UKMTO reports tanker 'encounter' with 'military forces' in Gulf of Oman
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported an "encounter" between a tanker and "military forces" in the Gulf of Oman on Friday.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Kuwait signs $16bn oil pipeline lease deal with Blackstone, Brookfield and KKR | The National
Kuwait Petroleum Company has signed a $16 billion leasing agreement with a consortium of investment firms for its crude pipelines, as the Gulf nation seeks to boost its capital sources amid strikes by Iran.
· Alvin R Cabral
Ombudsman files 14 graft charges vs lawmaker for securing DPH contracts while in office
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman filed 14 counts of graft before the Sandiganbayan against USWAG Ilonggo Party-list Rep. James Ang Jr. on Saturday for allegedly maintaining a financial interest in a construction firm that secured Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) contracts while he was …
· James Daniel Danio
Ombudsman files 14 graft charges vs lawmaker for securing DPWH contracts while in office
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman filed 14 counts of graft before the Sandiganbayan against USWAG Ilonggo Party-list Rep. James Ang Jr. on Saturday for allegedly maintaining a financial interest in a construction firm that secured Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) contracts while he was …
· James Daniel Danio
Houthi blockade of Saudi trade threatens wider Middle East conflict
As Houthi attacks disrupt Red Sea shipping, analysts warn of ‘brinkmanship’ that could yet spiral into all-out conflict
· Tom Hussain
Houthi blockade of Saudi trade threatens wider Middle East conflict
As Houthi attacks disrupt Red Sea shipping, analysts warn of ‘brinkmanship’ that could yet spiral into all-out conflict
· Tom Hussain
China dad’s growth hormone investment for daughter sparks debate over societal pressure
Height is irreversible; you only get one chance in life, and this is a worthwhile investment, father says
· Zoey Zhang
China dad’s growth hormone investment for daughter sparks debate over societal pressure
Height is irreversible; you only get one chance in life, and this is a worthwhile investment, father says
· Zoey Zhang
Meet Yu Donglai, founder of China’s viral supermarket chain and guest of Premier Li Qiang
Yu’s company has caught the public’s attention for its business practices and high-quality goods
· Zhu Wenqian
Meet Yu Donglai, founder of China’s viral supermarket chain and guest of Premier Li Qiang
Yu’s company has caught the public’s attention for its business practices and high-quality goods
· Zhu Wenqian
Premier League: club-by-club guide to transfer business so far – and what they still need
The English transfer record has been smashed, with Elliot Anderson and Morgan Rogers on the move during a busy summer of signings
· Will Unwin, Louisetaylor, Andyhunter, Billy Munday
Can Hangang Park revive Seoul's fading nightlife?
Seoul links free camping, DJ parties and delivery to boost the night economy along the Han River
· Lim Jae-seong
Coffee-less coffee and chocolates without cocoa ― survival and politics of North Korea subsitute economy
Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing tr…
· Hwang Joo-young
China builds up Antelope Reef as new regional power base
What was once a mostly submerged feature in the northwestern corner of the South China Sea is expected to become one of China’s newest centers for power projection as Beijing seeks to consolidate its hold over most of the maritime area, including waters that legally fall within the exclusive economic zones (EEZs) of…
· Kurt Dela Peña
Conservative activist Robby Starbuck notches major legal win against Google, defamation suit to proceed
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· Fox News
Trump’s new tariffs to cost Americans $100 billion per year
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· Jake Johnson
China's cleaning robots mop up 70% of global share through innovation
Roborock's Saros Rover is in development to become the world's first cleaning robot that climbs stairs. (Photo by Kohei Fujimura)
· Staff Writer
Naver gets $10 bln investment from Nvidia, Brookfield
SEOUL, July 25 (Yonhap) -- Naver Corp., the country's leading internet portal operator, has received a combined US$10 billion investment commitment from Nvidia and U.S. private equity firm Brookfield to finance its project to build an artificial intelligence (AI) data center here.
· Park Sang-soo
How Strait of Hormuz crisis is forcing companies to rethink supply chains | The National
The latest US tariffs on 60 countries announced this week underline that trade barriers are becoming an increasingly persistent feature of the global economy, rather than a temporary disruption.
· Carlos Cordon
Maine Democratic Senate nominee-in-waiting Troy Jackson raises eyebrows in the Jewish community
Throughout his two-decade-long career as a state lawmaker in Maine, Troy Jackson built his political brand around labor and economic issues.
· GRACE GILSON/JTA
Four people, nine entities tied to Iran financial evasion network sanctioned by US Treasury
The US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned four individuals and nine entities tied to an Iranian financial evasion network on Friday, according to a press release on the department's website.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
These Are The World's Biggest Beer Brewers
Beer is the world’s most widely consumed alcoholic beverage, but much of it comes from a relatively small group of companies.
· Tyler Durden
China hits Trip.com with US$765 million antitrust penalty after six-month investigation
The country’s biggest online travel services provider is accused of abusing its ‘dominant market position’
· Wency Chen
China hits Trip.com with US$765 million antitrust penalty after six-month investigation
The country’s biggest online travel services provider is accused of abusing its ‘dominant market position’
· Wency Chen
Milky tea made with Chinese leaves brews Japan's latest drinks trend
Chazhong's milk tea, pictured at its outlet in Yokohama, features a steam effect from a teaware device atop the cup. (Photo by Manami Yamada)
· Staff Writer
Humanoid War Robot Gets Advanced AMD-Powered AI Brain
At the start of February, we began tracking startup Foundation Robotics after publicly available news reports and X posts suggested it could become one of the first US companies to deploy humanoid robots on the modern battlefield.
