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August 30, 2026
Opinion | Reusable rocket milestone opens a door for Hong Kong’s space ambitions
Hong Kong's space industry reaches a pivotal moment as reusable rocket technology demonstrates significant progress. This breakthrough repre...
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August 30, 2026
US forces strike two Iranian launchers on Iran’s Larak island, US official says
US military forces have targeted two rocket launcher systems positioned on Iran's Larak Island in a significant escalation of regional tensi...
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August 30, 2026
Colombia’s Abelardo de la Espriella says soldiers killed key dissident leader
Colombia's interim leadership confirms the elimination of a prominent rebel commander during ongoing military operations against unauthorize...
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August 30, 2026
Trump calls for ‘punishment’ of NBC reporter by US media regulators
Former President Trump has demanded regulatory action against NBC journalist Kristen Welker following her critical assessment of his primary...
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August 30, 2026
Ukraine is preparing for further talks with Trump envoys, Zelensky says
‘We will do everything we can so that war does not remain the only option for how events unfold further,’ the Ukrainian president said...
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August 30, 2026
At least 8 dead, 22 missing as ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus
The cause was not yet established but one rescued passenger told local media a blast went off at the bow of the ferry before it rolled over.
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August 30, 2026
Theme park performer Bernice Yuen crowned Miss Hong Kong
Bernice Yuen, a 26-year-old performer from the entertainment sector, has secured the prestigious Miss Hong Kong title following a competitiv...
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August 30, 2026
New UK PM Burnham’s honeymoon ends as Trump, first budget loom large
Andy Burnham's initial period as Prime Minister faces mounting challenges as his administration prepares for significant policy decisions. F...
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August 30, 2026
Fan falls flat after cinemas sell out; China’s big 5 to skip Asian Champs
Fan Zhendong loses German Cup tie that sold out cinemas across mainland. Olympic trio opt to miss team tournament to manage busy schedules.
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August 30, 2026
PLA shift to systems warfare means Taiwan’s defences need to change: experts
Modern warfare tactics have evolved significantly, with recent conflicts demonstrating how integrated military systems targeting both defens...
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August 30, 2026
Music publishers accuse Anthropic of ‘blatant theft’ in major new lawsuit
The case, brought by 35 music publishers, adds to the legal challenges facing Anthropic as the AI firm eyes a potential blockbuster IPO.
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August 30, 2026
Orangutan rescued from Borneo fire battles respiratory illness
Indonesia has intensified efforts to contain forest and land fires across six provinces in Borneo and Sumatra.
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August 30, 2026
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August 30, 2026
13-year-old among 321 arrested in HK$130 million Hong Kong drugs bust
19 boys and nine girls under the age of 18 among those taken into custody during seven-week citywide crackdown.
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August 30, 2026
Opinion | Will US threats over Iran be the last straw for Beijing?
Beijing's diplomatic restraint following the May Xi-Trump summit faces mounting pressure as Washington escalates threats targeting Iran. Thi...
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August 30, 2026
Backlash grows after Hong Kong authorities seize second ‘fighting dog’ in week
Charity says officers determined dog was a pit bull terrier after taking some photos and videos of it.
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August 30, 2026
Arthritis drug restores 100% hair on 1 in 5 alopecia patients in global trial
Tests at hospitals in the US, Europe and China discover medication can help to reverse hair loss caused by the autoimmune disease.
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August 30, 2026
Long queues mark final day as Hong Kong bookstore closes after raid
Have a Nice Stay’s closure follows mid-July operation by national security officers, who raided the shop over allegations of acts with sedit...
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August 30, 2026
Ka Ying Rising cruises to Sha Tin trial victory ahead of much-anticipated return
Trainer David Hayes and jockey Zac Purton gave Ka Ying Rising the seal of approval after the champion sprinter warmed up for his seasonal re...
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August 30, 2026
6 of the best new K-dramas to watch in September 2026, including The Scandal
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August 30, 2026
Finance official moves into pole position to become Shanghai’s next mayor
Zhu Zhongming, a former vice-minister for finance, has been appointed to a leading role in the city’s government.
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August 30, 2026
Can Hongkongers trust smartwatches, or are they being misled?
Hong Kong's wearable technology adoption has reached unprecedented levels, with over 63% of residents using smartwatches for health monitori...
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August 30, 2026
Health & Environment: Latest News and Updates
News on Hong Kong's public and private health sectors plus the latest medical research.
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August 30, 2026
Hong Kong gives 45 Wang Fuk Court holdouts final call on buyout scheme
As of noon on Sunday, 1,939 of estate’s 1,984 flat owners have submitted acceptance letters, while 77.7 per cent have signed sale and purcha...
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August 30, 2026
Malaysia’s Anwar unveils cost of living measures as opposition rises
Anwar has faced declining support over a perceived failure to deliver on reforms as well as the mishandling of several high-profile corrupt...
