Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea's former president, sentenced to 30 years for abuse of power and aiding the enemy over 2024 drone incursion into North Korea, aimed at pretext for martial law.
A Ukrainian drone attack in the Borisovka settlement of Russia's Belgorod Region killed two civilians and wounded two others. One victim is in intensive care with a penetrating abdominal wound, while the other is in serious condition with multiple shrapnel wounds. Several vehicles were damaged.
Office rents in Hong Kong's Central district are predicted to increase in Q2 2026, reversing a slump since 2019, driven by stronger demand, capital inflows, and corporate expansion.
The Hong Kong Small and Medium Enterprises Association has launched a tourism initiative in Central and Sheung Wan districts with over 50 participating restaurants and shops offering discounts. Running from May 1 to end of June, the programme coincides with mainland China's Labour Day golden week, during which Immigration Department expects 980,000 mainland visitors, a 7% increase year-on-year. Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau Ying-wah said the scheme aims to encourage SME participation, attract foot traffic and showcase local culture.
The US is offering a $4 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Daren Li, a 43-year-old Chinese national with dual citizenship in China and St Kitts and Nevis. Li was convicted in absentia in February 2026 to 20 years in prison for money laundering related to cryptocurrency scams. He fled the US in December 2025 after removing his electronic monitoring device.
