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My 18-year-old summer intern is very scared of me. She spent the entire week watching me sit in front of my computer, in complete silence, motionless except for the occasional click of the mouse to move to the next electronic document, and barely breathing. She told me this could not be further from what she imagined a barrister’s life to be. And there […]

Hong Kong’s redevelopment policy is approaching an institutional turning point. Recent government proposals – pilot schemes for additional plot ratios and cross-district plot ratio transfers – are presented as new instruments to stimulate redevelopment in ageing districts. Yet they extend the same paradigm that shaped policy for decades: incentivising […]

Hong Kong homeowners could adopt technology-led preventive maintenance of older buildings to avoid costly large-scale renovation, with the upmarket Residence Bel-Air serving as a viable example that saved residents more than HK$1 billion (US$127.5 million). Allen Ha Wing-on, convenor of the Residence Bel-Air owners’ committee, said while the Wang Fuk […]

The review is intended to give the US president a wider range of nuclear options while "strengthening deterrence," according to the report The Pentagon is developing a nuclear strategy that would give the US president a wider range of nuclear options in a potential conflict with Russia or China, NBC reported […]

New Delhi [India], August 5 (ANI): The Indian medal hopefuls were handed a tricky draw for the BWF World Championships 2026 to be played at the Indira Gandhi Stadium here from August 17-23, with Asian Championships silver medallist Ayush Shetty pitted against defending champion and top seed Shi Yuqi of China in the men's singles opening round.Among the […]

By Sahil KohliNew Delhi [India], August 5 (ANI): Badminton Association of India (BAI) General Secretary Sanjay Mishra said that the infrastructure and cleanliness-related issues faced at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Arena during the India Open 2026 will not be faced during the BWF World Championships 2026, saying that the former was a 'test event' aimed at […]

By Sahil KohliRohtak (Haryana) [India], August 5 (ANI): Following her Commonwealth Games 2026 gold medal win, Indian boxer Preeti Pawar reflected on the learning experience that the event gave her ahead of the Asian Games this year and the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, the boxing culture in her hometown Bhiwani, known as 'Mini Cuba' for producing world-class […]

The Pentagons rush to develop and test GPS jamming technology could have already cost civilian livesThe US military's GPS jamming exercises have been directly implicated in a fatal plane crash for the first time, after an air ambulance flew into a mountain range in New Mexico while its guidance system was scrambled.Details of the crash, which took place in […]

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 5 (ANI): A Tibetan monk detained after opposing a controversial Chinese hydropower project in eastern Tibet remains in critical condition two years after his arrest, with rights advocates alleging he suffered severe torture while in Chinese custody. According to the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT), the […]

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 5 (ANI): There's exciting news for women in India and fans of Kim Kardashian. On Wednesday, Reliance Brands Limited (RBL) announced an exclusive partnership with SKIMS, the shapewear and lifestyle brand co-founded by Kim Kardashian, to bring the globally acclaimed label to India.Under the agreement, RBL will operate the […]

Taipei [Taiwan], August 5 (ANI): Taiwan's EVA Air will launch a new nonstop service from Taipei to Delhi on December 1, with flight bookings now open through the carrier's website and travel agencies. The new route expands the airline's South Asia network.Operating five flights per week using Airbus A330-300 aircraft, the service makes EVA Air the sole […]

Beijing [China], August 5 (ANI): China on Wednesday unveiled a suite of economic retaliatory measures against the United States, placing six American companies on a sanctions blacklist and tightening export restrictions on drones heading to Washington.The move follows fresh US trade sanctions linked to forced labour and national security considerations.The […]

According to UNESCO, Beijing was selected for its "exceptional ability to bring together one of the world's richest architectural heritages with a forward-looking vision of sustainable urban development."PARIS, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- Beijing has been designated as the UNESCO-UIA (International Union of Architects) World Capital of Architecture 2029, UNESCO […]

BEIJING, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- China has implemented a series of countermeasures in response to recent restrictive measures taken against China by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, a Ministry of Commerce spokesperson said on Wednesday.The U.S. restrictive measures seriously violated the important […]

