Asian landlords are ready for a hawkish Fed
The lesson across these markets is the same: Property owners who cleaned up their debt profiles ahead of time are well poised to navigate any economic turmoil.
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Trump seeks to put himself centre stage for US Independence Day
President Donald Trump will headline US Independence Day celebrations on Saturday with a speech and a show that seek to place him at the centre of the…
The fanfiction community is at war with AI — and itself
{"#text":"Over the past week, a new fanworks movement has kicked off, with the aim to root out authors using generative AI. But the detection methods being…
Sachiko Kazama’s art bites back at a cruel society
Sachiko Kazama has made a name for herself as a sharp satirist. Her art from spanning a nearly four-decade long career is now on display in Hirosaki, Aomori…
Pope visits Africa-Europe crossing as anti-migrant policies rise in US, EU
Pope Leo on Saturday visited Italy’s Lampedusa island, a major port of call for migrants risking the perilous crossing from Africa, in a stark message to US…
Micron breaks ground on $9 billion western Japan plant expansion
The company is building the facility in Hiroshima to make high-bandwidth memory chips, with shipments to start around the summer of 2028.
Heatwave upends Fourth of July events across US, strains power grids
A dangerous heatwave upended Fourth of July celebrations across swathes of the central and eastern United States on Friday, forcing officials in the…
As US turns 250, Trump warns American identity under ‘renewed attack’
America turns 250 on Saturday – a landmark birthday that coincides with a time of deep national division and a president determined to seize the festive…
Washington prepares for world-record fireworks, but will it end in a smoke show?
An “unforgettable” tribute to America, or a health hazard that will terrorise animals and pollute the environment? That is the question as Washington…
The UK’s generational tobacco ban might not work. I’m supporting it anyway.
As the parent of two little girls, I often think about how their childhood is different from mine. The seven-year-old is learning about AI at school. The…
The Download: a smoking “endgame” and a new Elizabeth Bear story
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The…
Russian envoy to skip Hiroshima peace ceremony
The annual peace ceremony will have had no Russian representative for five years in a row since the country's invasion of Ukraine began in 2022.
Quarterhill discusses transport modernization as U.S. marks 70 years of federal highways
At the U.S. celebrates 250 years of independence and 70 years of its highway system, an expert looks at the future of autonomous transport. The post…
Nasa launches robotic mission to save space telescope
Nasa launched a robotic mission on Friday to try to prevent one of its ageing telescopes from burning up in the atmosphere, a complicated operation expected…
Little hope for a declining yen amid structural pressures
Ultimately, the value of the yen reflects faith in the Japanese economy's long-term prospects.
Following petition, female lawmakers in Japan get two more toilets
The cross-party petition, whose 58 signatories included Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, asked for more toilets for women in the parliament building.
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Chinese tech cuts desalination cost; light plane crash dilemma: SCMP’s 7 highlights
We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and…
Why you should combine robot dexterity with mechanical positioning for complex assembly operations
Experts are recognizing the importance of mechanical positioning and its impact on the machine’s mobility, range and speed. The post Why you should combine…
Why California’s carbon manure math doesn’t add up
Something stinks in California’s climate policies. Years ago, the state set up a system that pays cattle farmers across the country to turn the methane…
‘Night of horror’: Russian missile and drone barrage kills 21 in Ukraine capital
Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles at Ukraine’s capital Kyiv in the early hours on Thursday, killing at least 21 people, wounding…
Interrogation footage to be shown at trial over prosecutor questioning
According to the complaint, prosecutors interrogated a man for 41 days in a row between May 2021 and July 2021, totaling roughly 205 hours.
France’s far right pledges 40 million air conditioners as heat turns political
Across Europe air conditioning is a new battleground as officials grapple with how to adapt aging infrastructure to debilitating heat as the climate changes.
China signals openness to reducing gaping EU trade surplus as Brussels toughens stance
China told the European Union that it is open to exploring ways to cut its massive trade surplus with the bloc during talks in Brussels this week, according…