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A Hong Kong appellate court has quashed the murder conviction of a jobless man who allegedly beat his girlfriend to death and hid her body under a mattress seven years ago, ruling that the trial judge had not properly directed the jury to fully consider the alleged perpetrator’s violent personality traits. The Court of Appeal on Thursday ruled in favour […]

Hong Kong restaurants will be able to apply for licences from May 18 to allow dogs under a new scheme, with the first designated venues expected to admit pets from July. The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department said on Thursday that applications would open on May 18 and close on June 8. In the first phase, applications will be capped at 1,000 […]

A Hong Kong building inspector mistook illegal alterations to emergency staircases at a housing estate ravaged in a deadly fire as protective measures for “broken” windows, because he based his assessment solely on documents and did not carry out a site visit, a public inquiry has heard. Senior maintenance surveyor Nick Yung Siu-lun, the head of the […]

(260507) -- BEIJING, May 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with a visiting delegation of U.S. senators led by Steve Daines in Beijing, capital of China, May 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

A Hong Kong man who allegedly stole HK$50,000 (US$6,380) worth of Gundam models was injured while leaping from a building in To Kwa Wan after police came to arrest him on suspicion of burglary. Police said on Thursday that the man, aged 40, was linked to the burglary at a building on Mok Cheong Street two days earlier, which resulted in the theft of 10 […]

New Delhi [India], May 7 (ANI): As India marks one year of Operation Sindoor, Air Marshal (Retd) Sanjeev Kapoor, AVSM, VM, on Thursday termed the first anniversary of the operation a 'proud milestone' and assessed the operation's lasting impact on India's air power doctrine, regional deterrence, and the push for defence self-reliance.In an exclusive […]

New Delhi [India], May 7 (ANI): Data centres, green hydrogen and rising demand for round-the-clock clean power are expected to add 15-20 GW of additional annual solar demand in India from FY29, according to a sector deep-dive report by ValueQuest Investment Advisors.The report said these demand drivers are currently 'not in forecasts or mainstream analyst […]

BEIJING, May 7 (Xinhua) -- Adhering to the one-China principle and the three China-U.S. joint communiques, as well as honoring the commitments made by previous U.S. administrations on the Taiwan question, are international obligations that the United States must fulfill, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday."It is also a necessary […]

Seoul [South Korea], May 7 (ANI): Rising bonuses at Samsung and SK hynix headquarters in South Korea are causing a stir at China plants as employees demand higher compensation. Workers at semiconductor plants in China operated by the South Korean chipmakers are reportedly demanding higher bonuses, as expectations grow for 'windfall payouts at their […]

Hong Kong authorities have urged the public to stop using a certain model of Zwilling electric kettle over concerns that the handle may detach, posing a risk of scalding. The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department on Thursday issued a safety recall for the kettle (model 53005). Consumers should contact the supplier, Cheong Hing (1917) Company […]

Hong Kong police are investigating an allegation that a four-year-old boy was indecently assaulted at an international school in Stanley, with the institution saying its security footage showed “no evidence of any wrongdoing” on the day of the suspected incident. A source said on Wednesday that the International Montessori School kindergarten pupil […]

BEIJING, May 7 (Xinhua) -- Long queues at famous tourist attractions are no longer the defining image of China's holiday travel season, as more travelers seek immersive and personalized experiences beyond traditional sightseeing.From county getaways and industrial heritage sites to museums and art galleries, China's tourism market during the recent May Day […]

Eswatini has pushed back after Beijing accused some of its politicians of being "kept and fed" by Taipei China has condemned Eswatini for hosting Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, accusing the southern African kingdom of giving a platform to "Taiwan independence," in an escalating diplomatic row. Forei

Eswatini has pushed back after Beijing accused some of its politicians of being kept and fed by TaipeiChina has condemned Eswatini for hosting Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, accusing the southern African kingdom of giving a platform to "Taiwan independence," in an escalating diplomatic row.Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian told reporters on Wednesday […]

Canadian singer-songwriter The Weeknd will perform in Hong Kong for the first time in eight years as part of the final leg of his “After Hours Til Dawn” tour, with sources telling the South China Morning Post that the concert is set to take place at Kai Tak Sports Park in October. Concert giant Live Nation on Wednesday posted a cryptic teaser video […]

