This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong is bracing for a sharp change in weather as a cold front and upper-air disturbances are set to bring heavy showers on Wednesday, followed by a sharp drop in temperature to as…
Luis Enrique guided Paris St-Germain to their first Champions League triumph in 2025 Champions League holders Paris St-Germain are into the semi-finals of this season’s competition and strong contenders to repeat last year’s impressive feat. Despite boasting squads that have included the likes of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe, it is the current side…
CHUIL, South Sudan (AP) — Displaced people who took refuge from conflict in an isolated South Sudan village were denied lifesaving aid by the government even as deaths there mounted, eyewitnesses and aid groups said. The Associated Press spoke with people who fled to the swamp-encircled community of Nyatim in recent weeks. They described having…
Ali Khamenei met with Xi Jinping in Tehran 2016. Photograph Source: Khamenei.ir – CC BY 4.0 The current volatility in the Middle East has once again placed the global security architecture under immense strain. Despite a fragile ceasefire, the shipping lanes of the Strait of Hormuz remain a graveyard of commercial activity. As of late…
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort posted a 36 per cent drop in net profit to HK$536 million (US$68 million) last year, due to higher costs, increased outbound travel by Hongkongers and weather disruptions. The Lantau Island theme park on Tuesday reported its results for the financial year ending last September, with revenue down 1.35 per cent…
The Transport Department has stepped up coordination with local and cross-boundary public transport operators to enhance services during the upcoming Mainland Labour Day Golden Week, as increased passenger flows are expected across Hong Kong and its border crossings. The department said arrangements have been made to facilitate travel for both residents and visitors, with major…
As most Gulf markets have recently finished higher, despite cautious trading due to U.S.-Iran uncertainties, the Middle Eastern stock market is demonstrating resilience bolstered by strong local fundamentals and strategic national initiatives. In this environment, dividend stocks can provide a stable income stream and potential growth opportunities for investors looking to navigate geopolitical uncertainties while…
Daily Pivots: (S1) 1.1688; (P) 1.1706; (R1) 1.1741; More…. Intraday bias in EUR/USD remains neutral for the moment, and more consolidations could be seen. But further rally is expected with 1.1662 support intact. On the upside, sustained trading above 61.8% retracement of 1.2081 to 1.1408 at 1.1824 will pave the way to retest 1.2081 high….
It is going to be a cracker at St Mary’s on Tuesday night. A season-defining game in the Championship promotion race. Southampton are undoubtedly the best side in the league right now. In 2026 they have been virtually unstoppable, and pushed Man City all the way in the FA Cup semi-final at the weekend. Gatecrashing…
The Young and the Restless updates its cast this week, highlighting who’s returning and who’s leaving. The week of April 27 to May 1 brings more appearances than departures, keeping the focus on ongoing roles and tense moments between key characters. Here’s a look at who’s coming in and going from the long-running soap. Everyone…