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A Hong Kong mother who abused and starved her five-year-old son to death was sentenced to 22 years in prison, with the judge condemning a crime that exposed a “savage nature utterly devoid of the empathy inherent to motherhood”. Madam Justice Susana D’Almada Remedios on Wednesday said she had to impose the heavy sentence on the 37-year-old mother, […]

A tertiary institution in Hong Kong has apologised for mistakenly sending an email to all 10,000 of its applicants telling them that they had been admitted and asking them to pay an acceptance fee, saying the error was an administrative oversight. The blunder involving Tung Wah College (TWC) in Kowloon on Wednesday sparked angry complaints online for […]

Hong Kong police have arrested a man on suspicion of dangerous driving after a video went viral showing his van swerving dangerously close to a woman. A police spokesman confirmed that officers arrested a 37-year-old man on Wednesday and remains in custody. The widely circulated video shows a van swerving at high speed, passing close to the female cleaner […]

Top scorers who have secured places at the University of Hong Kong’s (HKU) medical school have expressed a desire to pursue both clinical care and medical research, with one student, inspired by her doctor, saying she wants to pass on “hope and courage” to society. Their comments followed the release of the Joint University Programmes Admissions […]

Hong Kong recorded a 44 per cent year-on-year increase in fatal traffic accidents in the first half of 2026, with many cases involving elderly victims and older drivers, police said, adding that they supported tighter health check requirements for motorists. Police said on Wednesday that the city recorded 59 fatal traffic accidents in the first half of this […]

Hong Kong’s first-ever five-year plan for economic and social development (2026-2030) is out for public consultation. The section on the “development of regional cooperation” stands out for its call to “advance the development of key cooperation platforms, and strengthen collaboration with other areas, provinces, municipalities and autonomous […]

Hong Kong labour authorities have begun testing an infrared thermal-imaging drone to detect heat sources and illegal smoking at construction sites, with plans to add artificial intelligence (AI) to identify offenders. Since the total construction site smoking ban took effect on July 17, about 1,400 have been inspected as of Tuesday, according to Wan […]

YINCHUAN, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- Along the eastern foothills of Helan Mountain in northwest China, rows of grapevines now stretch across what was once barren, gravelly land.The transformation has yielded more than a green belt. By combining grape cultivation with ecological restoration, the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region has built China's largest concentrated […]

(260805) -- YUEXI COUNTY, Aug. 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A man of the Yi ethnic group takes part in a horse racing competition in Xinhua Village, Yuexi County of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 3, 2026. From Aug. 2 to 4, a torch festival tourism season was held in Yuexi County of southwest China's Sichuan. The event featured torch carnival nights, folk […]

(260805) -- BRASILIA, Aug. 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Musicians from the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra perform during the "Colors of China" concert in Brasilia, Brazil, Aug. 4, 2026. (Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua)

Crew members aboard about 80 Hong Kong-owned ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz for five months have enough supplies and access to video counselling, an industry representative has said, adding that the seafarers face little immediate danger despite the stand-off. Kenneth Lam Sze-kin, deputy chairman of the Hong Kong Shipowners Association, said on […]

PRNewswireSingapore, August 5: Mastercard cardholders from around the world can now enjoy Asia Pacific's first Taste by Priceless dining club at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), marking the official opening of a new premium airport dining experience. Available to World Legend, World Elite and World Mastercard cardholders traveling through Hong Kong, […]

The family office of Henderson Land Development co-chairman and managing director Peter Lee Ka-kit has signed a deal with Kazakh authorities to advance a range of green energy projects in the Central Asian country. The cooperation was sealed on Tuesday and announced on Wednesday during Lee’s visit to Kazakhstan and his meeting with Prime Minister Olzhas […]

by Xinhua Writers Zheng Bofei, Zhu Yunuo, Wang XiaopengJINGDEZHEN, Jiangxi, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- A small porcelain cup hits the floor. Instead of shattering, it bounces, making a dull but playful sound. Though not a historic artifact in Jingdezhen's newly inscribed World Heritage property, the cup embodies the innovative spirit that still thrives in this […]

Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has reported a 71 per cent year-on-year rise in net profit to HK$6.24 billion (US$802 million) for the first six months of 2026. Cathay Group chairman Guy Bradley, who delivered the interim results for the first time since taking up the role earlier this year, said fuel prices had come down from their peak in […]

