Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun has hosted his Iranian counterpart and other senior defence staff on an advanced Chinese warship days after the US bombed Iran’s nuclear facilities, while stating “hegemony” is the biggest source of global chaos. Iranian Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh was among defence chiefs received by Dong on the ship on Wednesday…
Strategic bombers remain “irreplaceable” for China’s military – even as it makes progress with sixth-generation fighters and long-range missiles – given their role in global strikes and nuclear deterrence, analysts say. They pointed to the American B-2 stealth bombers that hit Iran’s three nuclear sites on Saturday, dropping bunker-buster bombs directly over the facilities before…
By Timothy Gardner, Daphne Psaledakis and Jarrett Renshaw U.S. President Donald Trump has said that China can continue to purchase Iranian oil after Israel and Iran agreed to a ceasefire, a move that the White House clarified did not indicate a relaxation of U.S. sanctions. “China can now continue to purchase Oil from Iran. Hopefully, they will be purchasing…
Summer is in full swing, as are Hong Kong’s dining activations and events. From new menu launches to special pop-up collaborations, there’s enough going on this weekend to keep every foodie busy, whether Indian food is your favourite or you prefer a brunch with breathtaking views. If these events still don’t tickle your fancy, our…
RICHMOND, VA – Virginia students will soon be required to keep their phones off during class, now that a policy first introduced through executive order last year has been signed into law by Governor Glenn Youngkin. The new legislation mandates “bell-to-bell” cell phone-free policies in all public K–12 schools statewide. What we know: Youngkin recently…
AUSTIN, Texas – Students across Texas may have to put their phones away now that Governor Abbott has signed a bill banning them in classrooms. A new law in Texas means students won’t be able to use their phones during the school day. What is HB 1481? The backstory: House Bill 1481 requires public and…
New Texas law bans student cellphones in public school Students in Texas will be banned from using cellphones in public schools next fall. Districts will have to come up with new policies over the summer to either prohibit phones or prevent students from using them during the school day. DALLAS – Students in Texas will…
Tech etiquette Cell phones have become an irreplaceable convenience for many of us, but FOX 26’s Tom Zizka says a new survey shows our reliance on technology is also changing what we consider to be good manners. HOUSTON – A new survey suggests some of our cell-phone habits are pretty irritating to the people around…
Hong Kong is rolling out sweeping capital market reforms, including improved IPO pricing mechanisms and a post-listing over-the-counter market. This is aimed at building on the city’s success in becoming one of the world’s leading IPO destinations in the first half of 2025 by number of listings and funds raised. The proposed updates, according to…
A 3D printed miniature model of U.S. President Donald Trump, Israel and Iran flags are seen in this illustration taken June 18, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration LONDON, June 24 (Reuters Breakingviews) – When Donald Trump completed his trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates in May, complete with trillion-dollar pledges of investment, the…