Carney eyes June deal on making Canada the EU’s first associate member
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Friday he expects to conclude negotiations with the European Union in June on an unprecedented partnership that...
How a Democratic-controlled Congress could reshape US policy on China
A Democratic takeover of either chamber of the US Congress could bring tougher scrutiny of President Donald Trump’s dealings with Beijing, even as lawmakers...
Hong Kong primary pupils to study AI under new technology subject
A new subject called information and innovation technology (IIT) will be introduced gradually in Hong Kong primary schools from September 2028 to boost students’...
Christa Pike says she’s in constant pain after failed US execution, slams ‘incompetence’
Christa Pike said on Friday that she remained in constant pain and struggled to speak a month after surviving a lethal injection in Tennessee,...
Russia-Ukraine truce for Oleshky allows aid mission to help starving residents
Starving residents of a Russian-held town in southern Ukraine began evacuating on Friday as part of a joint relief operation by the opposing sides,...
Hong Kong development chief denies U-turn over agency to support homeowners
Hong Kong’s development chief has refuted accusations of a policy U-turn over the establishment of a dedicated agency to help flat owners with building...
Hong Kong ministers defend decision not to resign over deadly Tai Po fire
Ministers have defended their decision not to step down over the deadly Tai Po fire, insisting they are putting Hong Kong’s well-being ahead of...
Pope Leo becomes first pope ever to vote in US election, submits mail-in ballot
Pope Leo has become the first pope to vote in a US general election. The Vatican confirmed on Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had...
Hong Kong’s planned renovation body may be liable for poor oversight: minister
Published: 9:59pm, 30 Oct 2026Updated: 10:29pm, 30 Oct 2026 A planned renovation monitoring body could be held liable for poor oversight when recommending and...