Hong Kong recorded 29,700 births between mid-2025 and mid-2026, a record low, as the government prepares its September 16 policy address and five-year plan
A police officer at Gyirong Port on the China-Nepal border directed civilians to safety moments before a mudslide struck, as Nepal seeks flood recovery aid
Pentagon commanders are set to submit plans to cut US forces in Europe, with options ranging from one-third of 68,000 troops to 40,000. Decision due by Nov
Israel's PM threatened legislation to revoke citizenship after Gaza documentary NAZA won a 25-minute Venice ovation, sparking protests targeting its direct
A US judge indicated on Friday he would reject part of TikTok and ByteDance's $400 million children's privacy settlement, scheduling a hearing for Monday.
Hacktron AI compromised OpenAI staff ChatGPT accounts using Anthropic's Claude and OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol, earning a $6,500 bounty under the bug programme.
All four supporting acts withdrew from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour on Monday in solidarity with rapper Macklemore, who was removed after pro-Palestine comments.
Thai elephant parks, including Maetaeng Elephant Park & Clinic, are facing a significant decline in tourist numbers due to global travel disruptions and uncertainty stemming from the Middle East conflict.
Players wore black armbands and fans applauded three-year-old Noah Woods during Everton's match against Ipswich on Saturday, after the boy's death in Suffo
Armand Duplantis and Jakob Ingebrigtsen each won $150,000 on the opening night of the first World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest on Friday.
A US judge indicated on Friday he would reject part of TikTok and ByteDance's $400 million children's privacy settlement, scheduling a hearing for Monday.
Hacktron AI compromised OpenAI staff ChatGPT accounts using Anthropic's Claude and OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol, earning a $6,500 bounty under the bug programme.
Press
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Algeria has officially initiated the termination of its air services agreement with the UAE, citing national security concerns and diplomatic tensions. Learn more about the implications of this decision.
U.S. and Iran engage in crucial nuclear talks in Oman, seeking to de-escalate tensions amid military buildup and persistent disagreements on enrichment and missiles.
Former President Trump demands $1 billion in damages from Harvard University amid an escalating dispute over campus antisemitism and federal investigations.
China’s official PMIs slipped back into contraction in January, with manufacturing at 49.3 and non-manufacturing at 49.4, reflecting softer demand and holiday-season disruptions even as output stayed resilient.
Oil prices rebounded after a sharp drop as traders weighed Middle East maritime risks, renewed diplomatic signals, and supply concerns tied to Russia and OPEC+ policy.
Commodities slumped as gold and silver plunged from record highs, with margin hikes and a stronger dollar amplifying the selloff and dragging global stocks into a broader risk-off move.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei warned that any US attack would ignite a “regional war,” as military deployments and nuclear-related pressure raise the risk of escalation despite talk of renewed negotiations.
Russia’s Sergei Shoigu met China’s Wang Yi in Beijing and reiterated Moscow’s “consistent and unwavering” support for Beijing’s Taiwan position, as the two sides discussed regional and international security issues.
Washington Post journalists are appealing directly to owner Jeff Bezos to prevent newsroom cuts and layoffs, citing concerns about the paper's future and journalistic integrity.
Maersk will temporarily operate two Panama Canal ports after Panama’s Supreme Court ruled the previous concession unconstitutional, triggering a transition plan and renewed scrutiny of strategic canal-linked infrastructure.
The EU has formally designated Iran’s IRGC as a terrorist organisation, triggering asset freezes and support bans across the bloc as Europe escalates pressure over Iran’s protest crackdown.
Amazon confirmed about 16,000 corporate job cuts after an internal “Project Dawn” layoff message was sent accidentally, extending a broader push to reduce layers, boost efficiency and expand AI-driven automation.
South Korea’s former first lady Kim Keon Hee was sentenced to 20 months in prison after a court found she accepted luxury gifts as bribes tied to the Unification Church, while other major allegations were dismissed for lack of evidence.
UPS plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs and close 24 facilities in 2026 as it reduces Amazon delivery volume, even as the company beat earnings estimates and forecast higher revenue for the year.
