Two China-flagged supertankers sailing toward Venezuela to load crude oil have abruptly reversed course and headed back to Asia, raising fresh doubts over whether the South American producer will resume large-scale direct exports to its main buyer any time soon. The movements, revealed
Nearly a decade after his death, Muhammad Ali’s legacy is being formally honoured by the United States with the release of a commemorative postage stamp, turning one of the boxing legend’s most famous jokes into reality. Ali once quipped that becoming a stamp
Hong Kong trainer Francis Lui Kin-wai is leaving nothing to chance as he prepares a powerful three-horse assault on Wednesday’s Group Three January Cup at Happy Valley Racecourse, aiming to add another major prize to his already distinguished career. Lui will saddle Chancheng
China’s embassy in the United States has criticised Washington for what it called coercive economic tactics after US President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs targeting countries that continue to trade with Iran. The move has heightened tensions between major powers and raised
Honduras’s electoral authorities have rejected an order from the outgoing president calling for a recount of November’s presidential election, declaring the move illegal and unconstitutional. The decision confirms the victory of conservative businessman Nasry Asfura, whose win has been contested amid political tension
Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran’s last monarch, has emerged as a symbolic rallying figure for some Iranians as nationwide protests continue to challenge the authority of the Islamic Republic. Living in exile for nearly five decades, Pahlavi has seen a surge of
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said that Iran’s current leadership may be approaching its final days, as mass protests continue to sweep across the country and reports of violent crackdowns intensify. His comments add to growing international scrutiny of Tehran’s response to the
Greenland’s government has firmly rejected the idea of any United States takeover of the Arctic island, saying its security should be ensured through Nato rather than unilateral control by Washington. The statement marks one of the clearest positions yet from Greenlandic authorities as
Former British finance minister Nadhim Zahawi has defected from the Conservative Party to the right-wing Reform UK, delivering a fresh blow to the Tories and boosting the momentum of Nigel Farage ahead of the next general election. Zahawi said the country was “broken”
Nearly one in four students in Hong Kong are unable to complete their homework without the help of artificial intelligence, according to a new study that has raised concerns about the impact of AI on learning, problem-solving, and independent thinking. The findings have
