1 hour ago Trump demands Khamenei’s ‘unconditional surrender’ in standoff with Iran

Introduction The Middle East finds itself on the precipice as the conflict between arch-foes Iran and Israel is on its fifth brutal day, with both sides escalating their attacks and the civilian toll mounting. As Israeli strikes continue to zero in on Iran’s nuclear facilities and other targets, and Iranian missiles light up the skies over Israeli cities, a chilling new dimension has been added to the crisis: a demand from US President Donald Trump to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali...

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7 h. ago Philippines says more US Typhon missiles ‘very welcome’ despite China’s warnings

The Philippine army has signalled it would welcome additional US Typhon missile systems to accelerate troop training and strengthen deterrence, despite Beijing's repeated denunciations of the system as a destabilising force that risks fuelling tensions in the South China Sea. Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, Philippine Army spokesman Colonel Louie Dema‑ala said the arrival of more Typhon launchers, which are also known as Medium Range Capability (MRC) systems, would “be very welcome”...

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9 h. ago Hong Kong wealth legacy academy portal links rich patrons with charitable causes

The Hong Kong Academy for Wealth Legacy (HKAWL), chaired by Adrian Cheng Chi-kong, launched a web portal on Tuesday to connect wealthy families with philanthropic initiatives, giving them access to high-impact projects. The Impact Link Online Portal (iLink) will serve as a repository for philanthropic projects that wealthy families can participate in, as well as an online community where they can connect and learn from one another, said Cheng, a former CEO of Hong Kong property giant New World...

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10 h. ago Why a Singapore politician’s missed handshake caused a stir: ‘optics matter’

The backlash faced by a Singapore minister of state after she was accused of snubbing a handshake from an elderly man at a cultural clan event has highlighted underlying post-election sensitivities and the expectations of Singaporeans on their highly paid politicians, observers say. The debate earlier this month centred on vitriol directed at Gan Siow Huang, minister of state for foreign affairs and trade and industry, after an online video circulated of her arriving at the venue and appearing...

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12 h. ago Singapore's Jumbo And China's Siji Minfu Unite To Bring Peking Duck Delicacy To Resorts World Sentosa

Singapore's Jumbo And China's Siji Minfu Unite To Bring Peking Duck Delicacy To Resorts World Sentosa  Retail News Asia

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14 h. ago Singapore’s 1880 club shuts down, 2 weeks after demise of Hong Kong branch

Private club 1880 in Singapore has abruptly closed down, two weeks after its cash-strapped Hong Kong branch folded, with its founder citing falling attendance and decreased spending by members for its demise, the Post has learned. In a letter sent to members on Monday at midnight and seen by the Post, founder Marc Nicolson said its local premises, located in InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay, would be shutting down with immediate effect. He also revealed the club’s holding company 38...

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17 h. ago Hong Kong police arrest truck owner after woman trapped in crash dies

Hong Kong police have arrested a man in connection with a fatal crash in Hung Hom, where a 50-year-old woman died after being trapped under a truck that rammed into a bus stop. The force said on Tuesday afternoon that the man was apprehended for dangerous driving causing death. A source said the man, 34, arrested was the truck owner. The accident occurred along Chatham Road North in Hung Hom at around 6.30am. The source earlier said the driver, travelling down a ramp from the elevated East...

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17 h. ago Hong Kong police arrest truck owner after woman trapped in bus

Hong Kong police have arrested a man in connection with a fatal crash in Hung Hom, where a 50-year-old woman died after being trapped under a truck that rammed into a bus stop. The force said on Tuesday afternoon that the man was apprehended for dangerous driving causing death. A source said the man, 34, arrested was the truck owner. The accident occurred along Chatham Road North in Hung Hom at around 6.30am. The source earlier said the driver, travelling down a ramp from the elevated East...

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19 h. ago Puppy’s death sparks calls for Hong Kong to quickly tighten animal cruelty laws

Hong Kong must tighten animal cruelty laws to prevent more dogs from being mutilated and dying while consumer demand for cropped tails and ears in pets makes such practices difficult to phase out, experts have said. The calls for urgent amendments to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Ordinance on Monday followed the death last week of a two-month-old female Doberman puppy from infections caused by ear cropping. The puppy was found abandoned in Cherry Street Park near Yau Ma Tei with 8cm (3...

