4 h. ago Hu Dehua, son of former liberal Chinese leader Hu Yaobang, dies at 76

The younger Hu is remembered as an outspoken proponent of political reform and press freedom – rare among China’s princelings.

Politics

8 h. ago Bangladesh’s ‘remittance warriors’ deliver record US$3 billion boost

The surge in money being sent home by overseas workers is a vote of confidence in his Muhammad Yunus’ transitional government, observers say.

Economics

8 h. ago China’s foreign minister heads to Moscow in a visit overshadowed by Western moves on Ukraine

China’s foreign minister heads to Moscow in a visit overshadowed by Western moves on Ukraine  KXAN.com

Politics

9 h. ago Hong Kong retail sales drop for 12th straight month in February, down by 13%

Steep decline partly due to earlier arrival of Lunar New Year in January, government spokesman says.

Politics

9 h. ago US politician scapegoating China, Russia in Signal chat leak a paranoid reaction to cover US governance failure: expert

US politician scapegoating China, Russia in Signal chat leak a paranoid reaction to cover US governance failure: expert  Global Times

Politics

12 h. ago Cold weather in Hong Kong to carry on into Tuesday, Observatory says

Cold weather warning issued at 9.45pm on Saturday has remained in force for more than 38 hours.

Politics

18 h. ago Director Oliver Stone to testify at JFK assassination files hearing

Hearings are being held in Washington after Trump released material related to the 1963 assassination of former president John F. Kennedy.

Politics

24 h. ago Greenland’s new prime minister says US will not get the island

Trump wants to annex the territory, claiming it’s needed for national security purposes.

Politics

26 h. ago Beijing 'positive' about letting Bangladeshi students visit for higher education

Beijing 'positive' about letting Bangladeshi students visit for higher education  bdnews24.com

Politics

29 h. ago Turkey opposition ramps up rallies as Swedish journalist jailed

The arrest of Istanbul’s opposition mayor Ekrem Imamoglu sparked the most significant anti-government protests in Turkey in over a decade.

Events

31 h. ago 12 dead in Nigeria clashes between military and Shiite protesters

Amnesty International said soldiers fired live rounds at protesters as a form of crowd control – events the military disputed.

Events

36 h. ago Hong Kong’s Super March attracts 12 per cent more visitors year on year: finance chief

Paul Chan says some overseas VIPs he met observed that the city has ‘regained its former vibrancy and vitality’.

Politics

36 h. ago Hong Kong’s Super March attracts 12% more visitors year on year: finance chief

Paul Chan says some overseas VIPs he met observed that the city has ‘regained its former vibrancy and vitality’.

Politics

36 h. ago Hong Kong’s ‘Super March’ has brought in 12% more visitors: finance chief

Paul Chan says some overseas VIPs he met observed that the city has regained its former vibrancy and vitality.

Politics

37 h. ago Trump says military force not off the table for Greenland after Denmark slams US ‘tone’

The Danish foreign minister said we ‘do not appreciate the tone’ in which Vance criticised Copenhagen’s underinvestment in Greenland’s security.

Events

44 h. ago Finland President Alexander Stubb boosts ties with Trump with round of golf in Florida

The meeting comes a day after Trump’s VP J.D. Vance accused Denmark – Finland’s close ally – of doing a poor job keeping Greenland safe.

Politics

53 h. ago Hong Kong Sevens: South Stand in full swing with ‘impeccable’ party vibes

Costumed fans undeterred by cool weather and three-hour queues to get into main party stand at Kai Tak Stadium.

Politics

56 h. ago China should do ‘the right thing’ to build trust with Europe, former top diplomat says

Beijing needs to address EU concerns including over Ukraine war for ‘functional relationship’, according to ex-Spanish foreign minister.

Politics

56 h. ago China ‘century baby’ born at midnight on January 1, 2000, dies from heart attack at 25

Heartbroken mother says her ‘world has fallen apart’ as she calls for formal investigation into ‘serious medical accident’ without elaborating.

Events

56 h. ago 4 killed in Ukraine’s Dnipro as Russia strikes with ‘more than 2 dozen drones’

The ‘massive’ strike, injuring 21, hit homes, a hotel and restaurant and came hours after Vladimir Putin vowed to ‘finish off’ Ukrainian troops.

Events