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World Cup 2026The U.S. Crashes Out of the World CupDespite a strong start to the tournament, and an egregious intervention by President Trump into FIFA’s suspension of its star striker, the U.S. men’s...
When companies are hit by activists, managers of competitors may fear that their company’s reputation would suffer if their turn comes next.
As schools focus more on evidence-based reading instruction, less time is available for children to practice reading for pleasure.
Philadelphia police revoked the carry licenses of five members of the Black Lion Party for International Solidarity, citing ‘good cause.’ Is that constitutional?
The higher the stakes and the more specific the questions, the more likely AI will stumble on personal finance advice.
Artificial intelligenceTechBig TechKuaishou shares tumble as Tencent slashes stake after US$3b Kling AI dealThe divestment will reduce Tencent’s shareholding in Kuaishou to 9.37 per cent ...
Hong Kong economyHong KongHong Kong EconomySCMP’s China Conference to debut in Astana this SeptemberEsteemed China Conference series in Kazakh capital will highlight opportunities in fast...
SingaporeThis Week in AsiaLifestyle & CultureSingapore’s Carousell hits profitability milestone, banks on AI as ‘force multiplier’Co-founder Marcus Tan says he is ‘excited about the growt...
New ZealandAsiaAustralasiaBargain homes are to be had in New Zealand but here’s the catch: floodsIn Auckland, where thousands of properties were swamped in 2023, buying a home in a flood-...
China’s private sectorTechChina records most new unicorn start-ups in 5 years as AI and robotics boomThe pace is the fastest since 2021 though momentum for some start-ups remains uncertai...
Hong Kong cultureOpinionHong Kong OpinionOpinionAdam AuBefore we hail Hong Kong cinema’s return, let’s ensure its survivalThe rules we make around artificial intelligence and creative wor...
Tanker set ablaze after being struck by projectile in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of OmanA tanker traveling off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz has caught on fire after being struck b...
MalaysiaAsiaAustralasiaAustralia’s Lynas partners South Korea’s JS Link for Malaysian magnet factoryThe factory in Kuantan, which can produce 3,000 tonnes of magnets per annum, is expecte...
Mitch McConnell’s daughter deletes her X account as questions swirl over health after his hospitalizationSenate Republicans say McConnell remains ‘dialed into’ happenings in Congress, though the Kentu...
Trending in ChinaPeople & CultureTrending in China‘A true man’: Chinese boy touches hearts by promoting single mum’s small recycling businessChunchun, 8, hailed for courage, sense of resp...
Gold in Hong KongBusinessMarketsDevelopingHong Kong inaugurates trial operation of gold clearing and settlement systemAnnouncement made by Chief Executive John Lee at Hong Kong FIC & Bond...
Education in Hong KongHong KongEducationCrushed it: AI and healthy habits help Hong Kong students ace IBPupils from Diocesan Boys’ School, Victoria Shanghai Academy and Po Leung Kuk Choi ...
Philadelphia cops died of brain cancer caused by toxic chemicals at their headquarters, lawsuit saysRadium was heavily used at the site decades ago to paint glowing military watch faces and equipment,...
North KoreaThis Week in AsiaPoliticsNorth Korea makes play for spot in China-Russia drills with missile testPyongyang’s new cruise-missile destroyers are built to project power far beyond...
Middle EastWorldMiddle EastLebanon says Israeli strike on south kills 4, including 3 womenIsrael said it struck a car after identifying ‘4 suspects’ who posed a threat near the area its f...