Australia on Monday launched an anti-semitism task force following an arson attack at a synagogue in Melbourne last week which police say was likely terrorism. The fire early on Friday at the Adass Israel synagogue injured one and caused widespread damage, and has strained relations between...

The organiser of Hong Kong Streetathon has admitted that instructions could have been clearer after some half-marathon runners went miles out of their way in Sunday’s event. Both the half-marathon and full marathon started near the East Coast Park in Causeway Bay and finished at San Shan Road in...

Tourism officials on Sunday expressed optimism the industry would enjoy a merry festive period this year, in part because of the boost by the resumption of the multi-entry permit scheme for Shenzhen residents. The new tourism minister, Rosanna Law, said Saturday saw some 145,000 visitor arrivals...