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by Leopold Chen (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 4, 2026 at 4:53 pm

Hong Kong travellers rejoiced on Wednesday evening after arriving home safely on the first flight from Dubai to the city since US-Israeli strikes on Iran disrupted global air links. Emirates flight EK380 was the first to arrive after Dubai’s two airports resumed “limited” operations two days ago, landing at around 9.50pm. Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport were both closed on Saturday after the conflict broke out, with Iran retaliating by targeting US military bases...

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 4, 2026 at 4:49 pm

Finn Allen hits fastest century at a T20 World Cup as New Zealand crush South Africa by nine wickets to reach final.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 4, 2026 at 4:45 pm

Moscow plans to return two Hungarian-Ukrainian nationals taken prisoner in the Ukraine conflict, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 4, 2026 at 4:43 pm

F1's technical changes pose challenges for drivers and engineers alike and raise concerns over quality of racing.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 4, 2026 at 4:30 pm

Western media is either silent or implicitly blaming Tehran for the strike that killed 168 girls Read Full Article at RT.com

by Just In on March 4, 2026 at 4:14 pm

The first flight from Dubai to Sydney has landed amid the ongoing conflict within the Middle East. Follow live.

by Advertising partner (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 4, 2026 at 4:00 pm

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Hong Kong stands at the crossroads of global learning and vibrant local culture, offering overseas delegates a compact, layered introduction to what makes the city an enduring magnet for international students. As the lead host of APAIE 2026, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) curated an immersive programme that moved beyond panel sessions and meetings to reveal the city’s living character. The itinerary stitched...

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 4, 2026 at 3:59 pm

Slovakia is set to terminate a contract for emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine, national energy operator SEPS has announced Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 4, 2026 at 3:54 pm

Amnesty International decries Mohammed's killing as 'calculated assault to stifle human rights defenders' in Iraq.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 4, 2026 at 3:38 pm

Late Russian politician Vladimir Zhirinovsky predicted in 2022 that a US-Israel assault on Iran could trigger World War III Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 4, 2026 at 3:23 pm

With Donald Trump saying he doesn't care if Iran participates, the country may be left with no choice but to pull out.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 4, 2026 at 3:21 pm

Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is still alive, a source has told RT following reports of his death in a US-Israeli strike Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 4, 2026 at 3:21 pm

Debris from NATO’s interception of an Iranian ballistic missile has been pulled out of the water in Turkiye.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 4, 2026 at 3:18 pm

Playing at home, India will be favourites to enter the final but England could halt their march in Mumbai on Thursday.

by Edith Lin (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 4, 2026 at 3:17 pm

Hong Kong authorities have arrested a 30-year-old woman on suspicion of illegally selling poisons and unregistered pharmaceutical products, after an undercover operation found her offering weight-loss injections online. The Department of Health said on Wednesday that it acted on a tip-off and obtained the anti-obesity medicine through a transaction on an instant messaging app. The product bore a Japanese label and indicated that it contained tirzepatide. According to a photo released by the...

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 4, 2026 at 3:12 pm

Rescue teams are looking for crew members who are missing after a US submarine sank an Iranian military ship.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 4, 2026 at 3:05 pm

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has doubled down on Madrid’s opposition to the US-Israeli war against Iran amid threats from Washington Read Full Article at RT.com

by Jess Ma (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 4, 2026 at 2:58 pm

Hong Kong authorities arrested a man after the discovery of 14 endangered reptiles, including a crocodile and two pythons, at an industrial site in Kwai Chung. A spokesman for the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department said on Wednesday evening that officers arrested the man in a blitz operation the previous night. “The AFCD will remain vigilant and continue to monitor and collect intelligence through various channels and proactively take enforcement action to combat offences...

