Russian security chief tells Wang Yi that US ‘containment’ must be countered

Foreign minister and Sergei Shoigu hold first meeting of high-level Chinese and Russian officials since Trump’s US presidential re-election.

Can ‘troublemaker’ Philippines acquire US-made missiles of its own?

The Philippines aims to enhance its defence capabilities by buying its own mid-range missiles, but questions about feasibility loom large.

Trump rewards Elon Musk with leading role in new ‘Department of Government Efficiency’

The organisation will operate outside the confines of the US government, despite its name.

Operation Santa Claus: charity interpreting for deaf Hongkongers aims to offer mental support

Silence aims to provide counselling, mental health talks, museum visits and forest outings for its beneficiaries next year.

Teen in critical condition with Canada’s first presumptive human case of bird flu

Officials are trying to figure out how the teen – who had no farm exposure – was infected.

Typhoon Toraji: Hong Kong to issue T3 at 2.40pm; 3 other storms swirling at the same time

‘Local winds will strengthen later today with winds offshore and on high ground occasionally reaching gales,’ forecaster says.

Malaysia’s former finance minister Daim Zainuddin dies at 86

The tycoon and key ally of ex-PM Mahathir Mohamad had spent his final years under scrutiny from anti-corruption investigators.

Malaysia’s 5G contract award to U Mobile tycoon fuels ‘crony-poly’ allegations

U Mobile, the smallest of the three bidders, is linked to tycoon Vincent Tan, who has close relations with Malaysia’s top political leaders.

How Hong Kong can lead the world in digital education

The city’s academic institutions have what it takes to integrate artificial intelligence into education and entice students from around the world.

South China Sea: Beijing updates Sansha city map amid flaring tensions over disputed islands

Sansha, set up to assert China’s claims in contested waters, gets new map and postcodes days after Manila enacts laws on maritime routes.