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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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Carney Pitches Canada to Global Investors as US Trade War Deepens
Mark Carney told investors controlling $86tn that Canada is a "safe harbour," as Ottawa seeks EU ties and weathers a tariff war with the US.US Confirms Deployment of Space Control Weapons in Earth Orbit
Air Force Secretary Troy Meink confirmed the US has deployed on-orbit space control weapons capable of defending forces against hostile action.Nato Jets Shoot Down Drone Over Lithuania Near Kaunas
Nato fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace near Kaunas overnight, authorities said Tuesday.Denmark Summons Russian Ambassador After Warship Fires Flares at Helicopter
Denmark accused a Russian warship of firing two emergency flares at its military helicopter over the Baltic Sea on Monday and summoned Moscow's ambassador.Supreme Court Blocks Trump Mail-In Ballot Rules Before 2026 Midterms
The US Supreme Court on Monday rejected Trump's bid to lift a block on new mail-in voting rules before the 2026 midterm elections.
- Business
ASML Draws Bullish Long-Dated Call Bets After 14% Monthly Pullback
ASML shares at $1,575 have drawn long-dated bullish call positioning after a 14% monthly drop, backed by a $45 billion backlog.AI Stocks Fall After Amodei Calls for Development Slowdown
AI-linked stocks fell Monday across Asia, Europe and US premarket after Anthropic chief Dario Amodei called for slower AI development.Defense and Space Startups Turn to SPAC Mergers as Investor Appetite Climbs
Six defense and space firms announced SPAC mergers so far this year, up from three in all of 2025, as investor interest in the sector rises.China Rejects US Call to Slow AI, Fearing Entrenched American Lead
Chinese researchers and state media reject US tech leaders' calls for an AI slowdown, arguing it would entrench America's lead as Beijing accelerates.Canadian Investors Spent $9B on U.S. Real Estate in Year Through June
Canadian firms spent $9 billion on U.S. commercial real estate in the 12 months to June, up from a five-year rolling average of $5 billion.
- 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...
- Culture
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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ASML Draws Bullish Long-Dated Call Bets After 14% Monthly Pullback
ASML shares at $1,575 have drawn long-dated bullish call positioning after a 14% monthly drop, backed by a $45 billion backlog.
AI Stocks Fall After Amodei Calls for Development Slowdown
AI-linked stocks fell Monday across Asia, Europe and US premarket after Anthropic chief Dario Amodei called for slower AI development.
Defense and Space Startups Turn to SPAC Mergers as Investor Appetite Climbs
Six defense and space firms announced SPAC mergers so far this year, up from three in all of 2025, as investor interest in the sector rises.
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