The White House says there is no firm deadline for the ceasefire extension on the war in Iran and has declined to give a timeline on how long the war could go on. The remarks came after Iran’s top negotiator said it was “not possible to reopen the Strait of Hormuz” owing to “blatant violations” of the US-Iran ceasefire. Jamie Clarke has more.

The Trump administration has repeatedly said that Iran's military capacity has been decimated. But as our US correspondent Simon Marks says, Pentagon officials are giving a very different account to insiders behind closed doors. He also told Janice Lo why Tehran has detained vessels and what it planned to achieve.

More global investors are keen on Asian markets because of rising geopolitical risks. That's according to the chief executive of the Hong Kong stock exchange operator, Bonnie Chan, who pointed to impressive figures to back her belief. Chloe Feng has details.

Another 78 households of Wang Fuk Court have returned to their homes yesterday to salvage what they could. The government described the operation as smooth and orderly. Residents of six other blocks in the Tai Po estate devastated by last November's inferno will be allowed into their buildings in batches over the coming days. Elvis Yu reports.

A senior fire services official has vowed to step up referrals of fire safety hazard complaints that are outside the department's jurisdiction, saying previous practices might have left some issues unaddressed. His pledge came when he testified before the independent committee investigating the Wang Fuk Court blaze. More on that from Frank Yung.

Lawmakers have begun discussions on the budget bill by recognising the government's focus on developing innovation and technology. Councillors said artificial intelligence, new industries and the Northern Metropolis could all help Hong Kong in the long run. Damon Pang has details.

An industrial accident at a Kai Tak Hospital construction site on Wednesday has claimed the life of a 59-year-old worker. Damon Pang has more.

The Buildings Department says an official list of technicians who can handle water seepage issues will help to make it easier for homeowners to quickly fix leaks. As Raymond Yeung reports, the announcement comes before streamlined measures take effect by the middle of the year.

Thursday is Hong Kong Reading For All Day, an event that encourages people to read through a range of activities. The special day takes place in the middle of Hong Kong Reading Week 2026. Jeanie Leung, executive director of the charity Bring Me A Book Hong Kong, spoke on RTHK's Backchat programme about the importance of fostering the habit of reading.

Health authorities have promised to step up preventive measures after the city on Tuesday reported its first local case of dengue fever this year. Marcus Lum with more.

A family doctor has called on high-risk groups -- including pregnant women, children, the elderly and those with chronic diseases -- to raise their guard against insect bites. That's after Hong Kong recorded its first local case of dengue fever of the year. Dr Lam Wing-wo also says risks involving a local outbreak are manageable. He spoke to Elvis Yu.

A year-long initiative has been launched to strengthen primary health support at the community level, and enable residents to gain practical health knowledge. To learn more about the project, Marcus Lum spoke to Winnie Tso, Clinical Associate Professor of the Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at HKU-Med.

Foreign Minister Wang Yi says China will take concrete action to foster global development. Beijing, he adds, will deepen cooperation with all parties to achieve the goal. Wendy Wong reports.

The Michael Jackson biopic, titled "Michael", was released in local theatres on Wednesday. It tells the story of the King of Pop's early career, from his debut with the Jackson 5 in the 1960s, to his early solo career. Anders Nelson, veteran Hong Kong-based musician and record producer, told Azam Khan on RTHK's Backchat programme how the pop legend changed the music landscape.

Manchester City have replaced Arsenal at the top of the English Premier League standings after a 1-0 away win over Burnley -- a result that relegates the Clarets back to the second-tier Championship. Elsewhere, Leeds United eased their relegation worries after a late equaliser forced a 2-2 draw at Bournemouth. Todd Harding with more.