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Hong Kong students sitting the citizenship and social development paper in university entrance exams on Tuesday were tested on the “One Country, Two Systems” governing principle, as well as contemporary topics such as e-commerce, online influencers and the new economy. About 50,300 candidates sat the CSD paper for the Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) this year, up from 48,000 last year. While.
Gov. Brian Kemp’s big tent pitch for a fractured Republican Party.
As Rolex confirmed the end of the legendary "Pepsi" GMT-Master II, the watchmaker also unveiled a slate of new models at Watches and Wonders 2026 to mark the Oyster's 100th anniversary.
A Cantonese zi char restaurant came under online fire after charging S$2 for outside water, sparking a wave of negative Google reviews. But while such backlash may reflect public frustration, it rarely addresses the underlying issues that sparked it in the first place.
Hong Kong’s insurance complaints body recorded a 32.7 per cent jump in new cases last year to 857, with medical and travel insurance accounting for most of the disputes. The Insurance Claims Complaints Panel under the Insurance Complaints Bureau on Tuesday released the numbers for 2025, which showed that last year’s 857 new complaint cases reflected an increase of about a third from 646 recorded i.
The Portuguese coach takes charge after the sacking of Otto Addo, and will lead the Black Stars at the FIFA World Cup.
Hinge, Hussain hailed for IPL heroics after Hyderabad rout Rajasthan.
Melaka police are tracking a 36-year-old express bus driver after a video showing him driving with a woman seated on his lap near the Bemban Rest and Recreational area went viral in Malaysia. Jasin Superintendent Lee Robert said initial investigations found the incident occurred at about 7.30pm on Sunday at the entrance to the area. He described the driver’s actions as extremely dangerous, noting He described the driver’s actions as extremely dangerous, noting.
New Zealand defender Pijnaker a doubt for World Cup after shoulder blow.
Prediction markets are surging in popularity as cryptocurrency-based gambling platforms offering diverse gameplay and attractive odds, observers have said, warning against the risks of reneged payouts after the Hong Kong government halted plans for legalised basketball betting. They also warned on Tuesday that Hong Kong residents who participate in these platforms, which use cryptocurrency for tra They also warned on Tuesday that Hong Kong residents who participate in these platforms, which use cryptocurrency for tra.
Hong Kong’s tram operator has launched a new mobile app that provides real-time arrival information while pledging not to raise fares this year. Hong Kong Tramways on Tuesday announced the new app which would use location data to inform commuters of the arrival times and destinations of the next three trams at their stop. Paul Tirvaudey, managing director of Hong Kong Tramways, said the operator h Paul Tirvaudey, managing director of Hong Kong Tramways, said the operator h.
The trial will, once again, seek to determine if Maradona's medical team was responsible for his death in November 2020.
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: 2nd round of US-Iran peace talks to begin in Pak later this week, says report The Times of India US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: 2nd round of US-Iran peace talks to begin in Pak later this week, says report The Times of India.
Diplomats from Israel and Lebanon will meet in Washington for rare direct talks.
Americans with ties to Iran open up about the challenges and tensions around the fragile ceasefire.
With shipments through the Strait of Hormuz stalled after the Iran war began, fertilizer shortages are deepening across India.
As China looks to central Asia for more energy supplies to offset shipping disruptions amid the Iran war, Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang will travel to Turkmenistan to visit local gas fields and to attend a bilateral cooperation meeting. Ding, who is China’s top-ranking vice-premier, will kick off his three-day visit on Wednesday by attending the groundbreaking ceremony for the fourth phase of the Gal.
Vice President JD Vance sought a 20-year suspension in weekend negotiations, which ended without an agreement a day before the U. S. military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz began. President Trump rejected the Iranian offer.
Malaysia is doubling down on renewables to secure its energy future, its deputy prime minister has said, as the government scrambles to mitigate the fallout from an escalating energy crisis triggered by the Iran war. Tehran all but shut access to the Strait of Hormuz last month in retaliation for the US and Israel’s attacks, disrupting a key energy chokepoint through which about 25 per cent of glo.
Nine-year-old Ritaj Rihan among multiple Palestinians killed in ongoing Gaza strikes amid fears of escalating violence.
