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by Emily Hung (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 15, 2026 at 2:22 pm

More than 300 homeowners from the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po have signed a petition to be sent to Hong Kong’s leader, demanding a face-to-face meeting with government-appointed Hop On Management Company over unresolved issues. The letter to the Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu, obtained by the South China Morning Post on Sunday, bore 336 signatures – or 15 per cent of homeowners – who raised concerns in seven areas. These include the use of remaining renovation funds, the handling of...

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 15, 2026 at 2:21 pm

Russian cross-country skier Anastasia Bagiyan has won a third gold at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Italy Read Full Article at RT.com

by Just In on March 15, 2026 at 2:04 pm

Extracts of the new book were published in a newspaper at the weekend, claiming that Queen Camilla once told a friend Meghan had "brainwashed" her husband.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 15, 2026 at 1:41 pm

New, critical dynamics are emerging in the region that could reshape it in dramatic ways.

by Theodora Yu (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 15, 2026 at 1:28 pm

A Hong Kong researcher has called for stricter regulations and urged the public to use electronics more responsibly after a study found toxic pollutants from laptops, televisions and smartphones in the bodies and brains of endangered dolphins and porpoises that washed up on the city’s beaches. Yuhe He, an associate professor at City University of Hong Kong and one of the study’s authors, said he was alarmed to find that liquid crystal monomers (LCMs) – the pollutants identified in the research –...

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 15, 2026 at 1:24 pm

If Tehran is crushed, the Middle East will go from a tense equilibrium to a violent detonation, and Ankara may very well be the next target Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 15, 2026 at 1:06 pm

Japanese football legend says his opinion prompts US company to cancel advertising campaign before FIFA World Cup.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 15, 2026 at 1:00 pm

Diplomatic efforts come amid threat of an Israeli ground invasion in southern Lebanon and sustained air raids.

by Emily Hung,Oscar Liu (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 15, 2026 at 12:58 pm

The Panamanian government has asked Chinese shipping giant Cosco to reconsider its decision to suspend operations at the Balboa port amid geopolitical tensions surrounding the strategic gateway and Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison Holdings. Panama’s Minister for Canal Affairs Jose Ramon Icaza told reporters on Friday that Cosco’s decision had caught the government off guard. “The Cosco issue has actually taken us a bit by surprise. All cargo is important, and certainly, Cosco cargo is important for us,...

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 15, 2026 at 12:53 pm

An ICC judge says sanctions imposed by the Trump administration are punishing her for carrying out her judicial duties.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 15, 2026 at 12:49 pm

US President Donald Trump has urged China, Japan and other nations to secure Hormuz Strait Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 15, 2026 at 12:30 pm

Diplomatic norms, law and institutions have proven no hindrance to the US president. Can he really do anything he wants?

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 15, 2026 at 12:11 pm

Each person shot in the head in the village of Tammun, while two other children of the deceased couple sustain injuries.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 15, 2026 at 11:36 am

The 98th Academy Awards will take place at the Dolby Theatre, with the ceremony set to start at 23:00 GMT.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 15, 2026 at 11:32 am

Govt spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani says US-Israeli strikes have damaged more than 42,000 civilian sites across Iran.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 15, 2026 at 11:21 am

Iran claims US and Israel using copycat 'Lucas' drones to frame it for regional attacks.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 15, 2026 at 11:05 am

Lebanese media and authorities report deadly attacks as efforts continue to find a diplomatic solution to the conflict.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 15, 2026 at 11:00 am

Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as high flyers United and Villa face off.

by Emily Hung (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 15, 2026 at 10:35 am

Hong Kong authorities have proposed replacing Medical Council members who underperform rather than punishing them as part of an overhaul following a public outcry over a 15-year delay in an alleged medical blunder inquiry. Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau also said on Sunday the government had no plans to impose rigid deadlines for each stage of complaint handling by the quasi-judicial body, saying the requirement was “asking the impossible” and the council would “be required to” set time...

by Danny Mok (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 15, 2026 at 10:34 am

Hong Kong police have launched an investigation after the body of a 60-year-old woman tied to bags of bricks was found floating off the public pier in Sai Kung, with officers describing the circumstances as “suspicious”. At about 6am on Sunday, a passer-by reported seeing what appeared to be a human figure floating about five metres (16.4 feet) off the New Public Pier. Firefighters and marine police retrieved the body. It had been bound with nylon rope and attached to three plastic bags...

