Hong Kong policy address to prioritise city’s development, residents’ livelihoods: John Lee

City leader also says annual blueprint guided by some 9,500 written opinions and views gathered in the past three months.

North Korea blows up roads connecting to South

The destruction follows North Korea’s accusations of South Korean drones flying over its capital, Pyongyang.

Hezbollah’s drones are a fierce and evasive threat to Israel

Israel investigates how an exploding drone made it through its air defences and slammed into an army mess hall, killing 4 and injuring dozens.

Xpeng’s AI-powered P7+ to challenge Tesla, eyes China’s autonomous driving market

The EV maker launched the presale of the P7+ from 209,800 yuan (US$29,500), 10 per cent cheaper than the base model of Tesla Model 3.

Hongkongers ‘angry’ after home store chain Pricerite hints at closure in marketing ploy

Pricerite reveals it is only ‘bidding goodbye to the old prices and welcoming the groundbreaking new prices’ at 9am on Tuesday.

Tesla Optimus robots at Cybercab showcase were remotely controlled by humans

The use of human input raises questions over the capabilities and market readiness of the bot, despite Elon Musk’s enthusiasm.

What is the DF-41 and how does it fit into China’s ICBM programme?

Last month’s launch of Beijing’s deadliest intercontinental ballistic missile outside Chinese airspace puts spotlight on its fast growing nuclear arsenal.

US weighs capping exports of AI chips from Nvidia and AMD to some countries

Officials are focused on Persian Gulf countries that have a growing appetite for AI data centres and the deep pockets to fund them.

Malaysia’s death penalty changes clear way for murderer’s extradition

Sirul Azhar Umar fled to Australia after the murder of Altantuya Shaariibuu, who was shot and her body blown up with explosives in 2006.

Americans suing for right to buy Hermès Birkin bags add fraud, false advertising claims

Plaintiffs in antitrust case over Hermès limiting ability to buy coveted bags to customers who purchase other items amend their complaint.