Israeli strike in northern Gaza kills at least 34, Palestinians say
Hospital overwhelmed with wounded after strike in the northern Gaza town of Beit Lahiya, doctor says.
China takes down fake news about its military, closes social media accounts
Internet watchdog reports targets include false reports of ‘cyberwarfare’ in the South China Sea and other ‘fantasy stories’.
Murder probe launched after woman found dead near waterfall in Hong Kong park
Police, firefighters and paramedics find non-Chinese woman floating in water in Pok Fu Lam park after receiving report.
Mother’s car ploughs through school fence in Australia, killing 1
The 40-year-old mother was making a U-turn when she crashed through a fence and into an outdoor table where five children were seated.
Hong Kong’s goal of retaining 50,000 talent scheme visa holders is ‘extremely low’: lawmaker
Legislator Jesse Shang Hailong also says the low bar may send the wrong message that the city has limited opportunities.
Is Indonesia’s ‘big brother’ role in South China Sea dispute a model for the Philippines?
Analysts at a forum urged Manila to strengthen ties with Jakarta to leverage Indonesia’s regional leadership and economic power against China’s claims.
‘Despicable and offensive’: John Lee condemns alleged sexual assaults at Hong Kong care home
The chief executive also urges welfare authorities to strengthen supervision to prevent such crimes.
Trump winning would slow global growth, Singapore’s state-owned investor warns
Donald Trump regaining the White House is likely to weigh on emerging markets and create uncertainty, says Temasek’s chief investment officer.
US to ‘reap what it sows’ with ban on China tech investment: Hong Kong’s John Lee
City leader warns rules targeting investment in semiconductors, quantum technologies, AI to hurt both free markets and US’s own interests.
Hong Kong police arrest taxi driver for alleged drug trafficking after 6km chase
Officers discover 33 packs of suspected cocaine worth HK$11,800 in the vehicle.