Nasdaq-listed financial services firm Marex Group invested an undisclosed amount in crypto infrastructure provider Digital Prime Technologies to support its Tokenet lending platform.
The Chinese University of Hong Kong announced plans to reform its mandatory General Education programme, integrating national education and global perspectives as part of its new 2026-2030 strategic plan under president Dennis Lo Yuk-ming.
Experts and insiders outline six key reforms for Fifa, including separating commercial and regulatory arms, introducing external EU-style regulation, curbing presidential powers, increasing financial transparency, rethinking development funding, and diversifying the electorate.
Ahead of President Xi Jinping's planned Washington visit, US-China tensions escalate over Chinese AI models, advanced robotics, and forced labour claims.
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Hong Kong's five-year plan aims to boost regional cooperation in the Greater Bay Area. Drawing from the San Francisco Bay Area's experience, Hong Kong can drive alignment of rules and institutional frameworks to overcome current friction in areas like cross-border data sharing and regulatory compliance.
The US faces its highest measles cases in decades amid declining vaccination rates, prompting researchers to develop treatments for those infected or vulnerable.
Hundreds of discarded Christmas trees are repurposed annually on South Padre Island, Texas, to build sand dunes that protect sea turtle eggs and hatchlings during nesting season (April-August) by trapping shifting sand and creating a barrier against tides.
OpenAI president Greg Brockman and his wife Anna donated $5.5 million to close a $10 million fundraising target, securing the Moon Camp shoreline forest near Big Bear Lake and protecting the nesting site of famous bald eagles Jackie and Shadow.
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As the NWSL reaches its midway point, the Washington Spirit remain a top-two contender, showcasing sustained excellence and strategic international recruitment despite roster turnover and league-wide parity.
The global AI race is splitting into contrasting US and Chinese pathways. The US relies on technological frontier control and trusted partnerships, while China offers affordable models and local deployment, each creating different forms of international dependence.
The World Bank's chief economist, Indermit Gill, urged developing economies to leverage lower-cost AI tools to drive growth in sectors like health and education, despite facing the weakest average growth performance in three decades.
The Trump administration and FCC are reportedly drafting a ban on US imports of new Chinese optical transceivers for datacenters, citing national security risks, supply chain threats, and concerns over data theft.
SCMP highlights key global relations stories from July 2026, including Nato defence projects targeting Russia and China, China's openness to reducing its EU trade surplus, and a US-Saudi nuclear deal tied to Israel recognition.
In its first quarterly report since going public, SpaceX reported a revenue near-doubling to $7.8 billion but a $541 million loss due to heavy investments in Starlink, spacecraft development, and artificial intelligence.
Prince Ali bin al-Hussein accuses FIFA of blackmail, alleging threats to withhold aid from Jordan's football federation unless it supports Gianni Infantino's re-election bid. Infantino faces growing opposition as key allies distance themselves and multiple nations withdraw support.
Apple has filed a new legal complaint in the UK against the government's demand for 'backdoor' access to encrypted user data, reigniting a row over balancing national security with privacy rights.
Gatwick airport will begin developing its £2.2bn second runway after the court of appeal dismissed a legal challenge from local campaigners, allowing around 100,000 more flights a year.
A £500m redevelopment of the Truman Brewery estate in east London's Brick Lane has been approved by housing secretary Angela Rayner, paving the way for a datacentre, offices, and apartments despite strong local opposition.
India's NBCC to develop 1,008 affordable housing units in Seychelles by 2029, part of a $75 million aid package, addressing housing shortage and strengthening bilateral ties.
India will host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad after Glasgow, aiming to surpass Delhi 2010’s medal haul. Glasgow saw 39 medals from six sports, missing India’s strong disciplines, while athletics and boxing shone.
Moscow sends 68% of its tax revenue to the federal budget, with receipts 1.5 times larger than total transfers to all Russian regions, Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said at a forum.
Indian Army Sports Institute athletes won a record haul at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, securing 11 medals including seven boxing golds and historic track medals, thanks to the institute’s scientific training system.
