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US imposes sanctions on 6 senior Chinese and Hong Kong officials
State department says individuals used Beijing national security law ‘extraterritorially’ to pursue rights activistsFinancial Times - 2d -
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Chinese and Hong Kong Officials for Pursuing Activists Abroad
China’s former top spy catcher is among six security enforcers targeted as the Trump administration turns its attention to human rights issues in the city.The New York Times - 1d -
DeepSeek AI excitement spills over to Hong Kong's IPO market
Chinese companies are jumping at a window of opportunity to go public in Hong Kong as global investors start to return to the region.CNBC - 5h -
Official: AC Milan to face Liverpool in Hong Kong as part of Asia-Pacific preseason tour
AC Milan have confirmed that they will be heading out to Hong Kong for preseason ahead of 2025-26, breaking the recent trend of visiting the United States.On the official website, the club write ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Hong Kong painter draws inspiration from city's recent history in works at Art Basel
At Hong Kong’s Art Basel, painter Chow Chun-fai’s new works transport viewers back to the night in 1997 when the former British colony returned to Chinese rule, displayed in the very exhibition ...ABC News - 6d -
Hong Kong Surfers Turn ‘Nothing Into Something’
The scene in the Chinese territory is concentrated at a few beaches with inconsistent swell. One intrepid surfer says it’s all about “turning nothing into something.”The New York Times - 4h -
Spurs to play Arsenal in Hong Kong
Tottenham will play rivals Arsenal in Hong Kong on Thursday, 31 July as part of their pre-season tour. It will be the first north London derby to take place outside of London and will be hosted at ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Hong Kong Stadium Debut Marred by Food Chaos at Rugby Sevens
(Bloomberg) -- Tens of thousands of partying rugby fans from around the world tested Hong Kong’s new 50,000-seat stadium over the weekend, and there was one common topic of conversation: how the ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Arsenal, Tottenham to play pre-season North London derby in Hong Kong
Arsenal will play Tottenham in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong, the first North London derby to be held outside the United Kingdom, the clubs said Monday, while Liverpool will meet AC ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Hong Kong in frame to host Nations Championship finals and Lions matches
Kai Tak Sports Park favourite to stage event post-2028 Stadium to host Spurs, Arsenal and Liverpool in July Hong Kong has emerged as a candidate to stage future Nations Championship finals at ...The Guardian - 1d -
US sanctions network helping to get weapons for Houthis
The United States sanctioned an alleged network of financial facilitators, procurement operatives and companies Wednesday that are getting weapons, dual-use materials and stolen Ukrainian grain to ...The Hill - 13h -
Apple and Google app stores host VPNs linked to sanctions-hit Chinese group
New findings reveal free ‘private browsing’ apps popular with US users have ties to blacklisted Qihoo 360Financial Times - 1d -
Bipartisan senators introduce primary, secondary Russia sanctions
Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) introduced legislation on Tuesday seeking to impose primary and secondary sanctions against Russia if it does not agree to long ...The Hill - 1d -
Arsenal and Tottenham announce friendly as first north London derby outside of UK
The two sides will meet in a preseason fixture in Hong KongYahoo Sports - 2d -
Sanctions hurt EU more than Putin, says senior German politician
Centre-right premier of Saxony latest to question curbs on Russia over Ukraine invasionFinancial Times - 3d -
Jardine Matheson, giant of Hong Kong commerce, charts new course as investor
Outsiders now run many listed subsidiaries as storied group increases focus on shareholder returnsFinancial Times - 1d -
This Is How You Get a Chinese EV Into the United States
While almost no Chinese EVs are legally sold in the US, these are the workarounds that could allow eager enthusiasts to get them onto American roads—at a price.Wired - 22h -
Bangkok Building Collapse Leads to Scrutiny of Chinese Company
Workers said poor-quality materials were used during construction by a Chinese developer as it sought to cut costs. Investigators also said they found substandard steel bars in the rubble.The New York Times - 22h -
Chinese official visits Moscow as Russia, Ukraine discuss Trump's proposal to end war
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is headed to Moscow for talks with his counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, as Russia and Ukraine discuss U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to end the warABC News - 2d -
