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by Danny Mok (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 16, 2026 at 1:46 pm

A former lawmaker and doctor who was previously imprisoned for conspiracy to commit subversion has been struck off Hong Kong’s register of medical practitioners, becoming the first national security-related disciplinary case to involve the profession. In a ruling handed down on Thursday, the Medical Council ordered that specialist urologist Dr Kwok Ka-ki, 64, be removed indefinitely from the General Register, which took immediate effect upon publication in the government gazette. Kwok, once a...

by Matthew Cheng (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 16, 2026 at 1:40 pm

Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority has suspended all contractors’ access to patient data after a major leak affecting more than 56,000 patients, and is considering barring the company involved from bidding for future projects. But the authority on Thursday declined to say whether it would terminate the firm’s existing contracts or discipline any staff, citing an ongoing police probe. The authority confirmed earlier this month that personal data of more than 56,000 patients at United Christian...

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 16, 2026 at 1:30 pm

Debt, employer control and temporary visa rules can leave migrant workers trapped.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 16, 2026 at 1:26 pm

US defence secretary Hegseth criticised media coverage of the war on Iran.

by Connor Mycroft (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 16, 2026 at 1:22 pm

Hong Kong’s ombudsman has urged the government to empower conservation officers to enter people’s homes to investigate suspected animal cruelty cases, describing existing procedures as “ineffective” with less than 1 per cent of reported cases resulting in prosecutions. A report released on Thursday on the Office of the Ombudsman’s latest direct investigation operation also called for strengthening penalties against illegal animal traps, describing current fines as “no deterrence” against the...

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 16, 2026 at 1:08 pm

Pope, in Cameroon, calls for 'decisive change of course' that leads away from conflict and the exploitation of the land.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 16, 2026 at 1:08 pm

An Iranian embassy has shared an AI-generated video depicting Jesus Christ casting US President Donald Trump into hell Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 16, 2026 at 1:05 pm

Al Jazeera’s Audrey Macalpine explains how Ukraine’s ballistic missile interceptor shortage left Kyiv exposed to Russia’

by William Yiu (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 16, 2026 at 12:54 pm

Hong Kong authorities expect students as young as six to “feel proud to be Chinese” and to have a basic understanding of national affairs, according to a revamped guide on values education stressing patriotism. The 2026 Values Education Curriculum Framework, published by the Education Bureau on Thursday, applies to all government, aided, special and private schools, as well as those under the Direct Subsidy Scheme. The framework was prepared by the Standing Committee on Values Education, which...

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 16, 2026 at 12:45 pm

The US has used an exemption for India and other countries to lower soaring energy prices amid the Iran war Read Full Article at RT.com

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 16, 2026 at 12:44 pm

The Senate has voted against two resolutions stopping US arms sales to Israel Read Full Article at RT.com

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 16, 2026 at 12:44 pm

Somalia has condemned Israel’s appointment of an envoy to Somaliland as “a direct breach” of the country’s sovereignty Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 16, 2026 at 12:38 pm

BJP links implementation of law reserving 33 percent of seats for women to redrawing of parliamentary constituencies.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 16, 2026 at 12:29 pm

Washington misread Iran, overestimated its own leverage and found itself trapped in a costly 40-day war of attrition.

by Fiona Chow (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 16, 2026 at 12:22 pm

The owner of a luxury home at a seaside estate in Hong Kong has been fined HK$110,000 (US$14,039) for building illegal structures and a swimming pool following a government crackdown triggered by a record-breaking rainstorm and an investigation by the South China Morning Post. Sunset Boulevard Company, which owns House No 76 at Redhill Peninsula, the luxury low-rise estate in Tai Tam, was sentenced at Eastern Court on Thursday. The private firm, founded in 1995, lists Hong Kong resident Marc...

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 16, 2026 at 12:21 pm

An Israeli strike has destroyed the last operational bridge over the Litani River.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 16, 2026 at 12:04 pm

Israel and Lebanon leaders set for historic talks after 34 years of silence, aiming to ease tensions amid ongoing conflict.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 16, 2026 at 11:51 am

So who is Meyer and will his appointment help improve ties between the two countries?

