East Timor steps into Asean spotlight amid US-China rivalry
For more than half a century, Jose Luis Guterres has been East Timor’s voice to the world – first as a diplomat in exile...
Hong Kong authorities ‘concerned’ by unapproved fasteners used in station works
Published: 12:04am, 9 Oct 2025Updated: 12:50am, 9 Oct 2025 Hong Kong’s rail operator has confirmed that unapproved materials were used in some construction works...
UK police reveal Islamic State link to Manchester synagogue attack
The man who attacked a Manchester synagogue made an emergency call to police during the rampage to “pledge allegiance” to Islamic State group, UK...
Hong Kong police officers, solicitor among 6 charged over insurance scam
Hong Kong’s anti-graft agency has charged six individuals, including two police officers and a solicitor, on suspicion of deceiving two insurers out of HK$3...
Ex-FBI chief James Comey pleads not guilty in case pushed by Trump
Published: 10:45pm, 8 Oct 2025Updated: 5:02am, 9 Oct 2025 James Comey pleaded not guilty on Wednesday in a criminal case that has highlighted the...
Unfair funding is holding back science in China. Can Beijing fix it?
As China drafts its 15th five-year plan – the next entry in a line of expansive blueprints that have set the tone for the...
Trump seeks jail for Democratic Chicago mayor, Illinois governor over ICE raids
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday called for jailing the mayor of Chicago and governor of Illinois in an escalation of his extraordinary attacks...
Hong Kong retailers, caterers enjoy ‘golden week’ business growth of up to 20%
Published: 9:20pm, 8 Oct 2025Updated: 10:26pm, 8 Oct 2025 Hong Kong retailers and caterers have reported business growth of up to 20 per cent...
Alibaba chairman Joe Tsai says US-China AI competition is not ‘winner takes all’
Published: 9:18pm, 8 Oct 2025Updated: 9:38pm, 8 Oct 2025 China-US competition in artificial intelligence should not be viewed as a winner-takes-all race; rather, it...