By Hoang Vu  January 9, 2026 | 12:32 am PT Passengers wait to be checked-in at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo by AFP A woman and two teenagers traveling to the U.S. and Canada were arrested on Tuesday at Hong Kong International Airport after suspected pepper spray canisters and brass knuckles were found in…
Simultaneous disruption and progress, with a relentless Taiwan-focused capability development deadline. That’s the overriding theme of the 25th edition of the Department of Defense’s China Military Power Report, released on Dec. 23, 2025. Despite extensive leadership purges and ongoing disciplinary investigations across China’s military and defense industry, the 2025 report concludes that China continues to make…
Even as CES 2026 wraps up soon, there’s no shortage of standout hardware hiding in plain sight. From genuinely quieter yard tools to ultra-light EVs and companion robots that want to remember your family, Day 3 was all about tech that felt a little more considered — and in some cases, refreshingly practical. If you…
Edoardo Bove of ACF Fiorentina looks on during the Serie A match between Fiorentina and FC Internazionale at Stadio Artemio Franchi on February 6, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) Edoardo Bove could be closing in on a return to competitive football, as reports on Thursday suggest that he is close…
Extreme weather brought about by the El Nino phenomenon could cost Hong Kong as much as US$300 billion over the 21st century, according to a joint study by local and Singapore universities. The study also painted a bleak picture for public health, finding that Hongkongers born during the two strong El Nino events in 1982-83…
Key Points Artificial intelligence stocks have skyrocketed in recent years on optimism about this technology’s potential. Concerns about the possibility of an AI bubble, however, weighed on these players in late 2025. 10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › For much of last year, artificial intelligence (AI) stocks soared. As in the previous couple…
Leading Chinese artificial intelligence firm Minimax Group on Friday became the latest in a series of technology firms in the country to make bumper gains from listing on the stock market. MiniMax saw its shares double in value on their first day of trading in Hong Kong after raising HK$4.8 billion ($620 million) in…
US stocks rose on Friday as investors assessed the December jobs report and braced for a possible Supreme Court ruling on President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) gained roughly 0.4%, while the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) moved up 0.3%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) was 0.1% higher, with stocks broadly upbeat after…
Ryan O’HanlonJan 9, 2026, 07:28 AM ET Close Ryan O’Hanlon is a staff writer for ESPN.com. He’s also the author of “Net Gains: Inside the Beautiful Game’s Analytics Revolution.” We’re halfway done-ish! The Premier League is now 21 games in — just a bit past the exact halfway of the 38-game season — and we’ve…
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (R) and Chinese President Xi Jinping wave to children as they attend a welcome ceremony for the South Korean leader before their summit talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday. Photo by YONHAP/ EPA SEOUL, Jan. 9 (UPI) — South Korean President Lee Jae…