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22 h. ago Launch Roundup: Missions to launch from the U.S., China, Japan, and Russia

Launch Roundup: Missions to launch from the U.S., China, Japan, and Russia  NASASpaceFlight.com -

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22 h. ago Launch Roundup: Missions to launch from the U.S., China, Japan, New Zealand, and Russia

Launch Roundup: Missions to launch from the U.S., China, Japan, New Zealand, and Russia  NASASpaceFlight.com -

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24 h. ago “Chokehold Beijing Holds on Global Supply Chains”: Ford Stock (NYSE:F) Gains Despite Revealing Plant Closure Cause

“Chokehold Beijing Holds on Global Supply Chains”: Ford Stock (NYSE:F) Gains Despite Revealing Plant Closure Cause  TipRanks

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35 h. ago Singaporean singer Stefanie Sun's Beijing concert draws 50,000 people on first night

Singaporean singer Stefanie Sun's Beijing concert draws 50,000 people on first night  CNA Lifestyle

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36 h. ago Ant International issues first sustainability report after spin

Ant International, which was spun off from fintech giant Ant Group last year, published its first independent sustainability report on Monday, underscoring its operational autonomy from its Chinese parent. Speculation has been rife over a potential listing by Ant International, which is registered in Singapore. In the report, the company emphasised its “new corporate identity”, describing its mission as “to make it easy to do business anywhere, bringing small and beautiful changes to the...

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37 h. ago Singaporean cyclist’s death sparks fury over Malaysian road safety

Malaysia’s government is under pressure to fix damaged highways and tackle the country’s poor road safety record after a Singaporean cyclist became the latest casualty of roads that claim the life of one person every two hours. A 42-year-old Singaporean man died on Saturday when he was run over by a gravel-laden truck after he hit a pothole and fell from his bike in the Kulai district of the southern Johor state, police said. His death came barely a week after 15 university students were killed...

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37 h. ago HK$3 million worth of cash and gold stolen from 2 Hong Kong tailors

Two tailors in Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui were broken into on Monday morning, with HK$3 million (US$382,170) worth of cash and gold stolen. A police spokesman said that at 10.14am, officers received a call from an employee of the shop at 2 Carnarvon Road, stating that the shop’s door had been forced open and property was missing. Upon arrival, officers discovered that the neighbouring shop had also been broken into. “We think the burglar got the key from inside 2 Carnarvon Road to enter the shop...

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37 h. ago HK$3 million worth of cash and gold stolen from 2 Hong Kong tailor shops

Two tailor shops in Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui were broken into on Monday morning, with around HK$3 million (US$382,170) worth of cash and gold stolen. A police spokesman said that at 10.14am, officers received a call from an employee of the shop at 2 Carnarvon Road, stating that the shop’s door had been forced open and property was missing. Upon arrival, officers discovered that the neighbouring shop had also been broken into. “We think the burglar got the key from inside 2 Carnarvon Road to...

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37 h. ago 80% of 25 eyeshadows found to contain heavy metals: Hong Kong consumer watchdog

More than 80 per cent of 25 cream and liquid eyeshadows tested by Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog have been found to contain heavy metals that may cause skin allergy, with lead being detected in all products, but at levels that do not pose safety concerns. Nine of the 25 single-colour models in stick, cream and liquid form did not list an expiry date or period after opening, according to the Consumer Council. Ten products only listed ingredients in Japanese or provided no such label. “The industry...

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39 h. ago ‘Uncertain future’ for US, Hong Kong MTR’s allure: 5 weekend reads

We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. ‘Setting sun’: on Trump’s parade day, Chinese media see a US in decline 2. Why are mainland Chinese tourists posing in front of MTR stations in Hong Kong? 3. China’s extreme heat shield breaks thermal limit on hypersonic flight 4. After the ceasefire, leaders of India and Pakistan seek cover...

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39 h. ago China could have as many intercontinental ballistic missiles as the US or Russia by 2030, weapons watchdog says

China could have as many intercontinental ballistic missiles as the US or Russia by 2030, weapons watchdog says  Yahoo News

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