10 h. ago Pakistan troops kill 54 militants crossing Afghanistan border, army says

The military said intelligence reports indicated that the militants were ‘Khwarij’ – a phrase the government uses for the Pakistani Taliban.

Events

13 h. ago Record tourist numbers flock to Champions Day, but star filly’s death mutes celebrations

Officials hail Sha Tin spectacular a success, with crowd numbers up 37.5 per cent, but death of Liberty Island casts shadow over proceedings.

Events

13 h. ago Teen crowned ‘best newcomer’ at Hong Kong Film Awards for role in Papa

Dylan So plays the role of a killer son in Papa.

Events

17 h. ago Remembering Nora Aunor: actress, ‘rebel’ and the Philippines’ ‘Superstar’

Filipino screenwriter Ricardo Lee pays tribute to Aunor, who spent her career fighting stereotypes and giving voice to the marginalised.

Politics

18 h. ago Spain’s Gestamp plans to expand China output as vehicle parts maker goes against the herd

‘We could be a very active player,’ executive chairman says at Shanghai Auto Show.

Politics

20 h. ago Multiple dead after vehicle rams into crowd at Vancouver Filipino festival in Canada

Police said the driver was in custody and video posted on social media showed victims strewn across a long stretch of road.

Events

20 h. ago 9 dead after vehicle rams into crowd at Vancouver Filipino festival in Canada

The driver has been taken into custody and PM Carney said he was ‘devastated’ to hear about the horrific events at the Lapu Lapu festival.

Events

20 h. ago 11 killed as car ploughs into Filipino street festival crowd in Vancouver

Driver was taken into custody. PM Carney said he was ‘devastated’ to hear about horrific events at Lapu Lapu Day festival.

Events

23 h. ago ‘Not going away in 90 days’: Wall Street skeptics sit out rebound trade as data shows toll

Wall Street’s skeptics see reason to doubt that Wall Street’s history of quick resurrections will repeat.

Politics

23 h. ago Man quits top China university, declines US PhD offer to sell street snacks

Man quits top China university, declines US PhD offer to sell street snacks  South China Morning Post

Politics

24 h. ago Beijing's Pinggu hosts food livestreaming event, culinary festival

Beijing's Pinggu hosts food livestreaming event, culinary festival  China.org

Society

34 h. ago Man, 77, dies after being hit by car that mounts pavement in Hong Kong

Driver arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death following incident in Sheung Shui.

Events

34 h. ago US tariff war ‘will not kill Hong Kong’, Trade Development Council says

City’s increasingly diversified exports helped businesses prepare, and they are aware of risks of relying on single market, body says.

Events

39 h. ago Beijing International Film Festival rolls out red carpet for closing ceremony

Beijing International Film Festival rolls out red carpet for closing ceremony  Global Times

Culture

53 h. ago Wall Street ends with weekly gains as trade negotiations, earnings in focus

Wall Street ends with weekly gains as trade negotiations, earnings in focus  Reuters

Politics

55 h. ago Wall Street set for weekly gains with trade progress, earnings in focus

Wall Street set for weekly gains with trade progress, earnings in focus  Reuters

Politics

56 h. ago Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty as US prosecutors seek death penalty for CEO killing

Some Americans have cheered the suspect, saying he shone a spotlight on steep US healthcare costs and the power of health insurers.

Events

57 h. ago Wall Street set for weekly gains with trade signals, earnings in focus

Wall Street set for weekly gains with trade signals, earnings in focus  Reuters

Politics

60 h. ago SNAPSHOT Wall Street opens slightly lower as China trade uncertainty lingers

SNAPSHOT Wall Street opens slightly lower as China trade uncertainty lingers  Reuters

Politics

62 h. ago Wall Street futures edge lower as tariff uncertainty lingers; Alphabet jumps

Wall Street futures edge lower as tariff uncertainty lingers; Alphabet jumps  Reuters

Politics