The United States has delivered the first advanced F-16 fighter aircraft to Taiwan, a self-governed island that is threatened by its powerful neighbor, China, with the use of force. Newsweek has emailed both the Chinese defense and foreign ministries for comment. Why It Matters The Chinese Communist Party has claimed that Taiwan is part of…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Monday that the US would receive a strong blow if it acts on President Donald Trump’s threat of bombing if the country does not reach a new nuclear deal with Washington. “The enmity from the US and Israel has always been there. They threaten to attack…
Schools across the U.S. are increasingly implementing strict mobile phone bans for students, aiming to reduce distractions, curb cyberbullying, and improve in-class focus. However, enforcing these bans is proving to be a logistical nightmare. Traditional bag checks and manual enforcement are impractical in schools with hundreds or thousands of students, slowing down entry and creating…
These stalwart investments for the Gates Foundation are a growing portion of its portfolio. Bill Gates is one of the most well-known billionaires in the world. The Microsoft (MSFT -2.96%) founder was the first person to ever become a centibillionaire, reaching a net worth of $100 billion in 1999, well ahead of anyone else. (Jeff…
Thailand’s SET lost 1.5% after a powerful earthquake centered in Myanmar rattled the region, causing widespread destruction in the country, also known as Burma, and less damage in places like Bangkok. Shares in Italian Thai Development, developer of a partially built 30-story high-rise office building under construction that collapsed, tumbled 27%. Bangkok’s governor said authorities…
If you’re planning a trip to Hong Kong, West Kowloon deserves a spot on your itinerary. This neighbourhood offers the perfect mix of old and new Hong Kong – where modern museums and cultural venues sit just minutes away from bustling markets and family-run shops that have been around for decades. What makes West Kowloon…
UK companies are set to spend $650 billion over the next three years moving their supply chains and manufacturing closer to home, as business leaders fret about the effect of President Trump’s tariffs. A survey of 1,400 major global businesses, all with annual revenues in excess of $1 billion, also found international companies plan to…
From Reiss’s atelier line and Mango’s smart linen launch (it’s coming soon) to Arket’s Phoebe Philo-adjacent green leather bags and Gap’s renaissance (Zac Posen debuts his collection as its creative director next month), you don’t need to look far to give your wardrobe a flashy update. Here’s our picks of this season’s hottest trends. And,…
Welcome back, China is firmly in the spotlight this week as we look at how DeepSeek’s arrival on the global stage has seen China’s biggest tech players and its up-and-coming AI startups change their businesses. DeepSeek is firmly part of their toolkit, and now they’re shooting beyond their borders with confidence that they can compete…
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature The Guardian’s defence and security editor, Dan Sabbagh, has this snippet about the ineffectiveness of Trump’s negotiating tactics in regards to trying to end the war in Ukraine. You can read the full story here. During the election campaign, Trump had…