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 4, 2026 at 2:49 pm

SANDF deployment “is not a panacea” but a stabilization strategy while organised crime operations continue, Firoz Cachaliahas has said Read Full Article at RT.com

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 4, 2026 at 2:44 pm

Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky has offered to send instructors to Gulf states to help repel Iranian strikes despite Kiev’s manpower shortages Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 4, 2026 at 2:40 pm

Reports are emerging that the US and Israel are supporting separatist groups in Iran to launch attacks.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 4, 2026 at 2:34 pm

Damage to several energy facilities has caused global prices to spike, but Iran denies it is targeting energy sites.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 4, 2026 at 2:32 pm

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth says war 'just getting started' as death toll in Iran since Saturday surpasses 1,000.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 4, 2026 at 2:32 pm

Spain’s foreign minister has criticized German Chancellor Merz for failing to defend Madrid during a White House press conference Read Full Article at RT.com

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 4, 2026 at 2:14 pm

A US submarine sank an Iranian Navy frigate in the Indian Ocean, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has said Read Full Article at RT.com

by Matthew Cheng,Lam Ka-sing (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 4, 2026 at 2:11 pm

Hong Kong tycoons have expressed confidence in the Middle East’s economic outlook amid continued strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory attacks, stressing that the city’s economy is unlikely to be affected. Speaking to the media in Beijing on the sidelines of the “two sessions” – the nation’s annual parliamentary meetings – on Wednesday, Adrian Cheng Chi-kong, former heir apparent to Hong Kong property giant New World Development, said the Middle East’s economic...

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 4, 2026 at 2:01 pm

Six months after violent protests forced governemnt to resign, nearly 19 million Nepalis head to the polls Read Full Article at RT.com

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 4, 2026 at 1:44 pm

Oil prices, energy security and foreign policy nuances dominate the Indian discourse on the crisis in the Persian Gulf Read Full Article at RT.com

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 4, 2026 at 1:44 pm

The EU is starting to feel the costs of severing energy ties with Russia amid the Middle East conflict, Putin envoy Kirill Dmitriev has said Read Full Article at RT.com

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 4, 2026 at 1:44 pm

Ghana and Sierra Leone have evacuated embassy staff and citizens from Iran amid rising Middle East tensions Read Full Article at RT.com

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 4, 2026 at 1:39 pm

A Ukrainian naval drone attack damaged Arctic Metagaz LNG tanker off the coast of Malta, Moscow has said Read Full Article at RT.com

by Jean Kennedy and Andrew Thorpe (Just In) on March 4, 2026 at 1:03 pm

Emirates flight EK414 from Dubai touched down safely with around 200 Australians on board, after departing Dubai in the early hours of the morning.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 4, 2026 at 12:54 pm

US troops reportedly told the war in Iran is intended to bring about biblical end times, Armageddon.

by Ralph Jennings (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 4, 2026 at 12:54 pm

Air freight costs for China-reliant shippers may rise by up to 30 per cent due to the suspension of Middle East air routes triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iran, a Hong Kong-based logistics association said. The Hong Kong Association of Freight Forwarding & Logistics made the estimate based on “market feedback” since the strikes began on Saturday, the trade group told the South China Morning Post in an emailed statement. Most of the group’s 303 corporate members operate in mainland...

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 4, 2026 at 12:50 pm

NATO anti-aircraft defenses have shot down an Iranian missile on approach to Türkiye’s airspace, Ankara has said Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 4, 2026 at 12:50 pm

'Israel is at its peak power in the Middle East and it's downhill from here'

by Stephen Dziedzic (Just In) on March 4, 2026 at 12:50 pm

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney calls for middle powers to use their sovereignty in a Sydney speech echoing his Davos intervention.�

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 4, 2026 at 12:46 pm

Nepal is set to ‌vote on Thursday in pivotal election that comes months after historic protests toppled the government.

by Enoch Yiu (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 4, 2026 at 12:30 pm

Fewer Hongkongers withdrew funds from the city’s mandatory pension plan in the fourth quarter of last year, as a stock market rally prompted more members to leave their investments in place even when they stopped working or left the city, according to analysts. The number of people taking their money out of the Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) because they were leaving Hong Kong permanently fell 39 per cent in the final three months of 2025 from the previous quarter, to 4,200 cases, according to...

