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Middle East
Yemen’s leaders meet in Saudi Arabia after defeat of UAE-backed group
Saudi Arabia accused the UAE of smuggling an opposing leader to Abu Dhabi through Somalia, after the Saudi-backed government charged him with treason.
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Other Sport
Taiwan’s Lin Chun-yi wins India Open badminton event marred by ‘dirty’ conditions
South Korea’s world No 1 An Se-young wins women’s title but players slam ‘unhygienic’ playing conditions, ‘extreme’ air pollution.
1 hour ago
Middle East
Iran protests: 5,000 dead as judiciary hint at executions
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said, ‘We will not let domestic or international criminals go unpunished’.
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Tennis
Australian Open: no Venus fairy tale as Alcaraz, Sabalenka win opening matches
Hong Kong Open champion Alexander Bublik also advances, as does Chinese qualifier Bai Zhuoxuan, though compatriot Zhang Zhizhen is out.
2 hours ago
Society
Hong Kong’s URA will boost scrutiny of company heads in enhanced tender platform
Under new system, Urban Renewal Authority will conduct strict scrutiny of directors of contractors and consultants.
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Military
Why China may need to take the nuclear option for its next carrier
Military magazine pinpoints design flaws in the Fujian carrier that significantly reduce its launch efficiency.
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Opinion
Taiwan has just sold out TSMC and half its chips industry to the US
The so-called silicon shield is bust as there will not be much left of the island to defend after the forced relocation of a significant chunk of industrial base under new tariff deal.
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Middle East
Syrian government forces take Al-Omar oilfield as Kurds withdraw
Al-Omar was home to the largest US base in Syria. It had been controlled by Kurdish-led forces since 2017 after Islamic State group was pushed out.
3 hours ago
Outdoor
Hong Kong Marathon organisers to look into turning event into 2-day affair
Huge number of applications is an issue that needs to be addressed, they say, but so is disruption to the city caused by just one race day.
3 hours ago
World Opinion
Opinion
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Greenland’s stress test of Nato will ripple beyond the Arctic
Greenland is a test case for how alliances handle sovereignty and trust amid great power rivalry, with important consequences for Asia.
4 hours ago
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Society
Hong Kong blogger’s Iran trip sparks debate about solo travel safety
Online community split over whether women travelling alone to ‘dangerous’ nations is reckless or eye-opening.
4 hours ago
Australasia
Australia faces record guns as Bondi massacre prompts reform
There were more than 4 million guns in Australia in 2025, more than at the time of a 1996 shooting that killed 35 and prompted a gun buy-back scheme.
4 hours ago
Diplomacy
How China is ramping up Africa charm offensive to boost cultural ties, influence
Beijing dedicates 2026 to ‘cultural and social diplomacy’ across the continent, with 600 activities aimed at fostering strong friendships.
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Racing
Lui bags brilliant hat-trick as Browne McMonagle breaks through at Sha Tin
Veteran trainer caps red-letter week with three-timer, while young Irish star snares his first Hong Kong success.
4 hours ago
Military
Are Western defence firms aiming at the Chinese navy in their promo videos?
Vessels that look a lot like PLA warships appear in animation of BAE and Lockheed weapons systems.
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Hong Kong
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In pictures: Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2026
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Entertainment
‘First Asian woman in hip hop’ went from misfit to managing Wu-Tang members
Sophia Chang moved to New York at 21 and worked with some of the 1990s’ biggest rappers. Now 60, the Korean-Canadian’s aim is to stay strong.
5 hours ago
Racing
Patch Of Cosmo and Akashvani shine at Sha Tin ahead of Classic Mile
The pair is set to compete in the first leg of the Classic Series on February 1 after their striking wins on Sunday.
5 hours ago
Racing
Future is bright for Richards as Cool Boy and City Gold Banner give him double
The New Zealand handler snapped a cold streak with a brilliant brace with two smart-looking youngsters.
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Law and Crime
Hong Kong police arrest 2, record 220 offences in illegal road racing crackdown
Officers intercepted 50 vehicles on suspicion of illegal modification during two-day operation ‘Fossington’.
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HK Sevens
Hong Kong’s sevens pain as World Rugby meddling plunges beaten city team into void
Head coach Jevon Groves’ side have semi-final victory snatched from grasp by Canada, who join Belgium in HSBC SVNS 2.
6 hours ago
Europe
Europe’s far-right eyes run-off in Portugal’s presidential election
A record 11 candidates are standing in the election, while a housing crisis and cost of living fears overtake anti-immigrant sentiment.
6 hours ago
Science
Could China’s ion implanter ‘scalpel’ carve out secure chip supply chains?
The technology is central to some forms of semiconductor manufacturing and dominated by overseas players.
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Celebrities
Meet Spencer House, who plays tortured soul Mike Wrigley in Tell Me Lies
The Texas native was in Space Force, starring Steve Carell, and Netflix’s The Society, with this his biggest role to date – but is he really dating his co-star?
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Leisure
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What is mystery shopping, made popular by Labubu?
The Pop Mart craze is spreading to other retailers like Le Creuset and E.L.F. Beauty as ‘blind shopping’ takes off around the world.
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Gender & Diversity
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China Manchu ethnic group birth ritual uses bow and arrow for boys, red strip for girls
Birthing rituals which ban expectant mothers from sitting on stoves, attending other people’s weddings, persist in some regions today.
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Food & Drink
He wasn’t allowed to grill for years. That’s how he mastered yakitori
The chef behind Tokyo’s Torishiki brings his gospel of succulent skewers, steady discipline and generous mentorship to Torikaze in Hong Kong.
6 hours ago
Hong Kong
Hong Kong pair hope half-marathon finishes can give Asian Games dreams a boost
Gi Ka-man and Crystal Vut both finish on the podium, and in the twilight of their careers are chasing one last hurrah in Japan this September.
18 Jan 2026 - 5:30PM
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Southeast Asia
Indonesia finds 1 body, wreckage from missing surveillance plane
There were seven crew members and three passengers on the plane chartered to conduct air surveillance on fisheries.
18 Jan 2026 - 5:24PM
Society
Paralysed Hong Kong dancer Mo Li set to undergo ‘intense’ cutting-edge treatment
Dancer paralysed in accident during Mirror concert in 2022 will embark on a three-year advanced tech rehabilitation programme, father says.
18 Jan 2026 - 5:21PM