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ICAC Inquiry Highlights Concerns Over Alleged Political Donations
The Independent Commission Against Corruption investigates alleged illegal donations by Catholic Schools NSW, raising concerns over public funds usage in p
Oil prices surge amid Middle East tensions
US strikes on Iranian targets increase tension in the Middle East, boosting oil prices.
Bear raids fridge, sparks manhunt in Japanese town
Authorities set traps after 14 break-ins in two weeks; elderly couple Mitsuo Matsubara reports bear raiding their kitchen.
Bloomberg ordered to pay Singapore ministers $356,000 in defamation case
Singapore court rules Bloomberg and reporter must pay S$460,000 (US$355,734) for defaming two ministers.
US and Iran slide towards renewed conflict over Strait of Hormuz
Tentative ceasefire collapses as US and Iran engage in renewed hostilities, with the Strait of Hormuz closure posing significant economic risks.
Oil prices surge as US and Iran escalate tensions
Brent crude reaches $86.19 a barrel amid renewed hostilities between the U.S. and Iran, raising concerns over energy supply disruptions.
Trump threatens strikes on Iran’s energy targets
US President Donald Trump threatens strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure, resuming a port blockade.
CXMT seeks US$4.3B for DRAM and HBM expansion
China Memory Technology seeks US$4.3B for DRAM, HBM growth amid rising AI demand and tighter US export controls.
Taiwanese Auto Parts Makers Seek Expansion Abroad Amid China’s Market Turmoil
China's auto market volatility prompts Taiwanese parts makers to explore new markets in Southeast Asia, Europe and North America.
China’s Orient Computing launches 14nm AI chip
Shanghai Orient Computing Core Technology has launched the DF1000, a 14-nanometre AI accelerator.
Huawei to Showcase Largest Ascend SuperPoD at WAIC
Huawei will display its Atlas 950 SuperPoD AI system at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai.
UK Experiences Hottest Year on Record, Climate Report Warns
The UK has experienced its hottest year since records began in 1884. A new climate report warns that extreme weather conditions are…
Publishers sue Google over AI book use
Book publishers sue Google for allegedly using their copyrighted works to train AI systems.
MPs Call for Ban on Fast Food Near Schools to Combat Obesity
Commons health committee recommends banning fast food outlets near schools to combat UK’s £74bn annual cost of obesity.
Oil prices surge as US and Iran escalate tensions in Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude futures reach $86.19 per barrel, while WTI rises to $79.67 amid escalating US-Iran conflict.
China cuts rare-earth prices for first time in eight quarters
China’s rare-earth suppliers cut prices for first time in eight quarters, offering limited relief to magnet makers.
Nvidia restricts Asian chip sales to curb diversion
Nvidia restricts sales to Asian customers to prevent chip diversion to China.
Trump calls for Hormuz fees, mirrors Iran’s approach
US President Donald Trump proposes 20% fee for ships using Strait of Hormuz, mirroring Iran’s approach.
Trump pays $5.6 million to writer over sexual assault and defamation
US President Donald Trump has paid $5.6 million to E. Jean Carroll after a jury found him liable for sexually assaulting and…
US House Approves Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill to make daylight saving time permanent, with bipartisan support including former President Trump.