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 4, 2026 at 12:22 pm

Spain's socialist president is locked in a war of words with Washington, which has threatened to cut trade ties.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 4, 2026 at 12:17 pm

Such a plan could further destabilise Iran rather than promote peace in the country, experts say.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 4, 2026 at 12:12 pm

Defence Ministry says missile destroyed as it approached Turkish airspace after crossing Iraq and Syria.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 4, 2026 at 12:06 pm

Sri Lanka says it recovered several bodies and rescued 32 wounded sailors after the frigate sank.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 4, 2026 at 11:53 am

Eyewitness video shows a suspected Iranian drone attack on a military base in Bahrain.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 4, 2026 at 11:48 am

Israel has expanded military campaign into Lebanon targeting Hezbollah while continuing strikes on Iran and Gaza blockade Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 4, 2026 at 11:40 am

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez said Spain opposes war against Iran and urged the US, Iran and Israel to pursue a resolution.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 4, 2026 at 11:35 am

After the US-Israeli attacks on Iran, the world is entering a harder era Read Full Article at RT.com

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 4, 2026 at 11:32 am

The Kremlin has demanded an explanation from the IOC over its “double standards” and silence on the Middle East conflict Read Full Article at RT.com

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 4, 2026 at 11:30 am

The US is arming Kurdish groups that they believe could help topple the Iranian government, according to CNN Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 4, 2026 at 11:26 am

What is the fate of civilisations?

by Harvey Kong (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 4, 2026 at 10:55 am

About 10 exhibitors and an Iranian buying mission have missed the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show due to disruptions caused by the US-Israel war on Iran, while some Middle Eastern participants are bracing for weaker sales amid the conflict. The event, which opened on Wednesday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, is being held alongside the Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show at AsiaWorld-Expo. The two shows feature about 4,000 exhibitors from over 40 countries...

by Emily Hung (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 4, 2026 at 10:48 am

Hong Kong has launched its first action plan on weight management, aiming to reduce the proportion of people who are overweight or obese to less than half the population in three years from the current 51.3 per cent of adults. On Wednesday, World Obesity Day, the Department of Health announced more than 40 measures, ranging from installing more weighing scales in government venues to exploring the inclusion of novel weight-loss injections in the drug formulary, in a bid to reverse the rising...

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 4, 2026 at 10:43 am

Winner of May run-off between Republicans John Cornyn and Ken Paxton to face Democrat James Talarico.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 4, 2026 at 10:41 am

South African police has arrested a 64-year-old man allegedly linked to 42 armed robberies Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 4, 2026 at 10:37 am

Players contesting the Women's Asian Cup in Australia share fears for loved ones at home amid US-Israeli attacks.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 4, 2026 at 10:33 am

The bloc is split over how to respond, but some EU members are rallying around the concept of mutual defence.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 4, 2026 at 10:25 am

China’s military has listed five key lessons from the US-Israeli strikes on Iran Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 4, 2026 at 10:13 am

Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr was reporting live when an Israeli air attack hit the southern suburbs of Beirut.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 4, 2026 at 10:11 am

Regime's strategy is not battlefield victory but raising the regional and global costs of any attempt to overthrow it.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 4, 2026 at 10:03 am

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic says European nations are facing “hell” after a US-Israeli war with Iran disrupted energy supplies Read Full Article at RT.com

by Rosemary Murphy, Andrew Chounding, and Brianna Melville (Just In) on March 4, 2026 at 9:33 am

Shires in WA have welcomed the release of guidelines that could see them make significant money for hosting renewable energy projects, but there are questions about how to make sure the cash comes through.

by Tilda Colling (Just In) on March 4, 2026 at 9:17 am

A hearing into the Northern Territory's controversial health patient record system Acacia has heard allegations of risks to patient safety and a "toxic" workplace culture.

