Month: August 2025

EXPLAINER Who is Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong’s jailed media tycoon? Verdict in Lai’s national security trial is being closely watched as a test of Hong Kong’s rule of law. Hong…

Cases of flesh-eating screwworms increase 53% in Mexico: Report Mexico reports more than 5,000 cases of screwworm, primarily in cattle and other animals, according to gov’t data. Alfredo Chavez, a…

Half of US voters believe Israel committing genocide in Gaza, poll says Six in 10 US voters also oppose Washington sending more military aid to Israel, according to a Quinnipiac…

How rare earth shortages are stalling India’s burgeoning EV sector China introduced restrictions on its rare earth exports in April, two days after Trump announced retaliatory tariffs. Scooters lead the…

Australia, Canada, Philippine ships hold drills in tense South China Sea Manila says exercises with Australia, Canada in flashpoint maritime area demonstrates a ‘commitment’ to defence cooperation with ‘like-minded nations’.…

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,281 Here are the key events on day 1,281 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Ukrainian servicemen near the front line town of Kostiantynivka,…

Chip giant Nvidia’s sales rise 56% in boost for AI boom US chipmaker reports revenue of $46.74bn for second quarter, defying fears that AI may be overhyped. The logo of…

Calls grow to release US teen Mohammed Ibrahim detained by Israel Advocacy groups, lawmakers and family members urge the Trump administration to push Israel to free the 16-year-old Floridian. The…

Argentinian President Javier Milei leaves rally after protesters throw rocks The Milei government is weathering a bribery scandal as a pair of important elections approach in September and October. Argentina’s…