The origins are unclear – one story says that people began offering animals to the gods at the beginning of spring, in the hopes of a prosperous year ahead. During Chinese New Year in Hong Kong, people enjoy special dishes believed to bring good fortune, fill homes with fresh flowers and carry out other auspicious…
JD Vance has sharply rebuked Israeli government critics of the US deal with Iran, saying the cabinet members should remember that two-thirds of the defensive weapons that have protected Israel “have been built by American hands and paid for by American tax dollars”. The US vice-president, asked about a report that Israeli prime minister Benjamin…
By Tim Kelly, John Geddie and Ben Blanchard TOKYO/TAIPEI, June 19 (Reuters) – The CEO of UFORCE, a Ukrainian producer of attack drones, flew to Tokyo in April with a pitch for Japanese officials and defense contractors: build thousands of our drones to defend yourself and allies. Days earlier, U.S. troops had used waterborne UFORCE…
Drumming, powerful paddling and the cheers of thousands of competitors and revellers electrified Hong Kong’s shores on Friday as dragon boat races went ahead during the Tuen Ng Festival despite unsettled weather. Just a day after a black rainstorm warning was issued twice, competitors and spectators were in high spirits. Beaches and waterfront areas across…
A reader asks: The “Relentless Bid” of 401ks has inflated stock prices and dampened volatility for years. As the population ages, target-date funds are swapping stocks for bonds, and people have to take RMDs. At what point does this cavalcade of selling drive stock prices down, and become the “Relentless Beg” (or “Relentless Ask” if…
Arsenal are set to learn their fixtures for the brand new Premier League season as they aim to defend their title Mikel Arteta will undertake the defence of the Premier League title in 2026/27(Image: KontentHaus/Getty Images) The Premier League fixtures are due to be announced this morning ahead of the brand new 2026/27 season. Arsenal…
Hong Kong, SAR–(Newsfile Corp. – June 19, 2026) – Hong Kong universities continue to excel on the international stage with five institutions ranked among the world’s top 100 and, for the first time, two in the top 20 of the 2027 World University Rankings published by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) on June 18. A spokesman for…
Key Highlights USD/JPY started a fresh increase above the 160.00 resistance. A key bullish trend line is forming with support at 160.40 on the 4-hour chart. EUR/USD extended losses and traded below 1.1520. WTI Crude Oil prices declined below $76.50 and $75.00. USD/JPY Technical Analysis The US Dollar remained supported above 158.50 against the Japanese…
Curry Barker just landed an eight-figure deal for a secret new horror film. The Obsession filmmaker reunites with major studio partners for an original feature. Curry Barker’s third movie lands at major studio, James Wan and Jason Blum attached Curry Barker has secured his next major film deal, The Hollywood Reporter exclusively reports. Universal Film…
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang earlier this month celebrated their decades-long alliance, with both sides vowing to elevate their ties to “new heights.” However, the summit reflected a marriage of convenience with clear limitations. The Xi-Kim summit was a meaningful indication that China-North Korea bilateral ties…