World’s highest bridge, Tsinghua University’s success: 7 science highlights
We have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like...
Hong Kong court allows HSBC to repossess Abby Choi’s former father-in-law’s flat
Published: 2:33pm, 8 Oct 2025Updated: 2:42pm, 8 Oct 2025 A Hong Kong court has allowed HSBC to take possession of a subsidised flat belonging...
Singapore to deepen defence ties with Asia’s ‘resident power’ Australia
Australia and Singapore are in discussions to boost bilateral defence ties, including enhanced reciprocal access to naval and airbases, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said...
Outrage over rude China tourist in Japan who eats sample food, misuses hand dryer
A Chinese university student has sparked anger on social media in China and Japan after documenting his disrespectful “poverty travel” exploits in Osaka. Advertisement...
Toilet water, snatched hijabs: Malaysian activists recount Israeli detention
Malaysians who joined a multinational flotilla seeking to break Israel’s sea blockade of Gaza have returned home with disturbing allegations of mistreatment in Israeli...
Governor says Trump deploying troops to Chicago due to ‘dementia’, fixations
In a scathing critique of US President Donald Trump, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday accused the Republican president of deploying National Guard troops...
800 more trekkers and aides rescued after being stranded by Everest blizzard
Hundreds of trekkers who were stranded on the eastern slope of Mount Everest after heavy snowfall have been evacuated, according to the Chinese state...
China’s central bank aids gold’s record-setting run with 11-month buying streak
Even after a record-setting run, the price of gold appears poised for further gains, as China’s central bank extended its buying streak to an...
Should Hong Kong’s URA tie compensation to building condition? Analysts say yes
The future cash compensation for Hong Kong homeowners affected by redevelopments should take into account the physical condition of buildings to encourage maintenance efforts,...