Trump says two sides reach ceasefire

Trump says two sides reach ceasefire

Trump says Israel and Iran have agreed to a ‘total ceasefire’ hours after Qatar base missile attack Iran claims strike on U.S.-linked airbase; Qatar condemns attack ‘Iran’s attack shows its ambition and capacity to respond’: Canada’s ambassador to the UN Canadian living in Israel ‘keeping options open’ on possible return to Canada ‘Bring about a…

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Chinese hackers and user lapses turn smartphones into a 'mobile security crisis'

Chinese hackers and user lapses turn smartphones into a ‘mobile security crisis’

WASHINGTON — Cybersecurity investigators noticed a highly unusual software crash — it was affecting a small number of smartphones belonging to people who worked in government, politics, tech and journalism. The crashes, which began late last year and carried into 2025, were the tipoff to a sophisticated cyberattack that may have allowed hackers to infiltrate…

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'Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In'

John Chong on the Future of Hong Kong Cinema and Its Struggles at SIFF 2025

It’s impossible to talk about Chinese-language cinema without mentioning Hong Kong — a truth underscored at this year’s 27th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF). This year’s program dives deep into the city’s storied cinematic past, treating audiences to classics like Jackie Chan’s complete Police Story series. Alongside the retrospective is a forward-looking focus: a Hong…

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What Fashion Can Learn from Auto: Inside Kering’s Appointment of Luca de Meo

Kering and Luca de Meo

On June 15, 2025, Kering announced that Luca de Meo will become its next CEO, effective mid‑September. This appointment of Luca de Meo – the executive best known for turning around French automaker Renault – comes amid a challenging period for Kering: its stock is down about 70 percent from three years ago, its key…

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