New York Times Says DOJ Subpoenaed a Freelancer Over North Korea Story
The New York Times said on Aug. 1 that the Department of Justice (DOJ) subpoenaed one of its freelance journalists over his 2025 story...
Trump Says US to Pause Iran Strikes as Mideast Allies Reach Outline to End War
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Aug. 1 that he has agreed to pause or even cancel the pending U.S. attacks against Iran as...
Clayton to Become Top US Intelligence Official on Monday
Jay Clayton will take over as director of national intelligence (DNI) on Aug. 3, according to a social media post by acting Director Bill...
Sen. Moreno Says Rep. Max Miller Should Not Serve in Congress Over Abuse Allegations
Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) on Sunday said that fellow Republican and former son-in-law Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) should step down in the midst of...
Three strikes, DAP’s out? Loss in Malaysia’s Negeri Sembilan puts coalition on notice
The Malaysian ruling coalition’s poor showing in the Negeri Sembilan poll on Saturday marks its third straight defeat in eight months – an embarrassing...
What is ‘bamboo-copter’, its links to China and Japan; how it inspired modern helicopters
The bamboo-copter is one of the most famous gadgets from the pocket of Doraemon, an iconic robot cat from a Japanese cartoon series who...
2 fire service contractors linked to Tai Po tragedy still running, open to new contracts
Two Hong Kong fire service contractors linked to alleged malpractice in the city’s deadliest blaze in decades are still in business and remain open...
Global institutional investors eager to trade Chinese bond futures in Hong Kong, HKEX says
International asset managers, pension funds and insurance companies have shown strong interest in offshore China government bond futures, which are set to start trading...
Philippines eyes Ukraine’s drone know-how for South China Sea
Ukraine’s use of cheap, adaptable drones to slow Russia’s military advance has become a model for countries looking to modernise their armed forces, with...