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The Yemeni Houthi movement said “all options are on the table,” a remark that increases concerns the group could escalate alongside Iran in clashes with Israel and the United States, with potential risks for regional security and shipping.
CCTV’s Consumers’ Right Day program exposed a Chengdu factory allegedly bleaching chicken feet with hydrogen peroxide and operating in unhygienic conditions, reigniting food safety concerns in China.
HSBC has asked a Hong Kong mother to repay HK$126,580 in fraudulent charges after her credit card was stolen, while she says a friend who reported a similar theft had charges waived.
Jockey James Orman says outsider Pope Cody should not be underestimated in Sunday’s BMW Hong Kong Derby at Sha Tin after a late-closing sixth in the Classic Cup.
Malaysia’s Visit Malaysia 2026 faces damage as the Iran-centered war triggers airline disruptions, soaring fares and cancellations that are forcing travellers to abandon plans.
Weeks of drone and missile attacks linked to Iran have disrupted major sporting events across the Gulf, exposing vulnerabilities in a long-term strategy that uses global sports to diversify oil-dependent economies and enhance national image.
Cuba refused a US embassy request to import diesel for generators, calling the demand “shameless” amid severe fuel shortages and repeated blackouts, the Washington Post reports.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva warned that foreign actors are trying to “colonise” Latin America, criticizing U.S. actions across the region while stopping short of naming former U.S. President Donald Trump.
Hong Kong artist Chan Wai-lap, 37, uses detailed hand-drawn depictions of analogue objects—like dot-matrix printouts and correction-fluid bottles—to evoke nostalgia and encourage viewers to slow down.
A study finds global debt reached a record US$348 trillion in 2025, with the US the largest debtor in absolute terms; experts warn U.S. debt dysfunction could spark global market turmoil.
A strike on a hospital in East Darfur, Sudan, killed 64 people — including 13 children — and wounded 89, the WHO said, drawing condemnation from the UN humanitarian office.
President Trump said he will order federal immigration officers to assist with airport security starting Monday unless Democrats pass a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, escalating a funding standoff with possible impacts on U.S. airports and travel.
Saudi Arabia has expelled Iran’s military attache and four team members after an attack on the Red Sea port of Yanbu and Tehran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying regional tensions and raising risks to global oil and shipping routes.
Iran struck the Israeli towns of Dimona and Arad in retaliation for an attack on its Natanz nuclear site, injuring nearly 100 and raising fears of wider escalation.
Hong Kong’s boom in 24-hour gyms has prompted a Consumer Council probe that warns of hidden fees and data-privacy risks similar to past fitness‑industry abuses. Consumers are urged to scrutinize contracts and data practices.
The WHO reports an attack on a teaching hospital in Al Deain, East Darfur, killed 64 people—including 13 children—and left the facility non-functional, worsening an already serious health crisis.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said the SAVE America Act would force in-person voter registration and claimed only 5% of Americans register that way; PBS found the in-person rate is higher than his figure.
China’s long-standing industrial regions are adapting as Beijing pivots toward higher-value manufacturing, technology and services, with potential ripple effects on global supply chains and Panama.
Judges have cleared ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan of sexual misconduct allegations; Khan had denied the claims and took voluntary leave in May.
Ryan Murphy’s new series has revived interest in Michael J. Berman, the Brown University classmate who co-founded George magazine with John F. Kennedy Jr. in 1995 and left in 1997 amid reported disagreements.