5 Sectors To Benefit As Strait Of Hormuz Opens Up: These Stocks May Gain

Sensex, Nifty News: The Strait of Hormuz handles roughly one-fifth of global oil trade. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases India's crude oil and LNG supply concernsLower crude prices could improve margins for Indian oil refiners and fuel retailersCity gas and power companies may benefit from reduced LNG costs from Gulf shipments Did our AI summary help?

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"Papa I'm Leaving": Delhi Woman Dies By Suicide, Blames In-Laws In Video

A woman in Delhi died by suicide following a video describing ill-treatment by in-laws. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed A 24-year-old woman died by suicide at her in-laws' home in Nangloi, DelhiShe recorded a video alleging harassment by her husband's family before her deathThe video addressed her parents and husband, expressing concern for her daughter Did our AI summary help?

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Lessons From India Helping Us Across The World: Amazon CEO In Mumbai

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met Amazon CEO Andy Jassy in Mumbai on Wednesday. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met Amazon CEO Andy Jassy in Mumbai on Wednesday. "It was a great pleasure to meet and welcome the CEO of Amazon Mr. I re-appreciated how Amazon chose Mumbai for its 1st Indian cloud infrastructure region back in June 2016.

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Zelensky Is "Courageous", Doing "Pretty Well" Against Russia: Trump

Trump said that Zelensky is doing well in the war against invading Russian forces. US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky -- whom he previously said lacked the "cards" to win -- is doing well in the war against invading Russian forces."He's doing pretty well.

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Trump Clashes With Republican Senators Over Iran War

President Donald Trump jolted Republicans during a fiery appearance at the US Capitol on Wednesday. President Donald Trump jolted Republicans during a fiery appearance at the US Capitol on Wednesday, scrapping a housing bill signing ceremony and clashing behind closed doors with a party rebel who challenged him over the Iran war.Trump had been expected to sign the bipartisan housing affordability package at a high-profile event, giving Republicans a chance to tout action on one of voters' biggest economic concerns ahead of November's midterm elections.But the president abruptly cancelled the ceremony two hours beforehand, saying he would not sign the bill until Congress passed the SAVE America Act, his long-sought package of voting restrictions."Today's Housing News Conference and Signing is hereby cancelled until such time as we pass the desperately needed SAVE AMERICA ACT, which I con…

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Trump Says Any Fees On Shipping Through Hormuz "Unacceptable"

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that it would be 'unacceptable' to him if the Iran deal included any kind of fees on shipping or maritime activities in the Strait of Hormuz.

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"It Wasn't Our Missile": Trump Denies US Role In Deadly Iran School Strike

"It Wasn't Our Missile": Trump Denies US Role In Deadly Iran School Strike

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Powerful 6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan, No Tsunami Warning Issued

Japan Earthquake: There were no immediate reports of major damage. A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Japan on Thursday, the country's weather agency said, adding that there was no tsunami warning.There were no immediate reports of major damage.The quake occurred off the northern region of Iwate, with the depth of the epicentre at 50 kilometres, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.One local woman in the town of Hashikami, where the shaking was strongest, told AFP that the only damage in her home was a photo frame falling down.Footage on public broadcaster NHK showed regular traffic in Hachinohe city with traffic lights still functioning as normal.Japan is one of the world's most seismically active countries, sitting on top of four major tectonic plates along the western edge of the Pacific "Ring of Fire".The archipelago, home to around 125 million people, typically experiences …

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Trump Seeks $88 Billion In Extra Funding, Mostly For Iran War

US President Donald Trump asked Congress on Wednesday for nearly $88 billion in extra spending, most of it to cover the cost of the Iran war, at a moment of growing unease in both parties over the conflict and its political price.

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Israeli Strikes Kill 2 In Lebanon, Hezbollah Accuses It Of Truce Violation

Hezbollah accused Israel of a new ceasefire "violation" on Wednesday. An Israeli strike on a vehicle in southern Lebanon killed two people on Wednesday, Lebanese state media reported, with militant group Hezbollah calling it another "violation" of a truce between the two sides.Hezbollah drew Lebanon into the Middle East war on March 2 with rocket fire at Israel to avenge the killing of Iran's supreme leader in US-Israeli strikes.Israel responded with airstrikes and a ground offensive that Lebanon says have killed more than 4,100 people.Lebanon's state-run National News Agency said that "two people were killed" when an Israeli drone targeted their vehicle near the town of Kfar Rumman.The Israeli military had said earlier that it targeted "two armed Hezbollah terrorists in the area of Ali al-Taher Ridge" near the city of Nabatieh "who posed a threat", vowing that it will "continue to oper…

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"We Were Let Down" By Allies On Iran War: Trump Tells NATO Chief

US President Donald Trump met NATO chief Mark Rutte on Wednesday. US President Donald Trump told NATO chief Mark Rutte on Wednesday he was "let down" by members of the transatlantic alliance who did not back his war against Iran."We were let down. We didn't need help on this at all.