· Tyler Durden
Investment with Chinese characteristics: how Beijing’s money is reshaping tech ventures
China’s tech sector thrives on state-backed investment, reshaping funding dynamics and sparking a debate about balancing risk and innovation
· Wency Chen
Investment with Chinese characteristics: how Beijing’s money is reshaping tech ventures
China’s tech sector thrives on state-backed investment, reshaping funding dynamics and sparking a debate about balancing risk and innovation
· Wency Chen
(LEAD) Lee meets OpenAI, Nvidia CEOs, calls for greater roles in S. Korea's AI investment projects
(ATTN: RECASTS headline; UPDATES throughout with more info, photos)By Park Boram
· Park Boram
Top S. Korean biz chiefs meet with Nvidia, global tech leaders
SAN FRANCISCO, July 24 (Yonhap) -- Chiefs of South Korean big tech companies, such as Samsung Electronics, met with Jensen Huang, chief executive officer of Nvida Corp., Friday to discuss cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) and other fields.
· Park Sang-soo
China makes offer to Indonesia, positioning itself for unique access to minerals: analyst
Beijing may attempt to trade manufacturing assistance for access to Indonesia’s vast, export-restricted reserves
· Ralph Jennings
China makes offer to Indonesia, positioning itself for unique access to minerals: analyst
Beijing may attempt to trade manufacturing assistance for access to Indonesia’s vast, export-restricted reserves
· Ralph Jennings
Family office of Henderson Land boss to fast-track Central Asia green energy plans
Managing partner of Peter Lee’s family office says firm is pressing ahead with investment projects such as sustainable aviation fuel
· Denise Tsang
Family office of Henderson Land boss to fast-track Central Asia green energy plans
Managing partner of Peter Lee’s family office says firm is pressing ahead with investment projects such as sustainable aviation fuel
· Denise Tsang
[Finterest] Apple Pay, LRT1 tap-to-pay? What’s next in BSP’s digital payment roadmap
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· lkyu0285
Nvidia chief pledges massive investment, cooperation with S. Korea in meeting with Lee
President Lee Jae Myung held a meeting with Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jensen Huang on Friday, during which the tech executive unveiled a series of large cooperation projects with South Korean tech firms, including a US$500 billion business partnership with SK Group.
· Yonhap
Nvidia chief says will announce $500 bln partnership with SK Group in meeting with Lee
President Lee Jae Myung held a meeting with Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang on Friday, during which the tech executive said his company will announce a $500 billion business partnership with South Korea's SK Group.
· Yonhap
(LEAD) Nvidia chief pledges massive investment, cooperation with S. Korea in meeting with Lee
(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES with more info from 3rd para)By Park Boram
· Park Boram
'Very volatile stock': A caution to Tesla investors as Musk doubles down on AI
Financial analysts have warned not to expect much stability in Tesla's share price after CEO Elon Musk defended billions of dollars of investment at the electric vehicle manufacturer, which has just seen one of its worst stock market falls in years.
· Sbsaustralia
Nvidia chief says will announce US$500 bln partnership with SK Group in meeting with Lee
SAN FRANCISCO, July 24 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung held a meeting with Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jensen Huang on Friday, during which the tech executive said his company will announce a US$500 billion business partnership with South Korea's SK Group.
· Park Boram
Marvel games to watch out for this August and September
With Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Avengers: Doomsday making waves this year, Marvel's momentum has been nothing short of unstoppable—not just in films, comics, and pop culture, but in video games as well.
· Miguel Paolo Togonon
HKEX listing reforms require fine balancing act to keep up with times
Reforms must protect investor interests, the commercial confidentiality of listing candidates and the quality and integrity of the market
· SCMP Editorial
HKEX listing reforms require fine balancing act to keep up with times
Reforms must protect investor interests, the commercial confidentiality of listing candidates and the quality and integrity of the market
· SCMP Editorial
Lee calls on Anthropic CEO to scale up AI investment in Korea
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
India's banned Sikh activist film finds audience in Punjab villages
Residents gather for a screening of "Satluj" in a village square of Mahian Wala Kalan, a farming village in Punjab, northern India, after the government banned the film. (Photo by Anuj Behal)
· Quratulain Rehbar
Forget Beef. This Protein Is Way Cheaper
Building on Bank of America's latest note, which cited Oklahoma State University agricultural economist Derrell Peel's warning that the US cattle cycle is unlikely to improve anytime soon, beef prices are poised to remain elevated through at least next year. But two competitively priced proteins that consumers can s…
· Tyler Durden
Why TikTok is building a massive data center in Brazil
TikTok's planned data center in Brazil reflects its view of the South American country as an important market. © AP
· Staff Writer
Why yellow gold jewellery is defining jewellery design in 2026
Top jewellers like Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier and Bulgari are redefining this classic metal, blending modern luxury with investment appeal
· Annie Darling
Why yellow gold jewellery is defining jewellery design in 2026
Top jewellers like Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier and Bulgari are redefining this classic metal, blending modern luxury with investment appeal
· Annie Darling
Trump sued hours after new tariffs take effect, as experts say they may not hold up
President Donald Trump's global "liberation day" tariffs were struck down in the courts, shattering the cornerstone of his trade agenda. Some trade experts say his newest duties could meet the same fate — and they've already caught their first legal challenge.
· Kevin Breuninger