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.
Six crew members were killed after a suspected Houthi attack set an Egyptian-owned cargo ship ablaze in the Bab al-Mandeb strait, the first Red Sea shippin
Cisco shares fell after hours despite beating Wall Street estimates on earnings and revenue, as investors focus on AI-driven networking demand and guidance
US consumer inflation slowed to 3.4% in July 2026 despite energy price shocks, though costs for essentials remain elevated as the Fed weighs its next move.
Justin Bieber's SKYLRK brand achieved unprecedented sales figures at Coachella 2026, breaking previous records and highlighting the power of artist-driven merchandise.
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.
LIV Golf has secured a new lead investor to operate without Saudi funding while giving players equity, CEO Scott O'Neil announced, with a September close t
UEFA has formally declared a loss of confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino after his abandoned plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors.
Cisco shares fell after hours despite beating Wall Street estimates on earnings and revenue, as investors focus on AI-driven networking demand and guidance
US consumer inflation slowed to 3.4% in July 2026 despite energy price shocks, though costs for essentials remain elevated as the Fed weighs its next move.
Bob Iger and Josh Kushner are buying the Los Angeles Lakers for a record $12.5 billion, pending NBA board approval, in the second sale within a year.
Aarav Shen
Aarav Shen covers world news and global markets for Beijing Times, reporting on geopolitics, economic policy, and the forces shaping international affairs.
The UK government has announced a 20% business rates cut for pubs, clubs and music venues in England, though critics say the £100m package should go furthe
A 17-year-old jailed in Guinea for exam fraud has died from sickle cell complications, his father says, raising questions over juvenile detention and healt
President Trump says he is close to deciding on a 'massive attack' against Iran as Tehran strikes Gulf states and the UN warns of a dangerous escalation.
Two people have died in flash floods across north-central West Virginia after torrential rains dropped up to 7 inches of rain, the governor's office says.
Nearly 20,000 people, mostly tourists, have fled an intense wildfire near Bordeaux as extreme heat scorches southern Europe and the Mediterranean warms.
President Trump says the newly signed US-Saudi civilian nuclear deal depends on Riyadh joining the Abraham Accords and recognising Israel, raising regional
Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike citing fears of violence, as India's youth-led movement demands the education minister's resignation.
Two descendants of people enslaved by the Muscogee Nation have sued in federal court seeking tribal citizenship, citing an 1866 treaty and a 2025 court rul