A Singaporean court has jailed a Hong Kong mother and her adult son for up to six months following a chaotic clash at Changi Airport, during which the pair attacked a police officer and a bystander. Chan Sui-kwan, 65, was reportedly sentenced to six months’ imprisonment on Monday for voluntarily causing hurt to deter a public servant from the discharge of […]

BEIJING, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- The three astronauts from China's Shenzhou-21 crewed mission met the press in Beijing on Wednesday, their first public appearance after returning to Earth in May this year.Astronauts Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang are in good physical and mental condition, with muscle strength, endurance and cardiovascular fitness largely […]

(260805) -- SAO TOME, Aug. 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Doctor Fu Jing (L) and Zhang Xiang (2nd R), members of the 20th Chinese medical team to Sao Tome and Principe, give a neonatal resuscitation training course to local medical staff at Dr. Ayres de Menezes Hospital in Sao Tome and Principe, Aug. 3, 2026. (Photo by Yin Yuan/Xinhua)

BEIJING, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- As extreme heatwaves grip many parts of the world, a growing number of foreign travelers are flocking to China for a "coolcation." Their journeys have spawned a new social media buzzword, "China Cool."What lies behind the trend? In short: a genuinely cool China.One obvious draw is geography. With a vast territory and rich […]

(260805) -- HANGZHOU, Aug. 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows fishing boats taking shelter from the upcoming typhoon at a port in Wenling, east China's Zhejiang Province, Aug. 5, 2026. As Typhoon Dolphin, the 13th typhoon of 2026, is approaching the East China Sea, Zhejiang activated an emergency response along its coastal areas from 6 p.m. […]

A Hong Kong lawmaker has warned that an unfolding crypto scam run by a coffee investment venture based in Vietnam could involve more than 1,000 victims, as an investor reported losses of HK$14 million (US$1.73 million) across her team. The warning came as police said that total reported losses tied to the syndicate operating as Fun Coffee have climbed to […]

Hong Kong should act as a “super partner” helping enterprises expand into Asean, Middle Eastern, Central Asian and European markets, as well as build an annual review into its first five-year plan, one of the city’s oldest and largest chambers of commerce has said. The suggestions are among 65 that the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce put forward […]

American troops - often presented as "English teachers" - are helping to boost the island's army amid tensions with Beijing, Defense Minister Wellington Koo has revealed The US and Taiwanese militaries are engaged in active but secretive on-site collaboration, according to Taipei's defense minister, […]

Some vendors at Hong Kong’s coming Food Expo have said they expect brisker sales and higher foot traffic compared with last year, citing better weather, discounts and creative products such as caviar sake gelato. The five-day expo is among five trade fairs that will open next Thursday, with more than 1,850 exhibitors in total from over 30 countries and […]

New Delhi [India], August 5 (ANI): Lashing out at People's Democratic Party (PDP) Chief Mehbooba Mufti over remarks concerning the national flag, BJP MP and Jammu and Kashmir BJP Chief Sat Sharma on Wednesday demanded strict legal action, calling the disrespect shown toward the Tricolour a 'serious matter'.Speaking to ANI, Sat Sharma stated, 'Legal action […]

SHENZHEN, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- With the deep application of the achievements of emerging industries, many inbound foreign tourists choose science and technology tour as the theme of their journey in the Chinese cities. In Shenzhen, foreign tourists are attracted by AI applications and technology scenarios in daily life, such as AI glasses, smart robots and […]

GUANGZHOU, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- In major ports of China, Chinese-made electric vehicles roll nonstop onto car carriers bound for destinations across the globe. But for the country's new energy vehicle (NEV) industry, loading vehicles onto outbound vessels is no longer the endgame. It is merely the first step.As the world's largest NEV exporter, China is […]

SHENZHEN, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- With the deep application of the achievements of emerging industries, many inbound foreign tourists choose science and technology tour as the theme of their journey in the Chinese cities. In Shenzhen, foreign tourists are attracted by AI applications and technology scenarios in daily life, such as AI glasses, smart robots and […]

