Anon contributor “Soon Kueh” occasionally writes about China and delights in bureaucracy. Disclaimer: All the quotes and information are obtained directly from Pin Ho and Wenguang Huang’s A Death in the Lucky Holiday Hotel: Murder, Money, and an Epic Power Struggle in China unless stated otherwise. Under Xi’s regime, CCP purges have been exceptional in…
MADRID – Kylian Mbappé scored in his return from injury on Sunday, leading Real Madrid to a 2-1 win at Alaves in the Spanish league to relieve some of the pressure on coach Xabi Alonso. Rodrygo also scored as Madrid moved back within four points of leader Barcelona, which beat Osasuna 2-0 on Saturday. Madrid…
Amid concerns that he has failed to address a worsening affordability crisis, with health insurance premiums about to spike dramatically for over 20 million Americans, Donald Trump revealed on Sunday that his domestic policy chief’s main priority is building a triumphal arch for Washington DC. Speaking at a White House holiday party, the president praised…
Checking social media before allowing entry into the country is not a new practice for the US but the new regulations only ensure that there will strict enforcement, Canada-based immigration attorney Benjamin Green said as Canadians, who don’t require a visa to enter the US, will also come under some kind of social media checking….
BOLOGNA, ITALY – DECEMBER 14: Luciano Spalletti, Head Coach of Juventus, looks on prior to the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and Juventus FC at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) Gleison Bremer has marked his return from injury after a spell of…
WASHINGTON (AP) — A leading candidate to be President Donald Trump’s choice for Federal Reserve chair said that he would present the president’s views to Fed officials for their consideration but they could reject them if they chose when making decisions on interest rates. Kevin Hassett, in an interview Sunday on CBS News’ “Face the…
A big night in boxing beckons this week as the hotly anticipated bout between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul takes place in Miami. The live coverage schedule this week also includes exhilarating Premier League fixtures, College Football playoff first round matches, “Monday Night Football” and more. With each piece of live content featuring the latest…
Mustafa Suleyman, the CEO of Microsoft AI (NASDAQ:MSFT), offered his perspective on some of the key figures in the AI industry. What Happened: Suleyman, who maintains regular communication with his industry counterparts, commended Sam Altman of OpenAI for his bravery and ambitious expansion of AI data centers. He voiced his belief in Altman’s capacity to handle OpenAI’s investment obligations, even though…
A new UAE law updates organ and tissue donation rules and now allows the controlled use of non-human, lab-made organs in medical treatments. This change is a big step toward modernising healthcare laws and meeting international standards. The updated law introduces strict rules to ensure safety, ethics, and medical oversight as the country starts using…
Key Points Nvidia reached $4 trillion and became the world’s biggest company this year. The company has seen earnings and market value roar higher amid demand for its AI products. 10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) reached a major milestone this year — and I’m not talking about the launch…