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Hong Kong can take the regulatory high road amid US-China AI decoupling

Hong Kong economyOpinionHong Kong OpinionOpinionRuby TongHong Kong can take the regulatory high road amid US-China AI decouplingAs a global ‘sovereign AI premium’ emerges and US weaponisation of AI models triggers panic, Hong Kong can bridge diverging AI ecosystems3-MIN READ3-MIN ListenRuby TongDr Ruby Tong is a university innovator and technology strategist bridging academic research, deep tech commercialisation, and AI governance.

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Chinese boy destroys US$30,000 worth of phones in home fire; dad’s response shocks everyone

Trending in ChinaPeople & CultureTrending in ChinaChinese boy destroys US$30,000 worth of phones in home fire; dad’s response shocks everyoneStory quickly gained traction on mainland social media, drawing over 50 million views on related discussions2-MIN READ2-MIN1 ListenZoey ZhangPublished: 9:00am, 25 Jun 2026A boy in southern China accidentally ignited dozens of mobile phones while playing at home, but his father’s remarkably calm reaction has garnered praise online.The father, surnamed Peng, operates a mobile phone shop in Shenzhen and utilises part of his home as a workshop for storing devices, according to the mainland media outlet First Scene.The fire began when Peng’s five-year-old son noticed sparks from a short-circuiting power strip and, intrigued, used them to ignite a tissue.The flames rapidly spread throughout the workshop, destroying nearly 30 phones, with over half being …

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‘No limits’ to accountability over Tai Po fire, security chief Chris Tang says

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedyHong KongPoliticsExclusive‘No limits’ to accountability over Tai Po fire, security chief Chris Tang saysSecretary for security says committee investigating blaze will deliver results in a timely manner and commission of inquiry not needed4-MIN READ4-MIN2 Listen 12:16Justice still served without giving legal teeth to independent Tai Po fire committee: security chiefJess MaandMatthew ChengPublished: 8:30am, 25 Jun 2026Updated: 9:08am, 25 Jun 2026As Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the administration’s achievements so far and what may lie ahead.Authorities will arrest and prosecute anyone if there is evidence of their wrongdoing in the Tai Po fire tragedy to ensure justice is served without needing the independent committee to become a legal co…

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Hong Kong Science Fair marks five years of youth innovation

Nurturing future innovatorsHong KongHong Kong Science Fair marks five years of youth innovationAs the city’s flagship I&T education event returns, it continues to connect classroom learning with real-world invention and open doors to the international stagePaid Post:Hong Kong Innovation Foundation5-MIN READ5-MIN ListenAdvertising partnerPublished: 8:30am, 25 Jun 2026[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.]For five years in a row the Hong Kong Science Fair has worked to build up the talent pipeline that will support scientific discovery and innovation in Hong Kong and across the country. By sparking ideas in children and instilling an entrepreneurial spirit in their formative years, it helps turn young curiosity into real-world solutions that support scientific discovery and innovation.

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Hong Kong prime office vacancy hits 7-month low on Central spillover demand

Hong Kong propertyBusinessHong Kong prime office vacancy hits 7-month low on Central spillover demandCity’s prime office market shows recovery signs as Central nears full occupancy, boosting rentals and spillover demand in nearby districts2-MIN READ2-MIN ListenCheryl ArcibalPublished: 8:00am, 25 Jun 2026Hong Kong’s overall prime office vacancy rate fell to a seven-month low in May, driven by spillover demand from Central, where premium offices were close to full occupancy, according to JLL.With Central’s grade A office vacancy rate holding steady at 9.2 per cent, tenants appeared to have found their way to neighbouring Wan Chai and Causeway Bay. Vacancy there edged down to 9.8 per cent in May from 10.4 per cent in April, the lowest in 10 months, the property consultancy said in its latest report. Net take-up in the district surged to 98,600 sq ft, the highest since April 2024.“We are be…

