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A partnership between China’s SciNeuro Pharmaceuticals and Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis on Monday has revived hopes for treating Alzheimer’s disease. The deal, worth nearly US$1.7 billion, grants Novartis exclusive worldwide rights to develop and commercialise SciNeuro’s antibody candidates to develop drugs for the progressive brain disease. […]

More train tour packages to mainland China are expected to be launched with 16 newly added destinations to Hong Kong’s high-speed rail network, industry leaders have said, with the enhanced connectivity expected to boost cross-border traveller numbers in both directions. Timothy Chui Ting-pong, executive director of the Hong Kong Tourism Association, said […]

Internet fraudsters tricked more than 270 Hong Kong residents out of nearly HK$14 million (US$1.8 million) through online shopping scams in the first week of 2026, police have said. The average daily loss of HK$2 million prompted the force to issue a scam alert on Monday, urging caution among online consumers and people selling products on the internet. One […]

Mainland chip designer GigaDevice Semiconductor jumped more than 45 per cent on its first trading day in Hong Kong on Tuesday, as the Beijing-based firm’s debut catered to investor appetite for tech companies amid China’s push for self-reliance. The firm’s shares started trading at HK$235, versus the offer price of HK$162, before ending the morning […]

Taipei [Taiwan], January 13 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence said on Tuesday that it recorded the presence of ten sorties of PLA aircraft and five PLAN vessels operating around its territory.The Ministry of National Defence also added that 3 out of 10 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern Air Defense […]

When Libby Alexander and Simon Holliday noticed that many domestic helpers and Hong Kong residents at local beaches could not swim, they decided to take action. They soon learned that despite Hong Kong being surrounded by water and having an abundance of pools, many residents did not have the opportunity to learn to swim. Swimming lessons are not mandatory, […]

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa [Pakistan], January 13 (ANI): Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has said that allegations about Afghan soil being used against Pakistan are grave in nature and must be backed by credible evidence from the federal government, Tolo News reported.Speaking at a meeting, Chief Minister Sohail Afridi pointed out that Afghanistan […]

Hong Kong has taken a significant stride towards cross-border drone flights by teaming up with Nansha in mainland China to develop unified standards, policies and validation pathways through joint tests and trials – an effort that could set a global benchmark. The collaboration follows an accord signed on December 25 between the Hong Kong Productivity […]

President Donald Trump has not ruled out the use of force to acquire the island for national securityA bill seeking to make Greenland the 51st US state has been introduced in the House of Representatives, escalating a controversial push by President Donald Trump to bring the Danish territory under American control.Trump claimed last week that the US must […]

New Delhi [India], January 13 (ANI): A delegation from the Communist Party of China visited the BJP head office in New Delhi on Monday. The Chinese delegation was led by Sun Haiyan, Vice Minister, International Department of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC).In a post on X, Vijay Chauthaiwale, the In-Charge of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Foreign […]

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], January 13 (ANI): The Indore District court has taken suo moto cognisance of the growing menace of Chinese 'manjha' ahead of the Makar Sankranti festival after throat slit incidents reported in the district.Speaking to ANI on Monday, Advocate Akash Sharma stated, 'The Court took suo motu cognisance of the issue of Chinese […]

By Sahil KohliNew Delhi [India], January 13 (ANI): The 2022 India Open champions, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, reflected on dealing with high expectations attached to them since their careers picked up momentum in the early 2020s, with plenty of record-breaking titles and medals and on reuniting with coach Tan Kim Her, who made the 'Sat-Chi' a […]

(Photo credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images)Former NHL head coach Gerard Gallant left his KHL team and returned to Canada due to health reasons, TSN reported on Monday.Gallant, 62, had been the head coach of the Shanghai Dragons since August. He has been battling an illness and consulted with team doctors and management before opting to step away for the rest of […]

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump's decision on global tariffs received an unexpected breather when the U.S. Supreme Court postponed its rulings on several major cases to January 14. The court indicated on its website on January 9 that it could release decisions in argued cases when the justices take the bench during a scheduled sitting on January […]

