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Donald Trump
Trump pulls US out of dozens of international organisations, UN agencies
Many are groups and treaties the US president’s team has categorised as catering to diversity and ‘woke’ initiatives, such as climate talks.
8 Jan 2026 - 7:25AM
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Israel
UN accuses Israel of subjecting Palestinians in West Bank to ‘apartheid’
7 Jan 2026 - 7:06PM
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals
Editorial
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Hong Kong, WHO must overcome hepatitis threat together
6 Jan 2026 - 7:15AM
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals
Hongkongers urged to get flu shots as city braces for winter virus wave
Centre for Health Protection’s appeal coincides with infectious disease expert’s concerns over low vaccination rates in the community.
3 Jan 2026 - 9:51PM
Israel-Gaza war
Israel to ban several aid groups from Gaza in 2026 over vetting rules
Israel says suspensions are meant to prevent Hamas from exploiting aid, but humanitarian groups say it will harm civilians.
31 Dec 2025 - 2:47PM
China-Africa relations
Washington lines up health deals as US and China vie for access to Africa
Signatories must guarantee that genetic sequence data and samples from potential outbreaks are shared with the US within 5 days of detection.
30 Dec 2025 - 4:07PM
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United Nations
‘World stands at a crossroads’: UN chief issues grim New Year message
Antonio Guterres laments US$2.7 trillion global arms race and urges leaders to choose ‘people and planet over pain’ in 2026.
30 Dec 2025 - 11:21AM
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals
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As ‘super flu’ spreads worldwide, how can Hongkongers protect against it?
Researchers find 82.8 per cent of flu specimens collected from Queen Mary Hospital between December 6 and 11 were subclade K.
23 Dec 2025 - 10:00PM
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Israel-Gaza war
UN declares Gaza famine over, but ‘situation remains critical’
Meanwhile, Oxfam says hunger in Gaza remains ‘appalling and preventable’, accusing Israel of blocking aid from humanitarian agencies.
19 Dec 2025 - 10:36PM
Diplomacy
Outside In
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Six years on, are we better prepared for the next pandemic?
Preparedness plans remain a work in progress while health budgets have been sliced by urgent demands and US withdrawal weakens global coordination.
19 Dec 2025 - 8:58PM
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Israel-Gaza war
‘My future is paralysed’: Gaza amputees desperate to walk again
The World Health Organization estimates there are some 5,000 to 6,000 amputees from the Israel-Gaza war, 25 per cent of them children.
13 Dec 2025 - 3:08PM
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Britain
UK ‘super flu’ crisis and doctors’ strike spark ‘worst-case’ Christmas fears
Flu cases hit record highs with a 55 per cent weekly jump as the NHS faces a planned doctors’ strike next week.
12 Dec 2025 - 7:20PM
Vietnam
‘I have to wear a mask all the time’: Hanoi’s smog hits crisis levels
On Thursday, Hanoi was the world’s fourth most-polluted city, with officials citing vehicles, industry, and crop burning for the poor air quality.
11 Dec 2025 - 4:44PM
Britain
New mpox strain found in UK after travel to Asia
New recombinant mpox strain raises concerns over global spread and viral evolution.
9 Dec 2025 - 12:00AM
Africa
63 children among 114 dead in strikes on Sudan kindergarten, hospital: WHO
Reports paramedics were also targeted during rescue efforts, as WHO director general condemns attack.
8 Dec 2025 - 8:59PM
India
New Delhi’s smog surge linked to 200,000 respiratory cases
Acrid smog chokes Delhi’s skyline each winter, when cool air traps a deadly mix of pollutants from crop burning, factories, and traffic.
5 Dec 2025 - 4:55AM
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Thailand
Thais in good spirits after government lifts ban on afternoon alcohol sales
The eased rules permit alcohol sales from 11am to midnight during the six-month trial period.
3 Dec 2025 - 4:55PM
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Environment
No more mercury in your mouth: toxic metal’s use as tooth filling to end by 2034
The move is a win for human health: the WHO lists mercury as one of the top 10 chemical elements of major public health concern.
8 Nov 2025 - 12:20PM
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Earthquakes
International condolences pour in after deadly Afghanistan earthquake
A powerful 6.3 earthquake hit northern Afghanistan on Monday, killing at least 20 and injuring hundreds.
4 Nov 2025 - 11:20AM
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Africa
Sudan war sparks global alarm after hundreds killed at hospital
The Rapid Support Forces have been accused of mass executions and other atrocities after capturing the provincial capital of North Darfur state.
30 Oct 2025 - 2:39PM
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals
Hong Kong biotech firm to back controversial sanitary pad HPV test with evidence
Dr Choi Pui-wah, founder of WomenX Biotech, also says she remains optimistic about Hong Kong as a tech destination despite government warning.
28 Oct 2025 - 7:38PM
Africa
UN rights chief warns of ethnically motivated ‘atrocities’ in Sudan’s El-Fasher
Volker Turk said ‘urgent and concrete action’ was needed to protect civilians as paramilitary forces said they had taken control of the city.
28 Oct 2025 - 4:18AM
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals
Hong Kong warns against HPV screenings involving sanitary pad self-collection
Department of Health says it is addressing claims made by businesses, citing ‘insufficient’ scientific evidence for such methods.
26 Oct 2025 - 7:39PM
India
India’s capital celebrates Diwali cloaked in a blanket of acrid smog
Levels of cancer-causing PM2.5 microparticles have soared to more than 16 times the WHO’s recommended safe limit.
20 Oct 2025 - 3:24PM
Science
Top biomedical scientist Hu Ye quits US to take up founding role in China
Hu has been appointed founding dean at the new school of biomedical engineering at his alma mater, Tsinghua University.
14 Dec 2025 - 6:15PM
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Israel-Gaza war
Aid resumes in Gaza with Rafah crossing set to reopen after hostage body dispute
The dispute over the return of bodies still has the potential to upset the ceasefire deal, along with other yet to be resolved issues.
15 Oct 2025 - 11:45PM
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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals
Hong Kong’s summer flu season very active, may last until November: expert
Centre for Health Protection controller Edwin Tsui also says that the summer and winter flu seasons are likely to overlap.
14 Oct 2025 - 9:19PM
India
Indian state cancels licence of cough syrup maker linked to child deaths
The domestic-only medicine sale revives global concerns over India’s major pharmaceutical exports, linked to the deaths of 10 children in 2023.
13 Oct 2025 - 9:13PM
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