Israeli strikes kills dozens in Gaza despite Trump’s demand to halt bombing
Israel slowed its Gaza offensive on Saturday after US President Donald Trump demanded it stop bombing in response to a declaration by Hamas that...
Chinese military’s new underwater unmanned systems are ‘disruptive’: journal
A Chinese military journal has described the People’s Liberation Army’s latest underwater unmanned systems as “disruptive” and highlighted their intelligent capabilities. Advertisement According to...
China’s J-16 expelled 2 foreign stealth fighter jets last year: report
China has disclosed an incident last year in which one of its J-16 aircraft locked onto and expelled two unnamed foreign stealth fighter jets...
Hong Kong set for cheaper, fresher hairy crabs as direct imports resume
Hongkongers will be able to enjoy cheaper, fresher hairy crabs following the resumption of direct imports of the seasonal delicacy from mainland China after...
Czech Republic’s ‘Trumpist’ ex-PM wins election, putting Ukraine aid in doubt
Czechs finished voting on Saturday in a general election in which the party of self-described “Trumpist” billionaire Andrej Babis is a front runner, triggering...
Sanae Takaichi is set to be Japan’s next leader. What will it mean for China?
Published: 8:45pm, 4 Oct 2025Updated: 8:47pm, 4 Oct 2025 Tensions between Beijing and Tokyo may escalate further with Sanae Takaichi poised to become Japan’s...
China’s struggling restaurants feeling queasy as debate rages over pre-made food
In the run-up to National Day, a week-long celebration viewed as a litmus test for the strength of China’s domestic consumption, a fiery feud...
Hong Kong’s Unesco-listed park is big hit with tourists and that’s a problem
Published: 7:56pm, 4 Oct 2025Updated: 10:33pm, 4 Oct 2025 Some tourists have been camping, cooking over open fires and removing marine creatures washed ashore...
Hamas response to Trump plan wins hardline support
Published: 7:26pm, 4 Oct 2025Updated: 7:28pm, 4 Oct 2025 Palestinian Islamic Jihad, a hardline ally of Hamas that also holds hostages, on Saturday endorsed...