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August 30, 2026
Uzbekistan confirmed as second country to buy China’s J-10CE fighter
The Central Asian country featured the 4.5 generation warplanes in a video released to mark its independence day.
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August 30, 2026
Starry Lee seeks longer Legco session for debate on policy address, 5-year plan
‘For this first joint debate, I hope to secure a longer duration than before so that lawmakers will have more time for a comprehensive discu...
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August 30, 2026
Chinese viewers praise Korean dating show featuring serious illness survivors
Show producer reveals concept stems from curiosity about how awareness of mortality shapes young people’s perspectives on life and love.
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August 30, 2026
Cantopop diva Anita Mui’s mother dies at 102 after collapsing in flat
Tam Mei‑kam was being fed liquid oatmeal on Sunday morning when she suddenly collapsed in her Causeway Bay home.
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August 30, 2026
Lam’s brilliant birdie at last seals China Tour win, Japan Q-school beckons
Isaac Lam holds his nerve to claim inaugural Fanling Classic in front of home crowd at Hong Kong Golf Club.
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August 30, 2026
CXMT vs Pentagon: how China’s tech firms are challenging US blacklists in court
Chipmaker CXMT has sued the US government to be removed from a Pentagon blacklist – joining a wave of legal challenges by Chinese tech firms...
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August 30, 2026
Pakistan suspends 8 officials after maternity ward fire kills 14 infants
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said those responsible do not deserve any concessions and that they will be brought to justice.
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August 30, 2026
‘Stuck’: Canada ends Hong Kong migration pathway, some turn to US and UK
Canada's decision to discontinue its Hong Kong migration program has prompted residents to explore alternative immigration routes. With incr...
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August 30, 2026
Beyond the bottle: China’s liquor heartland trades old spirits for new energy
Home to one of the nation’s legendary baijiu makers, Yibin is racing to reinvent itself as a hi-tech manufacturing hub – though stark challe...
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August 30, 2026
Opinion | Behind the Nepal-China border floods lie bad politics
While the solidarity on display in the wake of the disaster is commendable, the tragedy must not be viewed as an unpredictable, unpreventabl...
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August 30, 2026
Butter believe it – first Paris boutique devoted to France’s favourite fat opens
With flavours including garlic, shallot, fines herbes and raspberry, Le Butter Shop in Paris is a temple to all things butter.
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August 30, 2026
23,000 bronzes, 14 years, 60 volumes: China tracks lost heritage held abroad
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August 30, 2026
Not a token effort: beer meets AI at bar in China’s capital
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August 30, 2026
China football bosses deny U23 coach faces axe after Asian Games win or lose
Chinese football federation officials have dismissed speculation regarding Antonio Puche's potential removal as U23 national team coach, des...
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August 30, 2026
‘The oil is ours’: furore grows as Venezuela defends deal with Trump
The agreement, which critics call an abdication of sovereignty, risks becoming a political liability for interim leader Rodriguez.
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August 30, 2026
Hong Kong police investigate viral video of dog in washing machine
Two Instagram stories circulating on Saturday show animal tumbling inside front-loading washing machine drum filled with water.
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August 30, 2026
Can Southeast Asian artists replicate K-pop’s global success with SEA-pop?
Even as more regional artists are performing overseas, they should not blindly copy the K-pop playbook, industry observers say.
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August 30, 2026
Shooting erupts at a rave party in Switzerland
Police said the incident in Aarau left ‘multiple victims’ and prompted a ‘large-scale’ law enforcement response.
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August 30, 2026
Could joint oil and gas projects help ease South China Sea tensions?
China and the Philippines could build trust by cooperating in ‘low-sensitivity’ areas such as energy and the environment, analysts say.
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August 30, 2026
Can Hong Kong expect to see fewer creditor-led commercial property sales?
City’s office and retail property segments have been mired in a multi-year slump that has triggered loan defaults.
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August 30, 2026
Even in the fertility heartland, China can’t stop its birth rate from falling
Economic pressure is outweighing traditional value of having large families in the Chaoshan area of eastern Guangdong.
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August 30, 2026
Northern Metropolis ‘large-scale land disposal’ a win-win, Paul Chan says
Finance chief says megaproject’s success depends on attracting high-value industries and companies, with market forces steered into industri...
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August 30, 2026
Opinion | Singapore’s blueprint for economic success: plan, but be prepared to adapt
External shocks and changing domestic conditions often render plans unfeasible, so being agile is a better policy.
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August 30, 2026
The Hong Kong psychiatrist with a taste for art that’s not safe for work
Dr Brian Ip set up Kabinett in Wong Chuk Hang to show inspiring works by female and LGBTQ artists – works he can’t hang in his office.
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August 30, 2026