Merz hits back at Trump for ridiculing Germany’s defence spending drive
Germany does not have to shy away from talking up its record on defence spending, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday, when asked about...
Anwar vows Malaysia to pursue Jho Low over 1MDB despite potential US pardon
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Friday said Malaysia would maintain its legal pursuit of Jho Low even if the fugitive financier were to receive...
Thai Singha beer dynasty heir’s mother drops suit under ‘ungrateful child’ law
Published: 9:11pm, 3 Jul 2026Updated: 9:15pm, 3 Jul 2026 The mother of Siranudh “Psi” Scott, the 29-year-old scion whose childhood abuse accusations against his...
Carlson’s split with Republicans to deepen rifts in US right, Chinese think tank says
High-profile conservative commentator Tucker Carlson’s split with President Donald Trump and the Republican Party will jeopardise the party’s prospects in the US midterm elections...
As the US marks its 250th birthday, it operates an empire in all but name
There will be parades and speeches, fireworks and barbecues, and a healthy dose of patriotism. This Fourth of July, Americans celebrate the 250th anniversary...
Can Hong Kong’s arbitration skills help the new global space race take off?
Published: 8:10pm, 3 Jul 2026Updated: 9:13pm, 3 Jul 2026 Hong Kong is positioning itself as a middleman in the fast-growing global space economy, senior...
China’s Momenta IPO oversubscribed 414 times as Hong Kong listings pack calendar
Published: 8:01pm, 3 Jul 2026Updated: 8:10pm, 3 Jul 2026 Chinese autonomous-driving start-up Momenta drew massive subscription numbers for its HK$5.89 billion (US$751 million) initial...
Chinese Top EV Brands Challenge Tesla — Total Defeat! 31 Times Nearly Drove Off the Cliff
Even more alarming, 31 interventions may not have been the final total. The livestream was shut down during the second half of the trip,...
AI skills required for 4 out of 10 graduate jobs in China, says recruitment portal
Chinese companies are seeking more fresh university graduates with backgrounds in artificial intelligence this year because widespread use of the technology is making their...