Hollywood backs Jimmy Kimmel, slams free speech ‘suppression’ in US
Hollywood blasted the White House for targeting free speech after ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel’s show on Wednesday under regulatory threats from President Donald Trump’s...
Saudi Arabia-Pakistan defence pact sends nuclear umbrella signal to Israel
Published: 2:59pm, 18 Sep 2025Updated: 3:41pm, 18 Sep 2025 A week after Israel bombed Qatar, Saudi Arabia has signed a mutual defence pact with...
Thai forces fire tear gas at Cambodians amid shaky border ceasefire
Thai police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at Cambodian civilians in a disputed border area on Wednesday, authorities in both countries said, the...
Practising certificate proposal sparks concern among Hong Kong educators
Published: 2:10pm, 18 Sep 2025Updated: 2:11pm, 18 Sep 2025 A proposal by the Hong Kong government to require teachers to obtain a practising certificate...
South Korea should join China as bulwark against ‘rampant’ bullying: Wang Yi
China has urged South Korea to join it in defending free trade against “rampant” unilateral bullying amid the bitter trade war with the United...
Screaming at the moon during Mid-Autumn Festival – tale of yearning and connection
A special folk tradition known as “screaming at the moon” is celebrated as a distinctive way to honour the Mid-Autumn Festival in China. Advertisement...
China’s job market woes deepen as youth unemployment hits record since 2023
Published: 1:00pm, 18 Sep 2025Updated: 2:28pm, 18 Sep 2025 China’s urban youth unemployment rate rose last month to the highest level since the data...
Fintech evolution paves the way for global banks to set up in Hong Kong: HKMA
The development of fintech and the strong desire of mainland Chinese companies to go global are conducive to Chinese and international banks setting set...
Northern Metropolis special laws won’t dodge Legco scrutiny: Hong Kong’s John Lee
Published: 12:39pm, 18 Sep 2025Updated: 12:43pm, 18 Sep 2025 The special set of laws designed for a Hong Kong mega development near the border...