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A cargo ship loaded with shipping containers navigates through New York Bay on January 23. Photo: AFP
United States

US trade deficit widens sharply, reversing big pullback lauded by Trump

The US president touted the success of his tariffs after the trade gap fell to an earlier low, but the figure has since boomeranged back.

Hong Kong property

NWD says parent approached by investors after report links Blackstone to sale

European Union

EU designates Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as terrorist group amid bloody crackdown

Meet Son Sook, grandma to Bridgerton’s Yerin Ha and award-winning actress

The war survivor fell in love with acting in high school and has won numerous awards, including South Korea’s equivalent of the Oscars.

Son Sook (right) is a veteran South Korean actress and the grandmother of Yerin Ha. Photos: @yerinha_/Instagram, Handout

Discovery of badly decomposed whale carcass on Sai Kung beach triggers probe

Authorities alerted to decomposed carcass after villagers found it on beach at Ham Tin Wan, in Sai Kung East Country Park.

Trump border tsar suggests Minnesota ICE drawdown if local officials cooperate

Homan stressed, however, that the administration was not backing down on immigration and vowed to stay until the ‘problem’s gone’.

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‘Communist warrior’: China’s leaders pay tribute to late general Liao Xilong

Liao praised for his party loyalty just days after the downfall of the country’s top uniformed officer.

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Liao Xilong, a former top general in charge of the PLA’s logistics modernisation, died last Friday. Photo: Handout

‘Not healthy’: US ambassador warns against China’s manufacturing dominance

US envoy David Perdue voices concerns over China’s manufacturing power, urging fair, reciprocal trade to benefit global economies.

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Britain’s Starmer hopes gift of Man United match ball scores with China’s Xi

Reviving a familiar playbook, the British leader uses football to seek diplomatic headway during a state visit to Beijing.

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Video | Men from Bangladesh tricked into fighting for Russia

Men from across South Asia and Africa said they were promised jobs that ended up on the frontlines.

Maksudur Rahman, 31, who escaped after fighting for the Russian army, shows a Russian military dog tag during an interview with The Associated Press in Lakshmipur, Bangladesh, Dec. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Rajib Dhar)
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Do Americans think China will overtake the US? The results are in

Washington think tank takes the public’s temperature on global power and influence.

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China’s biggest advantage over the US is technology, according to a poll of Americans. Photo: Shutterstock

The HK Racing Postscript: who’s hot, who’s not and the best of January

Zac Purton was at his brilliant best while Francis Lui, David Hayes and John Size had big hauls for the month.

China’s humanoid robot sales to double this year as costs fall: Morgan Stanley

The US investment bank revises its China robot sales forecast to 28,000 units this year, while its sees parts prices falling 16 per cent.

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Hong Kong travellers continue to favour Japan despite geopolitical tensions

Flights from city to Japan remain unaffected while weaker currency is attracting Hongkongers to the popular destination.

People walk through the Nakamise Shopping Street at the Asakusa district in Tokyo on January 8, 2026. Photo: AFP

How the folksy ‘Genuine American Hero’ became an anti-ICE anthem

Shootings in Minneapolis have led to scathing criticism from the likes of Jesse Welles and Bruce Springsteen.

Jesse Welles performs at the Metropol in Berlin, Germany, on December 15, 2025. The American guitarist and singer has emerged as a modern-day protest troubadour. Photo: Redferns

World’s best equestrians return for Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show

Along with five-star show jumping featuring some of the city’s best are a ‘youth challenge’, a dog agility show and a pony event.

Trump critic Klobuchar enters Minnesota governor race amid ICE crackdown

The four-term Democratic senator enters the 2026 race to succeed Tim Walz, positioning herself as a force against the immigration crackdown.

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Hong Kong firm, Elior Group sign deal to set up aircraft dismantling centre

But project’s launch depends on availability of a separate plot for recycling fuselages.

The Airport Engineering Training Centre in Hong Kong. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Opinion | Trump’s power politics is paving the way to a G2 world order with China

Trump’s actions signal an openness to G2, give China leverage with US allies and open the door for other powers to use coercive force.

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China executes 11 core members of Myanmar-based telecoms fraud ring

They include members of the Ming family crime syndicate found guilty of murder, illegal detention, running casinos and other offences.

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China’s cloud giants race to support Moltbot, the ‘AI that actually does things’

Hyperscalers embrace the AI agent, which can execute tasks without step-by-step instructions, but privacy concerns loom large.

The global AI industry is moving towards developing AI agents capable of autonomously executing tasks on behalf of users. Photo: Shutterstock

Hong Kong supervisor held over cruelty after pond clean-up kills 110 fish

51-year-old supervisor from Fai Kee Environmental Cleaning taken into custody on Wednesday and later released on bail.

More than 110 fish, including large koi, died during the pond-cleaning job at the public housing estate. Photo: Jelly Tse

Town planning body slammed for neglecting disabled people over Wan Chai plan

Ex-legislator among those calling for review to make development plan covering Sau Wa Fong and Nam Koo Terrace more barrier-free.

Indonesia scrambles to halt US$80 billion market crash as rupiah hits record low

Concerns over fiscal policy and transparency sparked a sell-off, as Indonesian stocks plunged 8 per cent in just two days.

Gregor McNeish forced to retire, in blow to Hong Kong’s Rugby World Cup plans

The 33-year-old fly-half, who has been battling concussion issues, was set to play a key role in city team’s Nations Cup campaign this year.

Hong Kong’s Gregor McNeish catches a high ball under pressure from Japan A’s Yuto Mori (left) during a game at Kai Tak Stadium last October. Photo: Elson Li

With AI in the driving seat, China moves to rein in job displacement risks

China’s central government unveils plans for policy to reduce industrial labour pains caused by widespread use of artificial intelligence.

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Employees work on a Neolix X3 vehicle production line at a factory of Chinese autonomous delivery vehicle maker Neolix in Yancheng, in eastern China’s Jiangsu province. Photo: AFP

Pawsitively posh: Hong Kong Pet Show takes luxury to new heights

More than 1,000 exhibitors at Hong Kong Pet Show, with global pet economy on track to hit US$134.46 billion this year amid sustained growth.

Starmer stresses Hong Kong’s stability as key to stronger ties in meeting with Xi

Meeting focused on shared interests to bolster Sino‑British relations, with Jimmy Lai’s national security case also touched upon in ‘respectful’ discussions.

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