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World News

A Successful Career Needs A Strong Network—Here’s How To Build One

If you want to advance your career, you’ll need to build a strong network. The statistics make the case: 54% of people report getting their job through a connection, according to a 2025 survey by MyPerfectResume. Despite this, just 10% of people reach out to contacts during their job search. This is why networking in

Stock Market

Analysts’ New AI Stock Rating System Reveals These Winners and Losers

Analysts at William Blair reexamined their framework for rating AI stocks after the bout of disruption fears upended the market earlier this year AI hype morphed into AI fear, fueling a massive sell-off in exposed names. New AI tools and a hypothetical doomsday scenario stoked investors’ worries that AI will displace current leaders in software

Chief Executive John Lee stressed that Hong Kong remained steadfastly committed to free trade and multilateralism and would continue to expand its global trade network. Photo: Facebook/John KC Lee
Local news - Hong Kong

Hong Kong to meet uncertainty with openness, John Lee tells Boao Forum for Asia

Hong Kong will respond to uncertainty brought by intensifying geopolitical tensions “with openness rather than isolation”, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has pledged at an annual forum in Hainan, calling on economies to join hands to promote free trade. Speaking at the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference – regarded as a platform for high-level

travel

Air India Flight From India Diverted to Saudi Arabia While En Route to the United Kingdom Amid Gulf Airspace Disruptions – Key Travel and Tourism Insights for Long-Haul Passengers

Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Air India Flight From India Diverted to Saudi Arabia While En Route to the United Kingdom Amid Gulf Airspace Disruptions – Key Travel and Tourism Insights for Long-Haul Passengers Published on March 24, 2026 Image generated with Ai An Air India flight en route from Bengaluru to London was redirected

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World News

Detroit Tigers Facing Serious Questions After Whistleblower Report

The Detroit Tigers organization is once again under the microscope after a troubling new report raised questions about how internal concerns are handled. A report from The Athletic detailed a situation involving a longtime employee of Ilitch Sports and Entertainment (IS+E) who claims he was effectively pushed out after speaking up about workplace issues, despite

Why more African traders are turning to global brokers for forex trading

In the past, forex trading was mainly viewed as a specialised, niche financial activity in Africa. However, that has all changed, with the market becoming much more mainstream across the country. People from all demographics are beginning to trade. Youths, business professionals, current students, and even retirees will regularly participate in generating surplus income from

Non mobile technology

How Google Gemini Can Help You Tweak An Android Phone

Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Tech Advisor explores eight essential Google Gemini prompts that transform Android phones into productivity powerhouses through AI-powered customization and management features. Gemini enables users to create custom wallpapers, ringtones, and profile images while managing battery life, Do Not Disturb settings, and daily reminders effortlessly. The AI assistant

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Local news - Hong Kong

‘Hidden gurus’ will be able to decrypt devices in Hong Kong national security cases

Hong Kong authorities will be able to demand external technicians or any “specified person” decrypt electronic devices during national security investigations and may punish suspects who provide wrong passwords or falsely claim to have forgotten them, the security chief has told lawmakers. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung stressed on Tuesday that recent amendments to

An Army carry team moves the flag-draped transfer case containing the remains of U.S. Army soldier Maj. Sorffly Davius, of Cambria Heights, N.Y., who died in Kuwait, during a casualty return, Monday, March 9, 2026, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
World News

Rubio Plans Travel to France to Sell Iran War to Skeptical G7 Allies

WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to France this week to try to sell America’s skeptical Group of Seven allies on the strategy of the Iran war that has sent global fuel prices soaring, the State Department said Tuesday. Rubio will attend a G7 foreign ministers meeting near Versailles outside of

Stock Market

RETIREMENT TIPS: The 2026 Iran War and the U.S. Stock Market

By AKEMI KONDO DALVI, CPA/PFS, CFP It’s hard to believe that it’s only March and so much has happened in the world already this year. In just the first two months of 2026, the U.S. captured Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro (and First Lady Cilia Flores), withdrew from the World Health Organization, and took joint military

