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Trump defence chief pick Pete Hegseth was flagged as possible ‘insider threat’

The ex-Fox News host has a ‘Deus Vult’ tattoo on his bicep, a Christian expression that has become associated with right-wing extremism.

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 07:55:34 +0800
[Reuters] [Full Text]


Hong Kong signs ‘timely’ free-trade deal with Peru on Apec sidelines

Agreement covers goods and services as well as investment a day after China-funded megaport inaugurated by Xi Jinping.

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 07:10:40 +0800
[Edith Lin] [Full Text]


China’s first-wave tycoons are retiring. Are their kids ready to step up?

As China’s first-generation entrepreneurs reach old age, their companies grapple with succession dilemmas and a new business landscape.

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 06:00:10 +0800
[Luna Sun] [Full Text]


Pragmatic Southeast Asia will adapt to Trump’s ‘America first’ agenda

The region is already bracing itself for the reinstatement of a more transactional and nationalist policy agenda in the White House.

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 05:30:08 +0800
[Elina Noor] [Full Text]


South Korea’s Yoon tells China’s Xi cooperation needed on Russia and North Korea

Yoon also met US President Biden and Japan PM Ishiba on the sidelines of the Apec summit in Lima, Peru.

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 04:45:33 +0800
[Reuters] [Full Text]


Trump names combative spokesman Steven Cheung as communications director

Cheung, who previously worked for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, has a reputation for insulting attacks on Trump’s opponents.

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 03:39:55 +0800
[Associated Press] [Full Text]


Xi Jinping touts China as globalisation leader, draws contrast with US under Donald Trump

Shared growth stressed on Apec sidelines in Peru as Chinese leader tells CEOs that Beijing’s economic and financial woes can be fixed.

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 03:15:16 +0800
[Mark Magnier, Igor Patrick] [Full Text]


Germany’s Scholz urges Ukraine talks in first call with Russia’s Putin since 2022

The chancellor told Putin sending North Korean troops for combat missions against Ukraine would lead to a serious escalation of the conflict.

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 01:20:47 +0800
[Agence France-Presse] [Full Text]


Ex-professor in Hong Kong yoga ball murder case dismisses lawyer, defends himself

Malaysian anaesthesiologist Khaw Kim Sun, 60, has opted to defend himself for remainder of his murder retrial.

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 23:52:15 +0800
[Brian Wong] [Full Text]


Russia attacks on Ukraine energy could trigger ‘tipping point’: UN

More strikes on infrastructure could cause further severe hardship this winter and spur new mass movements of people, the organisation says.

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 23:17:50 +0800
[Agence France-Presse] [Full Text]


Instruments of Jeff Beck, one of rock’s greatest guitarists, up for auction

‘Things that he used’: Christie’s will sell over 130 items belonging to the late British musician, including 90 guitars.

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 22:36:20 +0800
[Associated Press] [Full Text]


Will it be deal or no deal in the Trump era of US-China relations?

Participants in the US-China Hong Kong Forum see potential and potholes in what could be a rocky road over the new few years.

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 22:00:17 +0800
[Alyssa Chen, Zhao Ziwen] [Full Text]


China’s tax man is coming for live-streamers who evade taxes as local economies struggle

Huge fines are being imposed on high-profile internet celebrities and streaming hosts, as state authority says they must set a positive example for fans.

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 22:00:09 +0800
[Mia Nulimaimaiti] [Full Text]


McDonald’s wants to make flatulent cows less of a problem for environment

The fast food giant is working with a seed company and a meat supplier on a more easily digestible cattle feed, to reduce the methane produced.

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:53:52 +0800
[Business Insider] [Full Text]


‘Good news for Israel’s hardliners’: Trump’s hawkish cabinet picks rattle Muslim allies

While Israel and India may be ‘happy’ with Trump’s nominees, analysts say they have raised fears of conflict with Iran and regional instability.

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:35:56 +0800
[Tom Hussain] [Full Text]


4 of 15 Hong Kong restaurant chains refuse diners’ request to use own containers for takeaway

Consumer watchdog staff pose as patrons to test willingness of 15 chain restaurants to package takeaway in containers they brought with them.

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:31:59 +0800
[Sammy Heung] [Full Text]


Former US trade official says China relations must ‘get back on track’

A former US Trade Representative lamented the state of US-China relations and called for restraint at a forum in Hong Kong.

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:30:08 +0800
[Kandy Wong] [Full Text]


Hong Kong power firms vow HK$310 million of relief measures before Legco meeting on prices

Low-income households and NGOs the target of some measures to be rolled out by CLP Power and HK Electric.

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:28:15 +0800
[Harvey Kong] [Full Text]


EU has ‘conclusive’ proof of armed drones for Russia being made in China: sources

The evidence is said to be ‘convincing’ and ‘credible’, but it is not yet clear whether the production of the drones was approved by Beijing.

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:08:25 +0800
[Finbarr Bermingham] [Full Text]


World first as Chinese sample reveals ‘young’ volcanic activity on moon’s far side

Chinese and US scientists have come up with some surprising results after testing rock samples collected by the Chang’e-6 lunar mission.

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:00:09 +0800
[Ling Xin] [Full Text]

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