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Hong Kong’s legislature has issued a written warning to lawmaker Judy Chan Kapui for driving on the wrong side of the road, urging her to be mindful of her conduct and meet the public’s expectations. The official warning was issued by the Legislative Council’s Supervisory Committee on Wednesday, four months after the 45-year-old New People’s Party […]

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. All eyes are on the Housing Bureau’s Independent Checking Unit (ICU), whose officers are scheduled to testify before a judge-led panel on Wednesday about their role in Hong Kong’s Tai Po blaze. Senior maintenance […]

Hikers should not underestimate the risks of climbing in Japan during the volatile spring transition in May, a mountaineering expert has warned after two Hong Kong men became stranded in the Northern Alps, one of whom later died. Veteran mountaineer Chung Kin-man said on Wednesday that climbers might develop a false sense of safety due to warmer weather in […]

Washington DC [US], May 6 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) said that his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping has not challenged the United States' naval blockade on Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, expressing confidence in his relationship with the Chinese leader ahead of an upcoming meeting.Responding to a question about his […]

Beijing [China], May 6 (ANI): Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart on bilateral relations as well as regional and international developments amid the crisis in West Asia, according to Iran's state broadcaster Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB).During his visit, […]

TIANJIN, May 6 (Xinhua) -- Dressed as the tragic heroine Violetta, the singer filled the bustling Italian Style Area with her voice. This area, located in north China's Tianjin Municipality, is the sole well-preserved Italian-style architectural complex in Asia, bearing witness to a vibrant fusion of culture and consumption.The Italian opera "La Traviata" […]

(260506) -- JEDDAH, May 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Shuai Weihao (R) of China vies with Farrel Luckyta of Indonesia during the group match between China and Indonesia at the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 5, 2026. (Xinhua/Luo Chen)

Beijing [China], May 6 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi is set to visit China on Wednesday, May 6, to discuss bilateral relations and exchange views on regional and international developments with his Chinese counterpart.According to a spokesperson of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Araghchi's visit comes at the invitation of […]

(260506) -- ROME, May 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Shuai of China hits a return during women's singles first round match between Zhang Shuai of China and Ann Li of the United States at the WTA Italian Open in Rome, Italy, May 5, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

Anna, a domestic helper from the Philippines, had managed her finances well until she took out two loans over the past few months for a friend she described as being “like a mother to me”. The 37-year-old, who asked to be identified only by her first name, now has to pay creditors about HK$9,000 (US$1,149) a month – almost twice her salary – leaving […]

Washington DC [US], May 6 (ANI): The United States on Tuesday (local time) proposed a draft resolution in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) aimed at defending freedom of navigation and securing the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing crisis over transit through the strategic waterway due to the ongoing power struggle between Washington and […]

New Delhi [India], May 5 (ANI): Badminton player Chirag Shetty on Tuesday said that India cannot yet be considered a true sporting nation, pointing out that even major achievements like a Thomas Cup victory don't bring badminton athletes the level of recognition and celebration they deserve.Chirag Shetty, a part of India's Thomas Cup 2026 contingent who […]

Tashkent [Uzbekistan], May 5 (ANI): India's young boxers delivered another day of impressive performances at the Asian Boxing U15 & U17 Championships 2026, registering multiple victories across U-15 and U-17 categories in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.According to a release, in the U-15 boys' competition, Nongpoknganba Meitei Oina (46kg) secured a convincing 5:0 […]

For decades, the Strait of Hormuz has been a narrow passage with a big footprint. Whenever it comes under tension, the world is reminded that energy security is less a policy construct than an everyday reality for Asia’s economies, factories and prices. For China, Japan, South Korea, India and Southeast Asia, it has always been more than just a Middle […]

New Delhi [India], May 5 (ANI): India's highest-ranked shuttler Lakshya Sen shed light on the difficulty of sitting out India's Thomas Cup 2026 semifinal tie against France and watching from the sidelines despite wanting to play. The Indian shuttler said that he wanted to play the match 'really badly.'India lost to France 0-3 in the semifinals in Horsens, […]

