Hong Kong IPOs rise 537% year-to-date, with tech, medical firms leading rush
The IPO market in Hong Kong has remained on a fast track since the beginning of 2026, with total funds raised so far exceeding HK$97.16 billion ($12.4 billion), a year-on-year…
What is the South Pars gas field and why is Israel’s attack an escalation?
An Israeli strike on Iranian facilities linked to the South Pars gas field marked a significant escalation in the war, prompting a furious Iran to attack major energy facilities of…
US F-35 damaged by suspected Iranian fire makes emergency landing, sources say
A US F-35 fighter jet made an emergency landing at US air base in the Middle East after it was struck by what is believed to be Iranian fire, according…
US tech firms, including Boston Dynamics, push for curbs on Chinese robot makers over alleged ‘security risks’; Chinese experts say claims reflect anxiety, envy
Confronted with China’s remarkable advances in humanoid robot technology, American tech executives are seemingly on edge. Instead of engaging in fair competition, they resort to their old trick of smearing…
Takeaways from intelligence officials’ testimony amid war with Iran
Top Trump administration officials testified publicly Wednesday for the first time since the launch of the Iran war three weeks ago. Officials including Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, CIA…
Palestinian man in the West Bank says he was sexually assaulted by Israeli settlers
Dozens of masked Israeli settlers stormed into Qusai Abu al-Kebash’s small village last weekend in the middle of the night. They grabbed Abu al-Kebash, bound him by his hands and…