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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 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.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.
- World
AfD Wins Saxony-Anhalt Vote With 44.5%, Doubling CDU’s Result
Germany's far-right AfD won the Saxony-Anhalt state election on Sunday with a projected 44.5%, more than double the CDU's 18.5%, exit polls indicated.US Envoys Reach Kyiv After Moscow Talks, No Breakthrough Reported
US envoys Witkoff and Kushner arrived in Kyiv on Sunday after meeting Putin in Moscow, with the Kremlin calling talks useful but reporting no breakthrough.Iran Says It Struck US Boat in Strait of Hormuz
Iran said Sunday it struck an unmanned US military boat in the Strait of Hormuz, the latest exchange after US strikes on Iranian tankers.Isar Aerospace Sends First Commercial Rocket to Orbit From Europe
German startup Isar Aerospace launched the first commercial rocket to orbit from continental Europe on Sunday, planning rapid satellite-deployment expansioDelhi Hostel Collapse Kills One, Traps Up to 40 Students
A five-storey boys' hostel collapsed in New Delhi's Satya Niketan on September 6, killing one and trapping up to 40 people as rescue crews searched the rub
- Business
China Injects $54 Billion Into State Banks and Insurers to Steady Growth
China will inject $54 billion into state banks and insurers, announced September 6, to steady growth and lift equity investment as the economy cools.Hong Kong Finance Chief Says More Central Asian State Firms Plan Listings
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan says more Central Asian state firms plan to list in the city as it expands Belt and Road market support.OpenAI Ad Business Hits $1 Billion Annualized Revenue Run Rate
OpenAI's advertising business has reached a $1 billion annualized revenue run rate as it rolls out ad tools on ChatGPT for businesses worldwide.10-Year Treasury Yield Breaks Out, Rattling Stocks and Testing Bessent
The 10-year Treasury yield has broken higher, pressuring stocks and raising the prospect of 5% as government borrowing and inflation weigh on markets.Trump Presses Apple to Rename Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ on Maps
U.S. Interior Secretary says Apple may change 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' on its maps after Trump talk, following Google's switch for U.S. users.
- Lifestyle
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...
- Culture
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.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."
- 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
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 caStan Kroenke Buys MLB’s Los Angeles Angels, Ending Moreno’s 23-Year Run
Kroenke Sports and Entertainment announced Tuesday it will buy MLB's Los Angeles Angels from Arte Moreno, with the deal expected to close in early 2027.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 sp49ers 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.
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China Injects $54 Billion Into State Banks and Insurers to Steady Growth
China will inject $54 billion into state banks and insurers, announced September 6, to steady growth and lift equity investment as the economy cools.
Hong Kong Finance Chief Says More Central Asian State Firms Plan Listings
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan says more Central Asian state firms plan to list in the city as it expands Belt and Road market support.
OpenAI Ad Business Hits $1 Billion Annualized Revenue Run Rate
OpenAI's advertising business has reached a $1 billion annualized revenue run rate as it rolls out ad tools on ChatGPT for businesses worldwide.
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