Bag found in whale stranded in Hong Kong waters ‘highly likely’ to be cause of death

Whale was earlier discovered in shallow waters off Lantau Island, but declared dead a day later as authorities scrambled to rescue animal.

Ukraine war sites draw thrill-seekers as dark tourism industry grows

Ukraine is drawing rising numbers of war tourists, who visit scenes of Russian attacks – to the bafflement of some of its people.

Thailand protests after Myanmar navy fires on fishermen, detains 4

One Thai fisherman drowned in the incident and a vessel was reportedly seized by Myanmar’s navy.

‘Dozens of dead’ in clashes at Guinea football match, doctors say

Violence erupts between fans at game that was part of a tournament organised in honour of Guinea’s junta leader.

Uproar in Malaysia as exams go ahead despite flood chaos

With more than 140,000 displaced and six lives lost, families question the government’s decision not to postpone the key exams.

China’s foreign investment is falling. Will a second Trump presidency deal a heavier blow?

China’s foreign direct investment fell by almost 30 per cent between January and October after years of steady upwards trajectory.

Possible Trump-Kim summit, sumo wrestlers’ favourite fish: 5 weekend reads you missed

From Donald Trump potentially meeting Kim Jong-un again to a dead whale in Hong Kong, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Hong Kong government deficit to balloon to HK$100 billion in 2024-25: Paul Chan

‘The government’s income was far lower than expected. Before September, the property transactions were very slow, which affected our stamp duty income,’ finance chief says.

Mercedes-Benz fire sparks EV safety overhaul in South Korea

With investigations failing to pinpoint the fire’s cause, the overhaul seeks to prevent future incidents and protect consumers.

Chinese recycling firm Carbon Zero aims to replicate success overseas after Nasdaq IPO

The company, which operates an online platform connecting individuals and businesses with recycling services, plans to expand globally.