Trump’s acting chief of national intelligence fires 6 political appointees, removes dozens of career officials, sources say

    Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte has fired six political appointees put in place by former Director Tulsi Gabbard and removed dozens of career intelligence officials from their roles, according to four sources familiar with the moves. The 45 career officials were on joint duty assignment at the agency — meaning they were working…

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    AI to help Hong Kong bookworms find a whole new world of words

      AI to help Hong Kong bookworms find a whole new world of words

      Hong Kong’s annual book fair returns in July with a renewed focus on cultural exploration, tourism and the role of AI in reading, with the organiser hoping to break last year’s visitor turnout. The Trade Development Council (TDC) said on Tuesday that the 36th Hong Kong Book Fair would be themed on “Reading the World:…

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      Experts reveal why deadly Hong Kong blaze spread so rapidly

        Experts reveal why deadly Hong Kong blaze spread so rapidly

        This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. As a judge-led panel continues its public inquiry into Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades, experts are set to give evidence on factors that contributed to the rapid spread of the blaze. Richard Yuen…

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          Trump news at a glance: US Senate gives president symbolic rebuke on his military action against Iran | Trump administration

          The US Senate approved a war powers resolution preventing Donald Trump from continuing hostilities against Iran, delivering the president a significant but symbolic rebuke over a conflict that has proven unpopular with the American public. The resolution passed by a 50-48 vote, with four Republicans – Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Bill…

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          China’s trading crackdown seen boosting Hong Kong as official capital hub

            China’s trading crackdown seen boosting Hong Kong as official capital hub

            China’s crackdown on cross-border securities trading could strengthen – rather than diminish – Hong Kong’s financial role, according to economists, as Beijing steers more capital through official channels and reinforces the city’s status as an offshore yuan hub. “I would argue that these moves make the importance of Hong Kong even bigger,” Diana Choyleva, founder…

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