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Dong Jun Calls for Dialogue Over Confrontation at Xiangshan Forum
Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun called for a security approach built on dialogue rather than confrontation at the Xiangshan Forum on Wednesday.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.
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Federal Reserve Raises Rates for First Time Since 2020, Trump Demands 1% or Less
The US Federal Reserve raised rates a quarter point on Wednesday to 3.75%-4%, its first hike in over three years, as Trump demanded cuts to 1% or lower.Trump Threatens EU With Tariffs Over Canada Associate Membership Offer
Trump threatened the EU with tariffs over its proposal to make Canada the bloc's first associate member, suggesting the move could be hostile to the US.Borneo Wildfire Haze Sickens Thousands as Pontianak Air Index Tops 1,100
Wildfire haze on Indonesia's Borneo Island has driven the Pontianak air index above 1,100 and caused over 113,000 respiratory infections.Carney Welcomes EU Associate Membership Plan, Rejects ‘Third Bloc’ Framing
Mark Carney told the European Parliament Canada welcomes an EU associate membership proposal, while rejecting the idea of a new rival bloc.Iran War Cost US $38 Billion, Missile Stockpile Needs 5 Years to Rebuild
The CBO estimates the Iran war cost the Pentagon $38.1 billion through August 1 and depleted missile stockpiles so heavily rebuilding could take five years
- Business
Clearlake Takes Full Control of Chelsea in Deal Valuing Club at £5 Billion
Clearlake Capital has bought out Todd Boehly and Mark Walter's minority stakes to take full control of Chelsea FC in a deal valuing the club at £5 billion.Chinese Automakers Race to Buy European Factories Before EU Content Rules Hit
BYD adviser Alfredo Altavilla says Chinese carmakers are scouring Europe for factories to buy or share ahead of EU local content rules expected next year.US Senate Blocks Clarity Act on Wednesday
The Senate blocked the Clarity Act on Wednesday, extending crypto regulatory uncertainty as some Hong Kong industry figures see a strategic opening.Ladbrokes Owner Entain to Cut 400 Jobs, Warns on UK Gambling Taxes
Entain, owner of Ladbrokes and Coral, will cut 400 customer care jobs and warned that a UK machine games duty rise could force betting shop closures.Intel, SK Hynix Shares Jump on Talks to Make Memory Chips in US
SK Hynix is in talks with Intel to make memory chips in the US for the first time, Reuters reported, lifting both companies' shares in premarket trading.
- 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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All Four Openers Quit Ed Sheeran Tour After Macklemore Removed Over Palestine
All four supporting acts withdrew from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour on Monday in solidarity with rapper Macklemore, who was removed after pro-Palestine comments.Ed Sheeran Says Promoter, Not Him, Cut Macklemore From US Tour
Ed Sheeran said the promoter, not him, decided to drop Macklemore from his US tour after the rapper's speech at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.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.
- 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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Clearlake Takes Full Control of Chelsea in Deal Valuing Club at £5 Billion
Clearlake Capital has bought out Todd Boehly and Mark Walter's minority stakes to take full control of Chelsea FC in a deal valuing the club at £5 billion.
Chinese Automakers Race to Buy European Factories Before EU Content Rules Hit
BYD adviser Alfredo Altavilla says Chinese carmakers are scouring Europe for factories to buy or share ahead of EU local content rules expected next year.
US Senate Blocks Clarity Act on Wednesday
The Senate blocked the Clarity Act on Wednesday, extending crypto regulatory uncertainty as some Hong Kong industry figures see a strategic opening.
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