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 15, 2026 at 10:21 am

Thousands in Paris protest military operations in the Middle East. One of more than 85 protests across France.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 15, 2026 at 10:10 am

The world's two largest economies trying to hash out trade issues before US President Trump is expected to visit China.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 15, 2026 at 9:59 am

The 19-year-old converts his pole position into a historic win to consolidate Mercedes's hold early in the F1 season.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 15, 2026 at 9:47 am

US president says his country may carry out more strikes on oil hub as he urges allies to help open Strait of Hormuz.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 15, 2026 at 9:07 am

US journalist Tucker Carlson might be in danger, CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou has said Read Full Article at RT.com

by Henry Hanson (Just In) on March 15, 2026 at 8:58 am

Sayoko had never played football, but the Japan women's side inspired her to take up the game. And the Nadeshiko lived up to the hype at Stadium Australia, defeating the Philippines 7-0 on an afternoon of colour and national pride.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 15, 2026 at 8:52 am

Israel and US attacks on Isfahan kills 15 people as Tehran carries out retaliatory attacks on Israel and Gulf countries.

by Oscar Liu (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 15, 2026 at 8:44 am

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong faces a damp week ahead as humidity is expected to peak at 95 per cent with the arrival of a seasonal coastal mist from Wednesday, according to the city’s weather forecaster. The Observatory said on Sunday daytime temperatures would climb to 26 degrees Celsius (79 Fahrenheit) in the middle of the week, with significantly more humid air arriving in...

by Ng Kang-chung (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 15, 2026 at 8:38 am

Hong Kong police seized HK$20 million (US$2.55 million) worth of suspected cocaine in a village house in Sha Tin and arrested a 28-year-old man in an anti-drug trafficking operation on Saturday. Senior Inspector Conrad Chan Yuen-fun, of the narcotics bureau’s operation division, said on Sunday the raid stopped the drugs from reaching the market. The operation followed an investigation revealing the house in Sha Tin was being used to store illicit drugs, Chan said. “Officers lay in wait outside...

by Niki Burnside (Just In) on March 15, 2026 at 8:36 am

Danish Queen Mary speaks of the similarities between the two countries as she and her husband King Frederik arrive in Canberra on day two of their Australian tour.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 15, 2026 at 8:33 am

The Qatar GP, scheduled for April 10-12, has been rescheduled for November amid the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 15, 2026 at 8:31 am

Activists rally outside White House against war with Iran

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 15, 2026 at 8:25 am

Demonstrators gathered in Toronto for Al-Quds Day, denouncing US-Israeli attacks on Iran and Lebanon.

by Kit Knightly (OffGuardian) on March 15, 2026 at 8:00 am

The Mars Colony was real, everyone knew that. The actors all knew it because it was in their non-disclosure agreements. The problem was that the radiation of the Van Allen belts and the interference of the asteroid field made any direct, real-time communication almost impossible. That’s what the set was for. And the costumes. The …

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 15, 2026 at 7:53 am

Targeting a school and the mass killing of children are war crimes, and those responsible need to be held to account.

by Just In on March 15, 2026 at 7:43 am

Emergency crews are responding after three fishermen were declared missing at Beachport in South Australia's south-east.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 15, 2026 at 7:41 am

Smoke rises from Beirut’s southern suburbs as the Middle East war enters its third week.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 15, 2026 at 7:37 am

Incumbent President Denis Sassou Nguesso, 82, is running for fifth term in polls boycotted by major political parties.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 15, 2026 at 7:34 am

A small anti-war protest was held in Tel Aviv, criticising Israel’s attacks on Iran.

by Oscar Liu (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 15, 2026 at 7:26 am

A Hong Kong couple have been arrested after their one-year-old son fell to his death from a high-rise residential building in Tsuen Wan, the South China Morning Post has learned. Preliminary investigations showed that the living room windows in the family’s fifth-floor unit were neither locked nor fitted with grilles, according to a source. The boy’s 47-year-old father and mother were arrested on Sunday on suspicion of ill-treatment or neglect of a child. The case is being investigated by...

by Natalie Wong (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 15, 2026 at 7:25 am

Hong Kong’s terrorism threat level remains moderate amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East, the city’s security chief has said, urging residents to stay vigilant in the globally connected city. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung said on Sunday that while no intelligence suggested an imminent attack, Hong Kong must “be prepared” and residents should report anything suspicious to police. “The Russia-Ukraine war is not over, and there is conflict in the Middle East,” Tang told a...

