2,000 jobs at risk as leading Hong Kong security firm confirms impending closure
A leading security firm in Hong Kong chaired by a retired senior police officer will cease operations before next April, with more than 2,000 employees expected to be laid off.
CNT Security Company attributed the decision to a recent board resolution. The news emerged after the company informed the landlords of Allway Gardens, a residential estate in Tsuen Wan, that their request to extend its contract until December this year could not be fulfilled.
The letter, dated June 20, was signed by the…
Qatar closes airspace as Iran threatens retaliation for U.S. strikes
24th June 2025 – (Doha) Qatar has temporarily closed its airspace, citing safety concerns after Iran vowed a “proportionate and decisive” response to U.S. airstrikes on its nuclear facilities. The move has prompted embassies in Doha, including those of Britain and the United States, to advise staff to “shelter in place.” The Qatari government stated […]
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Goldman Sachs rolls out AI assistant to enhance employee productivity
24th June 2025 – (New York) Goldman Sachs announced the firmwide launch of its generative AI-powered assistant on Monday, aiming to boost productivity across its operations, according to an internal memo obtained by Reuters. The tool, known as the GS AI Assistant, is already in use by around 10,000 employees and is designed to assist […]
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Israel arrests three citizens on suspicion of spying for Iran
24th June 2025 – (Tel Aviv) Israeli authorities announced on Monday the arrest of three citizens suspected of espionage and security-related offences on behalf of Iran, as the two nations continue their exchange of air raids, now in its 11th day. The suspects, detained in separate cases, include a 19-year-old from central Israel who allegedly […]
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Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte seeks dismissal of impeachment complaint over constitutional breach
24th June 2025 – (Manila) Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has formally requested the Senate impeachment court to dismiss the complaint filed against her, citing a violation of the constitutional one-year bar rule. In a response submitted on Monday, Duterte argued that the complaint contravened Section 3(5), Article XI of the 1987 Constitution, which prohibits […]
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Contrary to naysayers, Hong Kong’s national security law is working well
With the enactment of Hong Kong’s national security law on June 30, 2020, acts of collusion with foreign countries to endanger national security, secession, subversion and terrorist activity were criminalised. As discussed at a recent forum to mark the law’s fifth anniversary, the “one country, two systems” policy has operated smoothly since.
The national security law has been applied throughout with great restraint by the authorities, with prosecutions only resulting when absolutely…
Hong Kong will gain talent because of geopolitics: HKU chief
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is not about to “take advantage” of international students and scholars facing difficulties in the United States but it will just focus on welcoming and nurturing talent, its head has said, revealing it was handling over 100 transfer applications.
Vice-chancellor Xiang Zhang, a renowned scientist, told the Post that HKU should “rise above the storm” to promote international collaboration via technology and tackle global challenges and not be deterred by…
Trump announces Israel-Iran ceasefire as tensions escalate with Qatar involvement
24th June 2025 – (Washington) United States President Donald Trump announced on Monday that Israel and Iran have agreed to a phased 12-hour ceasefire to begin within six hours, marking what he described as the end of the “12-Day War.” The announcement, made on Truth Social, comes after a day of heightened conflict, including an […]
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Hong Kong Observatory issues Very Hot Weather Warning as temperatures soar
24th June 2025 – (Hong Kong) The Hong Kong Observatory issued a Very Hot Weather Warning at 6:45am today, cautioning residents about the risk of heat stroke as temperatures are set to climb. Under the influence of an anticyclone aloft, southern China is experiencing persistently fine and very hot weather, with unsettled conditions affecting the […]
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