Advertisement OpinionUN Security Council’s inaction is tearing the world apart The world cannot afford to have a veto-crippled UN reduced to a spectator to global events that affect everyone 2-MIN…
Israel adds US$10 billion to its war chest with defence budget increase Opposition calls 2026 budget ‘greatest theft’ in Israel’s history as the government protects settlement funds while cutting…
IAEA says Iran's Khondab heavy water reactor no longer operational IAEA says Iran’s Khondab heavy water reactor no longer operational The UN’s nuclear watchdog says Iran’s Khondab heavy water…
Observatory issues amber rainstorm warning as heavy rain falls over Hong Kong City’s weather forecaster urges public on Monday morning to stay away from major watercourses, as heavy rain may bring…
Welcome summary Hello and welcome to our continuing live coverage of the Iran war and its impact on the region, the world and the global economy. Donald Trump has said his “preference would be to…
French prosecutors open terror probe after Bank of America attack attempt Paris police and French intelligence agents are investigating after the suspect said he was contacted via Snapchat and paid…
Severe flooding, a landslide and thunderstorms in parts of Afghanistan have left 17 people dead and 26 injured over the last 24 hours, authorities said Sunday (March 29, 2026), the latest casualties…
Iranian attacks across Gulf continue as major industrial sites hit Gulf nations reported a series of attacks as the US-Israel war against Iran entered its fifth week, including strikes on major…
‘Lighthouses in space’: the Chinese jam-proof satellite network to fill GPS gaps System places powerful light sources on satellites to send coded signals for drones, self-driving cars, space missions…
What makes Yuanjie – a Chinese optical chip star and Hong Kong IPO candidate – stand out? Yuanjie’s rise underscores how China’s optical chip firms are riding the AI infrastructure boom, with data…
- German defence giant Rheinmetall has sought to ease a row caused by its CEO when he likened Ukrainian factories producing drones to “housewives” making weapons in their kitchens.
A Russian oil tanker under U.S. sanctions is due to arrive in Cuba by Tuesday (March 31, 2026) despite a de facto American fuel blockade of the energy-starved island, according to shipping data. The…
All-America forward Sarah Strong scored 21 points, Blanca Quiñonez added 20 and defending national champion UConn beat Notre Dame 70-52 on Sunday, sending coach Geno Auriemma and the Huskies to their…
Braylon Mullins sank a desperation three-pointer with 0.4 seconds left to give UConn an astonishing 73-72 victory over top-seeded Duke on Sunday, earning the Huskies a spot in the Final Four after…
Anthony Albanese has slashed the fuel excise in half in a move which will save motorists 26 cents a litre, and is encouraging people to take public transport where they can, as the national cabinet…
Japan upgrades destroyer with Tomahawk missiles. Why it might pose a threat to China Analysts say the move marks a fundamental shift in Tokyo’s defence strategy, forcing Beijing to stay on high…
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday (March 29, 2026) rejected claims that God justifies war and prayed especially for Christians in the Middle East during a Palm Sunday Mass before tens of thousands of people in…
Germany news: Prognosis 'not good' for humpback whale Published March 28, 2026last updated March 29, 2026What you need to know - Conservationists say the condition of a whale stranded off Germany's…
Oil rises above $116 a barrel as Iran accuses US of preparing invasion Crude prices continue to climb as world faces its biggest energy crisis in decades. Oil prices have surged to their highest…
Janice Tse appointed Hong Kong’s new constitutional and mainland affairs chief Current permanent secretary for environment was nominated by city leader John Lee and appointed by Chinese State Council…