11 m. ago Chip war: Samsung denies halting foundry services for Chinese clients amid US pressure

Samsung operates one of the few foundries capable of rivalling industry-leading TSMC in producing advanced chips.

Events

2 h. ago US ‘alarmed’ at arrest of American academic in Thailand for alleged royal defamation

The US State Department said Paul Chambers’ arrest ‘reinforces long-standing concerns about the use of lèse-majesté laws in Thailand’.

Events

4 h. ago Indonesia offers sanctuary to Palestinians displaced by Gaza war

President Prabowo Subianto, on a trip to the Middle East and Turkey, said Indonesia was ready to take up to 1,000 Palestinians initially.

Events

21 h. ago China defiant, accuses Trump of 'blackmail' over 104% tariff threat: Live updates

China defiant, accuses Trump of 'blackmail' over 104% tariff threat: Live updates  USA Today

Politics

22 h. ago Chaos at Israel hearing of Netanyahu’s sacking of security chief: ‘no court run this way’

Protests disrupted proceedings as an Israeli court heard petitions against the sacking of security chief Ronen Bar amid claims of political motives.

Events

22 h. ago Coldplay in Hong Kong: Kai Tak Stadium rocking as band kicks off concert series

Police arrest five people over ticket scalping outside new 50,000-seat stadium.

Culture

23 h. ago China urges US to ‘show respect’ on trade talks as Trump renews tariff threat

Beijing accuses the US of lacking sincerity in trade dispute, warns against ‘pressure, threats and blackmail’.

Politics

24 h. ago China vows to 'fight to the end' and accuses Trump of 'blackmail' over tariff warning

China vows to 'fight to the end' and accuses Trump of 'blackmail' over tariff warning  USA Today

Events

27 h. ago South Korean prosecutors close in on Yoon’s wife as election law breach case heats up

Investigators prepare to question Kim Keon-hee who also faces accusations including stock market manipulation.

Politics

28 h. ago Hong Kong man jailed for 7 years for rioting after acquittal overturned

Upon prosecutors’ appeal, judge sentences Wong Chi-wing to prison for rioting with white-clad mob at MTR station during 2019 protests.

Events

29 h. ago China Accuses U.S. of Blackmail After Trump Threatens More Tariffs

China Accuses U.S. of Blackmail After Trump Threatens More Tariffs  The New York Times

Politics

41 h. ago Long waiting times for Hong Kong courts set to ease, judiciary says

Most cases related to the 2019 protests and national security have concluded, lawmakers told.

Events

45 h. ago China accuses US of 'economic bullying' as tariff dispute escalates

China accuses US of 'economic bullying' as tariff dispute escalates  Euronews.com

Economics

51 h. ago Student accused of attacking 5 at Hong Kong’s CityU remanded to psychiatric centre

Wang Haoyu, 23, appeared in West Kowloon Court on Monday charged with six counts of criminal offences, including common assault and theft.

Events

53 h. ago Venezuela accuses US of plotting ‘false flag attack’ on Guyana oil platform

Venezuela’s vice-president said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Blackwater founder Erik Prince were behind the alleged attack plan.

Events

63 h. ago Russia court sends US citizen awaiting trial to a psychiatric hospital

Joseph Tater was arrested in August after being accused of assaulting a police officer during a confrontation with staff at a Moscow hotel.

Events

69 h. ago France’s Le Pen slams ‘witch hunt’ as ban dominates rival rallies

Le Pen spoke at rally in Paris days after court found her and other National Rally officials guilty of embezzling European parliament funds.

Politics

3 d. ago Outrage over Lamborghini crash in India reignites debate over privilege and impunity

The car’s driver was released on a bail of US$300 after critically injuring two construction workers, sparking accusations of unequal justice.

Events

3 d. ago Hong Kong actor Nicholas Tse sells premium sausages online, earns US$207 million in 4 years

Food brand of entertainment icon earns nationwide sales champion tag as actor takes active role in production, promotion of ‘high quality’ bangers.

Economics

3 d. ago US revokes all South Sudan visas after it refuses to take back its citizens

The African nation is on the brink of return to civil war after its First Vice-President Riek Machar was placed under house arrest last week.

Politics