Powerful Brazil tornado kills 6, injures over 700: ‘it destroyed everything’
A tornado killed at least six people and injured more than 700 as it destroyed most of a town in…
Excitement builds as Hong Kong embraces pivotal National Games role
The National Games officially open in Guangzhou on Sunday, but Hong Kong is already well into its role as co-host…
EU claims agreement with China to unblock Nexperia chip flow
The European Commission claimed on Saturday that it has reached an agreement with China’s commerce ministry to restart the flow…
Ukrainian commander charged after Russian strike kills 19 at frontline party
A commander in the Ukrainian army has been charged after he allegedly gathered 100 soldiers for a celebration on the…
Hong Kong venues ‘ready’ for National Games, city’s No 2 official says
Hong Kong’s competition venues are “ready” to welcome the nearly 4,000 athletes, officials and staff anticipated for the National Games,…
China’s Xi doubles down on Greater Bay Area integration on Guangdong trip
President Xi Jinping has given the southern province of Guangdong the task of strengthening technology, infrastructure and regulatory cooperation with…
Trump hosts Hungary’s Orban, eyes oil sanctions carve-out for Putin ally
US President Donald Trump said he would consider giving Hungary a carve-out from sanctions on Russian oil, as Prime Minister…
Taiwan’s No 2 leader makes shock speech at European Parliament
Taiwan’s Vice-President Hsiao Bi-khim gave a speech at the European Parliament in Brussels on Friday, in what organisers claimed made…
US accuses Iran of plot to kill Israeli ambassador in Mexico
The US and Israel on Friday accused Iran of plotting to assassinate Israel’s ambassador to Mexico, in what would be…
UK man who dreamed of ‘being like Bond’ jailed for trying to spy for Russia
A British man who would “dream about being like James Bond” was jailed on Friday for seven years after trying…