Typhoon Noul, China's strongest storm this year, made landfall in Guangdong, cancelling flights and rail services and stranding 2,000 at Hong Kong airport.
The killing of a dog and her puppies in Guangdong has spurred China's animal rights advocates to move their campaign offline and overseas amid censorship.
New World Development's Pavilia Farm III luxury project in Hong Kong sells out its first phase of 88 flats for HK$950 million in a single day, despite prior rebuilding costs.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits North Korea to strengthen ties, marking his first trip since 2019 amid shifting regional geopolitics and potential US-North Korea diplomatic developments.
Hong Kong launches a HK$3/liter diesel subsidy and 50% tunnel toll waiver for commercial transport, tackling high fuel costs as global oil prices surge.
The US held off on Iran strikes for a third night as the Pentagon revised its casualty count to 18 killed and 624 wounded, and oil prices fell to a one-wee
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says he will attend the UN General Assembly in New York in September despite an ICC arrest warrant and criticism from Mayor M
Baker Hughes topped earnings forecasts as AI data centre demand for power equipment offset a warning that oil and gas producers will cut spending in 2026.
Circle has acquired a portfolio of blockchain patents from IBM, boosting its shares and strengthening its intellectual property in the stablecoin sector.
Justin Bieber's SKYLRK brand achieved unprecedented sales figures at Coachella 2026, breaking previous records and highlighting the power of artist-driven merchandise.
ReelShort and Endemol Shine Brasil partner to launch "De Repente Casados," a Brazilian adaptation of the hit microdrama "Married at First Sight," premiering April 18.
Netflix announces that 'Everyone Is Doing Great,' starring James Lafferty and Stephen Colletti, will stream both seasons starting May 11, with Season 2 premiering globally.
Thai elephant parks, including Maetaeng Elephant Park & Clinic, are facing a significant decline in tourist numbers due to global travel disruptions and uncertainty stemming from the Middle East conflict.
Francesca Lollobrigida wins Italy's first gold at Milan Cortina 2026, breaking the Olympic record in women's 3,000m speed skating and ending Dutch dominance.
Team GB's appeal to use new aerodynamic skeleton helmets at the 2026 Winter Olympics has been denied by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, upholding the IBSF's ban.
Relive the dazzling opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, featuring Mariah Carey, dual Olympic flames, and a celebration of Italian culture.
Baker Hughes topped earnings forecasts as AI data centre demand for power equipment offset a warning that oil and gas producers will cut spending in 2026.
Circle has acquired a portfolio of blockchain patents from IBM, boosting its shares and strengthening its intellectual property in the stablecoin sector.
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