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Hong Kong customs has arrested a woman on suspicion of trying to smuggle seven animals worth about HK$4,300 (HK$549), including a sugar glider and a chinchilla, into the city. A Customs and Excise Department spokesman said on Sunday that officers intercepted the 46-year-old traveller at the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line checkpoint the day before, seizing the animals from paper bags she carried. “Customs…
Hong Kong recorded 17 per cent growth in investment in the first quarter of the year, driven mainly by machinery purchases and construction-related activities that reflected a steadily improving property market, the finance chief has said. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po noted on Sunday that while the city recorded its fastest quarterly expansion in nearly five years at 5.9 per cent, not all…
A diplomatic row has escalated over the conviction of two men linked to Hong Kong’s London trade office on spying charges, as Britain warned against attempts by foreign states to intimidate individuals on its soil and Beijing urged the country to stop “political manipulation” or risk “firm countermeasures”. The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said on Saturday it had…
The draft, which is mandatory for men, is a deeply divisive issue in the country. But volunteer enlistments have soared amid a surge in nationalism and a sluggish economy.
Authorities will negotiate with operators of popular care homes in Guangdong province to secure more places for elderly Hongkongers to meet a rising demand, the welfare minister has said, amid a ninefold surge in city residents moving into such facilities across the border in recent years. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han said in an interview with the South China Morning Post…
US leader enters talks with superpower rival from vulnerable position, but will be hoping for economic wins amid turbulent backdrop If all goes to plan over the next few days – and that is a big if – Donald Trump will arrive in Beijing on Wednesday for a highly anticipated summit with Xi Jinping , China’s leader. The trip will mark the first time a US president has visited China in nearly a…
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President Emmanuel Macron has appointed a string of allies who will remain in critical state positions after next year’s presidential election, and who could thwart a far-right successor.
The New York Times WorldBeijing has called Taiwan the “core of China’s core interests.” Xi Jinping is likely to focus on getting President Trump to slow approval of more weapons for the self-governing island.
The New York Times WorldMichal Gatchalian dared to speak out against sexual abuse by a priest in the devoutly Catholic Philippines. He’s now a lawyer helping other victims.
The New York Times WorldNearly two dozen countries are repatriating citizens who were aboard the MV Hondius, where three passengers died in a hantavirus outbreak.
The New York Times WorldThe U.S. economy is increasingly bifurcating, with high gas prices and employment issues hitting lower-income households, while the richest Americans enjoy tax cuts and a soaring stock market
The Independent WorldA Hong Kong couple have been spared a criminal conviction for storm chasing with their children during Super Typhoon Ragasa last year after prosecutors agreed to settle the case with a bind-over or…
South China Morning PostZelensky says combat continues on frontline, two days after Putin claimed war was coming to an end
The Independent WorldTreasurer says housing market ‘isn’t working’ and tax system around it is ‘out of whack’. Follow the latest updates Federal budget 2026: what we know so far See all our Australia budget 2026 covera…
The Guardian WorldDavid Malpass also said that Beijing's claim to be a developing nation is no longer credible.
BBC WorldWhile Meiji struggled in Japan to sell its crunchy, chocolate-filled biscuit snacks first introduced in 1987, Hello Panda had a completely different trajectory overseas.
The Japan TimesSchröder called Putin a ‘flawless democrat’ and took roles in Russian energy after leaving office
The Independent WorldA ceasefire was set up for peace talks between Iran and the US - but with Trump rejecting Iran's response on Sunday there are fears fighting could resume
The Independent WorldLabs of the American who tested positive found inconclusive
The Independent WorldPresident Trump on Monday encouraged South Carolina Republicans to be “bold” and “courageous” ahead of a vote on redistricting after Tennessee Republicans approved a new map that threatens to unsea…
The HillThe result left 17th-placed Spurs on 38 points with West Ham on 36 after 36 games.
The Japan TimesThe 2026 draft class is considered to have multiple potential stars, setting the stage for some drama atop the June 23-24 event in New York.
The Japan TimesThe European Union says thousands of children have been stripped of their Ukrainian identity and culture, given Russian passports and put up for adoption.
France 24 EnglishOver 70 Labour MPs have publicly urged the PM either to resign immediately or set out a timetable to stand down.