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Powerful twin earthquakes rock Venezuela, toppling buildings in Caracas

Natural disastersWorldAmericasDevelopingPowerful twin earthquakes rock Venezuela, toppling buildings in CaracasVenezuelan president declares state of emergency after back-to-back tremors cause widespread damage3-MIN READ3-MIN1 ListenReutersPublished: 7:59am, 25 Jun 2026Updated: 10:48am, 25 Jun 2026Strong earthquakes struck west of Venezuela’s capital on Wednesday afternoon, toppling buildings in ⁠Caracas, trapping people in the rubble and prompting scientists to warn of potentially heavy casualties and widespread destruction across the South American country.A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit about 160km (100 miles) west of Caracas, followed less than a minute later by a magnitude 7.5 tremor, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).“High casualties and extensive damage are probable and the disaster is likely widespread,” the USGS said, initially estimating the death toll would most lik…

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General who was last US soldier out of Afghanistan suddenly steps down

United StatesWorldUnited States & CanadaGeneral who was last US soldier out of Afghanistan suddenly steps downChristopher Donahue, commanding general of US Army Europe and Africa, is the latest in nearly two dozen military leaders to depart2-MIN READ2-MIN2 ListenAssociated PressPublished: 7:34am, 25 Jun 2026The US Army’s commander of its forces in Europe and Africa – who was famously the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan in 2021 – is unexpectedly stepping down from his post after just 18 months in the job, the Army confirmed late on Tuesday.General Christopher Donahue, commanding general of US Army Europe and Africa and commander of Nato’s Allied Land Command, will relinquish his command on July 2, according to an Army statement.He is the latest in a line of nearly two dozen top military leaders to either retire or depart their jobs early under the leadership of Defence Secreta…

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Keiko Fujimori vows to unite a Peru ‘split in two’ as run-off lead holds

Americas and the CaribbeanWorldAmericasKeiko Fujimori vows to unite a Peru ‘split in two’ as run-off lead holdsThe presidential hopeful stopped short of declaring victory while securing what appears to be an insurmountable lead over Roberto Sanchez2-MIN READ2-MIN ListenReutersPublished: 7:00am, 25 Jun 2026Right-wing ⁠candidate Keiko Fujimori said on ⁠Wednesday she would seek to ⁠unite a Peru “split in two” if she takes office, after razor-thin election results gave her enough votes to secure what appears to be an insurmountable lead in the presidential run-off.Fujimori, a four-time presidential hopeful and the daughter of late former president Alberto Fujimori, said ‌she would make an “open call” to experienced technocrats to form her first cabinet, as she seeks to fulfil campaign promises to curb crime and tackle deep inequality.The 51-year-old politician opened up an unbeatable advant…

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Hong Kong to reform Medical Council to improve handling of complaints

Hong Kong politicsHong KongHealth & EnvironmentExclusiveHong Kong to reform Medical Council to improve handling of complaintsProportion of lay members to be increased and time frames for cases made public under amendments headed to Legco in about two weeks, SCMP learns4-MIN READ4-MIN1 ListenEmily HungPublished: 7:00am, 25 Jun 2026Updated: 7:03am, 25 Jun 2026Hong Kong authorities intend to reform the city’s medical watchdog by raising the proportion of lay members to more than a third and requiring the time frames set for handling complaints to be made public, the South China Morning Post has learned.The proposed amendments to the Medical Registration Ordinance follow a 15-year delay in the Medical Council’s handling of a complaint against Dr Sit Sou-chi, who was accused of a blunder that left a boy permanently disabled in 2009.The case was terminated last year on the grounds that the pr…

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US delegation snubs Apec meeting in Macau due to China visa requirements row

US-China relationsChinaDiplomacyUS delegation snubs Apec meeting in Macau due to China visa requirements rowWashington not sending ‘high-level participants’ to tourism ministerial summit after alleged ‘arbitrary and targeted’ behaviour towards US2-MIN READ2-MIN11 ListenYuanyue Dangin WashingtonPublished: 6:12am, 25 Jun 2026The United States did not send high-level officials to an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) tourism ministerial meeting in Macau, citing China’s restrictions on American diplomats’ ability to provide emergency consular help.Washington did not send “high-level participants” to the meeting, which runs from Wednesday to Sunday in China’s Macau Special Administrative Region, according to a US State Department statement released on Wednesday.The US had repeatedly asked China to lift the “arbitrary and targeted” visa requirements it imposes on US government officials…

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