Trump’s Use of Immigration Law Appears to Conflict With Limits Imposed by Congress
A crackdown targeting foreign students protesting Israel’s treatment of Palestinians conflicts with free-speech protections that lawmakers added in 1990.The New York Times - 1d -
Arsenal to meet Tottenham in first game outside of UK
Arsenal and Tottenham will contest the first north London derby to be held outside the UK in Hong Kong this summer.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Top US law firms balk at backing Perkins’ challenge to Trump sanctions
Legal industry split over whether to join amicus brief against president’s order for fear of retaliationFinancial Times - 3d -
Israeli officials furious that Signal group chat exposed intelligence, sources say
Sources tell CBS News the Signal chat involving senior Trump administration officials included sensitive intelligence Israel provided to the U.S.CBS News - 5d -
Trump imposes tariffs on uninhabited Heard and McDonald Islands near Antarctica
Australian prime minister surprised after external territories – including tiny Norfolk Island and remote islands home to penguins – targeted by US president. A group of barren, uninhabited ...The Guardian - 5h -
Navarro says Trump’s tariffs will raise $6 trillion over a decade
Peter Navarro, a senior trade adviser to President Trump, said the president’s tariff plan will raise more than $6 trillion in federal revenue over the next decade. Navarro joined “Fox News ...The Hill - 2d -
Former GOP lawmakers, officials oppose Trump use of Alien Enemies Act for deportations
A group of former Republican lawmakers and officials is opposing President Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act for deportations. The group of conservatives, along with the State Democracy ...The Hill - 1d -
Arsenal and Spurs to play first NLD overseas
Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal will face off in Hong Kong in July for what will be the first north London derby to take place outside of the UK.ESPN - 2d -
US officials challenge Ofcom over risk to free speech caused by online safety laws
Exclusive: State department said to have raised concerns over whether new act infringes on freedom of expression. US state department officials have challenged Britain’s communications regulator ...The Guardian - 1d -
Tourist sub sinks off Egypt's Red Sea coast, killing 6, officials say
Egyptian officials say a submarine tourist vessel with 45 passengers and 5 crew sank off the country's popular Red Sea coast, killing at least six people.CBS News - 6d -
Greene homers as the Tigers use fast start to beat Mariners 9-6 for 1st win of the season
Riley Greene homered and Javier Báez hit a two-run double in Detroit's six-run first inning, helping the Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 9-6 on Monday night for their first victory of the season. ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Ukraine war briefing: US anger builds on Russia over refusal to accept ceasefire
Senators propose ‘hard-hitting’ secondary sanctions and say ‘Russia is the aggressor’; ‘coalition of the willing’ moves forward. What we know on day 1,134 Continue reading...The Guardian - 1d -
Arsenal and Tottenham to make history with pre-season derby clash
Arsenal will face Tottenham Hotspur in the first ever north London derby to take place outside of the UK as part of the clubs' pre-season preparations.It will take place at Hong Kong's Kai Tak ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
De minimis trade loophole that boosted Chinese online retailers to end May 2
The announcement, which came alongside a set of sweeping new tariffs, gives customs officials, retailers and logistics companies a month to prepare.CNBC - 5h -
Rightwing groups across US push new bans to limit ‘obscene’ books in libraries
Critics say bans would hinder rights as proponents would impose their beliefs on others who don’t share their views. Rightwing groups around the US are pushing legislation that would place new ...The Guardian - 1d -
China's factory activity growth at 1-year high, official survey shows, as stimulus measures kick in
Chinese policymakers pledged to step up stimulus push to achieve a growth target of "around 5%" this year and cushion the impact of an escalating trade war.CNBC - 3d -
U.S. Seeks to Calm Tempest in Europe Over Trump’s Anti-Diversity Policies
European companies and officials are balking at what they see as a campaign to impose U.S. policy abroad.The New York Times - 14h -
At least 6 hurt in Boston after truck hits pedestrians
Boston police and fire officials said that a truck reportedly struck several poles and was wedged between a pole and a building.The Hill - 1d -
Syria Is Trying to Rebuild Without Humanitarian Aid or Sanction Relief
Trying to rebuild a war-ravaged country without humanitarian aid or sanction relief is like trying to get up with a boot on your neck.The New York Times - 1d