LAS VEGAS, Nevada: After years of expensive false starts, the self-driving car industry is regrouping around artificial intelligence and partnerships, as chipmakers, tech firms, and auto suppliers look for a more practical path toward autonomy. At CES in Las Vegas this week, a series of tie-ups underscored that shift. Rather than betting billions on […]

(Photo credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images)Lingering injuries prompted 2025 French Open semifinalist Lois Boisson to withdraw from the upcoming Australian Open.The 22-year-old from France, who last played in September, announced her reluctant withdrawal from the season-opening major via Instagram on Monday.'Going to Australia and playing the Australian Open […]

Samba (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], January 12 (ANI): Security has been tightened in the Samba district on Monday after a few drones, suspected to be from Pakistan, were sighted along the Line of Control in the Naushera-Rajouri sector of Jammu and Kashmir in the late hours of Sunday. The development prompted the Indian Army to undertake counter-unmanned […]

(260112) -- COLOMBO, Jan. 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath in Sri Lanka, Jan. 12, 2026. Wang on Monday made a stopover in Sri Lanka on his way back from a trip to Africa and held a friendly […]

JIUQUAN, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese spacecraft designed for space tourism on Monday completed its suborbital flight test mission in northwest China.Using a parachute-recovery system, the recoverable payload capsule landed safely and was retrieved at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.The flight test demonstrated the re-entry deceleration and completed […]

Washington, DC [US], January 12 (ANI): A key member of a Chinese money-laundering network has been charged in the United States for allegedly laundering tens of millions of dollars generated from drug trafficking operations, according to a report by The Epoch Times (TET).The US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Ohio announced on January 9 that […]

An agreement is necessary to unlock the full potential of economic ties between Germany and India, Friedrich Merz has said.Germany is hopeful that a trade deal between India and the European Union can be reached by the end of this month, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said.European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President […]

(260112) -- BEIJING, Jan. 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with former U.S. Secretary of Treasury Timothy Geithner, now chairman of Warburg Pincus, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 12, 2026. (Xinhua/Jin […]

(260112) -- YULIN, Jan. 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This video screenshot shows the "Tianma-1000" unmanned transport aircraft after its maiden flight on Jan. 11, 2026. Developed by Xi'an ASN Technology Group Co., Ltd. under China North Industries Group Corporation, the "Tianma-1000" integrates logistics transport, emergency rescue, and material delivery into a […]

New Delhi [India], January 12 (ANI): Ahead of the India Open Super 750 badminton competition, the Badminton Association of India (BAI) General Secretary Sanjay Mishra termed the event as an important 'pitstop' in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour and said that with the World Championships being held this year in New Delhi at the Indira Gandhi […]

YIWU, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) -- A stuffed toy horse with a sullen face has gone viral recently on Chinese Internet. In Yiwu, a small commodities hub in east China, orders have soared as factories ramp up production to meet market demand. Dubbed "Cry-Cry Horse," the toy was originally a stitching mistake but unexpectedly touched the hearts of netizens with its […]

(260112) -- DAKAR, Jan. 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Ayo (front L), the lion mascot of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, and a Chinese panda mascot prepared by the Chinese Embassy in Senegal interact during the second "Panda Cup" China-Senegal Badminton Friendship Tournament at the Leopold Sedar Senghor Stadium in Dakar, Senegal, Jan. 11, 2026. TO GO WITH […]

(260112) -- BEIJING, Jan. 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Li Xi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and secretary of the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI), delivers a work report on behalf of the standing committee of the CCDI during the fifth plenary session of the […]

YIWU, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) -- A stuffed toy horse with a sullen face has gone viral recently on Chinese Internet. In Yiwu, a small commodities hub in east China, orders have soared as factories ramp up production to meet market demand. Dubbed "Cry-Cry Horse," the toy was originally a stitching mistake but unexpectedly touched the hearts of netizens with its […]

BEIJING, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Monday called for advancing full and rigorous Party self-governance with higher standards and more concrete measures.Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks while addressing the fifth […]

(260112) -- BEIJING, Jan. 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Matthias Brosamer, new sports general manager of Beijing Guoan Football Club, speaks during a press conference at the Worker's Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 12, 2026. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

