Chief Executive John Lee highlighted Hong Kong's intent to promote trade ties with its Belt and Road partners on the second leg of his Middle East tour in Kuwait. Raymond Yeung has this report:

The United States says it is slashing the "de minimis" tariff on low-value China shipments, including those from Hong Kong and Macau. According to a White House executive order, the rate will drop from 120 percent to 54 percent starting on Wednesday. Chloe Feng reports:

A government-subsidised dental programme kicks off on May 26, with around 40,000 bookings a year. That's more than double the current government service quota available through general public sessions. Damon Pang has the details:

A health expert has stressed the importance of vaccines against Covid as cases have risen in recent weeks. Health officials said on Tuesday that an unvaccinated toddler is in critical condition, while a teenager who received the jab but has an underlying illness is in serious condition. Hailey Yip reports:

Subsidiary legislation to Hong Kong's home-grown security law has taken effect after it was endorsed by the Executive Council. Six locations of the office overseeing national security in the city have been classified as "prohibited places". Sophie Hui reports:

The government says the quarantine period for cats and dogs entering Hong Kong from the mainland will be cut from 120 days to 30, starting early next month. Chairwoman of the Animal Rights and Welfare Association, Susan Lai, told Carol Musgrave she welcomed the move to relax the quarantine:

The senior Beijing official overseeing Hong Kong and Macau affairs has urged enterprises in the two SARs to defend the nation's interests with a "fighting spirit" amid sanctions. In a meeting with business leaders during his visit to Macau, Xia Baolong also stressed the importance of attracting investments and exploring emerging markets. Charlie Chun reports:

President Xi Jinping has urged leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean to stand together. He said only by working together can countries maintain world peace and stability, and promote global development and prosperity. Xi delivered the keynote speech in Beijing at a forum between China and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, or Celac. Chloe Feng reports:

US President Donald Trump says he will move to normalise relations with Syria. He says he'll lift sanctions imposed on its new government to give the country "a chance at peace." Trump's surprise announcement comes during a regional tour that began in Saudi Arabia. The White House has indicated a meeting between Trump and Syria's interim leader is set to take place later on Wednesday. Jamie Clarke reports:

The Trump administration is convening an emergency task force and fast-tracking steps to prevent additional telecom outages at the facility overseeing air traffic control at Newark, one of three major airports serving New York City. Tony Sabine reports:

French movie star Gerard Depardieu has been convicted of sexually assaulting two women on a set and received an 18-month suspended jail sentence. Depardieu's lawyer said he would appeal the court's decision. This was the highest profile "Me Too" case to come before judges in France. The actor has figured prominently in the country's debate over the movement, having faced a growing number of sexual assault allegations. Jamie Clarke reports:

A British man who has spent nearly four decades in jail for murder has had his conviction overturned by a court in London. That's after advancements in DNA testing techniques cast doubt on his guilt. The man is believed to be the victim of the longest miscarriage of justice in Britain. Jamie Clarke has the story: