Canada’s Dollar-for-Dollar Retaliatory Tariffs Against US Come Into Force
A banner reading “Buy Canadian,” in response to U.S. tariffs on goods from Canada, is held aloft by a pair of hockey sticks in...
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China’s highest court sets out new AI red lines with rules on deepfakes and privacy
China’s top court has issued new guidance on how judges should handle civil cases involving artificial intelligence, setting out rules on liability for deepfakes,...
Indonesia knew a volcano was erupting. Could it have prepared for it?
The eruption of Anak Krakatoa in Indonesia has tested the country’s disaster preparedness, disrupting nearly 3,000 flights carrying more than 340,000 passengers as volcanic...
Republicans Gear Up for Unprecedented Midterm Convention in Texas
WASHINGTON—Midterm elections are often a problem for the party in the White House. For the GOP in 2026—a party reliant on a base animated...
US port pledge ups China rivalry in Pacific but island nations stick to own course
The United States is stepping up its presence in the South Pacific with new funding and a reinforced diplomatic footprint, as its competition with...
MTR reports mass fare evasion after video goes viral, vows more patrols
Published: 6:49pm, 8 Sep 2026Updated: 6:52pm, 8 Sep 2026 Hong Kong’s rail operator has reported a suspected mass fare evasion incident to police after...
Why China’s sugar stockpiles may blunt an El Nino-fuelled global supply crunch
China is expected to slow sugar imports for the rest of the year as concerns grow over a global supply crunch and higher prices,...
Uber to apply for Hong Kong licence by end of October as Macau rides surge
Published: 6:26pm, 8 Sep 2026Updated: 6:46pm, 8 Sep 2026 Ride-hailing platform Uber will submit its operator’s licence application in Hong Kong by the end...
Will Malaysia’s potential Huawei AI deal risk clash with US trade pact?
Published: 6:22pm, 8 Sep 2026Updated: 6:46pm, 8 Sep 2026 Malaysia’s reported move to use chips from Chinese tech giant Huawei in its 2 billion...