Colombo [Sri Lanka], August 5 (ANI): Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived in Colombo on Wednesday for a one-day visit to Sri Lanka, during which he is scheduled to hold meetings with the country's top leadership and review ongoing bilateral cooperation between the two neighbouring nations.During the visit, Misri is expected to meet Sri Lankan President […]

(260805) -- SHENZHEN, Aug. 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 24, 2026 shows foreign tourists buying handheld camera equipment at a flagship shop of DJI in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. With the deep application of the achievements of emerging industries, many inbound foreign tourists choose science and technology tour as the theme […]

HUANGSHAN, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- Parade processions of the giant fish-shaped lantern meander through the streets in the ancient villages of east China's Huangshan, creating a stunning spectacle at night. Many visitors came here to experience the parades, benefiting local tourism and related industries.

The president has authorized a regulated digital currency market while keeping a ban on domestic paymentsRussian President Vladimir Putin has signed a landmark law legalizing cryptocurrency trading, which will be regulated as part of the country's financial system.The Law on Digital Currencies and Digital Rights, signed and published on Tuesday, formalizes […]

Russia has kicked off a regulated digital currency market while keeping a ban on domestic paymentsRussian President Vladimir Putin has signed a landmark law legalizing cryptocurrency trading, which will be regulated as part of the country's financial system.The Law on Digital Currencies and Digital Rights, signed and published on Tuesday, formalizes an […]

Hong Kong police have arrested a 67-year-old woman who posed as a prospective tenant to swindle two property owners out of HK$4.3 million (US$510,008) in a virtual currency investment scam. Investigators from the Western district crime squad said on Wednesday that the suspect had contacted two victims — who were separately advertising a flat and a parking […]

YUEXI, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- 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 cultural competitions, dancing and singing contests. The torch festival is a traditional celebration of the Yi ethnic group, usually held around the 24th day of the sixth month on […]

YUEXI, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- 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 cultural competitions, dancing and singing contests. The torch festival is a traditional celebration of the Yi ethnic group, usually held around the 24th day of the sixth month on […]

(260805) -- HO CHI MINH CITY, Aug. 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 4, 2026 shows the premiere ceremony of the Chinese film "Dear You" in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Chinese film "Dear You" premiered in Vietnam's southern hub of Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday ahead of its nationwide theatrical release. Nearly 1,000 guests, including representatives […]

(260805) -- BEIJING, Aug. 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The Shenzhou-21 astronaut Zhang Lu attends a press conference in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 5, 2026. The three astronauts from China's Shenzhou-21 crewed mission met the press in Beijing on Wednesday, their first public appearance after returning to Earth in May this year. (Photo by Zhang Wenjun/Xinhua)

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 11,139 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 […]

The vote is not just about Moscows crude it is a warning that Washingtons coercive toolkit can be turned on New Delhi whenever interests divergeThe US Senate has voted 86 to 12 in favor of legislation to impose 100% tariffs on India, as well as other nations, for buying Russian oil. When the Senate reconvenes in September, the bill is expected to pass, […]

BEIJING, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- The large AI model boom in China is fueling soaring demand across upstream sectors from industrial metals to high-end boards, and ushering in a new wave of opportunities and value reassessment.As AI computing power demands high-frequency, high-speed, and low-loss signal transmission, the printed circuit boards (PCBs) sector has […]

(260805) -- CHONGQING, Aug. 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 16, 2026 shows new energy vehicles at a super factory of carmaker Seres in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Located at the intersection of the Belt and Road Initiative and the Yangtze River Economic Belt, Chongqing has leveraged its strategic location to develop an integrated […]

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 […]

HAIYANG, Shandong, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- A carrier rocket launched from waters off east China's Shandong Province Wednesday has sent two hyperspectral satellites into orbit, which are expected to support high-precision observation in China and large-scale monitoring of land and sea worldwide.The Smart Dragon-3 (SD-3) carrier rocket blasted off at 10:38 a.m. […]

BEIJING, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- Stepping into the exhibition hall at the Shanghai Museum, Wang Shuling, 36, was instantly captivated by a towering tree, with its leafy branches reaching nearly to the ceiling.Unlike the trees outside that offer shade from the summer heat, this striking installation depicting the sacred "World Tree" took Wang on a journey across […]