China calls US blockade of Iran ports 'dangerous and irresponsible'.
China's Xi floats proposal to promote West Asia peace China's Xi floats proposal to promote West Asia peace.
Energy shock unleashed by the conflict has left traders and refineries competing for available cargoes Energy shock unleashed by the conflict has left traders and refineries competing for available cargoes.
NATO Allies Reject Trump’s Iran Blockade Plan, Back Post-War Strait Of Hormuz Mission Marine Insight NATO Allies Reject Trump’s Iran Blockade Plan, Back Post-War Strait Of Hormuz Mission Marine Insight.
The parties came close to a deal before running into matter that could not be settled on the spot.
We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Singapore’s refusal to negotiate over Hormuz creates waves in Malaysia Singapore’s pushback against negotiating with Iran over access to the Strait of Hormuz has triggered Singapore’s refusal to negotiate over Hormuz creates waves in Malaysia Singapore’s pushback against negotiating with Iran over access to the Strait of Hormuz has triggered.
Officials Reportedly Considering Second Round of U. S.-Iran Talks As Sticking Points Remain Time Magazine Officials Reportedly Considering Second Round of U. S.-Iran Talks As Sticking Points Remain Time Magazine.
Iraq coach Arnold undecided on future beyond World Cup.
Iran warns US actions in Gulf jeopardise regional and global security Latest news from Azerbaijan Iran warns US actions in Gulf jeopardise regional and global security Latest news from Azerbaijan.
Iran also issued a threat against the maritime security of its neighbours Iran also issued a threat against the maritime security of its neighbours.
The US started a blockade on Iranian ports, but Trump said there is still a chance for Tehran to reach a deal.
The regime in Iran has not changed and the nuclear and missile threats have not been eliminated, leaving many Israelis to wonder what this was all for.
Trump said he is not weak on crime like Pope Leo.
The incoming prime minister of Hungary is no fan of Ukraine, but he says he wants to work with the European Union, raising hopes he'll lift a Hungarian veto on a $100 billion EU loan to Kyiv.
George Robertson’s focus is on defence but highlights failings elsewhere in Keir Starmer’s government George Robertson’s focus is on defence but highlights failings elsewhere in Keir Starmer’s government.
Philippines seeks extension from US on waiver to buy Russian oil.
In a first, Ukraine took over a Russian post "exclusively by" unmanned platforms.
The colossal steel plants along Ukraine's side of the sea are unrestorable ruins since Russia's invasion.
Unit of South Korea's OCI in talks with SpaceX to supply polysilicon, media says.
Businesses warn of hiring difficulties as the sector approaches its cap under the country’s specified skilled worker programme.
“In India, poverty is expected to rise from around 4,00,000 to 2.5 million,” the report said “In India, poverty is expected to rise from around 4,00,000 to 2.5 million,” the report said.
The woman has been sentenced to a year in jail for laundering money for her son who is imprisoned in Cambodia.
China is gaining from America’s trillion-dollar artificial intelligence spending spree despite Washington’s efforts to curb Chinese technology ties, as the US data centre boom ripples through Asian technology supply chains, $2 trillion worth of data-centre projects are planned or under way in the US, wit Roughly US$2 trillion worth of data-centre projects are planned or under way in the US, wit.
Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong's sudden dismissal comes amid a wave of removals amid anticorruption campaign.
Evidence suggests that many of these infections may be linked to unsafe injection practices.
The world is undergoing a transformation of historic proportions. Geopolitical rivalry, economic restructuring and technological acceleration are converging to reshape the global order. These changes transcend the logic of any single nation, industry or moment in time, exerting profound influence on international politics, geoeconomics, industrial structures, capital flows and investment strategie These changes transcend the logic of any single nation, industry or moment in time, exerting profound influence on international politics, geoeconomics, industrial structures, capital flows and investment strategie.
Under pressure: Tracking the pain in G7 government debt.
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal sees Neymar as his idol and wants to watch him play in the World Cup for Brazil.
Great powers have long sought to control the Strait of Hormuz.
Sanctioned tanker breaks through US Hormuz blockade Modern Diplomacy Sanctioned tanker breaks through US Hormuz blockade Modern Diplomacy.
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