The likelihood of a typhoon warning signal being issued in Hong Kong over the weekend is low, as Tropical Cyclone Kujira is set to weaken under the influence of Dolphin, but airlines nonetheless cancelled at least 22 flights between the city and Japan. The Observatory said early on Wednesday that Tropical Cyclone Kujira, meaning “whale” in Japanese, […]

(Photo credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images)Juncheng Shang of China pulled off a stunning upset, saving five match points to upend No. 10 seed Andrey Rublev of Russia 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (5) in the second round of the National Bank Open on Tuesday in Montreal.Shang, 21, is ranked 281st in the world.Earning his fifth career Top-20 victory, Shang trailed 5-2 in the […]

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 5 (ANI): On the eve of the seventh anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370, People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti held a protest in Srinagar and reiterated her party's commitment to fighting for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's special status and the release of political prisoners. […]

New Delhi [India], August 5 (ANI): Senior national record holder and reigning Asian champion Pooja Singh will lead India's challenge at the World Athletics U20 Championships 2026 as a 36-member track and field contingent gears up to compete at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, from August 5 to 9.According to Olympics.com, the Indian squad comprises 23 men […]

LIMA, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- China's contributions to Peru in recent years have greatly supported the South American country's development and strengthened bilateral ties, former Peruvian Ambassador to China Juan Carlos Capunay has said.Capunay, who served as Peru's ambassador to China from 2014 to 2017, recently told Xinhua that the closeness between the two […]

About 34 per cent of students who applied through Hong Kong’s university admissions system have secured tertiary education places this year, marking a slight drop from last year amid stiffer competition. When the Joint University Programmes Admissions System (Jupas) results were released on Wednesday, the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and the […]

New Delhi [India], August 5 (ANI): Emphasising the urgent need to reinstate Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, J-K National Conference president Farooq Abdullah called upon the central government to honour the assurances previously given to the local population and the entire country.Talking to the reporters on Tuesday, Farooq Abdullah reiterated the imperative […]

(260805) -- JAKARTA, Aug. 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Matthew Summerfield (L) of Australia competes with Wai Fung Lo of China's Hong Kong during the men's Kyorugi -68kg final match of Taekwondo at the 8th Asian Taekwondo Indonesia Open Championships 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia, Aug. 4, 2026. (Xinhua/Agung Kuncahya B.)

Kupwara (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 5 (ANI): Marking the seventh anniversary of the revocation of Article 370, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ashok Koul highlighted that the region's administrative and social framework has completely recovered, allowing ordinary citizens to resume normal routines without fear or restriction. Talking to the reporters […]

By Aditya PrakashMurmansk [Russia], August 5 (ANI): An Indian student from Uttarakhand has been selected to represent the country in the 10-day international scientific and educational expedition, 'Icebreaker of Knowledge', which was officially launched aboard the nuclear icebreaker 50 Let Pobedy at the FSUE Atomflot base in Murmansk, Russia.The expedition […]

Democrat Raphael Warnock argued against giving unhinged President Donald Trump more power to impose tariffsDemocratic US Senator Raphael Warnock from Georgia has blocked an effort to fast-track the passage of a sweeping Russia-Iran sanctions bill, Punchbowl News reported on Tuesday.The revised legislation, championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, a […]

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 5 (ANI): People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday held a candlelight protest in Srinagar on the eve of the seventh anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370, alleging that the BJP-led government 'looted the special status of Jammu and Kashmir' and demanding the restoration of Articles […]

(Photo credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images)The Athletics placed All-Star first baseman Nick Kurtz on the 10-day injured list in a flurry of moves on Tuesday.Kurtz's transaction is retroactive to Saturday. He visited a hand specialist Monday in Los Angeles about his injured right thumb and now heads back to the IL for the second time this summer.The A's also […]

New Delhi [India], August 5 (ANI): Former diplomat Veena Sikri defended former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's upcoming address in New Delhi, asserting that it should not be viewed as a political speech and calling for reconciliation and the restoration of democracy in Bangladesh.Her remarks came after the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) […]

Her attack on multipolarity mistakes a shift in global power for a plot, confusing structural change with hostile intentLaura Loomer's recentcondemnation of multipolaritymarks one of the clearest attempts within the American Right to define the emerging new international order as an existential threat rather than an inevitable transformation. Her arguments […]

