Ex-UK soldier found guilty of spying for Iran

He had gathered a ‘very large body of restricted and classified material’ while posted in the UK and US.

Frontier Airlines passengers sue for being kept on ‘smoke-filled’ plane for nearly an hour

Passengers were also subjected to the ‘violent impact of the landing’ after tires exploded and landing gear collapsed.

Trump’s tariff obsession is no match for China’s growth model

While tariffs raise costs and disrupt trade, China’s approach fosters internal economic resilience and positions it as a leader in sustainable growth.

China and Pakistan talk security as they target terrorism against belt and road projects

Top Chinese military official meets Pakistani counterpart in wake of attacks against Chinese interests in the South Asian country.

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai admits to lobbying for international support

Ex-mogul also says at national security trial that belief sanctions could topple Communist Party is ‘more than ridiculous’.

Israel says ceasefire with Hezbollah violated, fires on south Lebanon

Israel said the ceasefire was violated after what it called suspects, some in vehicles, arrived at several areas in the southern zone.

Hong Kong leader hints multi-entry visas for Shenzhen residents may be revived soon

John Lee says he is grateful to Beijing for ‘accelerated progress’ with city’s request to revive and expand a cross-border visa scheme.

Hongkongers vote in first post-handover district-level elections – from the SCMP archive

On this day 25 years ago, Hong Kong held its first district-level election after the city’s handover from Britain to China.

Hong Kong’s third medical school to work closely with Northern Metropolis partners

Task group unveils framework for proposals to set up school, as health minister stresses need for ‘quality and quantity’ of medical professionals.

India’s other renewable energy firms should shield sector from Adani bribery fallout

Gautam Adani was charged with allegedly paying US$265 million in bribes related to power supply contracts in Indian states.