UK to build attack subs as part of major defence review

UK to build attack subs as part of major defence review

UK prime minister Keir Starmer (Image credit: AP) LONDON: Britain announced it will build 12 new attack submarines as it was set to unveil Monday a major defence review to deal with “growing” Russian aggression and the changing nature of warfare.Prime Minister Keir Starmer told BBC radio that “there is greater instability on defence and…

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Matthew M. Williams Debut New Namesake Brand

Matthew M. Williams Debut New Namesake Brand

Summary Matthew M. Williams, formerly of Givenchy, will launch his new namesake menswear brand during Paris Men’s Fashion Week for Spring/Summer 2026 This debut marks his return to focusing on his own label after leaving Givenchy, providing a prestigious platform for his distinct vision. The collection is expected to be both a men’s and women’s…

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Hong Kong’s New World Development Tumbles On Bond Payment Delays Amid Debt Troubles

Hong Kong’s New World Development Tumbles On Bond Payment Delays Amid Debt Troubles

New World Development’s K11 Musea shopping mall, part of the company’s flagship Victoria Dockside development in Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui district. Paul Yeung/Bloomberg Shares of New World Development, controlled by Hong Kong’s billionaire Cheng family, dropped almost 6.5% on Monday after the debt-laden property developer deferred interest payments on several bonds, deepening investor concerns…

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UK-Japan charting a joint nuclear fusion future

UK-Japan charting a joint nuclear fusion future

TOKYO – Tokamak Energy, the UK’s leading nuclear fusion technology developer, has become part of Japan’s energy innovation strategy. After several years of building relations with Japanese government agencies, corporations and academic and scientific institutions, Tokamak Energy established a subsidiary in Tokyo in February and won a “green transformation” award from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government…

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