Cybersecurity threats jump in Hong Kong, as victims lose money to scammers, survey finds

Scams are the most common online threat in Hong Kong, causing lost money or time for nearly two thirds of the victims, a new report says.

North Korea scoffs at Zelensky’s ‘absurd’ Russia accomplice remarks

The US and the West are also accomplices for arming Ukraine ‘if we follow his logic’, Kim Jong-un’s powerful sister says.

Putin orders conscription of 133,000 servicemen in Russia’s autumn draft

Putin last month ordered army to be increased to 1.5 million servicemen, a move that would make it the world’s second largest, after China.

As Hurricane Helene death toll grows, Biden defends US government response

US President Joe Biden will visit storm-ravaged North Carolina, where hundreds are still missing after the devastating storm.

China’s first industrial leases are expiring. Will their holders renew?

As China’s initial group of industrial leases lapses, questions abound over the ease of renewal and whether foreign investors will recommit.

Armourer on Alec Baldwin film Rust loses bid for new trial

Hannah Gutierrez is serving an 18-month prison sentence for an involuntary manslaughter conviction.

Will suing the Taliban protect Afghan women? Maybe with China’s help

Taking legal action over gender discrimination in Afghanistan may have limited impact, but Beijing has influence it can use to bring change.

Israeli forces start ‘targeted ground raids’ on Hezbollah in southern Lebanon

Ground operation follows two weeks of intensive air strikes that have eliminated several Hezbollah figures and killed hundreds of civilians.

Threat assessment: ranking risk among US companies dealing with China

Ford Motor, Carrier and Tesla are top three businesses most vulnerable in analysis by market research firm.

EU must tackle China, US threats without being protectionist: Draghi

Italian prime minister delivered the strong message just weeks after warning in a report that Europe faced ‘existential’ challenges.