With the group stage in the rear view mirror, the real jeopardy of the FIFA World Cup is staring the United States in the face as they begin the 2026 knockout stage with a Round of 32 match against Bosnia & Herzegovina on Wednesday. Every game from here on out is single-elimination, meaning any defeat…
This article was first published on July 1, 1997 Tung and his team sworn in as Patten bids tearful farewell by Chris Yeung Hong Kong entered its new era at the stroke of midnight, launching a historic experiment with the strongest pledge yet of non-interference from President Jiang Zemin. As June 30 moved into July…
China’s ambassador to Australia declined an invitation to view a video that has sparked a disagreement between the embassy and domestic spy agency ASIO, days before the event at which it was played. Ambassador Xiao Qian used an opinion piece sent to Nine Newspapers to complain the video, played ahead of a speech delivered by…
Anadolu staff 01 July 2026•Update: 01 July 2026 Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday reaffirmed Beijing’s “unshakeable” commitment to “resolving the Taiwan question.” “Resolving the Taiwan question and realizing China’s complete reunification is a historic mission and an unshakable commitment for the Communist Party of China (CPC),” Xi was quoted by Beijing-based Xinhua News as…
The Commerce Department has lifted their export restrictions. Thrive Studios ID/Shutterstock The US government has lifted its export ban on Anthropic’s Mythos 5 and Fable 5, allowing the company to give its customers access to the AI models again. If you’ll recall, the government ordered Anthropic to suspend all foreign nationals’ access to…
The leadership of the Communist Party is a “fundamental safeguard” of Hong Kong’s prosperity, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has said amid celebrations to mark the 29th anniversary of the city’s return to Chinese rule and the 105th year of the party. The city leader on Wednesday also set priorities for the final year of…
Newcastle have been fined €6m (£5.2m) by Uefa for breaching its financial sustainability regulations, while Aston Villa and Chelsea have also been given fines for overspending for the second successive year. Following detailed submissions to Uefa’s club financial control body (CFCB), Newcastle were found to have breached the football earnings rule (FER) and squad cost…
Equinix has officially opened HK6, its sixth International Business Exchange (IBX) data center in the city, a purpose-built facility designed to meet the power density, thermal efficiency and operational resilience required for AI innovations. With an initial investment of US$124million, HK6 provides 1,000 cabinets in its first phase and is expected to scale to 3,550 cabinets at…
Anadolu staff 01 July 2026•Update: 01 July 2026 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reiterated his commitment on Wednesday to strengthen ties with China, pledging to work alongside President Xi Jinping to “add shine to socialism,” state media reported. In a congratulatory message to Xi on the 105th founding anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party…
The latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6), released by the ministry of health and family affairs, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Population Sciences, revealed a paradox that should concern policymakers. While the survey highlights notable gains in maternal and child healthcare, nutrition, immunisation coverage, it simultaneously records an alarming rise in non-communicable diseases…