A Hong Kong court has fined an Australian lawyer HK$3,000 (US$383) after he admitted to fleeing a restaurant and a massage parlour without paying bills totalling about HK$1,200. Samuel Anthony Monkivitch, 50, pleaded guilty at Eastern Court on Thursday to three charges, including two counts of making off without payment. In the first case, he failed to pay […]

WASHINGTON -- As the White House signals a pause in Project Freedom while insisting that a key phase of military operations against Iran has concluded, the broader trajectory of the conflict remains uncertain. Is this a genuine step toward de-escalation -- or merely a tactical lull before the next phase?In an interview with RFE/RL, Barry Pavel, a former […]

BEIJING, May 7 (Xinhua) -- China's Tianzhou-9 cargo craft has re-entered the atmosphere in a controlled manner at 7:49 a.m. (Beijing Time) Thursday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).During the process, a small amount of debris that survived the ablation fell into the designated safe waters, said the CMSA.Launched on July 15, 2025 from the […]

KUNMING, May 7 (Xinhua) -- In the lush mountains of Pu'er in southwest China's Yunnan Province, Liu Xiaodong, head of a coffee estate, runs a "field classroom" in his coffee plantation.Surrounded by verdant trees, he guides tourists through the nuances of coffee varieties and processing methods using cupping samples."Visitors can see the plantation […]

Taipei [Taiwan], May 7 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of 22 sorties of Chinese military aircraft, six naval vessels and an official ship operating around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Thursday.Of the 22, 18 crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, central, southwestern and eastern part […]

Film projects jointly produced by Russia and China are strengthening bilateral ties and promoting cultural dialogue, a senior Russian media executive said.MOSCOW, May 7 (Xinhua) -- Film projects jointly produced by Russia and China are strengthening bilateral ties and promoting cultural dialogue, a senior Russian media executive said.In a recent interview […]

For five years, 24-year-old Tanzanian Selemani Juma Selemani lived with persistent pain, fever, and discomfort due to a complicated urinary condition haunting his daily life.ZANZIBAR, Tanzania, May 7 (Xinhua) -- For five years, 24-year-old Tanzanian Selemani Juma Selemani lived with persistent pain, fever, and discomfort due to a complicated urinary […]

(260507) -- LONDON, May 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Simon Hill, president of Britain's Royal Photographic Society, speaks at the opening ceremony of "Chinese Story" photographic exhibition in London, Britain, May 6, 2026. More than 30 sets of photographic works are displayed at the exhibition, which kicked off here on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

(260507) -- SHENZHEN, May 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 6, 2026 shows a drone delivering takeout food in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. South China's tech hub of Shenzhen now stands as a leading manufacturing base for unmanned aerial vehicles, producing 70 percent of China's consumer drones and 50 percent of its industrial drones. […]

An elderly man in Hong Kong is believed to have killed his ex-wife before hanging himself at a public housing estate, as he reportedly felt “hopeless” after their separation following years of marital conflict worsened by their son’s suicide, police have revealed. Terry Wan King-hang, the Sau Mau Ping assistant district commander of crime, said on […]

(260507) -- BEIJING, May 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This image captured at the Beijing Aerospace Control Center on May 7, 2026 shows China's Tianzhou-9 cargo craft re-entering the atmosphere in a controlled manner. China's Tianzhou-9 cargo craft has re-entered the atmosphere in a controlled manner at 7:49 a.m. (Beijing Time) Thursday, according to the China Manned […]

New Delhi [India], May 7 (ANI): Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Thursday used the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor to launch a sharp critique of the government's handling of the military operation and its diplomatic aftermath, while stating that he salutes the armed forces.In a post on X, Ramesh questioned the circumstances around the […]

By Swapnanil Chatterjee New Delhi [India], May 7 (ANI): It started in Pahalgam's Baisaran Valley, a tourist spot, a green meadow, on April 22, 2025, whose green was stained in red, did not just witness a terror attack, but a targeted attempt to fracture India from within.Terrorists from The TRF, a proxy of the Pakistan-based terrorist organisation […]

Today, Piraeus is more than just a container port. It is Europe's fourth-largest container port, the second-largest cruise homeport, and the largest ferry port.PIRAEUS, Greece, May 7 (Xinhua) -- Standing on the quay at Piraeus Port, a humid Mediterranean breeze drifts in from the sea. Towering cranes move with precise choreography as containers glide […]

New Delhi [India], May 7 (ANI): Indian markets continued their green streak at the opening bell on Thursday, aided by falling crude oil prices, improved global risk sentiment, hopes of easing geopolitical tensions, and strong domestic liquidity absorption by DIIs. Domestic benchmarks traded with modest gains during the early session. The SENSEX stood at […]

