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US Supreme Court upholds state bans on transgender student athletes
Trump said the ‘ridiculous situation’ of ‘men playing in women’s sports’ was now ‘off the table’ after the hotly contested culture war fight.
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US Supreme Court strikes down Trump birthright citizenship order
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China steps up challenge to US, Japan in a strategic aerospace material
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China’s millionaire growth lags the global average. Is the wealth boom over?
Global personal wealth rose at its fastest pace in nearly a decade last year, though China saw only modest gains, according to a new report.
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US lawmaker defends calling witness ‘racist’ in explosive China committee clash
Californian congressman says ‘denaturalise’ comments by Michael Lucci, founder of State Armor, are ‘absurd’.
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Does Gojek co-founder’s guilty verdict test Indonesia’s investor climate?
Ex-education minister Nadiem Makarim has been sentenced to 10 years’ jail for abusing his authority over the procurement of school laptops.
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Why the AI future won’t be decided by algorithms and chatbots
Just as geopolitical influence in the 20th century often rested on energy markets, so may the 21st century be dominated by infrastructure.
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China reacts to Guo Wengui’s US prison sentence, highlighting fugitive status
The self-exiled businessman convicted over billion-dollar fraud scheme is the subject of an Interpol red notice issued at Beijing’s request.
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14 million barrels of stranded Iraq oil travels through Strait of Hormuz
Meanwhile, US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are in Qatar to discuss the Middle East conflict with mediators.
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China-Canada trade thaw sours as Beijing levies penalties for dumping pea starch
Beijing imposes cash deposits on imports of the widely used agricultural product ahead of Ottawa’s decision on Chinese-made steel racks.
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Beyond GPUs: AI-driven shortages hit chip materials and components
Makers of power semiconductors, including Germany’s Infineon, US-based Texas Instruments and China’s Yangjie Technology, have raised prices.
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Self-flying jets, drones, no-crew subs: UK lays out new defence plan
While PM Keir Starmer says ‘cutting-edge capabilities’ will help to deter threats, critics say the rising defence budget should be even higher.
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Should China worry more about keeping defence customers than winning new deals?
A study of the risks and opportunities for Chinese weapons exports in global markets cautions against a reductive assumption about quality.
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Hong Kong shares drop 11% in first half on Fed pivot, lack of AI play
City’s exchange ranks among world’s worst performers as IPOs vacuum up capital and lock-up releases loom.
30 Jun 2026 - 4:22PM
Passenger jet reports striking drone approaching JFK airport to land
The FAA launches an investigation as JetBlue says it found ‘no damage or evidence of a collision’ on its aircraft.
30 Jun 2026 - 2:39PM
Self-expression, experiences, resale: what luxury clients really want
A new McKinsey and Business of Fashion report reveals how aspirational spending, emotional connection and experience are reshaping the luxury sector.
30 Jun 2026 - 12:03PM
Japan’s family firms turn to M&A when heirs are not so apparent
A 2025 survey found that nearly two-thirds of business owners’ children did not plan to take over, often because they wanted different jobs.
30 Jun 2026 - 11:27AM
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Hong Kong draws royalties giant as mainland China biotech licensing heats up
Royalty financing offers new cash source as global investors pursue Chinese drug breakthroughs despite US pressure, Royalty Pharma says.
30 Jun 2026 - 11:00AM
‘Purple gold rush’: Philippine ube farming looks to cash in on craze
Philippine ube exports reached over US$3 million in 2025, more than double the US$1.4 million figure recorded in 2024.
30 Jun 2026 - 4:14PM
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Hong Kong loses IPO crown as swelling wave of Chinese tech no match for SpaceX
With Chinese technology giants fuelling an ‘A-to-H’ listing boom, Hong Kong appears to be on the rise as their ‘fundraising venue of choice’.
30 Jun 2026 - 3:25PM
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Japan aims to catch up on drone warfare by tapping Ukraine’s experience
Analysts say Japan wants to accelerate production of drones to protect its territory given its shortage of military manpower.
30 Jun 2026 - 3:54PM
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Prime suspect: Australia sues Amazon over ‘unfair’ streaming ad terms
The competition regulator said Amazon charged an extra US$2.10 for ad-free streaming on top of the annual subscription.
30 Jun 2026 - 9:16AM
Exiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui jailed for 30 years in US for fraud
A New York judge ordered Guo to forfeit US$889 million in restitution, saying he ‘preyed on those seeking to bring Democracy to China’.
30 Jun 2026 - 8:05AM
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US parents charged with murder in death of 7-year-old son weighing 116kg
Damien and Jessica O’Brien held on no bond in jail after medical examiner cites extreme weight in child’s heart failure.
30 Jun 2026 - 3:01PM
Over 100 Venezuelans deported from US missing after quakes level hotel
Their flight landed just hours before the disaster. Their families are searching for answers amid a soaring death toll.
30 Jun 2026 - 10:16AM
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Why Chinese-American success stories still provoke prejudice and fear
Almost a century and a half has passed since the notorious Chinese Exclusion Act, but anti-Asian prejudice is still rife.
30 Jun 2026 - 6:16AM
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Alex Murdaugh returns to court in shackles as judge sets date for murder retrial
Following the bombshell reversal of his convictions last month, the fallen South Carolina legal scion was back in court.
30 Jun 2026 - 10:44AM
Author of US ‘torture memos’ to advise team probing alleged anti-Trump conspiracy
John Yoo confirms role advising prosecutors related to Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign and Russia.
30 Jun 2026 - 11:23AM
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