Trump or Harris? Why China-born scientists fear US shadow of suspicion will persist

After security investigations changed their lives forever, researchers fear ‘immense harm’ on both sides will continue after the US chooses a new leader.

Biden’s Middle East failures leave door open for Chinese advances

The Biden administration’s repeated missteps have dealt a big blow to US standing in the region and given Beijing an opportunity to exercise its global influence.

Lebanon PM says ceasefire with Israel could be reached within hours or days

Hezbollah’s new leader has said the militants would agree to a truce within certain parameters if Israel wanted to stop the war.

US spots 1st H5N1 bird flu case in a pig, raising concern for humans

There is concern that hybrid viruses can emerge from pigs with characteristics that allow them to infect humans more easily.

US sanctions China and India suppliers of Russia’s war machine in Ukraine

Hundreds of entities, some in Turkey and Switzerland, were hit in the latest crackdown on people and firms doing business with Moscow.

Biden sidelined by Harris as stink brews over ‘garbage’ comments on Trump supporters

The president’s remarks, reminiscent of Hillary Clinton’s ‘deplorables’ comment in 2016, risk overshadowing Harris’ own message of unity.

I’ll be back-ing Kamala: Arnold Schwarzenegger is latest Republican to endorse Harris

Another Trump presidency would ‘just be four more years of b*******’, the ex-Terminator star and former California governor says.

Hezbollah ‘will not beg’, but is open to truce with Israel, new chief Naim Qassem says

The militant leader did not explicitly link a Lebanon ceasefire to an end to fighting in Gaza, a position previously held by his group.

AstraZeneca’s China president under ‘ongoing investigation’, company says

Drug maker has yet to elaborate whether Leon Wang is in custody, nor have his whereabouts been disclosed.

Primary, secondary school students to design satellites

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Rocket science has been synonymous with what is impossibly difficult, until now.  In a new STEM education initiative, Hong Kong students will be trained to design 15 nanosatellites. In 2025, a rocket is scheduled to transport these satellites into orbit.  Organised by Hong Kong education company Star Club Scientist Education, students will undergo a structured curriculum, including conducting experiments to learn about space and aeronautical science. A study trip will offer selected