by Gian De Poloni and Mya Kordic (Just In) on March 4, 2026 at 9:10 am

The attempted alleged bombing of an Invasion Day rally in Perth has sparked a parliamentary inquiry into racism, hate and violence directed at Indigenous people.

by Jason Om (Just In) on March 4, 2026 at 9:10 am

Craig Bruce helped elevate Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O. He's watched on as the pair have fallen apart underneath the weight of the richest deal in Australian media.

by Leopold Chen (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 4, 2026 at 9:07 am

Hong Kong’s retail sales rose 5.5 per cent year on year in January, with authorities crediting inbound tourism for supporting the sector. Provisional figures released by the Census and Statistics Department on Wednesday showed sales reached HK$37.3 billion (US$4.77 billion) in January, marking the ninth straight month of growth since May 2025, after 14 consecutive months of decline. The increase ended a four-month streak of growth above 6 per cent, but the government cautioned that the slower...

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 4, 2026 at 9:04 am

An Iranian warship sent a distress signal from the Indian Ocean, about 40 nautical miles off the southwest coast of the island Read Full Article at RT.com

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 4, 2026 at 8:55 am

The official story behind the downing of multiple US fighter jets over Kuwait is riddled with plot holes Read Full Article at RT.com

by Brian Wong (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 4, 2026 at 8:47 am

Former Hong Kong lawmaker Chim Pui-chung has been granted bail of HK$5 million (US$640,000) pending an appeal against his conviction for conspiring with his son and others to defraud a listed company and the city’s stock exchange more than a decade ago. Chim, 79, applied for bail before a High Court judge for the second time on Wednesday, having been remanded in custody since his conviction in December 2024. Mr Justice Keith Yeung Kar-hung ordered Chim to remain in Hong Kong, surrender all...

by Matthew Cheng,Lam Ka-sing (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 4, 2026 at 8:42 am

Beijing will roll out further favourable measures for Hong Kong while the coming 15th five-year plan will also step up support for the city in leveraging its unique strengths, a spokesman for the nation’s legislature has said. National People’s Congress (NPC) spokesman Lou Qinjian said on Wednesday that the central government would make further arrangements in the 15th five-year plan to support Hong Kong in “leveraging its unique strengths and to perform a significant role”. “More beneficial...

by Clare Armstrong (Just In) on March 4, 2026 at 8:39 am

Figures from the expenses watchdog confirm Attorney-General Michelle Rowland has repaid about $8,000 spent on flights for family travel from Perth to Sydney.

by Jordanna Schriever (Just In) on March 4, 2026 at 8:37 am

A man who threw acid on Geoffrey McLean months before his alleged murder tells a court he did so because his ex-lover wanted to cause Mr McLean "permanent" harm.

by Cao Li (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 4, 2026 at 8:30 am

Singapore is the most expensive city in the Asia-Pacific region to outfit an office, driven by increased labour costs, a shortage of contractors and strict building standards, according to real estate consultancy Knight Frank. The city had the highest average fit-out cost at US$2,029 per square metre – ahead of Tokyo (US$1,994) and Taipei (US$1,593) – in the firm’s survey of 23 cities across Australasia, East Asia, Southeast Asia and India. It was also the most expensive place to set up an...

by Ambrose Li (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 4, 2026 at 8:18 am

The conflict in Iran could raise cargo transport costs from Asia to Europe by at least 10 per cent, according to Hong Kong sector representatives, as major shipping companies have suspended bookings to and from the Middle East or imposed significant war-risk surcharges. Lawmaker Tommy Chung Ki-fung, who represents the import and export constituency, explained on Wednesday that rising fuel prices and longer voyages, among other factors, would lead to higher shipping costs. “I’d be more...

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 4, 2026 at 8:09 am

Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has called on India to return to the “negotiation tables” Read Full Article at RT.com

by Just In on March 4, 2026 at 8:09 am

Police were called for a welfare check in an east Brisbane suburb on Tuesday, where a man allegedly holding a knife was shot dead.