Spanish police arrest 78 people in bust of ‘one of largest’ smuggling networks
The group moved synthetic drugs from Spain to Algeria, then used the return journey to smuggle migrants and weapons....
Kidnapped rare Serbian eagle freed into wild after rescue
Feliks the eagle was abducted as he first flew the nest in Serbia and wound up in the Middle East with poachers who demanded a...
Mexico and Peru restore diplomatic relations after asylum row
Relations broke down after former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chávez sought asylum in the Mexican embassy in November 2025....
Trump Live Updates: White House Ballroom Blocked by Appeals Panel, Setting Up Supreme Court Fight – The New York Times
Trump Live Updates: White House Ballroom Blocked by Appeals Panel, Setting Up Supreme Court Fight The New York Times US appeals court halts Trump ballroom project...
Thai PM vows to introduce stricter gun laws after eight killed in shooting
Eight people were killed when a 14-year-old opened fire at his home and school before shooting himself dead....
Hunter Biden tells BBC his pardon was ‘not good’ for America or his father’s legacy
In a wide-ranging BBC interview, the former president’s son denied having any interest in running for office and spoke frankly on his father’s declining health....
Circle Launches USDC, CCTP on OKX’s X Layer Blockchain
USDC and CCTP are now live on OKX’s X Layer, offering regulated stablecoin functionality and cross-chain interoperability for DeFi and payments. (Read More)...
HKMA to Tender RMB 0.75B in 2-Year Bonds on Aug. 13
Hong Kong Monetary Authority re-opens 2-year RMB bonds under Infrastructure Bond Programme, offering RMB 0.75 billion with 1.59% annual interest. (Read More)...
HKMA Report Highlights HKD Stability Amid Global Risks
Hong Kong dollar remains stable within the HKD/USD peg as HKMA reports a HK$2.07T Monetary Base fully backed by USD reserves. (Read More)...
Hong Kong to Reopen 5-Year RMB Bonds, Tender Set for August 13
HKMA announces RMB1.25B tender for 5-year HKSAR government bonds under the Infrastructure Bond Programme. (Read More)...