Hong Kong prosecutors accuse jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai of breaching land-lease terms for Apple Daily’s headquarters since 1998.

Police source says initial investigation suggests money dispute involving tens of thousands of dollars may have sparked the alleged abduction.

Those selling renewable energy can now earn between HK$2.50 and HK$4 per kilowatt-hour.

Veteran actor, also known as Tsang Kong, was undergoing quarantine at Kowloon Hotel on Nathan Road.

The quarantine process did not allow personal circumstances to be sufficiently considered or prioritised and stripped citizens of their right to return home, the High Court in Wellington ruled on Wednesday.

Health authorities name first batch from a list of about 100 medical schools eligible for a special registration scheme.

Tuesday marked the 36th anniversary of what is considered the worst ever nuclear disaster, and there was relief the sarcophagus covering the reactor’s radioactivity remains was back under Ukrainian control.

DJ Soda, whose real name is Hwang So-hee, said she was kicked off an American Airlines flight and ‘harassed’ into taking off her sweatpants in public because they were deemed ‘inappropriate’ and ‘offensive’.

Fears that the tiny former Soviet republic of Moldova could be sucked into the conflict in neighbouring Ukraine are mounting.

Tongzhou district told parents not to send their children to school on Wednesday and city releases 100 tonnes of government egg reserves to allay fears of shortages.

The country’s former civilian leader was sentenced to five years in prison for accepting a bribe. She has already been sentenced to six years imprisonment in other cases and faces 10 more corruption charges.

Senior minister says Taipei is keeping a close watch on developments as some electronics components operations affected.

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and Russian President Vladimir Putin met one-on-one for the first time since Russia invaded Ukraine.

The earnings slump puts pressure on Aguzin and the blueprint he unveiled last month to reinvigorate the world’s fourth-largest financial marketplace since joining the bourse in May 2021.

Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews’ remarks came as Australia’s spy chief said Canberra was concerned Chinese police deployed to islands could use ‘ruthless’ techniques of the sort used against protesters in Hong Kong.

Officers were sent to disused campus of St Joseph’s Anglo-Chinese School in Ngau Tau Kok after security guard spots five men entering premises and acting suspiciously.

The Chinese foreign ministry says it will continue to urge Pakistani officials to follow up, treat the injured and crack down on terror groups.

The uniformed head of Britain’s armed forces made the remarks at a geopolitics conference in India, where a senior South Korean general also revealed that Seoul was considering joining the US-led Aukus alliance and Quadrilateral Security Dialogue.

Six provincial-level jurisdictions – all of which suffered a rise in infections in the January-March period – lagged behind the national gross domestic product growth rate of 4.8 per cent in the first quarter.

Chinese-owned MMG Ltd’s huge Las Bambas copper mine in Peru was considering a plan to evict indigenous communities that have camped on the property and forced a production halt.

Strained ties between China and the European Union, coupled with other factors such as Beijing’s strict capital controls, are threatening to keep Chinese investment in Europe on a downward trajectory this year.

Drone maker DJI is the first Chinese tech company to halt Russian business activities since the Ukraine war began in late February, a move that comes after allegations its products were used by Russians in battle.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken acknowledges details from a sensitive State Department report that outlined a security arrangement for his predecessor Mike Pompeo.

Gabriel Boric was hailed as the face of a new Latin American left when he won Chile’s presidential race in a landslide. But just six weeks in office, Boric’s disapproval rating is up more than 30 points.

While Shanghai recorded its lowest daily number of new cases since April 5, Beijing added a record number of new infections amid heightened concerns that a severe outbreak is developing.

Data shows 11 deals worth US$1.9 billion were signed in eight countries in 2020, a 78 per cent drop on the previous year.

‘Low risk’ of further infections from variant previously detected in other countries in horses, dogs, birds and seals.

Jin, the band’s oldest member at 29, is due to begin his military service. While there’s government and public support for BTS to bypass enlisting, others they they would not welcome such a move.

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After 31 years with the force, Oscar Kwok to step down as deputy commissioner of police on Wednesday.

A painter in China has dramatically improved a rundown alleyway with his mural art after his girlfriend said she felt uncomfortable walking through the area at night.

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Criticism of Marx, Mao and Deng or China’s economic policies and glorification of Western culture among online content targeted.

Deputy Commissioner of Police Oscar Kwok, who is retiring after 31 years of service, says officers showcased their qualities during the social unrest by restoring order in difficult circumstances.

A descendant of the super-contagious ‘stealth’ strain, BA.2.12.1 was responsible for nearly 30 per cent of new US cases last week.

Fresh from a historic re-election, President Macron’s needs a pick that signals he has heard the frustrations of voters expressed in low turnout and big scores for his opponents.

The measure, which gained traction after Russia vetoed a resolution that would force its withdrawal from Ukraine, may affect China as well, analysts say.

Women, obese patients and those who were mechanically ventilated even more vulnerable to long-lasting symptoms, according to paper published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine.

Foreign investors have dumped Chinese equities and bonds at a rapid pace over the past two months, alarming officials in Beijing who are closely monitoring US rate tightening.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken faces questions from US lawmakers of both parties about President Joe Biden’s resolve on Taiwan.

Ukraine has accused Russia of blackmailing Europe over energy in an attempt to break its allies amid the war.

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Biden is not considered a ‘close contact’; Harris is not exhibiting symptoms, and will isolate at home and work remotely.

In a major shift, Berlin has approved the delivery of Gepard tanks equipped with anti-aircraft guns, after weeks of pressure at home and abroad.

Lithuanian businesses will be eligible for loans of up to €5 million to pay for alternatives to Chinese suppliers or to enter new markets.

‘Nations from around the world stand united in our resolve to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s imperial aggression,’ US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said.

English Schools Foundation tells parents fees will be raised to attract and retain high-quality teachers.

Moldova’s President Maia Sandu said the attacks were an attempt to escalate tensions; the breakaway region, which borders Western Ukraine, saw explosions hit its security ministry and a radio tower.

Scientists have long wondered whether a small pterosaur could spend much time around water, given their anatomy.

Nagaenthran K. Dharmalingam, 34, had been in prison in Singapore since 2009 for bringing 42 grams of heroin into the city state. He was hanged on Wednesday after his mother’s last-ditch legal challenge was dismissed the day before.