February 16, 2026

Hong Kong Government Reviews Year of the Snake Challenges, Plans First City Five-Year Plan

Hong Kong faced a tough Year of the Snake marked by government slip-ups and public frustration. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu responds with a new five-year city plan aligning to China's national goals.

February 16, 2026

Day 1,453 of Russia-Ukraine War: Heavy Attacks, Damage, and Political Moves

On day 1,453 of the Russia-Ukraine war, Ukraine faced heavy Russian attacks but struck back at Russian targets. Key infrastructure was hit, and political tensions grew with EU membership talks stalling.

February 16, 2026

Queensland Police Ordered to Investigate Officer Over Serious Domestic Violence Allegations

Queensland Police refused to discipline an officer accused of violence against his pregnant partner. A tribunal found this wrong and insists on a delayed probe.

February 16, 2026

New Hong Kong Think Tank Launched to Fix Talent Gap in Local Studies

Hong Kong’s new think tank, Hong Kong Future Economy Institute, aims to solve the talent shortage in local policy research. It will focus on housing and population policies for the younger generation and long-term city planning.

February 16, 2026

US Military Boards Sanctioned Oil Tanker Veronica III in Indian Ocean

US forces boarded the Panamanian tanker Veronica III in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean. The ship is linked to sanctioned oil from Venezuela, Iran, and Russia.