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India] August 4 (ANI): A senior Tibetan official in eastern Tibet has reportedly been removed from his leadership positions after refusing to immediately enforce Beijing's intensified restrictions on Tibetan religious practices, according to Phayul, citing a report by Tibet Times.According to Phayul, as cited by Tibet Times […]

An 89-year-old patient at the Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital is highly likely to have contracted legionnaires’ disease after drinking water from a contaminated dispenser, health authorities have said. The Centre for Health Protection confirmed on Tuesday that samples from devices dispensing cooled boiled water at the private hospital in Happy Valley […]

NewsVoirMumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 4: Every institution has defining moments, but the ones that leave a lasting legacy are shaped by a vision carried forward across generations. Long before athletes from 14 nations arrived in Mumbai for the 2026 FISU World University Championship Squash, Shri K J Somaiya believed education should create […]

HARBIN, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- Alejandra Palacios found herself moving from summer heat to winter chill in just a matter of minutes. One moment, she was strolling in almost 30-degree-Celsius warmth in summer clothes; the next, she was bundled in a thick down jacket as the temperature plunged to around minus 10 degrees Celsius.Inside an ice-and-snow pavilion at […]

A seven-year-old boy escaped with minor injuries on Tuesday after a rear wheel came off a double-decker bus travelling on a busy road in Hong Kong’s Kowloon district. Police received a report at 3.25pm that the KMB route 86 bus was travelling along Cheung Sha Wan Road towards Kwai Chung when its rear-left wheel became detached, just outside Cheung Sha Wan […]

Hong Kong police are searching for a woman who allegedly splashed a “cream-like” liquid on the six‑year‑old son of actress and beauty queen Grace Chan Hoi‑lam at a cinema in Admiralty, following a dispute over the child’s behaviour during a movie screening. A police source said on Tuesday that Chan, winner of the Miss Hong Kong 2013 pageant and […]

New Delhi [India], August 4 (ANI): The Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs will hold a sitting on Tuesday to hear evidence from representatives of the Ministry of External Affairs on the subject of 'India-Sri Lanka Relations and the way ahead.'According to the schedule issued for the Committee on External Affairs, the meeting will be held […]

Hong Kong recorded the first fatal paediatric case of influenza this year after a seven-year-old boy died on Tuesday, nine days after displaying symptoms. The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) said that the boy, who had been in good health, developed a cough and runny nose on July 27 and a fever on Saturday, before his condition deteriorated on Monday when […]

(260804) -- WENCHANG, Aug. 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A Long March-8A carrier rocket, carrying the 23rd group of the low-orbit internet constellation, blasts off from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, Aug. 4, 2026. China sent a new batch of internet satellites into orbit Tuesday in the southern island province […]

BEIJING, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- China's car rental providers are gearing up for a shift to greener and smarter cars as new energy vehicle (NEV) penetration continues to rise, adding new dynamics to market competition.According to the China Automobile Dealers Association's automotive market research branch, China's domestic passenger vehicle retail sales in July […]

Hong Kong and Macau police have arrested eight people in a crackdown on an investment scam syndicate that cheated more than 200 people out of nearly HK$100 million (US$12.75 million) by promoting itself as a pioneer of “kinetic coffee philosophy”. The syndicate, operating under the name Fun Coffee, established a presence in Hong Kong last year. Fun […]

More than 1,000 applicants have registered for a new combined test for taxi and ride-hailing services in Hong Kong, with lawmakers expecting more people to sign up to meet demand for drivers once the city’s ride-hailing regulatory regime takes effect next year. The initial response came after the Transport Department replaced the stand-alone taxi driver […]

Hong Kong authorities have set up fences and surveillance cameras at a reservoir and warned they could take legal action against trespassers, after a group was filmed entering a spillway to take photos while the facility was discharging water. A South China Morning Post reporter observed on Tuesday that two barriers and a surveillance camera had been set up […]

HARBIN, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) --During the summer vacation, the Exhibition Hall of Evidences of Crime Committed by Unit 731 of the Japanese Imperial Army has greeted lots of visitors.People tour the exhibition hall to view archival evidence exposing the germ warfare crimes perpetrated by notorious Japanese Unit 731 during World War II.Unit 731 was a top-secret […]

BEIJING, CHINA: Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD reported a third consecutive month of sales growth in July, with strong overseas demand continuing to offset softer conditions in its domestic market. The company sold 419,211 vehicles worldwide in July, up 21.8% from a year earlier, according to Reuters calculations based on BYD's official statements. […]