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Hong Kong Records Fewer Than 30,000 Births in Year to Mid-2026
Hong Kong recorded 29,700 births between mid-2025 and mid-2026, a record low, as the government prepares its September 16 policy address and five-year planHong Kong Labour Minister Says Ethnic Minorities Can Help Belt and Road Ties
Hong Kong labour minister Chris Sun told a youth summit that the city's ethnic minorities can help build ties with belt and road countries.Police Officer Guides Civilians to Safety Before Tibet Border Mudslide
A police officer at Gyirong Port on the China-Nepal border directed civilians to safety moments before a mudslide struck, as Nepal seeks flood recovery aidTyphoon Dolphin Drives Hong Kong to Hottest Day on Record as Eastern China Evacuates Millions
Hong Kong hit 36.9C, its hottest in 142 years, as Typhoon Dolphin brought extreme heat and drove mass evacuations across eastern China.Typhoon Dolphin Nears Eastern China, Closing Schools and Grounding Flights
Typhoon Dolphin approaches eastern China, shutting schools, ports and tourist sites in Zhejiang and disrupting flights across Shanghai and beyond.
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Gunfire Kills 3 Outside Cotabato Polling Station Hours Before Vote
Gunfire outside a Cotabato City polling station killed three and wounded 15 hours before the Philippines' Bangsamoro parliament election opened Monday.Trump Downplays AI Risks, Says US Won’t Cede Edge to China
President Trump on Sunday played down AI risks, saying the US must not lose its edge over China in the technology race.Boris Johnson, Ex-CIA Chief Petraeus Near Station Before Russian Drone Hit
Boris Johnson had passed through Yahodyn station and ex-CIA chief David Petraeus was at the station when a Russian drone hit a Warsaw-bound train at the PoIran and UAE Sign BRICS Statement Urging War Restraint at Delhi Summit
Iran and the UAE signed a joint BRICS declaration urging restraint in the Middle East war on Saturday, as Pezeshkian met Abu Dhabi's crown prince in Delhi.Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany Swims to Safety After Plane Lands on Lake
Wisconsin Rep Tom Tiffany and his pilot swam to safety after their small plane made an emergency landing on Lake Wausau on Saturday night.
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Ryanair Warns Airfares Could Jump Next Year If Oil Stays High
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary warned airfares could jump next year if oil stays high, as the airline cut its passenger target and shares trade near a one-yeaDow Halves Dividend to $0.35 as Chemical Payouts Come Under Strain
Dow cut its quarterly dividend to $0.35, LyondellBasell halved its payout to $0.69, and PPG keeps growing its dividend since 1999.Willis Lease Profit Falls 51% to $28.7 Million in Q2 2026
Willis Lease Finance reported August 4 that net income fell 51.2% to $28.7 million in Q2 2026, even as operating income and management fees grew.Tanker Freight Fund Soars 3,600% as U.S.-Iran Conflict Squeezes Hormuz
The Breakwave Tanker Shipping ETF has surged roughly 3,600% in 2026 as the U.S.-Iran conflict disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.Amodei Says China Is ‘Toughest’ Challenge for AI Slowdown Plan
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called China the hardest obstacle to his AI slowdown plan, drawing backing from Altman, Hassabis and Musk.
- Lifestyle
Inherited 401(k) Offers a Roth Conversion an IRA Locks Shut
Non-spouse heirs can roll an inherited 401(k) directly into a Roth IRA and pay tax once—an option that vanishes if the money reaches an IRA first.China Intensifies Crackdown on Celebrity Gossip and Chaotic Fan Culture
China's cyberspace regulator is intensifying its crackdown on online...Influencer’s Rosé Impersonation Sparks Fierce Debate on Fan Identity and Celebrity Boundaries
A Chinese influencer's recent imitation of K-pop star Rosé...K-Fashion’s Global Ascent: Brands Expand Offline Footprint in Japan and China
South Korean fashion brands are aggressively expanding their physical...Pearl Noodles: China’s Comfort Food Craze
Yudu pearl noodles, a beloved dish originating from Jiangxi...
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May el-Toukhy’s ‘Woman Unknown’ Wins Golden Lion in Rare Venice Double
May el-Toukhy's post-war drama 'Woman Unknown' won the Golden Lion at Venice on Saturday, with star Mathilde Arcel taking best actress in a rare double winRapper Lil Durk Acquitted in Murder-for-Hire Trial, Faces October Retrial
Rapper Lil Durk was acquitted Friday of all charges in a federal murder-for-hire case but faces a separate racketeering trial on October 5.Israeli Filmmakers’ Gaza Documentary Wins 25-Minute Ovation at Venice
NAZA, a documentary on Israel's AI-powered targeting in Gaza by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, drew a record 25-minute ovation at Venice on Thursday.Hollywood Ends Best Summer in a Decade With $4.61 Billion Haul
Hollywood wrapped its best summer since 2013 with $4.61 billion in domestic ticket sales, up 26.1%, as Gen-Z and women returned to theaters.Gloria Steinem, Feminist Icon and Ms. Magazine Co-Founder, Dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, journalist, activist and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, died at 92 at her New York City home, her foundation said Wednesday.
- Travel
Thai Elephant Parks Grapple with Tourist Slump Amidst Global Conflict Uncertainty
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.China Unveils ‘China Bound’: A Smart Tourism Platform for Global Travelers
China Daily has officially launched "China Bound," an innovative...Las Vegas Launches “Welcome to Fabulous” Campaign to Boost Tourism
Las Vegas is launching a new campaign, “Welcome to...Spirit Airlines Cuts Service as Competitors Expand Routes Amid Bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines is scaling back operations across numerous U.S....Montmartre Residents Push Back Against Overtourism in Paris
Montmartre, the postcard-perfect hilltop district of Paris, is facing...
- Sports
Duplantis, Ingebrigtsen Win $150,000 Each at First Ultimate Championship in Budapest
Armand Duplantis and Jakob Ingebrigtsen each won $150,000 on the opening night of the first World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest on Friday.NFL Extends Roger Goodell Through 2030 in Performance-Heavy Contract Deal
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell agreed to a four-year contract extension running through the 2030 season, with over 95% of pay tied to performance.Sabalenka Beats Townsend to Reach US Open Quarterfinals
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka overpowered Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-3 on Sunday to reach the US Open quarterfinals in New York.Cathy Engelbert to Retire as WNBA Commissioner After Seven-Year Tenure
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will retire at the end of 2026 after a seven-year tenure that brought record deals, expansion and the league's first millNBA Suspends Clippers Owner Ballmer, Strips Five Draft Picks Over Kawhi Deal
The NBA suspended Clippers owner Steve Ballmer for one year, stripped five first-round draft picks and fined the team $30 million over the Kawhi Leonard ca
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Ryanair Warns Airfares Could Jump Next Year If Oil Stays High
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary warned airfares could jump next year if oil stays high, as the airline cut its passenger target and shares trade near a one-yea
Dow Halves Dividend to $0.35 as Chemical Payouts Come Under Strain
Dow cut its quarterly dividend to $0.35, LyondellBasell halved its payout to $0.69, and PPG keeps growing its dividend since 1999.
Willis Lease Profit Falls 51% to $28.7 Million in Q2 2026
Willis Lease Finance reported August 4 that net income fell 51.2% to $28.7 million in Q2 2026, even as operating income and management fees grew.
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