Hong Kong Mark Six jackpot dispute, Brics finds common ground: 5 weekend reads you missed

Sep 14, 2026, 04:15 AM· 44 minutes ago· Original: EN

We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Brics members find common ground on AI, trade and de-dollarisation push 2. China urges US to ‘stop all’ spying activities, slams ‘gangster logic’ 3. Police freeze HK$30 million in account of man who refused to share Mark Six prize 4. India-Pakistan water row deepens after Hague court ruling 5....

From China urging US to ‘stop all’ spying to India-Pakistan water row, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend

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We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing.

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