Taipei [Taiwan], May 5 (ANI): Taiwan's defence authorities have warned that Chinese Communist Party (CCP) operations targeting the island have evolved from sporadic infiltration efforts into a coordinated and systematic campaign, as reported by The Taipei Times.According to The Taipei Times, the report, submitted to the Legislative Yuan's Foreign Affairs […]

Taipei [Taiwan], May 5 (ANI): Taiwan's defence authorities have warned that Chinese Communist Party (CCP) operations targeting the island have evolved from sporadic infiltration efforts into a coordinated and systematic campaign, as reported by The Taipei Times.According to The Taipei Times, the report, submitted to the Legislative Yuan's Foreign Affairs […]

Vienna [Austria], May 5 (ANI): Nearly a year after India responded firmly and decisively to the Pahalgam terror attack and launched Operation Sindoor to target terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoJK, Austrian aerial warfare analyst and historian Tom Cooper has described India's response as a 'clear-cut military victory,' highlighting India's decisive […]

(Photo credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images)Belgium's Thomas Pieters said he won't return to the PGA Tour if the financially challenged LIV Golf League shutters its doors.'I'm definitely never going back to the PGA Tour,' he recently told host Dan Rapaport of the 'Dan on Golf' YouTube channel. 'I've never liked that life. And that's not me having a go at the […]

CHANGSHA, May 5 (Xinhua) -- A State Council team will be established to thoroughly investigate the causes of a fireworks plant explosion in central China's Hunan Province and hold those responsible accountable.The explosion, which occurred at around 4:43 p.m. Monday at a fireworks plant in Liuyang, a county-level city under Changsha, capital city of Hunan, […]

(260505) -- CHANGSHA, May 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Guoqing, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and vice premier, leads a working team to the site of a fireworks plant explosion to guide the emergency rescue and response work on behalf of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council in Liuyang, […]

(260505) -- SHENZHEN, May 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Players of both teams compete during the division I group B match between China and Estonia at the 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, May 5, 2026. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua)

Hong Kong’s security chief has reaffirmed that fire services will act as the gatekeeper for safety after a legal vacuum was exposed during an inquiry into the city’s deadliest blaze in decades, stressing the department’s existing manpower could cope with expanded oversight duties. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung on Tuesday reiterated the […]

(260505) -- TIANJIN, May 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Tourists enjoy an excerpt from the Italian opera "La Traviata", staged by performers with the Tianjin Opera and Dance Drama Theater, at the Italian Style Area in Tianjin, north China, May 2, 2026. TO GO WITH "Across China: Immersive opera breaks boundaries in north China Italian-style complex" (Tianjin Opera and […]

After years of debate over whether claw and pinball machines encourage high-stakes gambling, Hong Kong has finally proposed stricter oversight to curb gaming, particularly among teenagers. Cases of addiction linked to these machines are rising in the city, but drawing a clear distinction between gaming and gambling remains difficult. As Hong Kong prepares […]

(260505) -- ROME, May 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Simona Waltert of Switzerland returns a shot during women's singles qualifying match between Yuan Yue of China and Simona Waltert of Switzerland at the WTA Italian Open in Rome, Italy, May 5, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

New Delhi [India], May 5 (ANI): China's Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong on Tuesday said that Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman will embark on an official visit to China from May 5 to 7.The visit comes following an invitation from Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs.In a post on X, […]

Washington DC [US] May 5 (ANI): The US House Appropriations Committee, in its fiscal year 2027 report, has urged the US Department of State to engage with the Nepalese government to ensure the protection of the rights of Tibetan refugees.It specifically called for renewed efforts to register all Tibetan refugees, many of whom have lacked legal recognition […]

An articulated truck caught fire inside the undersea tunnel of the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge forcing the closure of city-bound lanes and disrupting traffic on Tuesday evening. The blaze was reported before 8pm in the tunnel tube of the 55km (34.2 mile) cross-border bridge. Video footage showed flames beneath the cargo truck and thick smoke filling […]

BEIJING, May 5 (Xinhua) -- Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran Seyyed Abbas Araghchi will visit China upon invitation on May 6, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Tuesday.Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi will hold talks with him, the spokesperson said.

