US President Donald Trump has said "very positive discussions" are underway with Iran, after Tehran reported that it had submitted a 14-point plan on ending the war. In a social media post, Trump also said the US would help guide ships through the blocked Strait of Hormuz starting this morning in what he described as a "humanitarian gesture". Jamie Clarke reports.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he must accept that US President Donald Trump does not share his views in order to work with the United States within Nato. Merz's comments came after Washington announced the US would reduce its military presence in Germany by 5,000 soldiers. Our US correspondent Simon Marks speaks to Ben Tse about its significance.

The Middle East conflict is threatening to cause a major shortage of drugs and medical supplies across Iran. Even with the US extending a ceasefire, supply routes have been disrupted because of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Shortages are already being seen in chemotherapy drugs and other medicines. Nazvi Careem has more.

An Israeli court has extended by two days the detention of two foreign activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla. That’s according to a rights group representing the pair. As Jamie Clarke reports, they’d both been taken to Israel for questioning after Israel intercepted the flotilla last Thursday.

The World Health Organisation says three people have died on a cruise ship in the Atlantic, one a confirmed case of hantavirus – an illness transmitted to human from rodents. One further individual, a Briton, is currently in intensive care in South Africa. Jamie Clarke has the details.

With the government on Tuesday set to release Hong Kong's advance GDP estimates for the first quarter, Financial Secretary Paul Chan says the economy is expected to post its strongest quarterly growth in nearly five years. Wallis Wang has more.

Civil service chief Ingrid Yeung says government department heads are responsible for reporting systemic loopholes after spotting them. She says the Heads of Department Accountability System proposed by the government aims to enhance departments’ execution abilities. Wallis Wang reports.

Motorists have given the thumbs up to the new Fanling Bypass which opened Sunday morning. As Damon Pang reports, all eyes will be on the traffic situation on Monday when it's expected to become busier.

A total of 455 people from 120 families from Wang Tai House and Wang Shing House visited their fire-hit homes on Sunday. The government described the operation as orderly and smooth. They were the latest batch of Wang Fuk Court who made an emotional homecoming to collect their belongings. Damon Pang tells us more.

The Hospital Authority says by the end of July, longer visiting hours will be implemented at around 20 percent of public hospital wards. Visitors to paediatric wards will have around-the-clock access instead of four hours per day. The authority's chief manager of nursing, Danny Tong spoke to Elvis Yu about the new arrangements.

Mona Lisa is in Hong Kong. An exhibition opened at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum on May 1 and will run for three months, offering visitors an immersive experience to explore the extraordinary stories behind Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece. Other Renaissance paintings also feature in the exhibition jointly produced by the Louvre museum and the Grand Palais and specifically created for Hong Kong. Curator of Art at the Heritage Museum, Maria Lam, spoke to Natasha Ho.

China has introduced various measures in recent years to boost the country's birth rate, including childcare subsidies, housing support and encouraging flexible working arrangements. The 15th Five-Year Plan is further charting the way forward in improving China's population structure and raising human capital.So, how would these birth-friendly policies benefit couples and achieve the nation's population objectives? Frank Yung has more in this episode of our segment "China Perspectives".

A representative from the catering industry says the trade is doing well during the Labour Day Golden Week holiday, with revenue projected to climb 10 percent year on year. Simon Wong, president of the Hong Kong Federation of Restaurants and Related Trades, says an influx of mainland visitors helped to boost business. He spoke to Henry Siu.

Hong Kong has seen a rise in the number of older people falling victim to online scams, even as the overall figure for such crime remains stable. Police say fraudsters are targeting seniors via romance scams, fake investment apps and bogus tutorial videos. Janice Lo reports.

The Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, or Auto China, concluded on May 3. Held every two years in the capital, the 10-day show featured many world premiers and concept cars unveiled under the theme, "Future of Intelligence". Among those who attended was a group of mostly American visitors, who were in awe by what they saw -- not only with the technology but by the prices. Nazvi Careem has the story.

Manchester United are set to return to the Champions League next season after a 3-2 win over arch-rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford. Before the match, former United boss Alex Ferguson was taken to hospital as a precaution after falling ill. Nazvi Careem has 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. RTHK's Asia football correspondent, Chris KL Lau, has more.

Hong Kong, China tennis star Coleman Wong has made history by becoming the first player from the city to win an ATP Challenger title. Henry Siu reports.