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 16, 2026 at 11:44 am

Tehran 'striving' to compel US and Israel to establish permanent ceasefire in all conflict zones, Iranian speaker says.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 16, 2026 at 11:39 am

Democratic representative Yassamin Ansari filed six impeachment articles against US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth over his actions on Iran Read Full Article at RT.com

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 16, 2026 at 11:35 am

EU spies undermined Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and will repeat their tactics elsewhere, a former Slovak official has warned Read Full Article at RT.com

by Danny Mok (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 16, 2026 at 11:22 am

Hong Kong police have arrested five people accused of stealing more than 445 items of clothing worth HK$113,000 (US$14,400) from multiple outlets of Japanese retail chain Muji. Officers from Yau Tsim police district said they had received a string of shoplifting reports since earlier this year that involved large quantities of apparel taken from a retail chain, with a source naming the business as Muji. The Japanese retail chain is known for its minimalist “no-brand quality goods”...

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 16, 2026 at 11:17 am

Some of the reservists accused of abusing a Palestinian detainee have started combat roles, reports Israeli Army Radio.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 16, 2026 at 11:05 am

Ukraine has attacked a Liberian-flagged oil tanker in Russian territorial waters, Russia’s Investigative Committee has said Read Full Article at RT.com

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 16, 2026 at 11:04 am

Hungary’s incoming leader Peter Magyar has pledged to halt the operations of national broadcaster MTVA, accusing it of spreading propaganda Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 16, 2026 at 10:45 am

Life expectancy on the front line for Central Asian migrants forced to fight for Russia in Ukraine is just four months.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 16, 2026 at 10:36 am

Yemen's conflict forces millions of children out of school, prioritising survival over education.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 16, 2026 at 10:33 am

Surging fuel prices and economic turmoil compound the impact of Sudan’s ongoing electricity crisis.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 16, 2026 at 10:19 am

The Iran war has deepened the damage to its sanctions-hit economy, but oil revenues have provided a crucial cushion.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 16, 2026 at 10:17 am

The likelihood of a deal on Iran’s nuclear program has improved significantly, according to Al Jazeera Read Full Article at RT.com

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 16, 2026 at 10:13 am

Global organizations have opposed a rival government in Sudan, warning it could worsen divisions Read Full Article at RT.com

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 16, 2026 at 10:07 am

The BBC plans to eliminate up to 2,000 jobs as part of a sweeping cost-reduction effort Read Full Article at RT.com

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 16, 2026 at 9:53 am

US President Donald Trump aims to rewire oil flows away from Hormuz with Europe seen as the biggest loser, according to Tom Luongo Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 16, 2026 at 9:53 am

The latest negotiations come as clashes spill into the South Kivu highlands, with civilians 'caught in the middle'.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 16, 2026 at 9:50 am

FIFA chief reasserts his views on Iran's participation, saying 'the players want to play' in the tournament.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 16, 2026 at 9:47 am

Demonstrations led by convoys of trucks blocking roads and crucial infrastructure may move north of the border.

by William Yiu (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 16, 2026 at 9:23 am

Hong Kong’s education minister has said the surge in students diagnosed with mental illness partly reflects parents’ growing acceptance and openness about the issue, while academic pressures, social lives and physical health also play a role. The remarks by Secretary for Education Christine Choi Yuk-lin came after the Education Bureau revealed that the number of secondary school students suffering from mental illness had doubled over the past five academic years, from 660 in 2020-21 to 1,330 in...

by Brian Wong,Leopold Chen (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 16, 2026 at 9:17 am

Two renovation subcontractors involved in a HK$336 million (US$42.9 million) project at a subsidised estate ravaged by Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades have conceded they did not regulate workers’ smoking behaviour before the inferno. The two engineering firms on Thursday also told an independent committee that they had partially replaced fireproof windows at Wang Fuk Court’s evacuation passages with movable wooden boards to allow workers’ easy access to scaffolding at the behest of main...

