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(Photo credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images)Wade Ormsby will step in for Phil Mickelson at LIV Golf Hong Kong next weekend while the latter continues to deal with an undisclosed family health matter, HyFlyers FC announced on Sunday.Mickelson revealed on Feb. 1 that he planned to miss the first two events of LIV's season in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Adelaide, […]

Washington confronts a different kind of war'Shock and awe' was the term used to describe the US operation against Iraq in spring 2003. In hindsight, it marked a turning point. The rapid defeat of the Ba'athist regime and the overthrow of Saddam Hussein created the impression that the US had acquired the ability to reshape entire regions at will.Reality […]

Beijing [China], March 1 (ANI): The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday condemned the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling it a trampling of basic tenets of international law and the United Nations.The Spokesperson of the Chinese MFA urged for stopping the escalations.In a post on X, the MFA said, 'The attack and […]

(260302) -- BAKU, March 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese national evacuated from Iran arrives in Azerbaijan, March 1, 2026. Eighteen Chinese nationals were evacuated from Iran to Azerbaijan Sunday as the conflict between Iran and the United States and Israel continues.TO GO WITH "18 Chinese nationals evacuated from Iran to Azerbaijan" (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)

(260301) -- BARCELONA, March 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Honor's "Robot Phone" is displayed at a global product launch event in Barcelona, Spain, March 1, 2026. Chinese tech brand Honor on Sunday unveiled what it called the industry's first "Robot Phone" ahead of the 2026 Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, and introduced its new concept of Augmented Human […]

Hong Kong’s public airmail services to 24 countries across the Middle East, Africa and Central Asia have been affected after a joint US-Israeli attack on Iran forced flight cancellations to two Gulf states and disrupted transit journeys. A Hongkong Post spokesman said on Sunday evening that the department’s airmail services to Saudi Arabia and the […]

(260301) -- SINGAPORE, March 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Chuqin of China hits a return during the men's singles final between Wang Chuqin of China and Lin Yun-Ju of Chinese Taipei at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Singapore Smash 2026 in Singapore on March 1, 2026. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

(260301) -- JAKARTA, March 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A drone show is staged during the first national-level Chinese New Year celebration in Jakarta, Indonesia, Feb. 28, 2026. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto delivered a video address at the first national-level Chinese New Year celebration held in Jakarta on Saturday. While extending new year greetings, […]

(260301) -- SINGAPORE, March 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Sun Yingsha of China holds the champion trophy during the awarding ceremony after the women's singles final between Sun Yingsha of China and Wang Manyu of China at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Singapore Smash 2026 in Singapore on March 1, 2026. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

(260301) -- YINCHUAN, March 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People perform during a Shehuo gala in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, March 1, 2026. The gala, which was attended by 20 performing teams, featured various shows of Shehuo, a type of traditional Chinese folk art form. The Shehuo gala, a time-honored performance enjoying widespread […]

New Delhi [India], March 1 (ANI): Modern Pythian Games is set to mark a historic milestone in global cultural history as India leads its maiden Indian Youth Team of artists to participate in the 1st Youth Delphic Games for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Member Nations.This will be the first occasion when an Indian team of artists will represent […]

A “relatively flexible” legal framework for Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis will be introduced to the Legislative Council later this month to fast-track the megaproject’s development, a minister has said. Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Hon-ho shared the update on the planned framework on Sunday, days after the city’s latest budget […]

Hong Kong aims to host fairs on robotics, yachts and small jets – events never before held in the city – to cement its status as an international exhibition hub and attract big spenders, the commerce minister has said. Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau Ying-wah on Sunday said the push was in response to the HK$100 million […]

BEIJING, March 1 (Xinhua) -- China firmly opposes and strongly condemns the attack and killing of Iran's supreme leader, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Sunday.The spokesperson made the remarks when asked to comment on the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the military strikes launched by the United States and Israel […]

(260301) -- PASAY CITY, March 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Yu Jiahao (L) of China competes against Brandon Gilbeck (R) of Chinese Taipei during the match between China and Chinese Taipei at the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Pasay City, the Philippines, on March 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

