Iran, China Launch Autonomous AI Influence Campaigns | China in Focus
President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping prepare for a high-stakes meeting in Washington, with trade, artificial intelligence, and tensions over Iran on...
Shadow of Xi summit hangs over Trump’s high-stakes talks with Japan’s Takaichi
When Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets US President Donald Trump in New York on Tuesday, the leader casting the longest shadow over the...
Hong Kong animal groups call for tighter pet laws after suspected fatal mauling
Published: 8:30am, 22 Sep 2026Updated: 9:41am, 22 Sep 2026 Animal welfare groups in Hong Kong have called for closing a legal loophole in pet...
Despite higher costs, Hong Kong’s student residences attract mainland Chinese renters
Purpose-built student accommodation is drawing mainland Chinese university students away from Hong Kong’s traditional rental market, as professionally managed residences gain favour despite charging...
Moscow’s asset seizures unnerve Japanese companies in Russia
More than 200 Japanese companies still operating in Russia face growing uncertainty following Moscow’s seizure of three Western firms’ assets, amid deteriorating diplomatic relations....
Taiwan Expands Defense Manufacturing as Anduril Founder Urges Global Export Push
Palmer Luckey wants Taiwan to think bigger than supplying its own military. At a Sept. 19 forum in Taipei, the Anduril Industries founder argued...
Brigitte Bardot’s personal items sell out at Paris auction
Personal belongings of the late French film icon Brigitte Bardot fetched nearly €1 million ($1.15 million) at auction in Paris on Monday. More than...
The man who built Apple’s stores doesn’t buy Silicon Valley’s bet on AI shopping
Apple Store architect Ron Johnson says Apple’s secret sauce has always been its people.Read More
UK confirms Manchester to host G20 summit in 2027
The leaders of the world’s biggest economies will descend on Manchester next year after the UK government confirmed the English city will host the...