Rocket debris hitting US homeland is ‘embarrassing’ for China, says astronomer
A scorched hunk of metal that turned up in a US farmer’s cornfield may have handed China an awkward moment and technically an “international...
Meghan Markle ‘distressed’ as Philippines probes father over child sexual abuse images
Published: 10:41pm, 23 Oct 2026Updated: 10:45pm, 23 Oct 2026 Authorities in the Philippines are investigating Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, the wife of Britain’s...
China warns against space arms race, urges equal rights for all in outer space
China has unveiled a position paper on outer space governance, prioritising the prevention of space weaponisation while calling for a global framework to protect...
France deploys 70,000 police for new protests as Macron delays Africa trip
Published: 10:01pm, 23 Oct 2026Updated: 10:07pm, 23 Oct 2026 France will deploy some 70,000 police nationwide as it braces for new protests this weekend...
France unrest sparks travel jitters for Southeast Asian tourists
Fatimah Zainal had already paid for her flights and accommodation when videos of the unrest in France made her jittery about the Paris leg...
‘Opportunistic’: experts weigh Manila’s minilateral agenda ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
The Philippines’ dual push for stronger “minilateral” defence links and a more robust Asean security role is dividing analysts, with one calling the move...
URA tells owners to avoid hiring lift company at centre of fire safety probe
Published: 9:40pm, 23 Oct 2026Updated: 10:07pm, 23 Oct 2026 Hong Kong’s Urban Renewal Authority has advised property owners under a subsidy scheme against hiring...
What Indonesia’s warnings of energy cuts mean for Asean
Indonesia’s warnings of curbing energy exports to countries it deems disrespectful amid regional tensions have put Singapore and other Southeast Asian buyers on notice,...
Hong Kong Legco to review tighter rules on access to land records amid concerns
Published: 9:05pm, 23 Oct 2026Updated: 9:43pm, 23 Oct 2026 Hong Kong’s legislature will set up a subcommittee to examine proposed restrictions on access to...