New Delhi [India], May 7 (ANI): A special report by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) has said that changing geopolitical dynamics in Thailand are creating fresh strategic and economic opportunities for India, positioning New Delhi as a potential 'third axis' alongside the United States and China. The report, titled 'India and Thailand: The Compelling […]

New Delhi [India], May 7 (ANI): India commemorates the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor this Thursday, marking a watershed moment in the nation's strategic history. While the tactical success of the 96-hour conflict in May last year remains etched in military history, the most enduring legacy of the operation is the definitive shift in India's […]

By Amrashree Mishra New Delhi [India], May 7 (ANI): As India marks one year of Operation Sindoor, the Indus Water Treaty remains in abeyance, underlining New Delhi's firm resolve that terror and cooperation cannot go together. Experts have backed the shift in the strategic doctrine and underlined how the treaty has historically constrained India of its […]

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. The second of three witnesses from the Housing Bureau’s Independent Checking Unit (ICU) testified on Thursday at a hearing into Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades. The government-appointed independent committee […]

A Hong Kong motorcyclist has been killed after reportedly losing control of his vehicle, which overturned inside the Eastern Harbour Crossing, with police launching an investigation. Police said on Thursday that the accident occurred in Kwun Tong shortly after midnight, at about 12.51am, as the motorcycle was travelling through the tunnel towards Hong Kong […]

New York [US], May 7 (ANI): Iran has strongly criticised the United States-backed draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) concerning the Strait of Hormuz, aimed at defending freedom of navigation and securing the maritime route, alleging that Washington is attempting to advance its 'political agenda' and 'legitimise unlawful […]

New Delhi [India], May 7 (ANI): India's refinery operations continue to remain 'robust' despite disruptions in global energy markets due to the Strait of Hormuz crisis, with the country diversifying crude purchases and increasing imports from multiple sources, Pulkit Agarwal, Head of India Content at S&P Global Energy, has said.Speaking on the sidelines […]

Beijing [China], May 7 (ANI): Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for an 'immediate and full ceasefire' over the situation in West Asia involving Iran and the US while urging all sides to prioritise dialogue and avoid any further escalation in the region, as reported by Xinhua.The Chinese FM made the remarks during talks in Beijing with Iranian Foreign […]

Traffic accidents involving animals in Hong Kong have surged more than 11-fold over the past four years, with advocacy groups blaming a wave of pet abandonments and the blurring of urban-rural boundaries caused by large-scale development. The latest data submitted to the Legislative Council on Wednesday showed reports of animal-related traffic accidents […]

(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)Alexandra Eala saved six of nine break points on Wednesday and rallied in the final set to register a 6-0, 3-6, 6-4 victory over Magdalena Frech of Poland to win an Internazionali BNL d'Italia first-round match on a soggy day in Rome.After rolling through the opening set, the Philippines native encountered trouble […]

New Delhi [India], May 6 (ANI): Acknowledging the evolving global geopolitical and economic landscape, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vietnamese President To Lam underscored the growing strategic convergence between India and Vietnam to promote international order based on international law, grounded in peace, stability, cooperation and prosperity in the […]

New Delhi [India], May 6 (ANI): Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs, P Kumaran, on Wednesday said that India-Vietnam defence cooperation is guided by the Joint Vision Statement for Defence Partnership 2030.Addressing a special briefing on the State Visit of Vietnam's General Secretary and President To Lam, Kumaran said the framework covers […]

Beijing [China], May 6 (ANI): Foreign Minister of Iran Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi wherein both sides affirmed Iran's right to safeguard national sovereignty.Araghchi said Iran trusts China in playing a crucial role in promoting peace and stopping the war.In a post on X, Araghchi said, 'I held […]

New Delhi [India], May 6 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sambit Patra on Wednesday claimed that the 'INDI alliance will be destroyed' within a few weeks, saying that the 'blame would fall on Congress' leader Rahul Gandhi's head.Addressing the press conference, Patra alleged that Rahul Gandhi is an unfit leader and said that the Leader of Opposition […]

A rat-borne pathogen has killed three people and sparked a public health panicA hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has caught global media attention and triggered a lot of COVID trauma. The Dutch-flagged passenger ship the MV Hondius was cleared on Wednesday to dock in the Canary Islands, after three passengers were evacuated at Cape […]