Iran has threatened to target US military bases if Washington carries out threats to intervene on behalf of protesters. The warning comes as the fatalities from two weeks of nationwide protests in Iran continue to climb. No official death toll has been given, but one US-based human rights group says more than 500 people have been killed in clashes between protesters and security personnel. As Jamie Clarke reports, the government has called for counter-rallies in a bid to regain the initiative:

The next budget address is set for February the 25th. As Damon Pang reports, Financial Secretary Paul Chan says Hong Kong needs to focus on creating more quality jobs in different sectors moving forward.

The Fire Services Department says a man has died and his wife is in critical condition following a fire at a Yuen Long residential estate early Sunday morning. Authorities said the cause of the fire is under investigation. Hailey Yip reports:

The number of public hospital emergency room visits dropped by 12 percent in the first week of this year, following reforms to the city's healthcare service fees. The Hospital Authority says frontline medics have reported smooth operations, as Wallis Wang reports.

The Director of Health, Ronald Lam, says the city’s expanded anti-smoking regulations have been met with public understanding and cooperation since the new rules took effect this month. He added that authorities will assess the impact of the restrictions and may extend them if necessary. Hailey Yip has this story:

The Development Bureau says it's committed to advancing waterfront development in Kowloon. That's after another section of the East Coast Boardwalk on Hong Kong Island opened late last month, allowing for a seamless run from Kennedy Town to Shau Kei Wan. Wallis Wong has more.

President Xi Jinping says fostering friendly exchanges and cooperation is the shared aspiration of the people of both China and the United States. Damon Pang reports.

US President Donald Trump has urged Cuba to "make a deal" before it's too late, ramping up pressure on the island nation which relies heavily on Venezuelan oil imports that have now stopped. But Cuba's Communist leaders remain defiant, saying no one can tell them what to do. Jamie Clarke reports:

The US Department of Homeland Security is sending hundreds more officers to Minnesota in what it called its largest operation ever. The announcement comes a day after tens of thousands of people marched in Minneapolis to protest the fatal shooting of a woman by an immigration agent. Jamie Clarke has more:

Human remains have been found in Australia southeast where bushfires have been raging for days. The blazes, burning out of control during a summer heatwave, have cut power to thousands of homes and burned swathes of bushland. Jamie Clarke reports:

Israeli fire has killed at last three Palestinians in two separate incidents across Gaza. As Jamie Clarke reports, tensions are rising in the enclave over continued violence three months from a truce deal:

Britain's former US ambassador Peter Mandelsen has apologised to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein - but not for his own actions. The diplomat was sacked last September over his links to the late convicted sex offender, as Jamie Clarke reports:

The world's largest personal electronics show, CES, wrapped up in Las Vegas over the weekend. Major tech companies like Nvidia made major announcements, while Chinese startups sought to showcase their latest gadgets to an international audience. Our Silicon Valley correspondent Mark Niu was there to talk to the vendors.

In football...Manchester United have crashed out of the FA Cup following a third round loss to Brighton at Old Trafford. The Red Devils' last hopes of silverware this season have been extinguished, in just the second game in charge by interim boss Darren Fletcher. Cecil Wong has more:

Kitchee have further solidified their lead atop the Hong Kong Premier League after a 2-1 victory over Hong Kong Football Club. The triumph takes them seven points clear of second-placed Tai Po, who were 3-2 winners over Kowloon City on Saturday. Our football correspondent, Chris KL Lau, has more on all the action:

A Catholic priest in Mexico has found a novel way to try to get his message across. He's been treating young party-goers at nightclubs to electronic music. Francis Punia has the story.