Xi calls for improving disaster prevention as floods, landslides batter China Audio By Carbonatix Enlarge BEIJING, Aug 15 (Reuters) – Chinese President Xi Jinping called for improving the country’s ability to prevent, mitigate and respond to natural disasters, after a string of deadly floods and landslides this summer. Xi’s remarks, published on Saturday in Qiushi,…
Market Overview The crypto market has pulled back to the lower end of the consolidation range in place since May. The upward trend seen in the first week of the month failed to gain momentum, repeating the pattern seen in June and July when bullish attempts also faded. It appears that the theory of an…
Space Exploration Technologies (SPCX -0.91%) made its name by revolutionizing the space travel industry. The company’s work on reusable rockets has enabled it to significantly reduce launch costs, making it the clear leader in the field. SpaceX is still at it. The company is working on a next-gen, fully reusable rocket, Starship, that could transform…
Philippine defence chief rejects China criticism, calls response a ‘squid tactic’ Audio By Carbonatix Enlarge MANILA, Aug 15 (Reuters) – Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro rejected on Saturday China’s accusation that he has “consistently attacked and smeared” Beijing, branding the remarks as a “classic squid tactic” aimed at avoiding the issues at hand. Teodoro was responding…
The upcoming overhaul of Netflix‘s content library will see a number of iconic sports dramas and several animated classics depart from the fan-favorite streaming platform. Among the titles parting ways with the service is an Oscar-winning R-rated comedy that features a star-studded cast featuring Emma Stone, Margaret Qualley, and Mark Ruffalo. Emma Stone-led Poor Things…
Hong Kong police have launched an internal investigation into a female officer who posted a video of herself dancing in uniform on mainland Chinese social media, and ordered her to remove it. The video, which has gone viral in recent days, shows a short-haired female constable making hand gestures and moving to upbeat music. Her…
Defence Minister Koizumi’s visit to the Yasukuni Shrine comes on the 81st anniversary of Japan’s surrender in WWII. Published On 15 Aug 202615 Aug 2026 Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has visited a shrine paying tribute to the country’s war dead, drawing rebukes from China and South Korea. Koizumi paid his respects at Yasukuni Shrine…
With the 2026 men’s World Cup dominating the summer, plenty of Premier League stars took center stage for their countries and dazzled. But which of them will dominate the Premier League during the 2026-27 season? Below we take a look at the 10 World Cup stars who are set to light up the Premier League….
Key Points S&P Dow Jones Indices said Reddit will replace AvalonBay Communities in the S&P 500 before the open on Tuesday, Aug. 18. Harvard Business School research found the average abnormal return from an S&P 500 addition fell from 7.4% in the 1990s to less than 1% in the 2010s. Reddit has grown revenue more…
USB ports and cables have tons of potential capabilities, but making sense of them can be tricky if you don’t know where to look. Engadget USB is supposed to be a consistent connection. But as the connector and underlying interfaces have evolved over the decades, it’s more confusing than ever to know what…