Rosanna Law declares Hong Kong a sports events hub, calling on fans to enjoy upcoming ‘football feast’

    Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui on Tuesday declared Hong Kong a definitive city for major sports events, highlighting the recent success of the Hong Kong Sevens and announcing a star-studded summer football lineup for the Kai Tak Main Stadium. With the Hong Kong Sevens having just concluded, drawing 110,000 local spectators…

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      Global EV Battery Technology Market Set to Reach USD 156.95

      Consumer preference for passenger EVs is rising worldwide, with PHEVs favored in low-charging regions and stronger BEV adoption The global electric vehicle battery technology market was valued at USD 98.65 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 156.95 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 8.05% as EV adoption accelerates worldwide, according…

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      Taiwan’s president cancels Africa trip citing Chinese pressure

        Taiwan’s president cancels Africa trip citing Chinese pressure

        Taiwan’s president Lai Ching-te said only the people of Taiwan can decide their future and rejected Beijing’s sovereignty claims. (EPA Images pic) TAIPEI: Taiwan president Lai Ching-te said today he had cancelled his trip to Eswatini this week, after his government accused China of pressing three other African countries to revoke permission for his aircraft…

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        Seagulls are pictured at the Baltic Sea beach in Timmendorfer Strand, Germany, on a sunny Sunday, April 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

        EU Imposes Sanctions on Two Russian Entities It Says Are Linked to Disinformation

        BRUSSELS, April 21 (Reuters) – The European ⁠Council ⁠has imposed sanctions ⁠on two Russian entities that it ​said on Tuesday were linked to propaganda and disinformation ‌from Moscow. The sanctions were ‌placed on media platform Euromore and ⁠the ⁠Foundation for the Support and Protection of the Rights ​of Compatriots Living Abroad (Pravfond), which the Council…

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