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Ukraine imposed sanctions against 10 companies, 19 Russians, and 39 shadow fleet vessels. The restrictions are intended, among other things, to thwart the creation of "Rassvet".
Prosecutors said that the men planned to injure comedian Huang for criticizing the CCP and Xi Jinping. The attacker was allegedly paid from mainland China.
The new foldable iPhone Duo will be sold in Ukraine starting October 30. Prices for the different storage versions reach UAH 199,999.
Wreckage of the British sailing ship Bedford, which sank in 1865, has been found near Inkoo. All 19 crew members were rescued at the time.
Russia’s central bank sold about 62 tonnes of gold over 10 months. The budget deficit in 2026 could rise to 7.3 trillion rubles.
The former Duke of York is challenging the legality of his arrest and the search warrants for his residences. A closed hearing will take place at the High Court.
The United States has imposed sanctions on 10 individuals and companies from China, Hong Kong, and Pakistan for assisting Iran in procuring weapons.
A shipment of F-35 parts bound from Australia to the US was diverted to Hong Kong. The Pentagon confirmed that the components had gone missing and launched an investigation.
Diana’s black dress, worn in 1994, will be auctioned at Sotheby’s in New York on December 9. It is estimated at up to £220,000.
Xi Jinping and Andy Burnham discussed pragmatic cooperation between China and Britain. The topics included Russia's war against Ukraine, human rights and trade.
Shein raised $1. 7 billion during its IPO, but its shares fell 10% after debuting in Hong Kong. The company was valued at $26.3 billion.
The United States imposed sanctions on a Hong Kong organization and an individual linked to Iran's Bank Melli. The restrictions may also affect Banque Misr UAE.
The court found Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung guilty of "incitement to subversion. " The article provides for up to 10 years in prison.
Geely Automobile's second-quarter profit rose 36% to 4. 9 billion yuan, in line with expectations. The company announced the resignation of Li Shufu as chairman, appointing him honorary chairman for life.
Mykhailo Mudryk returned to training with Chelsea after his suspension was cancelled, calling it a joyful moment. He trained six days a week to reassert himself.
Russia is buying up old LNG carriers and building new ones to circumvent the EU embargo on LNG imports. The fleet has grown to 25 vessels, but experts doubt its effectiveness.
An Austrian company from Vienna supplied equipment for the production of engines for Russian missiles and fighter jets by falsifying certificates. A 28-year-old Belarusian citizen has been detained; the damage amounts to €3.3 million.
After his suspension was lifted, Mykhailo Mudryk arrived at Chelsea’s training camp in Hong Kong, where he impressed the staff with his openness and smiles. He played in a friendly match against Juventus for the first time in 21 months.
Beijing has imposed countermeasures against American firms in response to US sanctions. The leaders’ September summit could be a chance to resolve friction over artificial intelligence.
Ferrari’s order book is fully booked through 2027, so new buyers will receive their cars only in 2028. The company’s operating profit rose by 9.5% despite a 3.7% reduction in deliveries.
Mudryk arrived in Hong Kong to participate in Chelsea's pre-season training. The club has received several inquiries from other teams, including Coventry City, regarding a possible transfer of the player.
Alibaba introduced the Qwen3. 8-Max model with 2.4 trillion parameters, which surpasses Kimi K3 from Moonshot. The new system shows results comparable to Anthropic Fable 5, the export of which was banned by the US.
The men's Ukrainian national épée fencing team won silver medals at the World Championships in Hong Kong. This is the first team award for Ukraine at world championships since 2019.
Alina Poloziuk won bronze at the World Championships in Hong Kong, defeating three-time world champion Martina Batini in the quarterfinals. This is the first medal in the history of Ukraine at the World Championships in women's foil.
In Guangdong province, over 340,000 people were evacuated due to Typhoon Noul. Schools and businesses have been closed, and train services have been suspended.
China imposed export controls on 14 European companies, including Rheinmetall, in response to the 21st EU sanctions package against Russia. The EU is assessing Beijing's measures, and the economic consequences may be limited.
Next week, important economic data and central bank decisions from the US, China, and Japan are expected. The Fed is in a quiet period ahead of its July 28-29 meeting, while the People's Bank of China will announce its rate decision.
The US has imposed sanctions against 11 entities from China, Hong Kong, and Belarus. The restrictions concern the procurement of weapons for Iran and the operation of secret banking networks.
The FIE has lifted restrictions for athletes from the Russian Federation and Belarus starting from the 2026 World Championships in Hong Kong. They will compete under their own flags, anthems, and in their own uniforms.
The US restrictions targeted eight vessels and over 15 companies from Hong Kong and Dubai. The sanctions aim to cut off Iran's revenue used for military reconstruction.