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.
Nearly 200,000 French residents returned home as a Gironde wildfire held its perimeter, while new blazes forced thousands to flee in France and Greece.
A Russian ballistic missile and drone barrage killed at least three and wounded over a dozen in Kyiv, trapping residents as Zelenskyy presses for Patriot s
Crude oil surged past $100 a barrel amid renewed Middle East fighting, pushing gasoline above $4 a gallon and threatening higher costs for U.S. shoppers.
Certificate of deposit rates are reaching up to 4.35% APY this summer, drawing savers seeking fixed returns amid uncertainty over future interest-rate cuts
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.
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.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has abandoned a plan to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors after fierce backlash from football confederatio
FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces resistance from UEFA and other confederations over a plan to sell private stakes in the World Cup valued at up to $20
Crude oil surged past $100 a barrel amid renewed Middle East fighting, pushing gasoline above $4 a gallon and threatening higher costs for U.S. shoppers.
Certificate of deposit rates are reaching up to 4.35% APY this summer, drawing savers seeking fixed returns amid uncertainty over future interest-rate cuts
Lynn Hatem
Lynn Hatem is a distinguished journalist for Beijing Times, renowned for her insightful coverage of culture and lifestyle. Despite not being native to China, her unique international perspective has made her a powerful voice in articulating the richness of global cultures. She continuously navigates the multifaceted cultural landscape, painting a vivid picture of contemporary life and trends.
BMW will cut as many as 8,000 jobs in Germany by 2027 under a voluntary redundancy programme, as pressure from Chinese EV rivals reshapes the auto sector.
SK Hynix shares fell despite record profit, triggering a semiconductor selloff across Nvidia, Micron and AMD as short sellers targeted its new U.S. shares.
Mercedes-Benz lowered its 2026 sales forecast as CEO Ola Kallenius called intense China competition "a new reality" reshaping the world's largest car marke
