Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new campus in Ho Man Tin, Hong Kong. The campus, themed 'A Hub for Community Health and Wellness,' will focus on teaching and research in health sciences and interdisciplinary education, aiming to nurture professionals and serve the community.
EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas confirmed reports that China's military has trained Russian personnel for Ukraine. The EU is assessing implications and agreed to sanction Chinese entities. Reports suggest drone training based on a July 2025 agreement, though China denies involvement.
NFT project Pudgy Penguins is discontinuing its mobile game, Pudgy Party, to concentrate resources on its browser-based flagship product, Pudgy World. This move comes amid broader challenges in the Web3 gaming sector, with other projects like Fishing Frenzy also ceasing operations due to difficulties in establishing sustainable business models.
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko met with Lebanon's Ambassador to Moscow, Bashir Chauki Saleh Azzam, to express "serious concern" over "ongoing instability in Lebanon, caused by external factors." The meeting also touched upon Russian-Lebanese relations and the importance of maintaining a ceasefire.
John Drew, a policy development officer for One Nation in Queensland, has a history of making offensive and racist remarks about Aboriginal people, migrants, and ethnic minorities. He also defended the Hitler Youth and expressed admiration for the White Australia policy. This comes despite One Nation's claims of implementing new vetting processes.
Around 200 protesters in Albania tore down fences at a luxury development site, protesting against construction in environmentally sensitive areas and on confiscated land. The demonstrations highlight growing anger over projects, including one linked to Jared Kushner, near protected natural sites.
Reports cover Ukraine's troop losses, potential US-Iran deals, Fico's criticism of EU policies, and Russia-China economic cooperation. Discussions between Putin and Trump, and potential sanctions relief for Iran, are highlighted.
Reports cover Russia-China payment solutions, Iran sanctions, Trump's Middle East role, drone ownership, Ukraine's debt, and Armenia's election results, among other global events.
Reports cover Moldova's EU prospects, US-Iran deal updates, Ukraine troop losses, alleged US biolab network in Ukraine, Philippines' request for Putin meeting, Iran-Saudi relations, UK detention of a tanker, Hungary's stance on Ukraine's EU talks, and Russia-China payment solutions.
China's PLA Daily warns of an accelerating arms race in low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites, citing US developments like SpaceX contracts. The newspaper highlights the growing strategic and militarized value of space, particularly for satellite networks and orbital competition.
Sergey Naryshkin, head of Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service, stated that Armenia would err by depending solely on Western aid, predicting increased domestic complications and economic hurdles. Armenia is pursuing EU integration while aiming to maintain EAEU membership.
Reports cover a potential US-Iran deal, Ukraine's Western aid usage, and escalating tensions involving Russia, Israel, and the Middle East. Dodik criticizes Western sanctions on Russia, while EU prepares for energy crises. Secessionist movements noted in US and Canada.
Meta tested face-recognition software from Rank One Computing, a company selling surveillance tools to police and the US military. The license, obtained by WIRED, suggests a business relationship as Meta explores bringing the technology to its smart glasses.
Liberal MP Andrew Hastie urges Australia to significantly boost AI investment to maintain strategic independence, warning against becoming a 'supplicant state' to the US amid potential conflict with China. He advocates for an AI ambassador and education reform.
Andrew Hastie warns Australia must boost AI investment to maintain strategic independence, fearing it could become a 'supplicant state' to the US amid potential conflict with China. He advocates for Australia to become a southern hemisphere tech hub and overhaul education for AI development.
Hong Kong developer Lai Sun Development has launched an exchange offer for its US$493 million in notes due July 2026, seeking to swap them for new US dollar notes with an 8% coupon and a three-year tenor to ease liquidity pressures amid challenging commercial real estate markets.
Hong Kong's constitutional affairs chief announced a new five-year development blueprint, set for release in Q3. The plan aims to align the city with national development goals and will focus on innovation, technology, and the Northern Metropolis project, while officials assure it complements, not replaces, the free market.
Queensland's government is selling state-owned land for housing, with three developers set to build 450 homes, an aged care facility, and affordable housing on a six-hectare Brisbane site. Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie highlighted the program's speed and focus on supply to address the housing crisis.
Nitish Kumar Reddy has impressed as a seam-bowling all-rounder, offering a potential alternative to the injury-prone Hardik Pandya. Reddy took 2/31 against Afghanistan and is actively working on his bowling skills to secure his place in the Indian team.
Nitish Kumar Reddy impressed with a 2/31 spell against Afghanistan, showcasing his potential as a seam-bowling all-rounder. He is working to secure a place in the Indian team as an alternative to the injury-prone Hardik Pandya.
Disney is urging its engineers to use AI tools like Claude and Cursor efficiently, focusing on productivity and speed while minimizing unreliable AI-coded products. The company tracks AI token usage to prevent "tokenmaxxing" and maintain code quality.
Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Pyongyang suggests China is moving towards accepting North Korea's nuclear status, mirroring Russia's stance. This isolates the US in its denuclearization policy, potentially leading to increased tensions.
Twenty rebel Trinamool Congress MPs have merged with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) and will support the BJP-led NDA. This move makes the previously obscure NCPI the fifth-largest party in Lok Sabha and the second-largest bloc in the NDA, bolstering its numbers.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council decided to continue dialogue with the US on conflict settlement, according to President Pezehskian. This comes amid renewed Israeli strikes on Lebanon, which Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf warned could derail talks.