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 16, 2026 at 9:10 am

UN rights chief Volker Turk has backed reparations for slavery, colonialism and the enslavement of people of African descent Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 16, 2026 at 9:09 am

Magistrate hands the opposition figure five-year term, that his lawyers say will be appealed.

by Just In on April 16, 2026 at 9:06 am

The Sea Eagles have smashed North Queensland but the win has come at a heavy cost following a hamstring injury to star fullback Tom Trbojevic.�

by Eva Blandis (Just In) on April 16, 2026 at 9:06 am

A 22-year-old Adelaide man who allegedly went on a "cybercrime spree", targeting several government departments and a courthouse, will remain behind bars until at the least the end of the year.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 16, 2026 at 9:02 am

Videos show the moment a driver in China rammed into e-bike riders and pedestrians.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 16, 2026 at 8:55 am

Israeli strikes in the vicinity of a hospital in southern Lebanon destroyed buildings and several emergency vehicles.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 16, 2026 at 8:52 am

In rugged Hindu Kush mountains, Afghan men pan for gold dust, forging livelihoods amid scarce economic opportunities.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 16, 2026 at 8:44 am

Gas leak ignites plant in Victoria that produces about 10 percent of Australia's fuel.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 16, 2026 at 8:43 am

The US is in discussions on holding a second round of talks with Iran in Islamabad, the White House has said Read Full Article at RT.com

by Chris De Silva (Just In) on April 16, 2026 at 8:30 am

Nick Daicos stars in the final quarter to inspire Collingwood to a win as Carlton youngster Talor Byrne misses a kick after the siren to tie the scores.

by Philippe Perez (Just In) on April 16, 2026 at 8:18 am

A man has been refused bail over an alleged stabbing incident that has left a 53-year-old woman in a critical condition with skull fractures and part of her ear severed.

by Gemma Ferguson (Just In) on April 16, 2026 at 8:11 am

New research has revealed Darwin Harbour's biodiversity, including its wide range of rare species, rivals that of the World Heritage-protected Ningaloo Reef.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 16, 2026 at 8:04 am

A major fire at a key refinery in Australia refinery has disrupted fuel production, raising fears of fuel shortages.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on April 16, 2026 at 7:51 am

Key eastern state heads to polls under the shadow of controversial voter list revision, which many say excludes Muslims.

by Josephine Lim (Just In) on April 16, 2026 at 7:51 am

Port Adelaide's chief executive has slammed the AFL Tribunal process, labelling it "too legalistic" and "too adversarial".

by Stephen Dziedzic and Tom Lowrey (Just In) on April 16, 2026 at 7:41 am

Defence Minister Richard Marles has declared the United States alliance will remain indispensable for Australian national security even while Australia looks to build a more self-reliant defence force.

by Just In on April 16, 2026 at 7:16 am

Emergency services were called to Hemmant just after 3pm, with more than a dozen crews attending the scene.�

by Matthew Doran and Sami Sockol (Just In) on April 16, 2026 at 7:16 am

Palestinians in Gaza fear they are being forgotten as the Iran war drags on, with Israeli strikes continuing despite a ceasefire and the humanitarian situation still dire.

by Kate Ashton (Just In) on April 16, 2026 at 7:10 am

Firefighters have managed to extinguish a blaze at one of Australia's major oil refineries. Here's what we know so far about the cause of the fire — and the possible impact on fuel prices.

by Just In on April 16, 2026 at 7:09 am

New research suggests that many dog owners are not skilled in recognising pain in their pets.�

by RT (RT - Daily news) on April 16, 2026 at 7:08 am

India’s merchandise exports rose to $38.92 billion in March, while imports fell to $59.9 billion, the government has said Read Full Article at RT.com

by Romy Stephens (Just In) on April 16, 2026 at 6:32 am

Anthony Albanese says that new powers allowing the federal government to underwrite the delivery of additional fuel cargoes have been used to purchase 100 million litres of diesel.

by Courtney Gould (Just In) on April 16, 2026 at 6:25 am

This week in Canberra, Pauline Hanson learned imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, the defence budget was on the agenda and a fire threw the fuel crisis into sharp relief.

by Lo Hoi-ying (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 16, 2026 at 6:22 am

