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A likely explosion and subsequent fire at a car-parts factory in Daejeon injured at least 55 people; 24 were seriously hurt and authorities are searching for at least 14 more.
Ronnie O’Sullivan, 50, scored a 153 break — the highest-ever in professional snooker — in the opening frame of his 5-0 World Open win over Ryan Day in China.
Senator Steve Daines, an ally of Donald Trump, is expected to visit Hong Kong at the end of the month and meet U.S. business leaders on March 30, the first sitting U.S. senator to do so since 2019.
A drone attack set fire to Kuwait’s Mina Al‑Ahmadi refinery after a hit on Qatar’s Ras Laffan, as Iran says it has “no concern” about missile production amid a wave of Gulf strikes.
The South China Morning Post warns US Section 301 tariffs could trigger fresh global trade disruption amid political diversions and heightened Middle East tensions, risking knock-on effects for Panama and Latin America.
Environment advocacy groups are suing the U.S. government over climate policy rollbacks, arguing the changes continue a decades-long pattern of weakening environmental protections.
Congolese authorities say 70 children died in a landslide at the Rubaya coltan mine, highlighting the dangers of artisanal mining and the human cost of global demand for electronics minerals.
Ukraine has sent military advisers to Gulf states amid a southern counteroffensive, with Kyiv saying it may have reclaimed about 400 sq km in 2026 and is downing record numbers of Russian drones.
Chinese stocks outperformed peers during the latest oil shock, with the CSI 300 down 3.1% since Feb. 28 while major Western indices slid at least 4%, as China’s shift to renewable fuels helps cushion markets.
US authorities have charged three men reportedly tied to Super Micro Computer in an alleged scheme to smuggle billions of dollars’ worth of AI chips into China, highlighting risks in global chip supply chains.
Artist Coco Capitán told the South China Morning Post that art is a “self-involved” pursuit and said she sometimes dreams of not being an artist, while discussing topics including Bad Bunny and her Hong Kong debut.
Al Jazeera reports Iran struck a Kuwaiti oil refinery as Israel renewed attacks on Tehran, with violence stretching from Kuwait to the UAE and analysts warning of a dangerous new phase.
Esther Wong parlayed a lifelong love of learning and a career on Wall Street into leading 3C AGI Partners, an AI venture fund in Hong Kong, illustrating non‑linear paths into tech leadership.
Hong Kong launched a three-year weight management plan on World Obesity Day after a health survey found over half of adults are overweight or obese, prompting debate over public-health benefits versus potential stigma.
Annatto (achiote) is prized for the colour it gives food and products and is sometimes used as a cheap colour substitute for saffron — though it does not share saffron’s flavour, the South China Morning Post reports.
The AFC has paused the bidding for the 2031 and 2035 Asian Cups after FIFA requested the tournament be moved to even-numbered years, pending a revision to the international match calendar.
At least 16 US aircraft have been lost since the start of the war with Iran, including 10 Reaper drones and a KC-135 tanker destroyed in an accident that killed six crew.
Tighter restrictions on goods and humanitarian aid into Gaza have driven shortages that left many families facing greater hardship during Eid, deepening humanitarian concerns.
Hong Kong triathlete Robin Elg returned to competition but will withdraw after the swim and bike legs at the Haikou World Triathlon Cup as he manages a shin stress reaction ahead of the Asian Games.
Iran’s women’s national football team was celebrated in Tehran after several players sought asylum in Australia following the Asian Cup, Al Jazeera reports.