signed an agreement on Thursday to cease fire and free Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners,...
Why new EU steel tariffs to curb Chinese imports are giving carmakers a headache
A proposed increase to EU steel tariffs has already sown alarm among the continent’s car manufacturers, with stocks of major players plunging in the...