Renowned Japanese-American violinist Midori was the headline name for the November 27 recital at Hong Kong City Hall. Yet, considering the importance of the piano in the programme, it would be remiss not to mention Lithuanian pianist Ieva Jokubaviciute in the same breath. Both artists effortlessly switched back and forth between accompaniment and melody in…
Miley Cyrus is officially engaged. The 33-year-old superstar said yes to longtime partner Maxx Morando after nearly four years of dating. After the news dropped, Miley talked about why this moment feels especially meaningful to her, even connecting it to her upcoming movie Avatar: Fire and Ash. Miley Cyrus and Maxx Morando are engaged Cyrus…
Ishara Danasekara,News Editor, BBC News Sinhalaand Koh Ewe Watch: Sri Lankan communities under water after catastrophic flooding Sri Lankan actor and musician GK Reginold rides a motorised fishing boat through Colombo’s suburbs, hoping to bring food and water to those in desperate need. Some of the families, Mr Reginold says, have not received aid for…
It’s the end of the year, and this weekend’s offerings are a decade plus in the making. Hong Kong’s original house of molecular mixology, Quinary, launched its newest menu this week, inspired by local flavours and images. On Sunday, Hong Kong’s original speakeasy 001 celebrates 15 years in the scene as three of its original…
Beijing — Lily Chen was beyond thrilled to see the Japanese singer she’s been a fan of for two decades, waiting outside with a crowd to enter the Beijing venue on a windy, chilly Wednesday night. The concert time arrived, but the door stayed shut. Then, the harsh news hit: The concert was canceled. “It…
Published on December 3, 2025 The UK is facing severe travel disruptions this morning, as dense fog has rolled across large parts of the country. Travelers and tourists alike are being urged to proceed with caution, as delays are expected across roadways, airports, and public transportation. According to the Met Office, the fog is expected…
By Christine Chen and Scott Murdoch SYDNEY, Dec 3 (Reuters) – The Australian Securities Exchange’s technology turnaround plan, touted by the firm’s chair as being too important to fail, is facing questions from investors and market participants after it was hit by a fresh outage this week, the latest in a string of failures. About…
| Wednesday, December 3rd |Premier League | Anfield8:15PM BST/3:15PM EST Sunderland come into this match in an extremely strong position, and, per manager Régis Le Bris’ press conference, will relish the opportunity to play at Anfield, as venues like Anfield are the “privilege” they earned through their long-fought push for promotion. Sunderland have been amongst…
United States President Donald Trump says he has voided all pardons and commutations that were signed by his predecessor, Joe Biden, with an autopen. “Any and all Documents, Proclamations, Executive Orders, Memorandums, or Contracts, signed by Order of the now infamous and unauthorised ‘AUTOPEN,’ within the Administration of Joseph R. Biden Jr., are hereby null,…
“Trump is pragmatic, and he sees China rising in hard power and also in soft power. By concentrating on the Americas rather than doing a pivot to Asia and spreading too thin on every front, by retreating while being on good terms with China, the Americans can still maybe maintain their dominance of global affairs…