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Trump says US will not 'rush into a deal' with Iran, as criticism mounts
7+ hour, 22+ min ago (506+ words) President Donald Trump said Sunday that he had told US negotiators "not to rush into a deal" with Iran, amid anticipation -- and mounting criticism -- of an agreement to end the war in the Middle East. "The negotiations are proceeding in…...
Elderly woman, 79, strangled and robbed in To Kwa Wa
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (170+ words) The Standard (HK) Elderly woman, 79, strangled and robbed in To Kwa Wa A 79-year-old woman was robbed by a man who put her in a chokehold and dragged her to a staircase at I-Feng Mansions on To Kwa Wa Road…...
Dogs found caged in open under rain at Kam Sheung Road facility, 12 seized by AFCD
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (166+ words) The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department is investigating a suspected animal cruelty case at a dog facility on Tsing Tam Road in Kam Sheung Road, Yuen Kong San Tsuen, after dogs were found trapped in metal cages placed in an…...
John Lee congratulates Shenzhou-23 launch, calls HK's participation 'thrilling and proud"
5+ hour, 30+ min ago (268+ words) Chief Executive John Lee warmly congratulated the successful launch of the Shenzhou-23 manned spaceship on Sunday night and extended his solemn tribute and best wishes to the crew, including Hong Kong's first payload expert Lai Ka-ying. The Long March 2 F…...
Hundreds gather at shopping mall to watch city's first astronaut launch into space
3+ hour, 4+ min ago (194+ words) Hundreds of citizens gathered at a shopping mall in Whampoa on Sunday night to witness the historic launch of Shenzhou-23, which carried Hong Kong's first astronaut Lai Ka-ying into space at 11. 08pm. Mr Lau, who arrived early to watch the launch…...
Double knife attack in Guangxi wounds seven, including 5 police officers
3+ hour, 13+ min ago (119+ words) A man armed with two knives wounded seven people, including five police officers, in a street attack in Yulin, Guangxi province on Friday, reportedly over a dispute about his confiscated electric bicycle, local authorities said. The incident occurred around 9. 50am in…...
Send-off ceremony held for astronauts of Shenzhou-23 mission
9+ hour, 41+ min ago (251+ words) A send-off ceremony for the three Chinese astronauts of the Shenzhou-23 crewed space mission was held Sunday in northwest China. Chinese astronauts Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan, as well as Lai Ka-ying from Hong Kong meet the press at the Jiuquan…...
Trump told Netanyahu will insist final Iran deal ends nuclear program: Israeli official
9+ hour, 26+ min ago (129+ words) thestandard. com. hk Trump told Netanyahu will insist final Iran deal ends nuclear program: Israeli official US President Donald Trump has assured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he will hold firm on his demand for the dismantling of Iran's…...
Iran hangs man for spying during war with US, Israel: judiciary
16+ hour, 41+ min ago (67+ words) thestandard. com. hk Iran hangs man for spying during war with US, Israel: judiciary Iran on Sunday hanged a man convicted of spying during the war with Israel and the United States that broke out late February, the judiciary said....
HK honors scientific excellence at 4th BOCHK Innovation Prize ceremony
10+ hour, 18+ min ago (248+ words) Hong Kong celebrated its thriving innovation sector at the 4th BOCHK Science and Technology Innovation Prize Award Ceremony, organized by the Hong Kong Alliance of Technology and Innovation (HKATI) and sponsored by Bank of China (Hong Kong). The ceremony honored leading…...