BBC PoliticsFernando Mendoza is a ‘big fan’ of the Trump administration, the president claimed
The Independent WorldThe 2000 terrorism case has been going on for so long that the parents of fallen sailors and shipmates who survived the attack have died.
The New York Times USThe president hopes this visit will unlock a series of business deals and purchase agreements with Beijing
The Independent WorldThe purge Xi Jinping has inflicted on the military elite shows one of the worst political crises of his 13 years in power.
The Japan TimesChinese manufacturers of electric vehicles, batteries and solar panels have been wooing nations looking to wean themselves off costly fuel imports.
The Japan TimesThe 11th head of the Ohi ware school of ceramics believes his craft can only survive if history is a set of guidelines, not laws.
The Japan TimesTwenty-seven cruise ship workers, including some from the Disney Cruise Line, were deported after having engaged with child pornography, U.S.
NBC NewsThe National Quarantine Unit in Nebraska is now the temporary home for many of the Americans who had been passengers on the MV Hondius.
The New York Times USOpinions documented in a summary of the central bank's April meeting noted inflation risks and the need to raise rates even if the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran continues.
The Japan TimesAt the center of the latest indictment is a photo Comey posted to social media last year of seashells on the beach that read out ‘86 47’
The Independent WorldThe pop star's legal team alleges a photograph of her face was used on Samsung television boxes without permission.
BBC WorldThe Taiwanese government expressed its intention to participate in ceremonies in both cities last year and did so for the first time.
The Japan TimesCEO Masayoshi Son is considering a multibillion-dollar investment in the country as part of SoftBank's broader buildout of artificial intelligence infrastructure.
The Japan TimesThe group is endorsed by both party heavyweights who backed her in last year's presidential election and those who ran against her.
The Japan TimesNet revenue at Goldman Sachs' local brokerage arm rose 10% to ¥125.5 billion ($800 million) in the 12 months to Dec. 31, spurred by securities trading business.
The Japan TimesBut the prosecution of Ms. Duterte, who has become the archrival to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., is likely to fail again in the Senate.
The New York Times WorldOfficials in Laredo, Texas, said at least one of the six people found inside the Union Pacific Railroad boxcar was from Mexico as investigators worked to identify the others.
The New York Times USDozens of Labour Party leaders called on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to leave office, and several government aides announced their resignations.
The New York Times WorldThe company said Monday that it intends to begin production at the new plant, in the western Indian state of Maharashtra, in the first half of 2029.
The Japan TimesTrump has taken to asking friends and acquaintances about which of his top lieutenants should carry the GOP flag in the next presidential race
The Independent WorldCritics raised concerns over press freedom after The Journal disclosed receiving subpoenas related to an article on deliberations on the risks of military action in Iran.
The New York Times USFarrer byelection win casts shadow over 2026 federal budget as government signals it’s alive to populist rightwing threat Federal budget 2026 LIVE updates: Australia government budget announcement …
The Guardian WorldTsuyoshi Oyama is suspected of stealing a total of ¥135 million from ATMs in Tokyo's Chuo Ward.
The Japan TimesPutin suggests former German chancellor Gerhard Schroder could help mediate peace talks but many European leaders rejected the idea
The Independent WorldMeta, the parent of Facebook and Instagram, is failing to stop scammers who repeatedly buy ads on the platforms to target seniors with scams, a new report says.
NBC NewsIran defended its demands for a peace deal and President Trump called them “garbage.” Mr. Trump said he wanted to suspend the federal gasoline tax, which would require congressional approval.
The New York Times WorldAditya Chakrabortty on the Labour leader’s predicament – and if he may be the last prime minister of the two-party system In these highly polarised times, dunking on the prime minister – and this P…
The Guardian WorldThis live blog is now closed. Sign up for the Breaking News US email Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump reiterated that Iran’s peace proposal was “just unacceptable”. The president wen…
The Guardian WorldTransportation and communications made up the biggest drag on spending in March, while food, utilities and clothing also weighed on the figure.
The Japan TimesThe Green Party admits that its leader has, until recently, been living on a houseboat in London and may have failed to pay council tax.
BBC PoliticsSince the U.S. captured former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on January 3, U.S. President Donald Trump has boasted of controlling the oil-rich Caribbean country.
The Japan TimesThe G.O.P. has seized an edge on redistricting thanks to two court rulings, and it has more room to maneuver for extra seats before the midterms.
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