Minefields, stalled talks keep Strait of Hormuz in strategic limbo
The future of energy exports through the Strait of Hormuz hangs in the balance after negotiations between Iran and the United States in Doha...
At Khamenei’s funeral, Iranian poet says ‘world is no longer a good place’ for Trump
A performer at the funeral for Iran’s late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called for the death of US President Donald Trump before a...
As Bali battles rabies surge, does dog meat raise the risk?
In a quieter part of western Bali, far from the crowds and chaos of the south, a 38-year-old housewife was bitten by a stray...
Trump Delivers America 250 Speech at National Mall After Thunderstorm Delay
WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump spoke before an estimated 150,000 people gathered at the National Mall on the evening of the Fourth of July to celebrate...
Hong Kong restaurants spend to welcome furry diners under pet-friendly scheme
Pet strollers, partitions and pre-dining briefings for customers are among the measures Hong Kong restaurants are taking ahead of the launch of a scheme...
Energy transition scientist Chen Peipei leaves Cambridge to build her own lab in Hong Kong
For some early-career scientists, the prestige of British academia is being marred by shrinking research funding and a complex geopolitical climate, prompting top-tier talent...
Chinese AI chip start-up exits stealth mode, bets on 3D stacking to bypass US controls
A Chinese artificial intelligence chip start-up led by industry veteran Wei Shaojun has emerged from stealth mode, joining giants like Huawei Technologies in betting...
Cathay Pacific aircraft evacuated after smoke reported in cabin on landing
Published: 11:57am, 5 Jul 2026Updated: 4:55pm, 5 Jul 2026 All crew and passengers have been safely evacuated from a Cathay Pacific Airways flight from...
China’s Universities Raise Tuition as Local Government Debt Pressures Mount
Tuition hikes at public universities across China highlight mounting fiscal pressure on local governments, with experts warning that more education costs are being shifted...