US authorities have labelled Hong Kong as a 'national security risk' as it told internet giant Google it cannot switch on a high-speed undersea internet cable that links the SAR with America. The US Justice Department said there was a "significant risk...

Taiwan has strongly protested against accusations from the head of the World Health Organization that it condoned racist personal attacks on him. Taiwan's foreign ministry said it could never instigate personal and racist attacks on the director-genera...

McDonald's has resumed its evening dine-in services after a two-week suspension aimed at preventing coronavirus infections. The suspension has meant hundreds of so-called 'McRefugees' – who used to spend their nights in McDonald's restaurants –have had...

An Israeli man has been charged with spying for Iran and preparing terrorist attacks. Shin Bet, Israel's internal security service, said the man had been in discussions with Iranian intelligence to recruit Israeli Arabs to carry out attacks. He has bee...

The government has unveiled another massive, HK$137.5 billion relief package to try to tide Hong Kong through the coronavirus crisis. Much of it will go towards subsidising companies up to HK$54,000 per employee over six months – on the condition that ...

The former Vatican treasurer, the Australian Cardinal George Pell, has been freed from prison after winning an appeal against his conviction on charges of child sexual abuse. The appeal was upheld at Australia's High Court, all seven judges ruling unan...

A respiratory health expert who advises the government on its coronavirus strategy says social-distancing measures such as restrictions on the size of gatherings, and mandatory closures of some businesses – appear to be working, with the number of new ...

The government has put the estimated price tag for a new rail line in Tung Chung at HK$19 billion. Construction on the new line – that will run both east and west of the existing Tung Chung station – is expected to start in 2023, and take six years to ...