Israel jails soldiers for vandalising Jesus statue in Lebanon
The Israeli military on Tuesday said two soldiers would receive 30 days of military detention and be removed from combat duty over the destruction...
Kevin Warsh, Trump’s pick for Fed chief, calls for ‘regime change’ at US central bank
Federal Reserve chief nominee Kevin Warsh called for “regime change” at the US central bank, including a new approach for controlling inflation and a...
Trump’s military push confronts US lawmakers and China’s shipbuilding edge
US President Donald Trump’s long-standing obsession with sea power was underscored by his pledge to rebuild the US Navy into what he called a...
Number of Hong Kong school leavers seeking education elsewhere hits 14-year low
The number of Hong Kong secondary school leavers pursuing higher studies outside the city fell to a 14-year low in 2025, with an expert...
Former Hong Kong trade office chief contesting UK local elections for Reform
A former director of Hong Kong’s Economic and Trade Offices (ETO) in Jakarta and Bangkok is standing in the United Kingdom local elections for...
Hong Kong aiming to curb illicit fuel trade with tougher penalties: source
Buyers of illicit fuel in Hong Kong could face a maximum penalty of HK$1 million (US$127,687) and one year in prison under proposed legal...
Myanmar president seeks peace talks by July 31, 2 rebel groups reject offer
Myanmar’s new military-backed government wants to hold peace talks with opposition armed groups by the end of July, the country’s junta leader-turned-president said, but...
Taiwanese leader Lai postpones Africa trip after 3 nations revoke overflight permission
Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te was forced to postpone a visit to the island’s last African partner after three other nations abruptly refused to...
Japan’s new arms export rules trigger Chinese warning against ‘moves towards militarism’
Japan has scrapped long-standing restrictions on arms exports in a major break with its post-war pacifist policy that is likely to derail any potential...