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.
Vietnam's President To Lam is set to visit China next week for a four-day state visit, marking his first international trip since assuming the presidency and highlighting deepening ties.
Houthi rebels claimed a missile and drone attack on Saudi oil facilities in Jizan and Yanbu as the US paused its nightly strikes on Iran for the first time
Berlin's Christopher Street Day Pride parade was cancelled after a car drove into a crowd near the Tiergarten, injuring several as police launched a manhun
Iran reports no new US strikes for the first time in two weeks as both sides confirm ongoing talks, while the Pentagon faces casualty cover-up accusations.
New Trump tariffs on Brazil and Canada face a lawsuit hours after taking effect, as legal experts and economists question whether the measures will hold up
Tesla shares fell nearly 18% this week after a quarterly earnings miss and negative cash flow, marking the automaker's steepest weekly drop since 2022.
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation has signed a $16 billion lease-and-leaseback deal with Blackstone, Brookfield and KKR to finance its oil pipeline network.
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.
Tesla shares fell nearly 18% this week after a quarterly earnings miss and negative cash flow, marking the automaker's steepest weekly drop since 2022.
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation has signed a $16 billion lease-and-leaseback deal with Blackstone, Brookfield and KKR to finance its oil pipeline network.
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