One in five people in Hong Kong feels “lonely”, with about 520,000 self-isolating and unwilling to confide in family, friends or even AI chatbots, a survey has found. The Hong Kong Family Welfare Society on Tuesday released the survey results, which also showed the city’s family well-being index at 6.09, slightly up from 6.06 in 2024. The NGO […]

(260505) -- BEIJING, May 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Trendy and collectible toys, worn as bag charms, are seen in Sanlitun, a popular shopping area in Beijing, capital of China, April 25, 2026. In China, trendy and collectible toys have evolved from a niche hobby into a cultural phenomenon, appearing in a wide range of daily scenarios. These toys not only provide […]

(260505) -- SHANGHAI, May 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A foreign tourist tries hair ornaments at Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai, east China, May 5, 2026. Shanghai has seen robust inbound tourism growth, driven by China's continuously improved entry facilitation policies and enhanced tourism services. (Xinhua/Chen Haoming)

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 5 (ANI): Tamil Nadu witnessed a series of tight contests in the recently concluded assembly elections on May 4, in which a margin of just 1000 votes decided the fate of more than 10 candidates, allowing for typical party bastions to flip after decades. These razor-thin margins reimposed the most popular saying of a […]

FIFA is yet to seal broadcast deals in India and China, sparking fears weeks before kickoff Millions of football fans in India and China, the world's two most populous nations, are facing the prospect of a

FIFA is yet to seal broadcast deals in India and China, sparking blackout fears weeks before kickoffMillions of football fans in India and China, the world's two most populous nations, are facing the prospect of ablackoutof the 2026 football World Cup. A broadcast deal with India is yet to be finalized, Reuters reported on Tuesday. There has also been no […]

FIFA is yet to seal broadcast deals in India and China, sparking fears weeks before kickoffMillions of football fans in India and China, the world's two most populous nations, are facing the prospect of ablackoutof the 2026 football World Cup. A broadcast deal with India is yet to be finalized, Reuters reported on Tuesday. There has also been no deal […]

FIFA is yet to seal broadcast deals in India and China, sparking blackout fears weeks before kickoff Millions of football fans in India and China, the world's two most populous nations, are facing the prospect of a

A prominent hedge fund manager took advantage of a bank’s “wholesale collective failure” to prevent illicit trading, making HK$1.7 million in a single day by using confidential information to sell shares in a Hong Kong fashion house nine years ago, prosecutors alleged on Tuesday. British-born investor Simon Sadler is on trial at the District Court […]

The US president has labeled the UK prime minister no Winston Churchill after he refused to join the war on IranTies within Western blocs are becoming increasingly strained, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has admitted, after he sparred with US President Donald Trump over the Iran war on several occasions.Starmer made the remarks at the European Political […]

Hong Kong education authorities have contacted a school after its newly tightened rules and penalties on mobile phone use triggered an outcry among students. Under the new measures, due to take effect in the coming weeks, Form Three and Four students at the boys’ school Kwun Tong Maryknoll College will be banned from using mobile phones on campus, with […]

Hong Kong property transactions surged to a four-month high in April, while the value and volume of home sales hit their highest level in 24 months, according to the latest official data, underscoring the resilience of the city’s real estate sector amid uncertainties over interest rates and the US-Israel war on Iran. A total of 8,692 transactions across […]

The White House is reportedly weighing oversight of new artificial intelligence models before release, in a reversal of its hands-off stanceThe White House is weighing the possibility of reviewing new artificial intelligence models before official release, marking a potential shift from its current hands-off approach, the New York Times reported on Monday, […]

(260505) -- BEIRUT, May 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Lebanon Chen Chuandong (L) and Lebanon's Secretary-General of the High Relief Committee Bassam Naboulsi (R) sign a document at a handover ceremony of humanitarian aid in Beirut, Lebanon, May 4, 2026. China on Monday handed over two batches of humanitarian aid to the Lebanese government to […]