US Secretary of State Antony Blinken began a two-day visit to India on Tuesday, during which he will conduct talks on a range of issues, including the security situation in… China’s top legislative body is set to endorse as early as next month the imposition of a new anti-sanctions law on Hong Kong by inserting the provisions into the city’s… Gold medallist Edgar Cheung Ka-long’s triumph at the Tokyo Olympics has triggered a wave of euphoria in Hong Kong, with celebrity well-wishers among those flooding the fencing hero with congratulations… Hong Kong victims of romance scams were conned out of more than HK$288 million in the first half of this year as the number of such cases almost doubled, figures… US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday said he hoped to build a “constructive, stable” relationship with China and its military even amid continued and varied concerns about Beijing, including… Hong Kong police arrested a teenager, 14, suspected to be a triad member, and seized 10 weapons during a raid on a public housing flat on Tuesday.Four Japanese samurai knives,… The group that organises Hong Kong’s annual Tiananmen Square vigil has been fined HK$8,000 (US$1,025) after it admitted operating its June 4 museum without a proper licence.A lawyer for the… A visit by Russia’s premier this week to an island chain claimed by Japan has fuelled a fresh bilateral disagreement between both sides, and a suggestion that Moscow’s actions were… An Australian man was sentenced to more than three years in prison after attempting to help sell North Korean missile parts and other goods in contravention of United Nations sanctions,… Singapore’s schools will help students cope with stresses induced by the Covid-19 pandemic by lightening examination loads and restarting suspended co-curricular activities, the country’s education minister said on Tuesday, as… Hong Kong’s battered tourism sector has urged the government to reopen its border with mainland China as soon as possible or at least extend the lifespan of Covid-19 vaccination centres,… Hong Kong customs has seized HK$3.3 million (US$423,100) worth of dried fish bladders from the protected totoaba species after officers found them hidden in an air cargo consignment bound for… Hong Kong police have arrested two suspected triad members in relation to a video clip of a naked man allegedly confessing to a bungled robbery of an underground casino.The 71-second… China and Pakistan’s declaration that they will closely cooperate in Afghanistan – as the last US and international troops withdraw, leaving a security vacuum being exploited by Taliban insurgents –… Follow our live coverage of day four of the Tokyo Olympics here.Seven more people related to the Tokyo Olympic Games have tested positive for Covid-19, including two athletes from overseas,… The chief of the Hong Kong Sports Institute has called on the government to inject more resources into the nurturing of young talent, with fencer Edgar Cheung Ka-long’s Olympic gold… The first person to stand trial under the national security law faces life in prison after three judges selected by Hong Kong’s leader found him guilty of secession and terrorism… Hong Kong national security police are investigating whether a female journalist has any connection to the July 1 stabbing of an officer outside the Sogo department store in Causeway Bay,… Hongkongers aged 70 or older can begin receiving Covid-19 vaccinations without an online booking from Thursday, a move designed to encourage more of the city’s elderly – a demographic that… New South Wales, Australia’s most populous state, on Tuesday reported its biggest daily rise of locally acquired cases of Covid-19 for 16 months as total infections in the latest outbreak…China and Afghanistan top agenda as United States’ Antony Blinken begins India visit
China’s top legislative body set to endorse anti-sanctions law for Hong Kong next month by inserting the provisions into city’s mini-constitution
Tokyo Olympics: Hong Kong golden boy Edgar Cheung’s fencing triumph triggers rush in shops offering discounts, while political divisions are put aside – even if briefly
Romance scam victims in Hong Kong conned out of more than HK$288 million as cases almost double
US committed to ‘constructive, stable’ ties with China despite Asia stability concerns, Pentagon chief says
Hong Kong police arrest 14-year-old suspected triad member, seize 10 weapons in raid on Kwun Tong flat
Organiser of Hong Kong’s Tiananmen vigil fined HK$8,000 for operating June 4 museum without proper licence
Japan and Russia’s Kuril Islands dispute in spotlight with Putin’s special economic zone plan
Australian man sentenced to three years in jail for trying to sell North Korean missile parts
Singapore urges ‘whole-of-society’ effort to prevent repeat of alleged student killing
Hong Kong tourism sector pleads with government to reopen border with mainland China
Hong Kong customs seizes HK$3.3 million worth of fish bladders from endangered totoaba species
Hong Kong police arrest 2 suspected triad members over video clip of man confessing to bungled robbery of illegal casino
China-Pakistan alliance in Afghanistan worries India, as Taliban offensive continues
Tokyo Olympics: two more athletes test positive for Covid-19; storm Nepartak moves closer
After Olympic triumph, Hong Kong Sports Institute chief calls on government to inject more resources into nurturing youth’s athletic dreams
Hong Kong national security law: first person to stand trial found guilty of secession, terrorism
Hong Kong national security police question journalist who live-streamed officer’s stabbing, ‘looking for possible connection’
Coronavirus: walk-in vaccination scheme for Hong Kong’s elderly to kick off on Thursday
Coronavirus: Australia’s New South Wales sees biggest spike in 16 months
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