Hong Kong rail giant the MTR Corporation has reported a 15.7 per cent drop in recurrent-business profit to HK$3.39 billion in the first six months of this year from the same period in 2024 due to higher operating costs. After taking into consideration property gains and losses from a one-off revaluation of investment properties, the…
Knowa De Baraso was hard to miss this time last year during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. He was the preternaturally precocious, pre-teen pundit in a polo shirt and khaki shorts who made the rounds of the global media outlets that were camped out in the the United Center sports arena as Vice President…
US President Donald Trump described his Alaska trip as a “great and very successful day” after meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15 and holding calls with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders. However, responses in Ukraine were mixed, with some criticizing the red-carpet treatment for Putin, while others expressed cautious hope despite…
This weekend, Hong Kong’s dining scene is stuffed with unique options. You can enjoy an exquisite six-hands feast celebrating seasonal wild mushrooms, a sumptuous Indian buffet in honour of India’s national day, or an innovative afternoon tea that blends fine dining with bespoke fragrances. Whether savouring the rich and earthy flavours of Yunnan fungi or…
Hong Kong police have arrested a motorist who hid in a hotel room for five days after allegedly hitting three vehicles, injuring another driver, while fleeing from a roadblock. The man, 30, was detained in connection with seven offences including furious driving and drug trafficking, Chief Inspector Law Chin-hon said on Saturday. The suspect is…
Does the latest United States consumer price index (CPI) report show that Americans are paying more or less for goods? You might be seeing mixed messaging based on the politicians you listen to or what your social media algorithms surface. Some say the numbers show President Donald Trump’s success. Others say the opposite. Every month,…
A highly anticipated summit between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, has ended without a deal on ending Moscow’s war in Ukraine, but the United States president said “great progress” has been made in the talks in Alaska. Observers say the meeting gave the Russian president a “diplomatic win” after years…
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that Chinese President Xi Jinping personally assured him China would not invade Taiwan while Trump remains in office, even as trade, technology and geopolitical tensions continue to strain relations between the two nations. In an interview with Fox News ahead of his Alaska summit with Russian President Vladimir…
SALT LAKE CITY — For the last three years, Alleyways Amplified has organized a fashion show to highlight fashion designers and artists in the Salt Lake City area. On Friday evening, though, it brought attention to more than music and fashion. The group held a fundraiser in conjunction with their show for employees impacted by…
In the lead-up to his much-touted Friday summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, United States President Donald Trump expressed confidence in his ability to make concrete progress towards securing a ceasefire in Ukraine at the meeting. Putin received the red carpet treatment as he was met with a lengthy handshake by Trump as he deplaned…