The Hong Kong Telegraph - news from Hong Kong, China and around the world, in six languages

Norway postpones deep-sea mining activities for four years

Sri Lanka cyclone survivors face colossal clean-up

Zara owner Inditex posts higher profits

Australia meet New Zealand as S. Africa face Italy at Rugby World Cup

YouTube attacks Australia's world-first social media ban

Indonesia bucks pressure to label floods national disaster

KFC readies finger-licking Japanese Christmas

Stokes backs 'incredibly talented' Jacks on eve of 2nd Ashes clash

Airbus cuts delivery target over fuselage quality issue

Stokes 'hit hard' by death of England batting great Smith

UK seniors fight loneliness with tea and a tango

Indian rupee hits fresh record low past 90 per dollar

India's rupee fell to a fresh record low of over 90 per dollar Wednesday, extending recent declines, with traders partly blaming the delay in striking a trade deal with the United States.

Thunder beat Warriors to bag 13th straight win, Celtics down Knicks

The Oklahoma City Thunder staved off a ferocious Golden State Warriors fightback to bag their 13th consecutive win on Tuesday, pulling away 124-112 in their heavyweight NBA showdown.

Five-wicket Duffy puts New Zealand on top against West Indies

A five-wicket haul by Jacob Duffy gave New Zealand a 64-run first-innings lead over the West Indies with the tourists all out for 167 in the first Test on Wednesday.

Sri Lanka counts cyclone cost as toll hits 465

Sri Lankan authorities said Wednesday they would need some $7 billion to rebuild homes, industries and roads destroyed by Cyclone Ditwah, which has left at least 465 people dead so far.

Inglis to get nod for second Ashes Test as Cummins comeback rumours grow

Josh Inglis is expected to come into Australia's batting line-up for the second Ashes Test on Thursday as speculation grows that captain Pat Cummins might make a shock comeback in Brisbane.

Opium poppy farming hits 10-year high in war-torn Myanmar

Myanmar's opium poppy cultivation has hit a decade-record level, the United Nations warned Wednesday, with early indications its heroin output is now being trafficked to Western markets.

Frustration in Indonesia as flood survivors await aid

Officials in Indonesia and Sri Lanka battled Wednesday to reach survivors of deadly flooding in remote, cut-off regions as the toll in the disaster that hit four countries topped 1,300.

Brown scores 42 as Celtics hold off Knicks

Jaylen Brown finished with 42 points as the Boston Celtics came from behind before holding off a late charge from the New York Knicks to seal a 123-117 victory on Tuesday.

Malaysia says search for long-missing flight MH370 to resume

The search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 will resume at the end of December, Malaysia's transport ministry said on Wednesday, more than a decade after the plane disappeared.

McIlroy wants more big trophies, Ryder Cups, starting in Australia

Masters champion Rory McIlroy has reset his goals after completing golf's career grand slam in April and on Wednesday said it was now about chasing the biggest trophies at sacred venues.

In The News

YouTube says Australia social media ban makes children 'less safe'