Gold medal-winning swimmer Isaac Cooper has stepped down from Swimming Australia's leadership group after missing the final night of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow to drink instead of supporting teammates.
New research on Solana's automated trading found bots using HumidiFi recorded a 62.3% positive wrapped SOL balance change, nearly three times higher than other bots (21.01%) within a specific 12-address group, indicating a significant performance edge.
Rosewood Hotel Group will proceed with its plan to transfer operations of the Town Club in Central to Carlyle & Co on August 8, despite escalating opposition from Hong Kong Golf & Tennis Academy members. Members, who paid up to HK$2.68 million for perpetual memberships, are pursuing various avenues to oppose the takeover.
Ant Digital Technologies is preparing a pre-IPO financing round, while database developer OceanBase seeks external equity funding. These moves highlight Ant Group's strategy to build independent capital structures for its spun-off units after its 2020 aborted IPO.
Hong Kong will compete in the inaugural Fifa Asean Cup's "Challenge Division" in September and October, drawn in Group A with Myanmar, led by former Hong Kong coach Jorn Andersen, and Brunei.
K-pop supergroup BTS's "Army" fanbase is generating a significant economic boom in New York during their first world tour after a four-year hiatus, with local businesses and cultural centers partnering for fan activities and special programming.
A group of 20 Japanese lawmakers has formed to regulate the country's booming trading card market, addressing issues like counterfeits and bulk purchases for resale. Chaired by Seiji Kihara, the group aims to enhance market transparency and support the industry's global expansion, following significant domestic growth to 338 billion yen.
瑞银集团（UBS）将台湾今年GDP增长预测大幅上调至11%，远高于之前的9.9%。此预测得益于人工智能热潮超预期发展，影响范围从科技行业扩展至出口、资本投资和国内需求。
Saudi Arabia targeted Houthi military sites in Hodeida after the group announced a maritime blockade, threatening a 2022 truce and global oil supply, following attacks on Saudi ships in the Red Sea.
224公分前NBA中鋒馬揚諾維奇加入菲律賓 Strong Group Athletics，將來台參加威廉瓊斯盃男子組賽事。球隊表示，他的加盟是爭取衛冕的重要一步。
CT Group, a lobbying firm co-founded by Lynton Crosby, faces widespread condemnation and calls for transparency after a Guardian investigation revealed it secretly paid journalists for articles favorable to its clients. MPs and transparency campaigners denounce the practice as an "attack on democracy" and demand an overhaul of lobbying regulations.
HSBC has agreed to sell its Singapore life and health insurance business, HSBC Life Singapore, to Germany’s Allianz for S$2.7 billion (US$2.08 billion). The deal, expected to finalize in H1 2027 pending regulatory approval, includes a 15-year bancassurance agreement and is projected to generate a US$1.8 billion pre-tax gain for HSBC.
Kakao Group, including Kakao Pay and Kakao Bank, signed an MOU with Circle Internet Group to explore won-backed stablecoin payments and cross-border remittances in South Korea, anticipating upcoming crypto regulations.
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis claimed striking two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, while the US conducted its 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iranian targets. This escalates regional tensions, with Trump threatening Iran and Iran vowing "eye for an eye" retaliation, impacting global shipping.
Yemen's Houthis claim drone and missile attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, including the Encelia, which Saudi Arabia confirmed was struck. This comes as the US launched its 12th night of strikes on Iran, targeting military assets, and Iran reported two deaths and a tanker fire in the Strait of Hormuz.
A Guardian investigation reveals CT Group, a lobbying firm co-founded by Lynton Crosby, allegedly secretly pays journalists to publish stories favorable to its clients in British newspapers, raising concerns about influencing public opinion.
The Digital Chamber is suing the State of Illinois over a 0.2% crypto transaction tax set to take effect in 2027, alleging it was 'slipped into the state’s budget' without debate and discriminates against digital asset transactors regardless of gain or ownership transfer.
Internet personality Charleston White claims he was ambushed and shot at in Houston's Fifth Ward on July 21, 2026, after refusing to apologize for past comments. White, who was uninjured, stated he plans to report the incident to the FBI, alleging J Prince's involvement.
Internet personality Charleston White claims he was ambushed and shot at in Houston, Texas, after a group confronted him over past comments. White, who was uninjured, stated he plans to report the incident to the FBI and made several remarks involving J Prince during a livestream.
MAGA Inc., Donald Trump's super PAC, amassed over $400 million for the 2026 midterms, per FEC filings. This war chest, including donations from Isaacman and the Winklevoss twins, gives Republicans a financial edge to defend narrow majorities, fueling questions on spending in key Senate races.
Ant International, an affiliate of Chinese fintech giant Ant Group, has raised approximately US$1.2 billion in a Series A funding round. The Singapore-based company, backed by Ant Group and Alibaba, plans to use the capital to accelerate global expansion and drive innovation in merchant payments and financial services.
Eight men have been indicted on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges for allegedly planning a drone and sniper attack on a UFC event at the White House. The plot, which aimed to destabilize the government, involved amassing weapons, explosives, and drones.
Labour MPs plan to rebel against the government's political funding reforms, proposing amendments to ban cryptocurrency donations and lower spending limits. The move follows controversies surrounding Nigel Farage's Reform UK party funding.
New Frontier, the parent group of a Hong Kong fertility clinic, has apologized for an embryo biopsy specimen mix-up involving two patients. The clinic failed to report the incident promptly and has been ordered to submit a report on the causes and improvements. Investigations are underway by multiple authorities.
