HKU virologist spared conviction for assaulting man and damaging his phone
A University of Hong Kong (HKU) virologist has been spared a criminal conviction for assaulting a man and damaging his mobile phone at a...
Cereal Killer: Why America’s Breakfast Needs a Healthy Overhaul
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Sen. Rick Scott Introduces Bill Authorizing Use of Tariffs to Address Trade Deficits
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) on Aug. 6 introduced legislation that would create a congressional framework authorizing the use of tariffs to address trade imbalances...
Federal Court Upholds 3 State Legislative Districts in Florida
A federal court on Aug. 6 unanimously upheld three South Florida state House districts, finding the districts were not unconstitutional racial gerrymanders. The plaintiffs—three...
FBI Intensifies Fight Against Foreign Espionage Under Trump: Director Patel
WASHINGTON—The FBI has been “laser-focused” on countering foreign espionage activities in the United States under President Donald Trump’s directive, according to the agency’s director,...
Japan Orders Evacuations as Typhoon Dolphin Approaches, Cancels 500 Flights
TOKYO—Hundreds of thousands of people in southwestern Japan were ordered to evacuate and more than 500 flights cancelled on Friday as slow-moving Typhoon Dolphin...
Glencore targets October secondary listing on ASX
August 07, 2026 Anglo-Swiss commodites and mining giant Glencore has announced this week that intended to apply for a secondary listing on the Australian...
Mongolia borrowers return to global bond markets
August 07, 2026 Bogd Bank has returned to the international debt market around six weeks after its debut, raising an additional $25 million through...
China retaliates on US sanctions; North Korea’s dog meat advisory: SCMP’s 7 highlights
We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our...