Hong Kong fire relief fund reaches HK$1.2b on huge outpouring from public

Hong Kong’s deadly fire in Tai Po has prompted an outpouring of generosity from the public, with donations already surpassing ...

Day the music died: MTV to shut down music channels across Europe after 40 years on air

MTV Music, MTV Hits and its 80s and 90s music shows will be shut down in the UK and other European countries in the coming ...

How Johnnie To redefined Hong Kong’s gangster genre with 3 mid-2000s classics

By the mid-2000s, Hong Kong director Johnnie To Kei-fung was in full command of the style, form and content of the gangster ...

India’s Modi to pitch arms deal to Russia, Putin despite US efforts

Modi has maintained India’s long-standing ties to Moscow, while reducing its reliance on Russian weapons by acquiring more arms from the US and Europe.

Milan Olympic Winter Games: no backup ice hockey arena as construction goes down to wire

Construction on the 16,000-seat Santagiulia Arena on the outskirts of the Italian host city is running late but organisers are optimistic.

Chinese state media praises Hong Kong for fire efforts and vows Beijing’s support

Commentary by Xinhua, which typically reflects central government stance, says tragedy united city and urges Hong Kong to move forward.