Japan treads diplomatic fine line over US campaign to end ICC ‘threat’
Japan has voiced concern about the United States’ campaign against the International Criminal Court (ICC), exposing a diplomatic bind for Tokyo as it seeks...
Trump says Iran has freed a detained US woman
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that arch foe Iran has freed an American citizen detained since December 2024 and allowed her to leave...
DSE exam success: Hong Kong’s top scorers share their revision secrets
Published: 7:30am, 16 Jul 2026Updated: 8:11am, 16 Jul 2026 Setting a timer to take a short break after every 25 minutes of study, compiling...
Ex-US Fed adviser gets 3 years in prison in China secrets case
A former senior adviser for the Federal Reserve Board of Governors was sentenced to more than three years in prison for lying to federal...
US launches more Iran strikes, hits oil tanker trying to break Hormuz blockade
The United States launched a new wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday to curb its ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of...
US hardens AI stance on China as Anthropic calls for extending lead
Washington is moving to strengthen its artificial intelligence posture towards China, with lawmakers advancing new export control bills and the Trump administration deepening cooperation...
14-nation South China Sea statement is an expansionist overreach
On July 12, a coalition of 14 nations – the United States, Philippines, Australia, Canada, Britain, Japan, New Zealand, and seven European states including...
Trump defence chief Hegseth unveils plan to test US troops for low testosterone
Published: 4:42am, 16 Jul 2026Updated: 4:47am, 16 Jul 2026 US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Wednesday that he is rolling out a new...
Trump intelligence pick to play ‘helpful’ role in agreeing economic strategy with China
The United States’ nominee for director of national intelligence told lawmakers on Wednesday he could be “extremely helpful” in shaping economic strategy with China...