Iran ‘dying to make a deal’, US war costs soar: here’s what happened overnight
The US-Israeli war on Iran enters a third month and efforts for Washington and Tehran to resume talks remain stalled. These are major takeaways...
Yacht tourists, hikers drive ‘golden week’ optimism for Hong Kong eateries
Hong Kong’s catering sector and hoteliers are expecting a business boost during the Labour Day “golden week” holiday from May 1 to 5, with...
Japan survey finds sexual abuse at 15% of hospitals. Is the true scale higher?
Published: 8:00am, 1 May 2026Updated: 8:39am, 1 May 2026 More than 15 per cent of hospitals and long-term medical care facilities across Japan have...
Trump, Secret Service director say agent not shot by friendly fire as video released
US President Donald Trump and the head of the Secret Service said on Thursday that the federal agent injured during the attack at the...
Hong Kong public hospitals to extend time for daily visits from 5 to 9 hours by July 31
Hong Kong public hospitals will extend visiting hours at all rehabilitation and palliative wards from five to nine hours a day by the end...
From apps to autos: China’s data reach sparks US espionage and sabotage concerns
China has built a state-driven campaign to harvest American data and weaponise it as a strategic asset that could prove critical in a conflict...
See you in Beijing: the big shift in Xi’s travel plans and what it means for China
Published: 6:00am, 1 May 2026Updated: 6:02am, 1 May 2026 China’s diplomatic strategy has undergone a conspicuous shift, with Beijing conducting far fewer overseas state...
Trump says he’s lifting some tariffs on Scotch whisky after King Charles visit
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he was removing certain tariffs on Scotch whisky after this week’s White House visit by the...
Brazil’s Congress forces early release for jailed Bolsonaro in major blow to Lula
Brazil’s Congress on Thursday overturned President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s veto of a law dramatically reducing the prison sentence of his arch-rival Jair...