STORY: :: Residents stack sand bags and tape windows as Super Typhoon Yagi approaches Hong Kong :: September 5, 2024 “We are all worried because the wind speed seems to be similar to that of Typhoon Mangkhut, so we’re primarily concerned about flooding more than anything. If it floods, it will be disastrous for us…
BEIJING — The Chinese government is no longer allowing foreign adoptions of the country’s children, a spokesperson said Thursday. The only exception will be for blood relatives adopting a child or a stepchild, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said. She didn’t explain the decision other than to say that it was in line with the…
A Submariner 16800 from 1981, with matte dial and painted markers, represents excellent value today. This very tasty example sold at Phillips Hong Kong Auction this spring after just two bids for around $12,000. If you’re interested in the modern six-digit references with the Cerachom (ceramic) bezel inserts and updated movements, you’ll be pleased to…
Your gut microbiome is a collection of microbes that includes bacteria, yeast, fungi, viruses, organisms called archaea and bacteriophages. “It’s been in the last 20 to 25 years that we’ve better understood and appreciated that the microbiome’s interaction with the human host can have effects that influence disease development,” says gastroenterologist Peter Mannon, MD. How…
GOLD COAST, Australia — Jackson Irvine has acknowledged that Australia‘s upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifier against Indonesia has become a “huge game” for the Socceroos after a 1-0 loss to Bahrain that captain Mat Ryan simply declared to be “not good enough”. After a perfect second stage of Asian qualification in which his side won…
[Shutterstock] Students who openly use their cell phone at school will face suspension of one day, while those who use their devices to make video recordings could be expelled, Education Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis has said. Discussing new legislation that will apply to this school year on state broadcaster ERT, the minister made a direct link…
While it’s impossible to completely prevent leukaemia, adopting healthy lifestyle choices can significantly lower your risk. Leukaemia, a type of cancer that affects blood and bone marrow, often emerges without a clear cause. Following a balanced diet, exercising regularly, managing stress, avoiding harmful chemicals, and protecting yourself from infections are practical steps that not only…
Former United States President Donald Trump has pledged to create a “government efficiency” commission headed by entrepreneur Elon Musk if he is victorious in seeking re-election this November. Trump made the pledge as he laid out his economic vision in a campaign speech at the New York Economic Club on Thursday. Promises of economic prosperity…
SINGAPORE, Aug. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The universe of Marvel stories continues at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Experiences, announced at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, California an extended Marvel-themed area featuring a new attraction at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort as part of its multi-year expansion. With the…
We’ve got some good news for fans of Bath & Body Works in Hong Kong. You no longer need to order its products online as the US body care brand has opened its first brick-and-mortar store in the city in New Town Plaza, where you can try its soaps, lotions, fragrances and candles. The retail…