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  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 aid
  
  Typhoon 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.
  
  Typhoon Noul Makes Landfall in Guangdong, Grounding Flights and Stranding Thousands
  
  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.
  
  China’s Animal Rights Advocates Push Campaign Offline and Abroad After Guangdong Case
  
  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.
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  US Strikes Iranian Launchers in Strait of Hormuz, Sending Brent Past $90
  
  U.S. forces struck Iranian rocket launchers at Larak Island on Sunday, prompting Iranian retaliation and pushing Brent crude past $90 per barrel.
  
  CIA Chief Ratcliffe Made Secret Moscow Trip to Warn Russia Off NATO
  
  CIA director John Ratcliffe reportedly traveled to Moscow to warn Russia against attacking NATO states, US media said Thursday. The Kremlin dismissed the r
  
  Iran’s IRGC Strikes US Bases in Jordan After Larak Island Bombing
  
  Iran's IRGC attacked US bases in Jordan on Monday after US forces struck two rocket launchers on Larak Island, sending oil prices up over 1%.
  
  Tanker Struck in Strait of Hormuz as Traffic Plunges 95 Percent
  
  An oil tanker was hit in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday as shipping through the corridor fell about 95 percent, driving up insurance and freight costs.
  
  US Interest Payments Snowball as National Debt Reaches $40 Trillion
  
  US interest payments are climbing as the national debt reaches $40 trillion, casting doubt on White House hopes of growing out of the burden.
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  China Property Stocks Slide as New Presale Mortgage Rules Squeeze Developer Cash
  
  China's central bank unveiled new housing presale rules requiring staged release of buyer funds, sending property stocks lower on developer funding concern
  
  Aon Nears $17 Billion Deal for KKR-Backed Broker USI Insurance
  
  Aon is nearing a roughly $17 billion agreement to acquire KKR-backed USI Insurance Services, one of the largest brokerage deals in years.
  
  Sony Music, Warner Sue Anthropic Over Alleged Copyright Theft
  
  Sony Music and Warner have sued Anthropic, alleging "blatant theft" of copyrighted lyrics used to train its Claude AI models as the firm eyes an IPO.
  
  Qantas Shares Jump 4% on New Business Seats as Profit Hits Four-Year Low
  
  Qantas shares rose 4% after unveiling new business-class seats, even as full-year profit fell to a four-year low on higher fuel costs.
  
  Yen Hovers Near 160 as Oil Surge Pressures Asian Currencies
  
  The yen hovered near 160 per dollar on Monday as an oil rally pushed investors toward safety, with Goldman saying carry trades will keep thriving.
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  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...
  
  China Tightens Grip on AI and Online Health Content Amidst Mental Health and Misinformation Concerns
  
  China is implementing stringent new regulations aimed at curbing...
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  Thieves Steal Four Antonello da Messina Works from Sicilian Museum
  
  Thieves stole four Renaissance paintings by Antonello da Messina from a Sicilian museum overnight without triggering alarms, prompting a professional-heist
  
  ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Claims All-Time Domestic Opening Record With $360 Million
  
  'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' has claimed the biggest North American opening weekend ever with $360 million, surpassing 'Avengers: Endgame.'
  
  “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” Scores Second-Biggest North American Opening With $355 Million
  
  "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" scored the second-biggest North American opening ever with $355 million, trailing only "Avengers: Endgame."
  
  Jessica Chastain Confirms ‘The Savant’ to Premiere on Apple TV This Summer After Postponement
  
  Jessica Chastain confirms her political thriller series 'The Savant' will finally premiere on Apple TV this summer after its 2025 postponement.
  
  Olivia Rodrigo Drops New Single ‘Drop Dead’ and Makes Surprise Coachella Appearance
  
  Olivia Rodrigo releases her new single 'Drop Dead' and performs it live at Coachella, signaling a new romantic direction for her upcoming album.
Travel
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  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
- Callaway Ends Good Good Golf Partnership After Ad Shows Man Shoving Woman
  
  Callaway ended its Good Good Golf sponsorship after a video showing a man shoving a woman, as retailers pulled gear and the PGA Tour dropped it as title sp
  
  49ers Owner Jed York Pleads No Contest to Two Charges in Ohio
  
  San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York pleaded no contest Monday to two misdemeanor charges in East Palestine, Ohio, and was fined $1,150.
  
  ESPN Co-Founder Bill Rasmussen Dies at 93 From Parkinson’s
  
  Bill Rasmussen, who co-founded ESPN in 1979 and launched round-the-clock sports television, has died at 93 from the effects of Parkinson's disease.
  
  Tommy John, Pitcher Who Gave His Name to Elbow Surgery, Dies at 83
  
  Tommy John, the pitcher who won 288 games and became the first to return from the elbow reconstruction now named after him, has died at 83.
  
  Bezos-Backed Consortium Buys Liverpool Stake in $6 Billion Deal
  
  A consortium including Jeff Bezos and Eduardo Saverin has agreed to buy a minority stake in Liverpool, valuing the Premier League club at around $6 billion
Top Lists

China Property Stocks Slide as New Presale Mortgage Rules Squeeze Developer Cash

China's central bank unveiled new housing presale rules requiring staged release of buyer funds, sending property stocks lower on developer funding concern

Aon Nears $17 Billion Deal for KKR-Backed Broker USI Insurance

Aon is nearing a roughly $17 billion agreement to acquire KKR-backed USI Insurance Services, one of the largest brokerage deals in years.

Sony Music, Warner Sue Anthropic Over Alleged Copyright Theft

Sony Music and Warner have sued Anthropic, alleging "blatant theft" of copyrighted lyrics used to train its Claude AI models as the firm eyes an IPO.

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Lynn Hatem covers world news, culture, and lifestyle for Beijing Times, following the stories and trends shaping contemporary life around the globe.

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