The IEA signalled possible additional releases from oil reserves as supply disruptions tied to the Iran conflict raise the risk of a “very severe” global energy crisis, a development that could push up fuel and transport costs worldwide.
A former Hong Kong assistant principal, Ng Ka-yun, 47, was given a 36-month bind-over and ordered to pay HK$2,000 after stealing over HK$3,000 in groceries from Sogo, avoiding a criminal conviction.
HK4FAMILIES, a new Hong Kong NGO born from three years of research, will help family businesses focus on transferring legacy, values and harmony alongside wealth.
Hart Haus in Kennedy Town is featuring two new exhibitions by queer female artists during Hong Kong art week, including Florence Lee Yuk-ki’s “Double Blue,” which uses fairy-tale and escapist themes to reflect on modern life.
North Korea’s state media says Kim Jong Un has been reappointed as president of State Affairs, a move that signals continuity in the isolated regime’s leadership.
IEA head Fatih Birol warned that the current energy crunch, driven by the Iran war, is worse than the 1970s oil shocks combined and poses a “major threat” to the global economy.
A TravelMole report says a new rail deal between Costa Rica and Panama is being viewed as a step toward regional integration, with potential benefits for trade, travel and connectivity.
Hong Kong’s public sculpture scene, which took off in the 1970s, includes landmark works like Henry Moore’s Double Oval and the Bruce Lee statue, reflecting a blend of East and West and making art part of everyday urban life.
Hong Kong’s Art March proceeded with most overseas galleries attending, but air travel disruptions tied to the Middle East conflict have raised questions about how participants and shipped artworks will exit the city.
Hong Kong has updated the implementation rules of its national security law to allow punishment for refusing to provide device passwords during investigations, a change that took effect immediately.
Peking University researchers led by Jiao Ning published a Nature paper describing a method to convert olefins—cheap industrial feedstock—into high-value alkynes, resolving a 160-year chemical puzzle.
SCMP’s weekend roundup covers five notable Asia stories: a change in the timing of Trump’s planned China visit, factory closures amid rising Chinese exports, Takaichi’s profile in China, and pop-culture crowds at ComplexCon.
Lionel Messi scored the 901st goal of his career as Inter Miami beat New York City FC at Yankee Stadium, a milestone that underscores his ongoing impact in MLS.
Zijin Mining has acquired controlling shares in Chifeng Jilong for 18.26 billion yuan (US$2.64 billion) via Zijin Gold, part of a wider expansion that followed a proposed bid for Allied Gold.
Hugo Broos says two friendlies against Panama will give Mexico the regional, physical tests it needs to prepare for an upcoming tournament, grouping Panama with similar Central American-style opponents.
Rising oil and an escalating US-Israel war with Iran have pushed markets toward expecting tighter monetary policy, with traders no longer forecasting Fed rate cuts this year after Powell’s warnings.
A 67-year-old hiker was injured after being struck while caught between two fighting cows on the MacLehose Trail near Shing Mun Reservoir; he was taken to Yan Chai Hospital.
An 82-year-old farmer in Zhejiang spent 12 hours daily for 105 days travelling to visit his wife in the ICU after she suffered a stroke and developed severe pneumonia, a story reported by mainland media.
Two weekend polls show most Japanese oppose sending Self-Defense Forces warships to the Middle East amid U.S. calls to secure the Strait of Hormuz, while Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s cabinet saw higher approval ratings.
LaGuardia Airport was temporarily shut down after an Air Canada Express jet struck a ground vehicle while landing from Montreal, prompting an operational suspension and safety response.