38 h. ago Former Hong Kong Muay Thai champion given 2 years for fatal traffic accident

Kok Yat-sum, 34, ignored a red light causing double-decker bus to crash into her taxi, claiming the lives of her two passengers.

Events

40 h. ago ‘Marsquakes’ point to liquid water in red planet’s crust, study finds

Scientists using data from Nasa’s InSight lander find mysterious zone they say is best explained by a layer of water-saturated rock.

Politics

67 h. ago Chinese court rules security guard’s death during workplace sex an ‘industrial accident’

Appeal court says 60-something man’s right to have sex with girlfriend at work is same as entitlement to drink water, use toilet.

Events

3 d. ago 2 men arrested in Hong Kong over violent confrontation involving minibus driver

Online footage shows group of men surrounding red-topped minibus amid chaotic confrontation that saw vehicle repeatedly slam into car.

Events

3 d. ago 2 arrested in Hong Kong over violent confrontation involving minibus driver

Online footage shows group of men surrounding red-topped minibus amid chaotic confrontation that saw vehicle repeatedly slam into car.

Events

4 d. ago Iranian nuclear enrichment ‘red line’ for US ahead of new talks, envoy says

Trump has voiced hope for reaching a deal with Tehran to avert an Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear programme that could ignite a wider war.

Events

4 d. ago Iranian nuclear enrichment ‘red line’ for US ahead of new talks, envoy Steve Witkoff says

Trump has voiced hope for reaching a deal with Tehran to avert an Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear programme that could ignite a wider war.

Events

4 d. ago Fears among India’s farmers rise over US food imports crossing ‘red line’

India is concerned about its food security and the livelihoods of its farmers if more US food imports are allowed.

Society

4 d. ago China will have over 100 nuclear reactors. A PLA study warns some could be hit in wartime

Researchers, who say Ukraine war shatters notion of civilian nuclear plants being not subject to military strikes, are evaluating risks.

Events

4 d. ago China will have over 100 nuclear reactors which could be war targets: PLA study

China will have over 100 nuclear reactors which could be war targets: PLA study  South China Morning Post

Events

4 d. ago Water wars: as India weaponises rivers, Pakistan thirsts for security

India’s suspension of a decades-old water treaty has left Pakistan’s farmers facing ruin. Rivers are becoming battlegrounds elsewhere, too.

Events

5 d. ago Stock market treads water as Wall Street awaits key weekend meeting between U.S. and China

Stock market treads water as Wall Street awaits key weekend meeting between U.S. and China  CBS News

Politics

5 d. ago Beijing achieves continued progress in air and water quality in 2024

Beijing achieves continued progress in air and water quality in 2024  Xinhua

Politics

5 d. ago Russia’s Putin vows victory in Ukraine as Trump pushes for 30

China’s President Xi Jinping and other world leaders join Russia’s Vladimir Putin to watch military parade in Moscow’s Red Square.

Politics

5 d. ago Prepping for a rainy day and higher used car prices : The Indicator from Planet Money

Prepping for a rainy day and higher used car prices : The Indicator from Planet Money  NPR

Economics

5 d. ago China is building the world’s tallest dam. It’s just started storing water

First unit of the Shuangjiangkou power station in Sichuan province is expected to be generating electricity by the end of this year.

Politics

6 d. ago Can China launch hypersonic glider from satellite? Rocket force study suggests possibility

PLA study claims China’s hypersonic missiles can be launched from space-based platforms and strike global targets within 30 minutes.

Events

6 d. ago Can China launch hypersonic glider from satellite? Study suggests possibility

Can China launch hypersonic glider from satellite? Study suggests possibility  South China Morning Post

Politics

6 d. ago Disney theme park for United Arab Emirates next, with plans for Abu Dhabi site unveiled

Abu Dhabi developer to fund project on Yas Island, already home to other amusement parks, SeaWorld and a water park.

Politics

7 d. ago US Navy loses another fighter jet in Red Sea aircraft carrier incident

Fighter jet landing on USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier goes overboard, forcing pilots to eject.

Transport