Why Hong Kong authorities lobby major firms to pledge support for Northern Metropolis
Major local, Chinese and overseas firms are expected to pledge their support on Friday for Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis, a megaproject near the city’s...
Trump says Mexico’s president agreed to ‘stop’ US-bound migration after his tariff threat
Published: 10:10am, 28 Nov 2024Updated: 2:31pm, 28 Nov 2024 US President-elect Donald Trump said Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum had agreed Wednesday to “stop” US-bound...
White House pressing Ukraine to draft 18-year-olds to fight Russia
US President Joe Biden’s administration is urging Ukraine to quickly increase the size of its military by drafting more troops and revamping its mobilisation...
Israel appeals against World Court arrest warrant for Netanyahu
Israel told the International Criminal Court on Wednesday that it will appeal against arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence...
Trump cabinet picks targeted with bomb threats and ‘swatting’
Several of Donald Trump’s cabinet and administration picks were targeted in recent hours with actions including bomb threats and “swatting”, a spokeswoman for the...
Poor reclamation work in Hong Kong project caused HK$1 billion in extra costs: auditor
Hong Kong’s Audit Commission has found “unsatisfactory” reclamation work led to HK$1 billion (US$128.5 million) in additional costs for the Tuen-Mun Chek Lap Kok...
Will Trump’s return signal stormier waters for Beijing in South China Sea?
China will face increased pressure from the US and its Indo-Pacific allies, especially in the South China Sea, analysts have warned, citing Washington’s consolidation...
3 Americans, jailed for years in China, are released in prisoner swap
Published: 10:38pm, 27 Nov 2024Updated: 2:08am, 28 Nov 2024 In a major breakthrough, Washington and Beijing reached a deal to release three Americans who...
Biden to launch Gaza ceasefire drive right away: adviser
US President Joe Biden will launch a renewed drive on Wednesday for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, now that Israel and Hezbollah...