47 m. ago Privacy rules broken in data leak of major fashion brands, Hong Kong watchdog finds

Data of 130,000 people including names, email addresses, telephone numbers, birth months, genders and nationalities exposed in breach.

Politics

69 m. ago How Indonesia can calm property investors’ fears of a return to 1998

Concern about democratic backsliding and poor liquidity are obscuring otherwise solid fundamentals in one of Asia’s largest markets.

Economics

5 h. ago Indonesia’s Danantara seeks to silence doubters with ‘super transparent’ fund

Investment chief Pandu Sjahrir is confident the new sovereign wealth fund can overcome market jitters and keep political meddling at bay.

Politics

17 h. ago WASNJ｜John Locke Official Summer School 2025 Debuts in China!

The John Locke Institute, an independent educational organization based in Oxford, UK, is renowned for its prestigious John Locke Essay Competition, widely regarded as the gold standard in global humanities and social sciences writing contests. Another flagship program, the John Locke Summer School, has also emerged as a top-tier humanities summer program. The John Locke Summer School covers a wide range of academic disciplines, including politics, economics, psychology, law, philosophy, and history. It places a strong emphasis on cultivating students' independent thinking, logical reasoning, analytical skills, and critical thinking abilities. Many of its alumni have gone on to study at Oxford, Cambridge, and other elite institutions such as Princeton, Harvard, Yale, Stanford, the University of Chicago, UPenn, and Columbia, underscoring the program’s exceptional value. In 2025, the John Locke Summer School will debut in China, with Wycombe Abbey School serving as its exclusive offic...

Politics

19 h. ago Nuclear risk from military AI prompts calls for US, China and others to seek agreement

The technology is increasingly being adopted by armed forces, but so far there has been no global consensus on how to manage the risks.

Events

21 h. ago Turkey opposition ramps up rallies as Swedish journalist jailed

The arrest of Istanbul’s opposition mayor Ekrem Imamoglu sparked the most significant anti-government protests in Turkey in over a decade.

Events

22 h. ago Myanmar rebels accuse junta of air strikes in quake aftermath

The military has turned to air strikes to gain the upper hand against an array of anti-coup fighters and armed groups in the civil war.

Events

23 h. ago 12 dead in Nigeria clashes between military and Shiite protesters

Amnesty International said soldiers fired live rounds at protesters as a form of crowd control – events the military disputed.

Events

26 h. ago 2019 social unrest in Hong Kong posed greatest challenge to police: outgoing chief

Commissioner of Police Raymond Siu, who will step down on Tuesday, recalls ‘unprecedented’ struggle and stress on officers during protests.

Events

26 h. ago 2019 social unrest among Hong Kong police’s biggest challenges: outgoing chief

Commissioner of Police Raymond Siu, who retires on Tuesday, recalls ‘unprecedented’ struggle and stress on officers during protests.

Events

28 h. ago Trump says military force not off the table for Greenland after Denmark slams US ‘tone’

The Danish foreign minister said we ‘do not appreciate the tone’ in which Vance criticised Copenhagen’s underinvestment in Greenland’s security.

Events

31 h. ago Hong Kong Sevens: city’s women in final, stadium told to fix ‘food supply’ – day 3 live

There are issues for a third day with the food at Kai Tak Stadium, and Rosanna Law says extra staff have been drafted in to help.

Society

31 h. ago Hong Kong Sevens: double delight for city’s teams, crowds wowed by flyover – day 3 live

Hong Kong’s women trounce Kazakhstan, men dismantle China to claim Melrose Claymores titles, crowds watch A350 pass over Kai Tak Stadium.

Politics

36 h. ago Hamas agrees to Gaza ceasefire proposal from Egypt and Qatar

Israel, which has not yet agreed to the proposal, continued its military strikes on Saturday, killing at least 20 Palestinians.

Events

42 h. ago Hundreds of thousands protest again in Istanbul to support imprisoned mayor

After Ekrem Imamoglu, a rival to the president, was this month detained on charges many saw as politically motivated, nationwide protests erupted.

Events

44 h. ago US passenger plane, Air Force jet diverted from potential collision in Washington

The passenger flight had been cleared for take off while 4 Air Force planes were inbound, the authorities said, with ‘corrective instructions issued’.

Politics

46 h. ago Police chief recalls 36 years on force, expects Hong Kong stability to improve

Police chief Raymond Siu, whose term ends next month, calls on graduating class to demonstrate professionalism and prioritise residents’ well-being.

Events

47 h. ago New College fires Chinese professor under controversial Florida ‘countries of concern’ law

New College fires Chinese professor under controversial Florida ‘countries of concern’ law  Bradenton Herald

Society

50 h. ago Indonesia’s Danantara fund faces constitutional challenge over corruption concerns

Critics fear the new law underpinning the fund weakens oversight of state-owned enterprises, potentially fuelling corruption risks.

Politics

55 h. ago New College fires Chinese professor under controversial Florida law

New College fires Chinese professor under controversial Florida law  Tampa Bay Times

Society