Christian Brueckner, who is in prison for raping a 72-year-old woman in Praia da Luz in 2005, reportedly sent a letter to officers saying questions which would implicate him in the case of the three-year-old British girl, who vanished from the same resort 18 years ago, cannot be answered. In the note, seen and translated…
A view of the Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong. [Photo/IC] Hong Kong”s benchmark Hang Seng Index closed at 23,792.54 points on Friday. The index has risen 18.6 percent from the end of last year. The Hong Kong stock market — one of the best-performing markets this year — could offer an insight into the economic…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday stressed the need for decisive international action against terrorism and those supporting it in a meeting with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, who expressed support for India’s fight against cross-border terrorism. The Prime Minister’s Office said Lammy strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack. Modi expressed satisfaction at the successful…
In an age where it’s said that houseplants are the new pets and pets are the new kids, it makes sense that traveling with dogs has been on an uptick in recent years. More and more vacation accommodations — from short-term rentals to large hotel chains and boutiques — have embraced a pet-friendly philosophy, even…
A majority of British people support a full arms embargo on Israel, according to a new poll commissioned by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, Middle East Eye reported. The poll, conducted by Opinium Research between 30 May and 2 June, found that 57 percent of people think the UK should impose a full arms embargo, with…
As in “Sex and the City,” the fashion featured in “And Just Like That” is its own storyteller. A dress, a color palette, or an accessory becomes an auxiliary narrator, revealing a character’s state of mind or confidence. As such, glimpsing Seema Patel (Sarita Choudhury) encased in pastel florals and plastic pearls during the second…
Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Cathay Pacific Revolutionizes Luxury Air Travel with Aria Suite Business Class on Vancouver-Hong Kong Route Sunday, June 8, 2025 Cathay Pacific is raising the bar for luxury air travel with its brand-new Aria Suite business class. Starting June 15, this sleek and stylish service will be available on…
Hong Kong pianist Aristo Sham Ching-tao has won the 2025 edition of the prestigious Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, putting him on track for global stardom. Sham, 29, is the first pianist from Hong Kong to win the competition, held in Fort Worth in the US state of Texas. The announcement on June 7 of…
In a major boost to Science and Technology sectors, the UK government is planning to infuse £86 billion ($116.4 billion). The fresh investment will be announced by Chancellor and Exchequer Rachel Reeves. It is a part of the government’s plan to invest in Britain’s renewal through our Modern Industrial Strategy, a press release of the…
While we all might be ready to break out our summer-ready mini dresses, the spring weather doesn’t always allow us to. But Amal Clooney found a chic workaround when she styled her white mini dress with a pair of snakeskin heels and, to combat the rain, a practical long trench coat. There have been only…