Kremlin pins high hopes on Putin-Xi meeting
Kanyshai Butun 18 May 2026•Update: 18 May 2026 The Kremlin said Monday that any contact between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping will create new momentum for further expansion of bilateral relations. Speaking at a press briefing, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia has “serious expectations” from Putin’s two-day visit to…
Is Binyamin Netanyahu facing his last stand?
OBSERVERS HAVE repeatedly predicted the collapse of Israel’s government over the past two and a half years. Indeed, many have wished for it. In the end, two ultra-Orthodox parties in the ruling coalition have prompted the moment of its own demise. The Knesset, Israel’s parliament, is expected to vote on May 20th to dissolve itself….
Kai Tak Sports Park retail sales jump 40% in Q1 driven by mega events
Artists perform at the opening ceremony of the Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong on March 1, 2025. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY) Retail footfall and sales at Kai Tak Sports Park, Hong Kong’s largest sports and entertainment complex, rose 40 percent year-on-year in the first quarter, buoyed by a packed calendar of high-profile…
Foreign Exchange Market Size to Surpass USD 1,592.1 Billion
Foreign Exchange Market Market Overview: According to IMARC Group’s latest research publication, “Foreign Exchange Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2026-2034”, The global foreign exchange market size was valued at USD 917.9 Billion in 2025. Looking forward, IMARC Group estimates the market to reach USD 1,592.1 Billion by 2034, exhibiting a…
Power Creator’s New 90% RT Netflix Series Is a Streaming Hit Already
A new Netflix crime drama, from the creator of Starz’s Power series, is a major success for the streaming giant. In less than a week, the new show, Nemesis, has made a strong impression and quickly captured viewers’ attention. Nemesis is trending high on Netflix among other streaming shows According to FlixPatrol’s report for May…
AI super-apps are remaking China’s internet
To have a coffee delivered to an office in Shanghai, simply ask one of China’s artificial-intelligence super-apps to choose a brew on your behalf, press “confirm” and the beverage will be on its way. Delegating such important decisions brings risks, of course. When your correspondent asked one popular AI app to deliver a “special coffee”,…
GM launches Collision Assistance tool across brand mobile apps
The new feature helps drivers document crashes, file insurance claims, and connect with certified repair facilities. On the Dash: GM is expanding its digital ownership tools, which could strengthen long-term customer retention and service engagement. Dealership collision centers inside the GM Collision Repair Network may benefit from increased repair referrals through the app. Automakers continue…
Five key themes investors will be watching in markets this week
Eye_1 ©Shutterstock Global bond market volatility, tensions involving Iran and a packed earnings calendar are set to dominate investor attention in the coming days. Results from AI chip leader NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) will headline the corporate agenda, alongside earnings from major retailers including Walmart (NYSE:WMT) and Target (NYSE:TGT). Markets are also monitoring reports that SpaceX could…
What Tim Cook’s Trip to China Could Mean for Apple Investors
Key Points Easing tensions and tariffs would be a critical win for Apple, which does much of its manufacturing in China. Apple also wants to maintain access to an increasingly competitive Chinese retail market. 10 stocks we like better than Apple › Apple‘s (NASDAQ: AAPL) CEO Tim Cook was one of a handful of U.S….
Why this Premier League season has been the most dramatic ever
The 2025-26 Premier League season has entered its final week, and it has been the most exciting and unpredictable since the competition began in 1992-93. It won’t give us the most outstanding champions or one player setting a new impossibly high benchmark, but if you want drama and storylines, 2025-26 has been the best ever….
