Investigators say the gunman who tried to storm a gala dinner attended by the US president planned to target top government officials, as scrutiny grows over the event's security. Jamie Clarke has the details.

Our US correspondent, Simon Marks, says there seemed to be security loopholes at the Washington Hilton Hotel where the dinner was held. He also told Ben Tse how the White House correspondents' dinner has become a major annual event over the years.

International efforts to mediate between the United States and Iran are in the balance, after US President Donald Trump cancelled his envoys' planned trip to Pakistan for talks. Wallis Wang reports.

Hezbollah has rejected accusations that it is jeopardising a ceasefire, saying it will continue to respond to Israel's own violations. As Jamie Clarke reports, Israel has issued evacuation warnings for seven towns in Lebanon's south, while Hezbollah launched a deadly attack on Israeli troops inside Lebanon.

A surge in jet fuel prices driven by the US-Israeli war against Iran has upended the global aviation industry, forcing airlines to raise fares, cancel flights and revise their financial outlooks. Natale Ching reports.

Mali's defence minister is reported to have been killed in a major weekend assault. Coordinated attacks hit multiple cities across the country on Saturday, wounding sixteen civilians and soldiers, with fighting rumbling on into Sunday. Jamie Clarke reports.

The death toll from an explosives attack on a highway in Colombia has risen to 20, with dozens more injured. The government has blamed a faction of a former guerilla group for the bombing. Jamie Clarke reports.

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong says she will tour Japan, China and South Korea this week for ⁠talks on energy security in the face of disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict. Priscilla Ng has more.

An inquiry into an alleged medical incident in 2009 has been adjourned to June 7th for closing submissions. The Medical Council disciplinary hearing centred around an incident that left a boy permanently disabled after developing cerebral palsy and quadriplegia soon after his birth. Priscilla Ng reports.

Residents of the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court continued to say emotional goodbyes to their homes, with one family planning to take a final group photograph inside their apartment. Authorities are allowing residents to return in small groups to collect their belongings — with each family given a designated three-hour time slot. Wendy Wong has more.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan says the development of Hong Kong’s financial market is “unstoppable” despite global uncertainties. In his weekly blog, he pointed out that the SAR continues to rank number one in the world for initial public offerings this year. Wallis Wang reports.

Health officials say a large-scale publicity campaign is underway to remind visitors of an upcoming ban on alternative smoking products. As Henry Siu reports, the new legislation is not expected to have an impact on the tourism sector.

Mortal Kombat Two, starring Lord of the Rings actor Karl Urban, is the sequel to the 2021 reboot based on the popular video game. The martial arts blockbuster premiers in Hong Kong on May 7th. In the movie, Hong Kong-raised actor Ludi Lin plays the character of Liu Kang, a Shaolin monk who uses his fire-based skills to fight in the Mortal Kombat tournament and protect Earth from the Outworld. Lin, who also starred in Mortal Kombat One, spoke to Nazvi Careem on what it was like to be part of the iconic fighting crew.

Chelsea have set up an FA Cup final showdown against Manchester City after beating Leeds one-nil in their semi-final at Wembley. Enzo Fernandez headed home a first-half winner in the Blues' first match since Liam Rosenior was sacked as manager after five straight league defeats. Peter Koveos with more.

The second phase of the Hong Kong Premier League season continues under its newly split format, which includes the top-half Championship Group and the bottom 'Challenging' group. Our Asia football correspondent, Chris KL Lau, has more on all the action from the weekend.

Al-Ahli continue to revel at the top of the Asian football world. The Saudi Arabian side over the weekend defeated Japanese club Machida Zelvia one-nil in extra-time in Jeddah, lifting the AFC Champions League trophy for a second straight year. Our Asia football correspondent, Chris KL Lau, takes a look at how that contest played out.