Calls grow to tap MPF for housing as young Hongkongers’ desire to buy homes wanes
Survey finds city’s high flat prices and long-term financial burden of mortgage repayments are driving declining interest
· Ng Kang-chung
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Calls grow to tap MPF for housing as young Hongkongers’ desire to buy homes wanes
Survey finds city’s high flat prices and long-term financial burden of mortgage repayments are driving declining interest
· Ng Kang-chung
US military says two service members taking part in Morocco drills missing
The United States military says two service members participating in a multinational military exercise in Morocco are missing.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Man kills ex-wife, jumps to death from Ulsan apartment
Couple had divorced last month; victim had previously been given a police safety device
· Moon Ki-hoon
Opec’s future in question as the UAE builds its own energy system | The National
“I must create a system, or be enslaved by another man’s,” wrote English poet William Blake. Though not enslaved, the UAE was at least constrained by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec), which it left as of Friday. The energy world does indeed need a new system.
· Robin Mills
New mechanism to govern Strait of Hormuz in Iran peace proposal – RT reporter (VIDEO)
Iran is seeking a decisive and permanent end to the conflict with the US, rather than a previously proposed two-month ceasefire, RT correspondent Saman Kojouri has reported from Tehran regarding a 14-point peace plan put forward by the Islamic Republic.
· RT
New mechanism to govern Strait of Hormuz in Iran peace proposal – RT reporter (VIDEO)
Iran is seeking a decisive and permanent end to the conflict with the US, rather than a previously proposed two-month ceasefire, RT correspondent Saman Kojouri has reported from Tehran regarding a 14-point peace plan put forward by the Islamic Republic.
· RT
UK Schools Pushing Books On Kids Telling Them "There's Plenty Of Room" For Small Boat Migrants
Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news,
· Tyler Durden
Russian strikes kill 10 as Zelensky says Ukraine hits oil tankers and terminal
Russian drone and missile strikes in Ukraine have killed 10 people and injured at least 76 over the past day, reports say.
· Robert Greenall
How can China best profit from Trump’s latest rift with traditional US allies?
The US president’s decision to pull troops out of Germany and threats to do the same to Spain and Italy are the latest rift within Nato
· Alyssa Chen
How can China best profit from Trump’s latest rift with traditional US allies?
The US president’s decision to pull troops out of Germany and threats to do the same to Spain and Italy are the latest rift within Nato
· Alyssa Chen
Republicans appear split on idea of clemency for Ghislaine Maxwell
House panel divided on whether Trump should pardon Maxwell so she can cooperate with Epstein investigation
· Victoria Bekiempis
Hong Kong police hunt for man over damage to US consulate sign
Officers at scene discover partly dislodged ‘S’ in ‘States’ portion of sign after being contacted by consulate staff
· Danny Mok
Hong Kong police hunt for man over damage to US consulate sign
Officers at scene discover partly dislodged ‘S’ in ‘States’ portion of sign after being contacted by consulate staff
· Danny Mok
Court orders detention of alleged drug supplier to former Philippines-based kingpin
Suspect smuggled 22 kg of meth into Korea since 2019, police say
· Moon Ki-hoon
Two women die in attempted Channel crossing from France to UK
Two women thought to be from Sudan have died while trying to cross from northern France to the United Kingdom in a small boat, French officials say.
· Al Jazeera
DSWD extends aid to families affected by Mayon Volcano eruption
MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-Bicol Region field office has extended aid to families affected by the eruption of Mayon Volcano in Albay province.
· Arlie O. Calalo
More UNWRA ties to Hamas, Global Sumud Flotilla details emerge
For more news, analysis, and the latest updates, head to jpost.com.
· JERUSALEM POST PODCASTS
Green Party leader Zack Polanski condemns 'vile antisemitic caricature' in The Times
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has accused The Times of publishing "a pretty vile antisemitic caricature" of him, after the newspaper featured a cartoon of Polanski with a hooked nose kicking a police officer.
· Middleeasteye
Gaza aid flotilla activists appear in Israeli court after abduction
Two activists from a Gaza-bound humanitarian aid flotilla who were detained and abducted by Israeli authorities have appeared in court in Israel, an Israeli rights group representing them says.
· Urooba Jamal
Drunk-driving crash at east-coast beach town kills teen passenger
Car flipped near Daejin Beach in Donghae; driver tested at license-suspension level
· Moon Ki-hoon
Singapore General Hospital spearheads AI-powered workflow
Philips collaborates with SGH to train, upskill MRI clinical capabilities
· Kan Hyeong-woo
Indianapolis prom party mass shooting leaves 1 dead, 3 wounded
At least one person was killed and three were injured in a mass shooting at a post-prom party in Indianapolis early Sunday, cops said.
· Anthony Blair
2 dead after boat runs aground in France in failed crossing to UK
The vessel carried 82 people, but ran aground with 65 on board after a French gendarmerie vessel rescued 17
· Associated Press
2 dead after boat runs aground in France in failed crossing to UK
The vessel carried 82 people, but ran aground with 65 on board after a French gendarmerie vessel rescued 17
· Associated Press
Bangkok food vendor curbs push city staple from the streets
BANGKOK — Across Bangkok, aromas of garlic, chili and grilled meat drift from roadside stalls and carts, but tighter controls on vendors threaten livelihoods and the street food culture that defines the Thai capital.
· Agence France-Presse
Israel Hofsheet petitions High Court over state benefits it says favor haredi sector
The High Court of Justice was asked in two separate petitions filed over the past week to intervene in government funding systems that the Israel Hofsheet movement says give unfair advantages to the ultra-Orthodox (haredi) sector.
· SARAH BEN-NUN
High Court presses Justice Minister's lawyer over failure to fill judicial vacancies
The High Court of Justice on Sunday pressed Justice Minister Yariv Levin’s lawyer over his refusal to fully convene the Judicial Selection Committee, repeatedly questioning why Levin’s plan to make only partial appointments should be enough while district courts remain short-staffed and criminal cases pile up.
· SARAH BEN-NUN
Twenty-one detained as police thwart attempt to bring Passover sacrifice to Temple Mount
Israel Police and Border Police officers thwarted an attempt to break into the Temple Mount compound on Friday and bring a goat onto the site as a Passover sacrifice, police said Sunday.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Iran executes man convicted of killing security officer during 2022 protests - report
Iran executed a man convicted of involvement in the killing of a security officer, the judiciary's news outlet Mizan reported on Sunday, after the Supreme Court upheld his sentence in late 2025.
· REUTERS, MIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Israeli security minister celebrates birthday with ‘noose cakes’ (VIDEO/PHOTO)
Israel’s ultranationalist National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir celebrated his 50th birthday this weekend, treating guests to slices of a cake featuring a noose. Attendees included several top law enforcement officials.
· RT
Israeli security minister celebrates birthday with ‘noose cakes’ (VIDEO/PHOTO)
Israel’s ultranationalist National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir celebrated his 50th birthday this weekend, treating guests to slices of a cake featuring a noose. Attendees included several top law enforcement officials.
· RT
What’s Iran’s 14-point proposal to end the war? And will Trump accept it?
Iran has offered a new 14-point proposal to the United States in the latest diplomatic step to reach a permanent end to the war, which has exposed the limits of US military dominance and shaken the global economy.
· Priyanka Shankar
Samsung Biologics labor union set to resume talks with management on Monday
Samsung Biologics, the biotech arm of Samsung Group, has agreed to return to the negotiation table this week, a corporate official said.
· Yonhap
Top civil servants ‘liable if they don’t flag systemic loopholes’ under proposal
Civil service chief also says public perception can play role in decisions on pay adjustments for government employees
· Vivian Au
Top civil servants ‘liable if they don’t flag systemic loopholes’ under proposal
Civil service chief also says public perception can play role in decisions on pay adjustments for government employees
· Vivian Au
U.S. crude oil exports surge to record as tankers flock to Gulf Coast during Iran war
The Port of Corpus Christi has never been busier as tankers from around the world flock to the U.S. Gulf Coast to load up on crude oil during the Iran war.
· Spencer Kimball
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te tours Eswatini amid diplomatic support
Taiwan president Lai Ching-te arrived in Eswatini on Saturday for a state visit to bolster ties with one of its few remaining diplomatic allies despite growing international pressure from China.
· AfricaNews
Police officers photographed body on own phones
Metropolitan Police officers used personal devices to take photos of evidence, including images of a dead body, a misconduct hearing has revealed.
· BBC News
‘This is just disarray’: alarm inside Pentagon after Hegseth staff purges
Insiders portray defense secretary as increasingly isolated after officers with impeccable reputations forced out
· Roberttait
Pregnant woman loses baby after she was turned away by 6 hospitals
Hospital admission took 3 1/2 hours as ER refusals dragged on
· Moon Ki-hoon
Two killed and major incident declared after explosion
Two people have been killed and a major incident declared following an explosion in Bristol, police say.
· BBC News
Tributes after teen killed by falling tree
A teenage boy has died after being hit by a falling tree.
· Tim Page
Opec+ producers agree to raise output from June | The National
Seven key Opec+ producers, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, agreed on Sunday to adjust oil output and reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining market stability following a virtual meeting to assess global conditions.
· The National
Imprensa europeia celebra show histórico de Shakira em Copacabana
O megashow gratuito de Shakira neste sábado na praia de Copacabana teve forte repercussão na imprensa europeia e nas principais agências internacionais de notícias, que classificaram neste domingo (03/05) a apresentação como histórica, monumental e simbólica para a música latina no cenário global.
· Deutsche Welle
Marco Rubio to visit Rome, reportedly to ‘thaw’ US relations with Pope and Meloni
US secretary of state will be in Italian capital on Thursday and Friday, the one-year anniversary of Pope Leo’s papacy
· Angela Giuffrida
Strait of Hormuz blockade and other major naval sieges in modern times
The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway once carrying roughly a fifth of the world’s oil and gas, remains effectively closed after the United States and Iran imposed competing blockades.
· Yasmeen Aboujabal, Alanoud Al-Thani
‘Proposed Kalinga law to protect poor, middle class’
MANILA, Philippines — House Majority Leader and Ilocos Norte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Alexander Marcos on Sunday urged his fellow lawmakers of the House of Representatives to fast-track the approval of the proposed Kalinga Act, which he said would protect the poor and the middle class during an oil crisis.
· Reina C. Tolentino
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid inaugurates tunnelling work for Dubai Metro Blue Line | The National
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, on Sunday inaugurated tunnelling work for the Dubai Metro Blue Line.
· The National
‘Nowhere to go’: domestic helpers spending days off in tents amid lack of options
Online ‘camping’ complaints mask deeper issue as helpers cite evictions from public spaces and lack of facilities driving use of sheltered sites
· Wynna Wong