US President Donald Trump has proposed an ambitious US$1.5 trillion military spending plan, branding it a vision for a “dream military” designed to secure American dominance in an increasingly competitive global landscape. The proposal has sparked debate among analysts over its feasibility and
A senior Chinese semiconductor expert has advised mainland companies to remain cautious when considering purchases of Nvidia’s H200 artificial intelligence chips, warning that the United States’ changing approach to advanced chip exports makes long term intentions difficult to read. Wei Shaojun, vice president
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is expected to further entrench his country’s reliance on nuclear weapons as a core security guarantee following a recent United States operation in Venezuela, an event that has resonated far beyond Latin America and into strategic thinking
Japan is facing a sharp rise in sextortion cases, with a support organisation warning that young men are increasingly being targeted by online criminals who exploit explicit images for blackmail. The group has issued a stark reminder that once intimate content is shared
A man has been sentenced to four weeks in jail in Hong Kong after being convicted of taking upskirt photographs of a female passenger during a flight operated by Cathay Pacific, in a case that has renewed attention on privacy violations and personal
Portuguese eighth seed Nuno Borges continued his strong early season form with a composed straight sets victory over former world number three Marin Cilic at the Hong Kong Tennis Open, underlining his growing confidence ahead of the Australian Open. Ranked 45 in the
A joint venture between Sino Land and Great Eagle Holdings has secured a prime residential site in Kowloon after winning a government land tender valued at HK$1.61 billion, equivalent to about US$206 million. The successful bid comes as signs emerge that Hong Kong’s
Former US president and current Republican frontrunner Donald Trump stirred laughter and controversy at a gathering of Republican lawmakers in Washington this week by claiming that Venezuela’s ousted leader Nicolás Maduro had tried to copy his distinctive dance moves in public before being
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has suffered a brain injury after falling and hitting his head while in prison, according to a statement shared by his wife on social media. The incident has raised concerns about his health and added a new layer
The United Nations has for the first time formally accused Israel of operating an apartheid system in the occupied West Bank, marking a significant escalation in international criticism of Israeli policies toward Palestinians. The assessment was delivered by the UN’s top human rights