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 15, 2026 at 7:22 am

Medvedev, who arrived in the US after leaving the UAE via Oman amid Iranian attacks. ends the world no 1's 16-match run.

by Philippe Perez (Just In) on March 15, 2026 at 7:17 am

Raissa Butkowski has been selected as the Liberal candidate for the seat of Farrer.

by Just In on March 15, 2026 at 7:11 am

Hannah Green says her nerves were frayed during her one-stroke victory at the Women's Australian Open in Adelaide.�

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 15, 2026 at 6:24 am

Vietnamese elect members of parliament from a list of candidates ⁠almost exclusively fielded by the governing party.

by Courtney Yeandle (Just In) on March 15, 2026 at 6:17 am

NSW Police say the body located after a helicopter crash in north-east NSW is yet to be identified, but they believe it's the 77-year-old pilot.

by Isla Evans and Penny Burfitt (Just In) on March 15, 2026 at 6:13 am

Authorities have located the body of a swimmer, a man believed to have been aged in his 20s, at Werri Beach on the NSW south coast.�

by Leopold Chen (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 15, 2026 at 6:12 am

Some trains were misaligned with the platform screen doors on the MTR’s Tsuen Wan line on the first day a new signalling system was implemented in Hong Kong, but such teething problems were rare in a launch that went largely according to plan. The MTR Corporation said on Sunday overall operations had been “smooth” following the departure of the first train at 6am, despite some “isolated” glitches. About 200 staff members were deployed to ensure the line ran normally. “This morning we saw a few...

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 15, 2026 at 5:35 am

Iran would only consider the ongoing war with the US over if Washington withdrew from the Persian Gulf, Major General Mohsen Rezaee has said Read Full Article at RT.com

by Josh Dye (Just In) on March 15, 2026 at 5:31 am

An 18-year-old woman has died and an 18-year-old man has been critically injured after falling while climbing Mount Beerwah in the Glasshouse Mountains on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.

by Leopold Chen (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 15, 2026 at 5:21 am

The conflict in the Middle East could divert new capital to Hong Kong due to the city’s stability and regulatory certainty, the treasury minister has said, while pledging to keep markets operating smoothly amid energy price shocks caused by the war in Iran. Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui Ching-yu said on Sunday the government would step up efforts to attract family offices and become a commodity trading hub as investors increasingly factored in political...

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 15, 2026 at 5:18 am

The US-Israeli war in the Persian Gulf is throttling fertilizer supplies, which could cause a global food crisis Read Full Article at RT.com

by Nethma Dandeniya (Just In) on March 15, 2026 at 5:07 am

Robinvale, located about 70 kilometres east from Mildura, ran out of fuel on Saturday evening, while Hattah, to Mildura's south, hit empty on Sunday.

by Ambrose Li (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 15, 2026 at 5:00 am

With two weeks of Hong Kong’s art month remaining, the city will continue to host a rich array of events, from a pop culture convention to a slew of exhibitions. The South China Morning Post highlights some of the shows taking place in the rest of March. From ComplexCon to classical concerts Pop culture festival ComplexCon will return to Hong Kong for its third edition on March 21 and 22, with headliners including Jennie from K-pop powerhouse Blackpink and American rapper Yeat, making his Asian...

by Michael Doyle (Just In) on March 15, 2026 at 4:59 am

Oscar Piastri misses his second start of a Formula 1 grand prix in 2026, as McLaren suffers a double-blow and Mercedes celebrates another victory.�

by Jon Healy (Just In) on March 15, 2026 at 4:34 am

Kalyn Ponga and Dylan Brown are both forced from the field in the first half as the Newcastle Knights ran riot against the Sea Eagles at Brookvale Oval, before the Dolphins storm back from 14-0 down to beat the Titans and become the first Queensland team to win a game this season.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 15, 2026 at 4:19 am

Donald Trump has rejected Vladimir Zelensky’s proposal to involve Ukraine in countering Iranian drones in the Middle East Read Full Article at RT.com

by Vivian Au (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 15, 2026 at 3:00 am

While hundreds of Hongkongers stranded in the Middle East have scrambled for flights home after the US-Israel war against Iran broke out, a devoted Christian from the city has chosen to stay in Israel, saying she has experienced far worse before. The outbreak of war was unsettling, but Gloria Mok Chong-ngar said she found a way to maintain her inner peace in Jerusalem’s bomb shelters. “The sirens kept ringing last week, sometimes as frequently as every few minutes, but I would play the harp in...

