India captain Shreyas Iyer has urged his team to shed the fear of failure and express themselves freely in the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe, following a winless tour of England and Ireland. He believes the challenging phase has helped the team identify areas for improvement.
Russian Commissioner for Human Rights Yana Lantratova stated that Russia does not hold peaceful Ukrainian citizens captive and facilitates their return home, while accusing Ukraine of daily attacks on civilians, including a bus with Belarusian children.
Australian media heads from ABC, SBS, Nine, and News Corp demand AI companies pay for news content used for training, citing it as a "public good." Licensing talks are underway, with Anthropic approaching ABC. The Andrew Olle lecture highlighted the need to protect journalism and ensure fair compensation.
The 1936 Montreux Convention grants Turkey sovereignty over the Bosporus and Dardanelles straits, making it the gatekeeper to the Black Sea. During wartime, Turkey can block warships from belligerent nations, a clause invoked in 2022 to restrict Russia's naval reinforcement and shape the Ukraine conflict's maritime dynamics.
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The New York Times filed a motion to quash Justice Department subpoenas targeting journalists who reported on security concerns with the new Air Force One. This action escalates a court battle over press freedom and the government's ability to compel reporters to reveal confidential sources in a leak investigation.
South Korea's finance ministry unveiled a roadmap to internationalize the Korean won, aiming for it to become a "freely convertible currency" by establishing offshore transaction systems, removing institutional restrictions, and improving foreign exchange regulations to boost its global use.
Exploring the basics and value of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), their creation, investment potential, and future in art and collectibles.
Alibaba's T-Head open-sources its AI chip software stack to challenge Nvidia's CUDA dominance, aiming to boost developer adoption and China's tech self-sufficiency amid US-China rivalry.
The US military launched new strikes against Iran, escalating the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran stated the strikes rendered diplomatic efforts futile, while the US aims to degrade Iran's ability to attack ships. Oil prices surged following the renewed violence.
The US launched multiple strikes on Iran Sunday in retaliation for an Iranian attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded by attacking Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, and Oman, escalating tensions and jeopardizing negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
The US military conducted new strikes against Iran overnight Sunday into Monday, aiming to curb Iran's ability to attack commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. This follows previous US strikes and Iranian attacks, escalating tensions and jeopardizing ceasefire negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
Hong Kong experienced at least 11 flooding incidents in the northern New Territories during an amber rainstorm warning. The warning was cancelled Tuesday morning after severe rain caused issues in areas like Yuen Long, prompting a response from the Drainage Services Department.
Hong Kong Observatory issued an amber rainstorm warning for Yuen Long, anticipating over 100mm of hourly rainfall and warning of serious flooding. Residents in affected areas are urged to take precautions.
Hong Kong's weather forecaster issued an amber rainstorm warning for Yuen Long, anticipating severe downpours and serious flooding. Hourly rainfall in the northwestern district is expected to exceed 100mm, prompting public safety alerts.
The Hong Kong Observatory issued a red rainstorm warning for an hour on Monday night, with over 70mm of rainfall expected in some areas. A suspected waterspout was also spotted off Cheung Chau. Residents were advised to take precautions against potential flooding.
The Hong Kong Observatory issued a red rainstorm warning for an hour on Monday night, with over 70mm of rainfall expected in an hour in the Wan Chai area. An amber warning was issued earlier, and residents were advised to take precautions against potential flood damage. A suspected waterspout was also spotted off Cheung Chau.
Finland and Poland are significantly enhancing their defense capabilities, focusing on "total defense" and fortified borders respectively. Finland leverages its terrain and reservists, while Poland builds a "Eastern Shield" to deter potential Russian aggression.
Astronomers using Hubble and James Webb telescopes found light from MXDFz4.4, a tiny galaxy from the early universe. This galaxy, existing shortly after the Epoch of Reionization, shows powerful ultraviolet light escaping, offering a rare glimpse into cosmic transformation.
Hong Kong's weather forecaster will maintain the No 1 typhoon signal and may upgrade to No 3 on Friday as a tropical depression moves closer. The depression is currently 800km away and moving west-northwest.
The Hong Kong Observatory issued the No 1 typhoon signal Thursday morning as a tropical cyclone approached, located about 800 km south of the city. The cyclone is expected to intensify and move towards Hainan Island, with local winds anticipated to strengthen on Friday.
Security researcher Ian Carroll, using AI tool Claude Opus 4.7, discovered a critical vulnerability in Front Gate Tickets, a major US music festival ticketing system. The flaw allowed super-administrator access, enabling free ticket issuance and access to millions of customer records. The company has since patched the bug.
Hong Kong's weather forecaster will issue the No 1 typhoon signal on Thursday as a tropical depression in the South China Sea intensifies and approaches the city. The storm is expected to bring strengthening winds and unsettled weather on Friday.
Hong Kong celebrates the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese sovereignty with a flag-raising ceremony, speeches, and numerous promotions. Residents can enjoy free tram rides and access to sports facilities.
