4 h. ago Britain's energy minister visits China to discuss climate and energy cooperation

Britain's energy minister visits China to discuss climate and energy cooperation  Reuters

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6 h. ago Trump says US had ‘very good’ talks with Putin, Ukraine war could end

Putin had used Thursday’s meeting with US envoy Steve Witkoff to convey ‘signals’ to Trump.

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9 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.

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10 h. ago On Friday, Beijing hosted Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov for talks

On Friday, Beijing hosted Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov for talks  Islander News.com

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11 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.

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12 h. ago Iranian officals meet Chinese and Russian counterparts in Beijing

Iranian officals meet Chinese and Russian counterparts in Beijing  WEKU

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12 h. ago Hong Kong health chief confirms patients may pay separate fees for scans like MRIs

Health minister Lo Chung-mau says hospitalised patients and those visiting emergency rooms would be excluded from proposed move.

Science

13 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

14 h. ago Exclusive: China state firms curb Russian oil imports on sanctions risks, sources say

Exclusive: China state firms curb Russian oil imports on sanctions risks, sources say  Reuters

Events

15 h. ago Nuclear meeting with Chinese, Iranian and Russian deputy foreign ministers kicks off today in Beijing

Nuclear meeting with Chinese, Iranian and Russian deputy foreign ministers kicks off today in Beijing  Agenzia Nova

Politics

15 h. ago Is Trump trying to pull Putin away from China – and can it work?

Is Trump trying to pull Putin away from China – and can it work?  Al Jazeera English

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17 h. ago AIA posts record 2024 earnings as new business in Hong Kong, Southeast Asia surges

Hong Kong new sales rose 23 per cent to a record US$1.8 billion in 2024 as mainland Chinese bought more policies on their visits.

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26 h. ago China is more likely than the EU to replace Starlink on the Ukrainian battlefield

China is more likely than the EU to replace Starlink on the Ukrainian battlefield  Kyiv Independent

Events

26 h. ago ‘EVIL EMPIRE SUMMIT’ SET FOR FRIDAY IN BEIJING: Chinese, Russian, Iranian leaders gathering to defy Trump, sharpen anti

‘EVIL EMPIRE SUMMIT’ SET FOR FRIDAY IN BEIJING: Chinese, Russian, Iranian leaders gathering to defy Trump, sharpen anti-US alliance  All Israel News

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26 h. ago WATCH VIDEO: ‘EVIL EMPIRE SUMMIT’ SET FOR FRIDAY IN BEIJING: Chinese, Russian, Iranian leaders gathering to defy Trump, sharpen anti

WATCH VIDEO: ‘EVIL EMPIRE SUMMIT’ SET FOR FRIDAY IN BEIJING: Chinese, Russian, Iranian leaders gathering to defy Trump, sharpen anti-US alliance  All Israel News

Politics

31 h. ago Russia says US ceasefire idea for Ukraine ‘gives us nothing’

Remarks from a senior Kremlin official show that Putin thinks Russia’s advances in Ukraine give Moscow a strong hand in peace negotiations.

Events

31 h. ago Putin not opposed to Ukraine ceasefire but has ‘serious questions’ for Trump

The Russian leader says he wants to speak with the US president, noting that his forces are working to push out Kyiv’s troops in Kursk.

Politics

31 h. ago Trump, eager to reach Ukraine ceasefire ‘fast’, says talks in Russia ‘going OK’

US leader hopeful of ‘good position’ as his special envoy visits Moscow for ‘serious’ discussions with Kremlin, including Vladimir Putin.

Politics

32 h. ago Appeasing Russia and forcing Ukraine into a peace deal will breed chaos

It would embolden Putin, make Ukraine a breeding ground for mass migration, a weapons surge, even civil war – affecting Europe and beyond.

Events

35 h. ago What’s happening in Russia’s Kursk region and why does it matter?

Kyiv hoped the operation would slow Russia’s advances in eastern Ukraine by diverting troops to defend Kursk but this did not happen.

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