The United States and Russia say they’ve agreed to press ahead with efforts to end the war in Ukraine after holding talks in the Saudi capital at which Kyiv was not represented. The four-and-a-half-hour meeting in Riyadh marks a crucial moment. It is the first time that US and Russian officials have sat down to discuss ways to halt the deadliest conflict in Europe since the Second World War. However, Ukraine says it will not accept any deal imposed on it without its consent. Jamie Clarke has more.

The French Foreign Ministry has said that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has briefed key European ministers on his talks in Riyadh with Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov. But earlier this week, European leaders held an emergency meeting in Paris and were divided on how to respond to US President Donald Trump's policy shift on Ukraine. They're worried about being excluded from talks on the Ukraine conflict. Our Europe correspondent Gavin Grey reports.

Hong Kong's population increase slowed in 2024, rising just 0.1 percent in the year ending in December. The latest government figures show that Hong Kong's population stood at about 7.53 million.Chloe Feng reports.

Hong Kong's statutory minimum wage is set to rise from the current HK$40 an hour to HK$42.1. This comes after the Executive Council accepted the recommendation of the Minimum Wage Commission to increase the rate by 5.25 percent. The new rate will take effect on May 1 if lawmakers give their approval. The minimum wage will be reviewed annually instead of every two years. Legislators said the changes will improve the quality of life for grassroots workers. Lam Chun-sing, chairman of the Legislative Council's manpower panel, told Hailey Yip that he hopes future adjustments to the minimum wage would put greater weight on economic growth, so that workers can benefit more substantially from gains in the gross domestic product.

Aircraft maintenance engineers, accountants and financial professionals with Islamic market experience will be among nine professions added to Hong Kong's Talent List from March. The list now covers 60 professions, up from 13 initially. Hailey Yip reports.

Roy Ying, the co-chair of the advocacy and policy research committee at the Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management said the latest move is the right move and will help with a shortage of workers in the SAR

Chief executive John Lee has urged the taxi industry to avoid "drastic action" such as strikes. Mr Lee warned that such moves would harm the public interest and could be hijacked by people with bad motives. Kelly Yu reports.

Chief Executive John Lee says the opening of the Kai Tak Sports Park is a significant milestone for Hong Kong sports and culture. But as Kelly Yu reports, the event will not be televised.

The chief executive has given his backing to his ministers to reach out to the community and others to explain their work. As Damon Pang reports, this includes the office overseeing Hong Kong affairs.

Ngong Ping 360 says it will work on attracting more tourists from long-haul destinations, as its visitor numbers last year surpassed pre-pandemic levels. Its cable-car revenue was a record HK$413 million in 2024, as Vanessa Cheng reports.

Beijing has said that the sweeping tariffs threatened or imposed by US President Donald Trump risk triggering inflation, market distortions, and even a global recession. The comment comes after US President Donald Trump slapped China with an additional 10 percent levy on products entering the United States after he returned to office. Aaron Tam reports.

Canadian investigators have begun the search for what caused a Delta Air Lines flight to flip over upon landing in Toronto on Monday. Toronto airport CEO Deborah Flint has said that this is “not the time” to speculate on the cause of the crash. Somewhat miraculously, all seventy-six passengers and four crew onboard survived the ordeal. Twenty-one people were injured and initially transported to local hospitals, with nineteen later released. Injuries at the time of the crash ranged from head injuries to sprains and vomiting due to jet fuel exposure. As Jamie Clarke reports, one passenger described the force he felt as the plane touched down.

Israeli forces have withdrawn from border villages in southern Lebanon under a deadline stated in the ceasefire agreement that ended the latest Israel-Hezbollah war. Troops have, however, stayed in five strategic overlook locations inside Lebanon. That presence has been denounced by top Lebanese leaders, while the Hezbollah group has demanded action from authorities. Lebanese soldiers moved into the areas from which the Israeli troops withdrew, beginning to clear roadblocks set up by Israeli forces and check for unexploded military material. Most villagers waited by the roadside for permission to return home. Jamie Clarke reports.

New Hong Kong residents Judd Trump and Ronnie O'Sullivan say they are excited to appear before a home crowd at a snooker tournament next month. The pair will headline the World Snooker Grand Prix 2025 scheduled at the Kai Tak Arena on March 8 and 9. Hailey Yip has the story.