China is transforming parts of its east coast into a platform for potential missile strikes against Taiwan and the nearby seas. The buildup is a vital part of the Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s ambitions to bring Taiwan under Beijing’s control and counter U.S. power in Asia through the threat of overwhelming force. The Pentagon estimates…
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At just 23, Jacob Palmer is already running his own electrical company. He launched the business in 2024 after starting in the field as an apprentice electrician, a career path he embarked on when college turned out not to be for him. Palmer has no regrets about his decision to forego college and instead establish…
Home » Hong Kong News » Tokyo to Hong Kong: Japanese Tourism Surges as Panda Attractions and Kawaii Culture Thrive Published on September 29, 2025 Japanese tourists return to Hong Kong in throngs, with a 32.2% growth in visits in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. Between January and…
The coin, a 1981 Queen Elizabeth II 50p coin, features a mis-strike error making it extremely popular with collectors. That popularity was reflected when the coin was listed for sale on online auction site eBay over the weekend. It inspired a mini-bidding war among shoppers eager to get their hands on the rare Royal Mint…
Birthday wishes go out to Ian McShane, Kelly McCreary and all the other celebrities with birthdays today. Check out our slideshow below to see photos of famous people turning a year older on September 29th and learn an interesting fact about each of them. Top celebrity birthdays on September 29, 2025 Ian McShane, left, and…
New York — Government shutdowns can be political earthquakes that paralyze Washington, DC. But for the economy, shutdowns are often barely a blip. Whatever economic damage occurs during that time tends to be limited and quickly fixed. Even the last government shutdown – the record-long 35-day shutdown in 2018-2019 – had few long-lasting impacts on…
In a fitting twist of fate the legendarily strong-willed Giorgio Armani, who towered over Milanese fashion for half a century and controlled every stitch of his empire right up until his death, got to choreograph his catwalk memorial himself. Armani spent his final months planning a celebration of 50 years of his brand with a…
Regardless of how trade talks go, the US-China tech rivalry isn’t going away. From each side’s perspective, maintaining a lead in futuristic technologies matters significantly for economic growth and national power. Now, we’re entering round two. The first round was mostly defined by US export controls aimed at slowing China’s development of advanced technologies. These…
Massive demonstrations are being held across Pakistan-occupied Kashmir after Awami Action Committee (AAC) called for protests over the “denial of fundamental rights”. The committee had earlier announced a lockdown on Monday to send a “loud and clear message” to grant people their rights. Videos shared on social media showed massive gatherings of people raising slogans…