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Hong Kong motorists will face higher financial penalties starting on January 1, when new traffic fines for 19 types of offences take effect. The targeted offences under the Fixed Penalty (Criminal Proceedings) Ordinance include illegal parking, for which the fine is set to rise by 25 per cent from HK$320 to HK$400 (US$41 to US$51). This marks the first adjustment to those penalty levels in more than three decades. “The fixed penalties for illegal parking and many other traffic contraventions...

Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia, who many believed would sweep elections next year to lead her country once again, died on Tuesday aged 80, her Bangladesh Nationalist Party said.

Precious metals extended losses Tuesday on profit-taking after hitting recent records, while equities fluctuated in quiet trade as investors wound down ahead of the New Year break.

The suspected thief stole two mandolins worth thousands of dollars by allegedly hiding them in the deep pockets of his winter coat

Fourteen-year-old Estella spends her weekdays studying Spanish, rock climbing or learning acupuncture in her living room as part of her homeschooling since she left China's gruelling public school system.

The draft regulations are aimed to address concerns around chatbots, which have surged in popularity in recent months.

The draft regulations are aimed to address concerns around chatbots, which have surged in popularity in recent months.

The draft regulations are aimed to address concerns around chatbots, which have surged in popularity in recent months.

Bangladesh's three-time prime minister Khaleda Zia, who hoped to lead her nation one last time after elections next year, died on Tuesday aged 80.

Five animal welfare laws aimed at protecting pets while strengthening veterinary care statewide will take effect Jan. 1, San Diego Humane Society announced Monday.

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Biotech firm Insilico Medicine, backed by the Hong Kong Investment Corporation (HKIC), is building a “digital Einstein” to revolutionise how scientists discover new medicines, and plans to continue expanding its research base in China to stay ahead of global rivals after its Hong Kong listing on Tuesday. “Biotechnology is a high-risk field like a ‘molecular casino’,” said founder Alex Zhavoronkov. “Even with artificial intelligence, you can lose 90 per cent of the time.” The 11-year-old company...