China offers more military aid and training to Africa as it seeks to boost security ties
Published: 6:44pm, 5 Sep 2024Updated: 7:01pm, 5 Sep 2024 China has offered to provide more military aid and training to African countries as it...
Hong Kong radiation therapist jailed 13 months for online comment inciting attacks on police
A Hong Kong radiation therapist has been sentenced to 13 months in jail for posting a comment on an online platform that could have...
Hong Kong finance minister Paul Chan pledges more connection plans with mainland
Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po hinted at the imminent launches of more connection links that will better connect Hong Kong’s financial markets with those...
Taiwan celebrity manager with cancer adopts KOL, gifts ‘son’ US$9.4 million in exchange for care
A wealthy celebrity manager in Taiwan has made headlines after announcing his decision to adopt a 19-year-old key opinion leader (KOL) and leave the...
Hong Kong’s ombudsman calls for shorter waiting time for driving tests
Hong Kong’s ombudsman has urged the transport authority to improve its driving exam services and shorten the waiting time for road tests as the...
Super Typhoon Yagi: Hong Kong issues T8 warning as city prepares for onslaught
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Will Bangladesh join Asean? Maritime arbitration wins and cultural links favour Dhaka
Published: 5:27pm, 5 Sep 2024Updated: 5:58pm, 5 Sep 2024 Bangladesh is seeking to diversify its foreign policy and reduce its dependence on India by...
German police kills gunman near Nazi era documentation centre, Israeli consulate
Published: 5:25pm, 5 Sep 2024Updated: 5:56pm, 5 Sep 2024 German police shot dead a gunman on Thursday who had opened fire at them near...
Super Typhoon Yagi: Hongkongers stock up at supermarkets in preparation for storm
Published: 5:10pm, 5 Sep 2024Updated: 6:47pm, 5 Sep 2024 Hongkongers thronged to buy groceries in preparation for Super Typhoon Yagi on Thursday afternoon, with...