A personalised car number plate featuring the letter “H” has fetched HK$20 million (US$2.55 million) at a government auction, the fourth-most-expensive one sold in Hong Kong at 4,000 times its reserve price. Other high bids at Sunday’s Chinese New Year auction of vehicle registration marks included the plates “30” at HK$4.55 million, “101” at […]

Taipei [Taiwan], March 1 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected seven Chinese naval vessels and a balloon operating around its territorial waters as of 6 AM (local time) on Sunday.In a post on X, the MND stated, '7 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 1 PRC balloon was detected during this […]

A subsidiary of state-owned conglomerate China Resources (Holdings) has acquired a Hong Kong hotel and plans to convert it into student housing amid a wave of investments driven by rising demand after the city raised the cap on non-local students. CR Longdation signed an agreement to buy four-star hotel Hotel Cozi Oasis in Kwai Chung, a major industrial and […]

Hong Kong authorities have received 194 inquiries from residents stranded in the Middle East amid a joint US-Israeli attack on Iran, which forced flight cancellations and left some seeking refuge in local hotels. The Immigration Department confirmed to the South China Morning Post that all residents who inquired about the situation and flight arrangements […]

Passengers flying with Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways have criticised the flag carrier over its compensation and rebooking policies after flights to the Middle East were cancelled due to the joint United States-Israeli attack on Iran. Cathay Pacific said on Sunday that it was “waiving rebooking and re-routing charges for the affected customers” to […]

More than 40,000 Hong Kong taxi drivers have registered to accept Octopus payments, ahead of an electronic payment mandate that will take effect next month, with a sector representative urging authorities to exercise discretion during the initial phase of the roll-out. On April 1, all cabbies will be required to offer at least two electronic payment options […]

Delhi [India], March 1 (ANI): Following the recent confirmation of participation from international players across Europe, Africa and Asia, the Global Pravasi Kabaddi League (GPKL) on Sunday announced that Season 2 will feature a structured player draft framework aimed at building balanced and competitive teams.According to a release, the draft system is […]

(260301) -- BAOFENG, March 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows a view at the Majie Quyi Fair at Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province, March 1, 2026. The annual Majie Quyi Fair, a grand feast for Quyi fans, was staged as scheduled here on Sunday, as part of the ongoing Chinese New Year celebrations. Quyi refers to a […]

(260301) -- BAOFENG, March 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A folk artist performs during the Majie Quyi Fair at Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province, March 1, 2026. The annual Majie Quyi Fair, a grand feast for Quyi fans, was staged as scheduled here on Sunday, as part of the ongoing Chinese New Year celebrations. Quyi refers to a school of […]

New Delhi [India], March 1 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the Centre's foreign policy, calling it 'brutally exposed' and listing 'failures' ranging from US-Pakistan relations to the handling of China and the recent Iran crisis.In a detailed post on X, Ramesh stated, 'India's foreign policy under the […]

(260301) -- NEWPORT BEACH, March 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People pose for photos during a winter travel showcase, hosted by the China National Tourist Office in Los Angeles, in Newport Beach, California, the United States, Feb. 28, 2026. (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua)

LHASA, March 1 (Xinhua) -- On the afternoon of Feb. 10, sunlight streamed through the windows of the Xizang Academy of Thangka, illuminating an unfinished thangka painting. Norbu Sidar stood beside a young apprentice. He reached out, gently placing his finger on a specific spot on the canvas, and quietly guided the apprentice on the direction of the […]

The Hong Kong government is prepared for greater global market volatility and risks, higher trade costs, and fluctuating commodity prices stemming from the joint US-Israel attack on Iran, according to the city’s finance chief Shortly after Iranian state media confirmed the death of Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the air strikes, Financial […]

DONGXING, March 1 (Xinhua) -- On Jintan Beach in Dongxing City of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Su Haizhen plays the Duxianqin, or single-stringed musical instrument, showcasing the unique charm of the Jing ethnic group's special instrument.The Jing people are among China's smaller ethnic minority groups, and the only one whose economy is […]

(260301) -- SINGAPORE, March 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Truls Moregard of Sweden serves during the men's singles semifinal between Lin Yun-Ju of Chinese Taipei and Truls Moregard of Sweden at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Singapore Smash 2026 in Singapore on March 1, 2026. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

