59 m. ago What’s in a name? Pope Leo XIV’s choice signals commitment to social justice

The new American pontiff is indicating that he will continue the late Pope Francis’ work, an expert on religious studies says.

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6 h. ago 'Friends of steel': Xi and Putin pledge to stand together against US

'Friends of steel': Xi and Putin pledge to stand together against US  Reuters

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8 h. ago New Zealand justice set to join Hong Kong’s top court as non

Sir William Gillow Gibbes Austen Young, 73, will serve at the Court of Final Appeal after his endorsement by city legislature.

Events

16 h. ago US safety officials slow operations at troubled Newark airport after critical outage

Federal regulators vow to overhaul US air traffic control system while fixing problems at Newark airport.

Events

17 h. ago US judge temporarily blocks deportation of Asian migrants to Libya

Sending deportees to Libya would mark a major escalation in the Trump administration’s efforts to offload unwanted migrants.

Events

18 h. ago China, Russia have ‘special responsibility’ to stand up to power politics: Xi

The Chinese and Russian leaders opened talks in Moscow with pledge to defend the rights and interests of developing countries.

Politics

23 h. ago Stocks close higher as Fed pledges 'wait and see' stance, China talks to resume

Stocks close higher as Fed pledges 'wait and see' stance, China talks to resume  USA Today

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29 h. ago Wall Street gains as China boosts its economy ahead of US trade talks

High-level US-China trade talks this weekend and Beijing’s plans to cut interest rates fuel gains on Wall Street.

Economics

32 h. ago Hong Kong may require private hospitals to give price estimates to patients

Government says residents need clarity on fees in private sector, otherwise healthcare system will ‘fall into a vicious cycle’.

Economics

38 h. ago Hongkongers rush to snag HK$30 movie tickets ahead of Cinema Day

Over 10,000 people are also queuing online to get their hands on tickets for Saturday on the Broadway Circuit website, according to a check by the Post.

Culture

38 h. ago Hongkongers rush to snap up HK$30 movie tickets ahead of Cinema Day

More than 10,000 people also queuing online to get hands on tickets for Saturday on Broadway Circuit website, according to check by Post.

Culture

38 h. ago Hongkongers rush to snap up HK$30 film tickets ahead of Cinema Day

More than 10,000 people also queuing online to get hands on tickets for Saturday on Broadway Circuit website, according to check by Post.

Culture

45 h. ago World Cup 2026: Trump vows ‘seamless’ travel for foreign fans amid US border fears

There are concerns that the tournament could be affected by US president’s immigration policies and tensions with co-hosts Canada and Mexico.

Politics

47 h. ago Trump meets new Canadian PM, who tells him Canada is not for sale

Oval Office session with Prime Minister Mark Carney is cordial though US president touts ‘51st state’ and says he wants to keep tariffs.

Politics

48 h. ago Trump tariff war sees Canada make big trade shift away from US

Exports to the US were down 6.6 per cent, but shipments to other countries surged by nearly 25 per cent.

Politics

49 h. ago Trump says US to stop bombing Houthis after rebels pledge to stop ship attacks

The US president says the Iran-backed group has ‘capitulated’, as Oman’s foreign minister confirms a ceasefire has been reached.

Events

49 h. ago Trump says US to stop bombing Yemen’s Houthis after rebels pledge to end shipping attacks

US president says Iran-backed Yemen group ‘capitulated’, as Oman confirms ceasefire reached.

Events

51 h. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Trump meets with Canada's Carney, hints at coming pharma tariffs

Trump tariffs live updates: Trump meets with Canada's Carney, hints at coming pharma tariffs  Yahoo

Politics

54 h. ago US trade deficit surges to record high in March before tariff roll

The US trade deficit reached a record in March, as imports surged ahead of President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff roll-out.

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54 h. ago US trade deficit surged in March and China imports sank before Trump’s tariff roll

Companies front-loaded shipments amid signs that more goods from the mainland are being routed through third countries, official data shows.

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