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South Korea vows military response to North’s balloons, stoking escalation fears
Fruit of baobab, Africa’s ‘tree of life’, is new superfood yet harvesters live in poverty
India detects first case of fast-spreading mpox strain
Hong Kong to hold naming contest for 2 new giant pandas in October, John Lee says
Meta’s AI chatbot to get voices of Awkwafina, Judi Dench, other celebrities, source says
Hong Kong Observatory issues amber rainstorm alert, heavy showers expected
Israeli-Hezbollah conflict escalates – but is this war?
Constellation CEO says US should copy China to meet AI power use
US sending additional forces to Middle East as Israel-Hezbollah conflict grows
Singapore ex-minister Iswaran pleads guilty to taking gifts, corruption charges set aside
In Malaysia, viral video linked to Borneo secessionists sparks police investigation
As Israel pounds Lebanon, Iran president warns of ‘irreversible’ consequences of wider war
Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: 27 finalists in the running at annual event for unsung heroes
Newly merged Australian university to boost partnerships with city, attract Hongkongers
China rolls out heavyweight policies to support economy, led by mortgage rate cut
China’s car dealers struggle with US$20 billion of losses amid price war
US drone makers, officials visit Taiwan on mission to secure supply chain
China tea shop in hot water after ‘funny’ video of staff wearing paper handcuffs backfires
Hong Kong dazzled by drone shows but creative content, fewer rules needed, experts say
What’s the beef? Political row erupts in India over claims of animal fat in temple sweets