(260301) -- LONDON, March 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A woman tries to make a piece of Chinese traditional woodblock print known as Jiama during an event in celebration of the upcoming Lantern Festival in London, Britain, Feb. 28, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

(260301) -- TOKYO, March 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Feng Peiyou of China competes in the men's elite race of the Tokyo Marathon in Tokyo, Japan, March 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

(260301) -- SINGAPORE, March 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Sabine Winter serves during the women's singles semifinal between Wang Manyu of China and Sabine Winter of Germany at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Singapore Smash 2026 in Singapore on March 1, 2026. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

CAIRO, March 1 (Xinhua) -- Iran's state media confirmed Sunday that its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a joint U.S.-Israeli attack on Saturday, prompting Iranian missile strikes on Israel and U.S. targets across the region.What happened in the past 24 hours? Why did the United States and Israel take action now? How will Iran retaliate? […]

(260301) -- SOUTH CHINA SEA, March 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Crew members of a Philippine vessel film China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels and law enforcers in waters off China's Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea, Feb. 27, 2026. The CCG on Friday drove away Philippine vessels that illegally intruded into China's territorial waters off Huangyan Dao in the South China […]

New Delhi [India], March 1 (ANI): India on Saturday expressed condolences in the wake of the tragic aeroplane crash at the El Alto International Airport in Bolivia, which resulted in the death of several people, leaving dozens injured. In a post on X, the Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, 'Government of India conveys its […]

At least 35 flights from Hong Kong to the Middle East originally scheduled for Sunday and Monday have been disrupted following the joint United States-Israeli attack on Iran, with further cancellations and delays likely to follow. Sunday morning also saw hundreds of passengers pack Hong Kong International Airport to inquire about the suspended departures of […]

SHANGHAI, March 1 (Xinhua) -- At 9 a.m. sharp, when much of Shanghai is just settling into its workday rhythm, 84-year-old Cao Jin'gen is already midway through his daily exercise routine.Cao doesn't work out in a park or on a high-performance treadmill, but on a gently humming vibration platform inside a specialized fitness center in Qingpu District.There […]

At least five Hong Kong universities have backed the government’s proposal to launch study tours aimed at attracting non-local secondary students to pursue higher education in the city, with programmes featuring topics such as AI. The University of Hong Kong (HKU), the city’s oldest tertiary institution, said it would offer up to 35 programmes this […]

Hong Kong sees itself as a modern, well-governed, global city that moves with the times. On finance, education, legal services and logistics, that self-image holds. But when considering the green transition, particularly transport electrification, the gap between rhetoric and reality is increasingly hard to ignore. Nowhere is this more evident than in […]

Hongkonger Chan Sai-chiu considers the 60 sq ft subdivided flat he rents to be home, going out of his way to make the cramped space in Sham Shui Po’s ageing Yee Wa Building more liveable by repainting the walls and setting up his own kitchen. The 72-year-old considers the flat’s HK$3,000 (US$383) rent to be a perfect fit for his tight budget, as he […]

Hong Kong’s struggling office landlords are ramping up efforts to convert their assets into co-working spaces and student accommodation in a bid to adapt to intense competition and the flight to quality, according to analysts. With some 3.5 million sq ft of new premium office space expected to be completed this year and next, on top of the 4.5 million sq […]

The attacks could lead to a humanitarian, economic, and potentially nuclear catastrophe, the Russian Foreign Ministry has said The US and Israeli strikes against Iran are a "premediated and unprovoked act of aggression," the Russian Foreign Ministry has said in a statement, warning that it could have dire con

(Photo credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images)Formula 1 officials are 'closely monitoring' the situation in the Middle East ahead of April's races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.Retaliatory missile strikes rocked the region Saturday after the United States and Israeli launched an attack on Iran.The F1 season begins in Australia next weekend, then goes to China […]

Washington DC [US], February 28 (ANI): Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin on Saturday said that the 'Iranian regime is in a lot of trouble,' as the United States and Israel will try to 'decapitate the regime' by taking out its defence capabilities, including the ballistic missile launchers.However, Rubin reiterated the US President Donald Trump's stance […]