Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways is investigating an incident in which one of its planes used a wrong taxiway in Manila, causing delays to two other flights, according to the airline. The airline said on Thursday it was cooperating with relevant authorities in an investigation into the incident involving flight CX918 from Manila…
Washington — The Trump administration has announced a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion that includes medium-range missiles, howitzers and drones, drawing an angry response from China. The State Department announced the sales late Wednesday during a nationally televised address by President Trump, who made scant mention of foreign…
Chelsea can use Saturday’s early kick-off to put pressure on their rivals at the top of the Premier League. We take a look at their meeting with Newcastle United in our preview and prediction. Newcastle vs Chelsea: The Key Stats The Opta supercomputer makes Newcastle United the favourites, with a win probability of 42%. Chelsea…
Key Points Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) recently announced a whopping $19.5 billion charge on its electric vehicle (EV) related assets, including $5.5 billion in “cash effects with the majority paid in 2026 and the remainder in 2027.” In addition, the company reduced its focus on EV programs to concentrate on its investment in a…
Google has released the first beta version of its next major Android 16 update, offering a free preview of what Pixel owners can look forward to in early 2026. Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 is rolling out now to those Pixel smartphone owners (Pixel 6 through to Pixel 10) enrolled in Google’s Android Beta programme….
China’s military mouthpiece aimed its rhetoric at Japan’s space ambitions and its new intelligence unit on Thursday, accusing Tokyo of embarking on a space arms race and undermining regional security. The criticism in two articles in the PLA Daily is the latest salvo in a diplomatic dust-up over the past month that has involved near-daily…
A display of hundreds of ancient Egyptian artefacts will be the Hong Kong Palace Museum’s most profitable exhibition yet, the institution has said, while also revealing that nine other shows are in the pipeline for next year. Director Louis Ng Chi-wa said on Thursday about 76,000 people had visited “Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian…
Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio lauded President Trump’s savers accounts for young Americans, announcing he and his wife Barbara will be making a $250 contribution into the accounts of some 300,000 children. Trump Accounts are a pilot program pitched in the “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act,” which gives children born between January 1, 2025, and…
Home » TRAVEL NEWS » United Kingdom Braces for Heavy Rain and Strong Winds as South Faces Travel Disruptions and Potential Flooding on December 18 Published on December 18, 2025 The South of the United Kingdom is bracing for severe weather conditions as heavy rain and gusty winds are expected to disrupt travel and bring…
People walk past the Exchange Square, which houses the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, in Central, Hong Kong, Aug 20, 2025. (EDMOND TANG / CHINA DAILY) Hong Kong’s initial public offering (IPO) market staged a strong rebound in 2025, with 114 listings raising about HK$286.3 billion ($36.78 billion) — a 63 percent jump in deals and…