Chinese authorities have arrested several activists and issued a stern warning to “anti-China and pro-chaos elements” amid criticism of the government’s response to Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in a generation. Hong Kong’s national security police arrested three people over the weekend, state-backed and commercial media reported, as calls mounted forRead More →
The United States and China are set to hold a second day of trade talks in Spain amid efforts to de-escalate tensions between the world’s two largest economies. US and Chinese officials will meet at the Santa Cruz Palace in Madrid on Monday in their latest bid to reach aRead More →
US chipmaker reports revenue of $46.74bn for second quarter, defying fears that AI may be overhyped. Published On 28 Aug 202528 Aug 2025 Chip giant Nvidia has set a new sales record, a sign that demand for artificial intelligence remains strong despite fears that the technology may be overhyped. Nvidia,Read More →
US restaurant chain abandons rebrand after new logo prompts firestorm of criticism online. Cracker Barrel, the US restaurant chain known for its southern-style cuisine, has abandoned a controversial rebrand following a backlash stoked by prominent right-wing figures including Donald Trump. The Lebanon, Tennessee-based chain said on Tuesday that it would bring backRead More →
BREAKINGBREAKING, US president says Lisa Cook removed from position ‘effective immediately’. United President Donald Trump has ordered the removal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook amid unproven claims of mortgage fraud. In a letter posted on social media on Monday night, Trump said Cook was being sacked “effective immediately” inRead More →
United States President Donald Trump has announced plans to convene a face-to-face summit between Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his latest bid to end Moscow’s war in Ukraine. Trump’s proposal on Monday came as he hosted Zelenskyy and top European leaders, including French President EmmanuelRead More →
Kim Yo Jong denies claims that Pyongyang has removed propaganda-blaring loudspeakers at the inter-Korean border. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s powerful sister has accused South Korea of misleading the public about ties between the Koreas, denying claims that Pyongyang removed some propaganda-blaring loudspeakers from their shared border. In aRead More →
Asian stock markets see big gains amid growing expectations of an interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve. Japan’s benchmark stock market index has topped its all-time high for a second straight day amid expectations of an interest rate cut in the United States and easing trade tensions betweenRead More →
US president says the Treasury secretary wishes to stay in his current role. United States President Donald Trump has ruled out Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent as his pick to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Trump, who has repeatedly criticised Powell for not moving faster to lower interestRead More →
Hong Kong’s Security Bureau announces measures over activists’ alleged role in unofficial parliament overseas. Hong Kong authorities have cancelled the passports of 12 activists based overseas in their latest crackdown on activities that they claim pose threats to national security. Hong Kong’s Security Bureau announced the measures on Monday afterRead More →
