China tried 3 times to talk crime families out of scam business in Myanmar: state media
Published: 2:44pm, 6 Oct 2026Updated: 2:51pm, 6 Oct 2026 China tried three times to persuade powerful families in northern Myanmar to shut down scam...
Ukraine attacks Moscow region with 650 drones as both sides step up strikes
Published: 2:44pm, 6 Oct 2026Updated: 4:03pm, 6 Oct 2026 A massive attack involving 650 drones targeted Moscow overnight, leaving at least two dead, Russian...
A bullet train every 40 seconds: how Chinese rail station handled record 1m trips in a day
Published: 2:39pm, 6 Oct 2026Updated: 4:10pm, 6 Oct 2026 A railway station in southern China’s hub city Guangzhou has set a national record for...
Japan PM Takaichi defends skipping G7 online meeting
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi defended her absence from a Group of Seven online meeting, responding over social media to some critics who questioned...
John Lee promises ‘high-quality’ experience for Apec finance meeting guests
Hong Kong’s leader has pledged to provide guests attending this month’s Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting with a “high-quality” experience, as the city works closely...
John Lee urges public to tune in to Legco debate on city’s 5-year plan, policy address
Hong Kong’s leader has urged residents to pay close attention to a coming three-day debate on the city’s inaugural five-year plan and latest policy...
Hong Kong prepares reforms, accountability measures ahead of Tai Po fire report
Hong Kong authorities have made “a series of preparations” to implement reforms and pursue accountability ahead of the Tai Po fire inquiry panel’s final...
Turkmenistan grows its arsenal of Chinese air defences as Russia’s role shrinks
Published: 1:00pm, 6 Oct 2026Updated: 1:05pm, 6 Oct 2026 Turkmenistan has added the FK-2000 missile-and-gun system to its growing arsenal of Chinese-made air defences,...
India sizes up US F-35 stealth jets in landmark first on home turf
Published: 12:47pm, 6 Oct 2026Updated: 2:01pm, 6 Oct 2026 US F-35 stealth fighters have joined Indian warplanes for military exercises near the Pakistan border...