Israel’s next escalation is likely in southern Syria

Israeli forces raided homes in the town of al-Rafid, in Syria’s Quneitra countryside on August 15, and the operation drew almost no attention beyond Syria…

They just showed us our broke future

Around 66% of Hong Kong upper primary students experience stress from testing overload – survey

Close to 70 percent of upper primary students in Hong Kong say they experience stress brought on by excessive school assessments and testing, a new…

Elon admitted China will be the end

Hong Kong to slash crosswalk waits by up to 20 seconds using AI-powered traffic lights

Hong Kong’s transport authority will aim to drop crosswalk waiting times by 15 to 20 seconds by implementing an artificial intelligence-powered traffic light system, starting…

Founder of China’s disgraced property giant jailed for life, as firm fined over US$2 billion

China sentenced the founder of embattled property giant Evergrande to life in prison and fined the group more than US$2 billion on Thursday for offences…

Annual births drop below 30,000 for first time on record, despite HK$20k payouts for new parents

Fewer than 30,000 babies were born over the past year, despite the government’s monetary incentives aimed at encouraging fertility. It marks the first time mid-year…

Hong Kong Customs arrest 2 over allegedly coercive sales tactics at beauty chain Opatra London

Hong Kong customs officers have arrested two staff members from local branches of the skincare chain Opatra London over alleged coercive sales tactics. The Customs…

CK Hutchison seeks over US$1.5 billion from Panama over port takeover

Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison said on Thursday it has filed international arbitration proceedings against Panama over its cancellation of a concession to operate two…

Kim Jong-un balks at grasping fleeting opportunity

North Korean paramount leader Kim Jong-un has demonstrated he can make bold policy decisions. In 2013 he sought to frighten his senior officials into obedience…

The global revival of mahjong, a centuries‑old Chinese tradition

Mahjong is having a global moment. From designer tile sets and “mahjong parties” to growing numbers of clubs and classes, the centuries-old Chinese tile game…

Debt doom loop just swallowed America

Trump’s North Korea gambit is really about everyone else

There is a familiar rhythm to these moments, and Washington’s foreign policy establishment keeps forgetting the tune: A president tires of an alliance relationship that…

NGO PETA Asia offers HK$50,000 reward for info about suspected hamster abuse

An animal rights NGO is offering a HK$50,000 reward for anyone with information that could assist police in a case involving suspected hamster abuse. In…

Defense minister talks are bigger than just India and Japan

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi’s visit to India on Thursday, August 20, 2026, could well mark the beginning of a structural transition in Asian security…

America just broke the wrong record

China loading more missile punch into its frigate fleet

China’s Type 054B frigate upgrade is more than a bigger missile load—it is a warning that the next naval arms race may be won by…

Rahman’s India visit stalls, Hasina issue to blame

For months, Bangladesh and India had been attempting that favorite diplomatic maneuver, the “reset,” a word suggesting that international relations, like an obstinate Wi-Fi router,…

India’s Israel arms ties enter a riskier new phase

For decades, India-Israel defense relations were straightforward. Israel possessed military technologies, weapons systems and operational expertise that India wanted, while India offered one of the…

Hong Kong stock exchange posts record half-yearly profit

Hong Kong’s stock exchange reported record profits on Wednesday, thanks to a surge in demand for initial public offerings by tech and artificial intelligence companies,…