China pulled off high-orbit refuelling and may beat US to moon, ex-officials say
China appears to have pulled off not only the first satellite-to-satellite refuelling in geosynchronous orbit, but also the “largest single manoeuvre” ever seen in...
US stocks wobble as Wall Street wrangles with whether job market is too weak
US stocks are falling on Friday as Wall Street questions whether the US job market has slowed by just enough to convince the Federal...
Hiring stalls as US firms hold back expansion amid economic uncertainty
US employers added just 22,000 jobs last month as the labour market continued to cool under uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s economic policies. Advertisement...
China moves to boost electronics self-sufficiency as US tightens chip curbs
China has released a new action plan to bolster its electronics manufacturing sector that stresses the need for resilient, self-sufficient supply chains, as the...
Seoul expresses ‘concern’ over US immigration raid at Hyundai’s Georgia plant
South Korea on Friday expressed “concern and regret” over a major US immigration raid at a sprawling Georgia site where South Korean auto company...
Europe’s summer from hell, the future of air combat: SCMP daily highlights
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DC National Guard Extends Deployment Through November as Home Rule Dispute Escalates
District of Columbia National Guard troops will extend their encampment through Nov. 30 to help ensure public safety in the nation’s capital, the commanding...
Trump Administration Drops Biden-Era Airline Compensation Proposals
The Trump administration on Sept. 4 dropped a Biden-era proposal that would have required airlines to pay cash and provide other compensation to passengers...
What’s the next stage in Hong Kong’s journey to a ride-hailing framework?
Published: 8:59pm, 5 Sep 2025Updated: 9:41pm, 5 Sep 2025 Hong Kong authorities have proposed a legislative framework to regulate ride-hailing services. The proposed law...