Two cats that belonged to Michigan dairy workers died after being infected with bird flu. But it’s still not clear how the animals got sick or whether they spread the virus to people in the household, a new study shows. Veterinary experts said the report, published Thursday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and…
This is the latest instalment in a feature series reflecting on instances of East meets West in world cinema, including China-US co-productions. International co-productions, where two or more countries join forces to fund a film, usually end up being less than the sum of their parts. Outside interference can water down an original vision; more…
After meeting with Russian negotiators to discuss the future of the war in Ukraine, Secretary of State Marco Rubio signaled a dramatic reset in relations with the Kremlin, trumpeting “the incredible opportunities that exist to partner with the Russians.” Hours later, though, Mr. Rubio sought to reassure nervous European allies that the talks did not…
Germany prepares to vote as a Trump-E.U. rift grows Germans will head to the polls on Sunday to choose their next chancellor. The man favored to clinch the election is Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democrats. He has been considered a potentially better match for President Trump than the current Social Democratic chancellor, Olaf Scholz….
Cathay Pacific announces limited-time flight deals for flights connecting Hong Kong to popular destinations both in Asia and other continents. Economy Class seat. © Cathay Pacific. Great prices Available until March Cathay Pacific launches a new promotion until 5 March for reduced airfare. Customers can get reduced ticket fares when booking round trips to various…
Funds for vital health programs around the world remain frozen and their work has not been able to resume, despite a federal judge’s order that temporarily halted the Trump administration’s dismantling of the government’s main foreign aid agency. Interviews with people working on health initiatives in Africa and Asia found that parents in Kenya whose…
BEIJING (AP) — The International Olympic Committee has found a sponsor in China to replace long-term commercial partner Panasonic from Japan. TCL was signed to an eight-year, four-Olympics deal through 2032 in the sponsor category of home audiovisual equipment and appliances, the IOC said on Thursday. The value in cash and operational services was not…
The Trump administration on Thursday cut protections for hundreds of thousands of Haitians in the United States, putting them on track to be targeted for deportation this summer, according to government documents and an official with the Department of Homeland Security. The decision was signed this week by Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, and…
File photo. 20th February 2025 – (Hong Kong) As the anniversary of the government’s comprehensive withdrawal of property cooling measures approaches, the Hong Kong real estate market has experienced a staggering decline in total value, amounting to nearly HK$480 billion. Despite a surge in Mainland buyers, who spent over HK$120 billion in the market, the…
(Reuters) -AstraZeneca will buy longtime partner FibroGen’s China unit for about $160 million to gain rights to its anemia drug in the country, further boosting its presence in the world’s second-biggest economy. The deal comes at a time when the Anglo-Swedish pharma company is facing a string of investigations in the country, AstraZeneca’s biggest international…