DETROIT, Michigan: General Motors is rolling back part of its electric-vehicle push, booking a US$6 billion writedown as weaker demand and policy shifts reshape the U.S. EV market. The largest U.S. automaker said this week it would take the charge to unwind some electric-vehicle investments, reflecting reduced production plans and the knock-on effects […]

China's stance, expressed both in words and deeds, resonates strongly with many Global South nations that view China as a partner willing to cooperate without interfering in domestic choices. This represents a significant diplomatic distinction within an international system still marked by profound power imbalances.by Juvenal QuicassaIn an era when the […]

By Sahil KohliNew Delhi [India], January 12 (ANI): India's World Championships gold medalist PV Sindhu expressed that she is back to her bestest physically, mentally and technique-wise ahead of the India Open competition starting from Tuesday and is hopeful of making it to the Los Angeles Olympics 2028 'if the body permits and she is doing well'. Sindhu was […]

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], January 12 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Police launched a search operation against the sale and use of banned Chinese manjha in Indore on Monday after throat slit incidents reported in the district that claimed one life and left two others injured. The incidents were reported on Sunday from different parts of the city, prompting […]

Lawyers for a former newspaper publisher and two activists have called for less than 10 years’ imprisonment for their roles in attempts to instigate sanctions against Hong Kong and mainland China, saying they deserve additional reductions in securing Jimmy Lai Chee-ying’s conviction in his national security trial. Arguments over appropriate sentences […]

(260112) -- YIWU, Jan. 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A staff member shows "Cry-Cry Horse" stuffed toys at a store in the Yiwu International Trade City in Yiwu, east China's Zhejiang Province, Jan. 12, 2026. A stuffed toy horse with a sullen face has gone viral recently on Chinese Internet. In Yiwu, a small commodities hub in east China, orders have soared as […]

Washington, DC [US], January 12 (ANI): The Select Committee stated in a press release that its findings prompted the Pentagon to adopt new measures to safeguard taxpayer-funded research and prevent US innovations from benefiting China's military establishment.Select Committee Chairman John Moolenaar said that Secretary Hegseth and Pentagon leadership are […]

Hong Kong judges in Jimmy Lai Chee-ying’s national security trial have questioned whether the former media boss is entitled to a reduced sentence on health or custodial grounds, citing records showing he is in a stable condition and had requested solitary confinement of his own free will. The three High Court justices on Monday began hearing arguments on […]

The US defended the island during World War II when Copenhagen couldnt, Jeff Landry has saidDenmark is occupying Greenland in violation of UN rules, US President Donald Trump's special envoy, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, has said.On Sunday, Trump said the US will acquire Greenland - an autonomous territory of Denmark - "one way or another." He also […]

BEIJING, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Monday called for advancing full and rigorous Party self-governance with higher standards and more concrete measures.Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks while addressing the fifth […]

A Hong Kong court has lifted a temporary anonymity order and ruled that a barrister cannot keep his identity hidden in criminal proceedings over allegations that he twice molested a former pupil nine years ago. Eastern Court’s Principal Magistrate David Cheung Chi-wai ruled the media could report the name of the defendant, Simon So Shun-yan, who was […]

A Hong Kong man is fighting for his life in hospital after jumping from his first-floor flat following a gas explosion that ripped through his home and blew out a window frame. Police said the man, 42, plunged to the ground after the blast around 6.40pm on Monday at an ageing residential building at 43 Pak Tai Street in To Kwa Wan. He remained conscious and […]

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], January 12 (ANI): In Indore, the police have intensified efforts to crack down on the use of dangerous Chinese and nylon Manja kite strings after a fatal incident and two injuries occurred on Sunday. The tragic events, which included one death and injuries to two young men due to throat slitting by the sharp strings, […]

BEIJING, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) -- China and the European Union (EU) have agreed that it is necessary to provide general guidance on price undertakings for Chinese exporters of battery electric vehicles for passengers to the EU, China's commerce ministry said on Monday.The move aims to address relevant concerns in a way that is more practical, targeted, and […]

BEIJING, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Monday called for advancing full and rigorous Party self-governance with higher standards and more concrete measures.Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks while addressing the fifth […]