by Aileen Chuang,Peggy Ye (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 15, 2026 at 3:00 am

For Hong Kong’s Topaz Family Office, investing in hotels in Japan holds up as a sound decision even as a Middle East war clouds the macroeconomic environment. The wealth manager has made Japan a central plank of its pivot into hospitality and real estate over the past two years, driven by a sharp post-pandemic tourism rebound. The investment thesis now looks increasingly robust thanks to multiple structural tailwinds and a growing pool of institutional capital flowing into the same trade. “Japan...

by Emma Hannigan (Just In) on March 15, 2026 at 2:56 am

Former Queensland State of Origin player Chris Walker is due to face a Gold Coast court tomorrow after his arrest last night.�

by Just In on March 15, 2026 at 2:40 am

After five rounds of matches, the Six Nations Championship comes down to a single penalty in the 83rd minute of the final game — and France emerges as back-to-back champions.

by Kellie Scott (Just In) on March 15, 2026 at 2:00 am

Anger, dread, anxiety, guilt, worry and disconnect are just some of the feelings described by women who experience breastfeeding aversion response.

by Luke Pentony and Dean Bilton (Just In) on March 15, 2026 at 1:52 am

New recruit Christian Petracca is sensational again as Gold Coast smashes West Coast, after Melbourne completes a thrilling and memorable MCG win over St Kilda.

by Just In on March 15, 2026 at 1:43 am

In a statement on Instagram, his family says he "passed away peacefully following a long and courageous battle in intensive care after a complex major operation".

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 15, 2026 at 1:34 am

Bart De Wever has argued that diplomacy is the only viable path to ending the Ukraine conflict Read Full Article at RT.com

by Kitty Tam,Calvin Au (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 15, 2026 at 1:30 am

When people picture Hong Kong, they often imagine a relentless concrete jungle – a vertical city where glass and steel dominate the skyline. Yet a quiet revolution is beginning to reshape how our city develops. Last week, the Civil Engineering and Development Department and Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department jointly launched the Hong Kong Nature-based Solutions Design Guidelines. This landmark document signals a shift in how we think about infrastructure and urban planning. It...

by Just In on March 15, 2026 at 1:23 am

Australian Community Media executive Antony Catalano says he will check into a rehab program immediately after the alleged assault of a woman on Friday night.�

by Theodora Yu (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 15, 2026 at 1:00 am

Joe*, a 20-year-old Hong Kong student, began seeking emotional support for dating advice, family relationships and stress management a few months ago to ease his anxieties. He asked questions during his commute to school, while studying in the evening and even when he could not sleep late at night. His go-to chatbot: OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which he accesses through the artificial intelligence (AI) aggregator app, Poe. “To a certain extent, AI may know me better than my friends,” Joe said. Joe is...

by Alistair Bates (Just In) on March 15, 2026 at 1:00 am

This West Australian mining town once welcomed hundreds of riders to its beloved motocross circuit. But years after the red dirt was last disturbed, the clubhouse and race course have fallen to pieces.

by Just In on March 15, 2026 at 12:54 am

The Victorian government will introduce new laws giving the tobacco licensing regulator the power to shut down businesses caught selling illegal tobacco.

by Just In on March 15, 2026 at 12:44 am

Ludvig Åberg has not won one of golf's major titles yet but the Swedish star is in prime position to take out the "fifth major", The Players Championship in Florida.

by Mackenzie Heard (Just In) on March 15, 2026 at 12:39 am

In the push for gun law reform in the wake of the Bondi attack, Tasmania's police commissioner urged the state government to limit the number of firearms a person can own, citing the murder of an officer the year before in her plea — but to no avail, documents show.

by Nick McAllister (Just In) on March 15, 2026 at 12:30 am

The parents of a disabled teenager have lifted the lid on the toll lobbying the NDIS for adequate support has taken on their lives, saying they feel exhausted and let down.

by Danielle Kutchel (Just In) on March 14, 2026 at 11:55 pm

Brody Masterson grew up in difficult circumstances. Now, he is winning boxing championships — and he has his sights set on the Olympics.

by Elsie Lange (Just In) on March 14, 2026 at 11:47 pm

Queen Mary and King Frederik of Denmark have begun the second day of their royal visit to Australia after waking in the red desert sand of Uluru in Central Australia.