Hong Kong police have broken up a syndicate led by a beautician that allegedly stole credit cards from patrons of a beauty salon in Mong Kok, causing losses of more than HK$410,000 (US$52,347). The force said on Thursday that four men and two women, aged between 39 and 52, had been arrested over the past two days. One suspect was allegedly found with stolen credit cards in their possession at the time. Between last December and April, police received reports from 19 residents who claimed their...

by Bruce MacKenzie, Rachel Holdsworth, and Elloise Farrow-Smith (Just In) on April 16, 2026 at 6:17 am

The northern NSW town was bustling with holiday-makers enjoying the Easter school holidays when the fire broke out in the CBD this afternoon.

by Fiona Sun (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 16, 2026 at 6:08 am

Greater Bay Airlines has suspended most of its flights between Hong Kong and Bangkok for more than four months amid surging fuel prices driven by the conflict in the Middle East. The airline’s website showed that as of 8pm on Thursday no flights were available between Hong Kong and Bangkok for most of the dates between May 12 and September 22. The carrier said it had adjusted its services due to rising fuel prices and apologised to affected travellers. “Due to the continued rise in fuel prices...

by Paddy Manning and Rani Fletcher (Just In) on April 16, 2026 at 5:54 am

About 175 workers at Australia's only manganese smelter, Liberty Bell Bay, have been told they will be laid off at the end of next week unless they take leave without pay.

by Jess Ma (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 16, 2026 at 5:50 am

Nearly 1,800 young Hongkongers convicted of protest and national security-related offences have taken part in a rehabilitation programme, authorities have said, including 99 per cent of those found guilty over the 2019 unrest, up from 63 per cent in 2021. Responding to a question from lawmaker Chan Hok-fung, the Security Bureau said that 1,768 inmates had taken part in Project PATH as of the end of February. “According to observations and assessments made by correctional officers, Project PATH...

by Kristian Silva (Just In) on April 16, 2026 at 5:46 am

Victoria's Supreme Court is told underworld figure Gavin Preston was cautious about his surroundings and "never" sat outside a cafe he regularly attended — other than the day he was shot dead.�

by Tara Cassidy and Jordan Bissell (Just In) on April 16, 2026 at 5:40 am

An inquiry into Queensland's child safety system hears the former minister was made aware of the sector's resource issues, as well as the "significant increase" in children entering residential care.

by Edith Lin (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on April 16, 2026 at 5:33 am

Macau’s finance minister has resigned over “personal reasons,” prompting the city’s chief executive to temporarily assume his duties until a new candidate is appointed. The cabinet change took effect on Thursday after China’s State Council approved the removal of Tai Kin-ip from the post of secretary for economy and finance, in accordance with Macau’s Basic Law and the recommendation of Chief Executive Sam Hou-fai. Tai, 57, who only assumed the senior role in December 2024, said he had earlier...

by David Taylor (Just In) on April 16, 2026 at 5:24 am

Analysts say the mood on global financial markets has improved considerably over the past few days.

by Alexander Lewis and Pablo Viñales (Just In) on April 16, 2026 at 5:15 am

The laws, rushed through parliament after the Bondi Beach terrorist attack, have been found to be unconstitutional by the state's highest court.

by Declan Bowring (Just In) on April 16, 2026 at 5:08 am

Smoky conditions across Greater Sydney are tipped to ease tomorrow as the wind picks up, after firefighters had a productive week burning hazards around Sydney's fringes.�

by Just In on April 16, 2026 at 5:00 am

Russian forces have attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and other cities, killing 12 people, as the defence leaders of more than 50 countries say they are aiming to send more aid to Ukraine.

by Simon Smale (Just In) on April 16, 2026 at 4:50 am

The Queensland sports minister has once again emphasised that the Brisbane 2032 Games will be an Olympics for the whole state, saying there are no alternatives planned for the contentious proposed rowing venue in Rockhampton.

by Dean Bilton (Just In) on April 16, 2026 at 4:47 am

Rumours of LIV Golf's immediate demise look wide of the mark, but the smoke is only growing thicker as denials from the league's CEO help paint a bleak picture.