6 h. ago Mark Carney sworn in as Canadian prime minister, now faces Trump

Carney, a former head of both the Bank of Canada and Bank of England, is the first Canadian PM without any serious political experience.

Politics

7 h. ago Map Shows US and Chinese Aircraft Carriers in Pacific This Week

Map Shows US and Chinese Aircraft Carriers in Pacific This Week  Newsweek

Transport

8 h. ago Hong Kong urged to speed up adoption of electric lorries and taxis

Civic Exchange also stresses importance of catching up with country’s environmental goals to ensure carbon emissions peak before 2030.

Politics

11 h. ago HK$880 to be a panda pal? Hong Kong’s Ocean Park launches fan club for twin cubs

Keung To and Ian Chan of boy band Mirror will join fan club’s private visit of panda cubs ‘Elder Sister’ and ‘Younger Brother’ next month.

Politics

12 h. ago ‘Shameful’ Japanese tourists detained in China over Great Wall incident sparks outrage at home

Two Japanese tourists were detained in China after one exposed himself on the Great Wall, causing outrage in Japan and raising concerns about declining Japanese morals.

Society

12 h. ago ‘Shameful’ Japanese tourists detained in China over Great Wall prank, incident sparks outrage at home

Two Japanese tourists were detained in China after one exposed himself on the Great Wall, causing outrage in Japan and raising concerns about declining Japanese morals.

Society

12 h. ago ‘Shameful’ Japanese tourists detained in China over Great Wall prank

Two Japanese tourists were detained in China after one exposed himself on the Great Wall, causing outrage in Japan and raising concerns about declining Japanese morals.

Politics

12 h. ago Hong Kong’s MTR Corp to accept popular mainland Chinese payment card from next week

Mainland Chinese visitors will be able to pay for most MTR trips by tapping China T-Union Card, which is used in over 300 cities across the border.

Politics

12 h. ago Beijing rebuffs US report on nuclear carrier project as 'pure speculation'

Beijing rebuffs US report on nuclear carrier project as 'pure speculation'  China Daily

Events

14 h. ago Japan’s Tokyo to ‘revitalise’ nightlife with US$3.8 million jolt to lure visitors after dark

Initiatives include pop-up information offices, projection mapping displays, and subsidies for businesses, all designed to showcase Tokyo’s vibrant after-hours scene.

Economics

16 h. ago Hong Kong arrivals rise 7% to 8.4 million in first 2 months of 2025

Short-haul markets such as the Philippines and Indonesia record the steepest growth in arrivals.

Politics

19 h. ago Mexican cartel mystery: hundreds of shoes, charred bones at possible killing site

Gruesome images from a ranch apparently used as a drug cartel training camp show hundreds of discarded items and skeletal remains.

Events

20 h. ago Chinese scientists create nuclear battery that could last for a century

Battery based on carbon is designed to last 50 years and could be used to power pacemakers, spacecraft and devices in extreme environments.

Events

23 h. ago G7 seeks unity as Trump’s tariffs and Ukraine stance weighs on ties

Tensions between the US and Canada, which is hosting the meeting, are also at an all-time low amid Trump’s musing about annexing the country.

Politics

28 h. ago China’s AI frenzy: DeepSeek is already everywhere – cars, phones, even hospitals

China’s AI frenzy: DeepSeek is already everywhere – cars, phones, even hospitals  Rest of World

Politics

29 h. ago Unoccupied housing in China's urban areas emitting massive amounts of carbon, study finds

Unoccupied housing in China's urban areas emitting massive amounts of carbon, study finds  Phys.org

Events

32 h. ago Don’t use China as a hedge against US, Beijing’s envoy warns Japan

Ties with Tokyo may be on the mend but could be undone by Japan’s view of its neighbour, ambassador Wu Jianghao says.

Events

33 h. ago Huawei’s EU office reportedly raided over European Parliament lobbying scandal

Alleged corruption case carried out under the guise of commercial lobbying, Belgian prosecutors say.

Politics

33 h. ago Huawei named by Belgian authorities in brewing European Parliament bribery scandal

Case of alleged ‘active corruption’ plus ‘use of false documents’ carried out under the guise of commercial lobbying, prosecutors say.

Politics

36 h. ago China tourist critically injured as she leans from train for photos, slams into tunnel wall

Daredevil holidaymakers who dice with death while travelling on railways overseas are hit with travel safety warning by Chinese authorities.

Events