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World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and No. 2 Elena Rybakina will meet in the Miami Open semi-final after Sabalenka beat Hailey Baptiste 6-4, 6-4 and Rybakina defeated Jessica Pegula 2-6, 6-3, 6-4.
Germany’s defence minister Boris Pistorius warned the economic fallout from the conflict involving Iran is an “economic catastrophe,” saying its effects are “absolutely evident.”
California nonprofit Exceptional Minds trains adults with autism in visual effects and recently helped remove a visible camera crew from Gladiator II, demonstrating new pathways into Hollywood.
A Penang man and woman were each jailed for 12 months after pleading guilty to a sexual act in the Batu Gantung Chinese Cemetery, convicted under Section 377D for gross indecency.
A senior US official’s visit to New Delhi has rekindled hopes of a defence reset with India, but analysts warn that energy concerns and the US-Israeli conflict with Iran could complicate deeper alignment.
Trainer David Hayes will run Pocketing and China Win at Sha Tin on Sunday after both missed the Hong Kong Derby; Pocketing starts in the Class Two Shaw Alumni Handicap.
Al Jazeera reports that Israeli public opinion is leaning toward greater use of force, a development that could intensify pressure on leaders and affect regional stability and diplomacy.
A Roland Berger executive warned that while China may be relatively resilient to direct shocks from the US-Israel war on Iran, it remains vulnerable to a prolonged regional demand shock that could weaken its economy.
Two teenagers were killed in Shiraz and two people died in Abu Dhabi as Israel announced strikes on Isfahan, while reports say Trump and Tehran are debating ceasefire terms.
Seth Herzog apologised after an improvised remark during a Tonight Show taping drew criticism as BTS prepares a major U.S. television appearance, prompting swift backlash.
Hong Kong’s 2026 art week has expanded with new venues and a packed schedule of fairs, exhibitions and pop-ups; the South China Morning Post offers a curated guide to help visitors prioritise events.
The U.S. has ordered thousands of troops to the Middle East even as President Trump pushes for talks with Iran; Tehran rejected outreach and warned of massive retaliation if U.S. forces land.
China is releasing fertiliser reserves and likely extending export curbs to protect spring planting after the US-Israel war on Iran disrupted imports of key raw materials, a move that could ripple through global fertiliser markets.
A man in his sixties who was working on an air‑conditioning unit fell from a ladder at 88 Yeung Uk Road in Tsuen Wan on Thursday morning and was taken unconscious to Princess Margaret Hospital, where he was admitted to intensive care.
Al Jazeera reports that the US and Israel’s campaign against Iran intensified on day 27, while Donald Trump said Iranian leaders want to “make a deal.” The escalation raises regional and global economic risks.
After a High Court found a ban on Palestine Action unlawful and arrests were eased, London’s Metropolitan Police announced a reversal and said protesters will again be arrested.
At the Boao Forum, China’s Zhao Leji urged rejecting power politics and resolving conflicts through negotiation, linking peace to economic development as the US-Israeli war on Iran continues.
Hong Kong head coach Zheng Kangzhao is targeting a big 2026, with the city hosting the FIE Fencing World Championships in July and the team headed to the Asian Games in Japan later this year.
Most casualties in Iran’s Gulf missile attacks have been South Asian nationals, leaving families and remittance-dependent economies facing loss, uncertainty and potential economic strain.
Senegal has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to overturn CAF’s decision to award Morocco the AFCON title after Senegalese players walked out of the final.