Guests of honour officiate the opening ceremony of the Sands Gallery booth, presented by Sands China Tuesday at Art Central, Hong Kong’s annual premier international art event at Central Harbourfront.
Local news - Hong Kong

Sands China Celebrates Grand Opening at Hong Kong’s Art Central

Sands Gallery as bridge bringing Macao artists onto international art stageContemporary artworks presented alongside century-old firecracker history Showcasing vibrant energy of Macao’s art and cultural scene MACAO, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sands China celebrated the grand opening of its Sands Gallery booth Tuesday at Art Central, Hong Kong’s premier international art event. The booth features

Chinese corvette recently trained its weapons on Philippine frigate, officials confirm
China News

Chinese corvette recently trained its weapons on Philippine frigate, officials confirm

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Navy has confirmed that an armed Chinese corvette engaged its fire control radar against a Philippine frigate this month, marking the latest escalation between the two nations in contested areas in the South China Sea. The guided missile frigate BRP Miguel Malvar was conducting a routine sovereignty patrol near Sabina

An Army carry team moves the flag-draped transfer case containing the remains of U.S. Army soldier Maj. Sorffly Davius, of Cambria Heights, N.Y., who died in Kuwait, during a casualty return, Monday, March 9, 2026, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
World News

Analysis-Italy’s Meloni Faces Risky Choices After Referendum Defeat Shakes Government

By Crispian Balmer and Angelo Amante ROME, March 24 (Reuters) – Giorgia Meloni’s defeat in a justice reform referendum has thrust ⁠the ⁠Italian leader into the toughest phase of her premiership, with ⁠her authority weakened, her reform programme in tatters and no easy way to regain the initiative. The prime minister’s right-wing coalition suffered a

Movies

Pedro Pascal & Mark Hamill’s Hit Sci-Fi Movie Streams Today on Peacock

One of Universal Pictures’ critically acclaimed sci-fi adventure movies from 2024 has officially been added to Peacock‘s library. The film features a star-studded ensemble cast, including Star Wars alums Pedro Pascal and Mark Hamill. What Pedro Pascal movie is now available on Peacock? Beginning today, Pascal’s award-winning animated movie The Wild Robot is now available

celebrities

WATCH LIVE: Trump swears in Markwayne Mullin as new homeland security secretary amid shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin as homeland security secretary late Monday, approving President Donald Trump’s nominee to take over the embattled department after the firing of Kristi Noem during a public backlash over the administration’s immigration enforcement and mass deportation operations. The president is expected to swear in Markwayne Mullin at 1:30

Sports

Five big clubs in grave danger of relegation this season

The phrase “too good to go down” is being tested like never before, with several big clubs in Europe at risk of suffering relegation this season.  Any one of these teams going down would be fairly seismic, but there is a very real possibility that they all do so. Advertisement Five big clubs in grave

A spacious white gallery with industrial ceiling lights presents angular black sculptural forms arranged across the floor and a mirrored surface, surrounded by monochrome drawings, text-based works and wall-mounted pieces.
Local news - Hong Kong

Serakai Studio Launches GOLD in Hong Kong’s Wong Chuk Hang

“CERTAINLY is at GOLD through May 3, 2026. Courtesy Serakai Studio As the art world urgently searches for fresh commercial and institutional models to respond to the shifting tastes and behaviors of younger audiences, a new art space launching during Hong Kong’s Art Week is already showing the potential to operate differently—even before opening the

Football

Can Cesc Fábregas & Como 1907 get Champions League football in Serie A?

Expert insight from Italy  ©TM/IMAGO From the placid banks of Lake Como to the fierce battlefield of Serie A, the rise of Northern Italian club Como 1907 has been as picturesque as it has been incredible. Once languishing in the lower tiers of Italian football, the historic side now finds itself in a second consecutive

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World News

US bomber declares emergency as it returns to base

A US Air Force (USAF) bomber was forced to declare an “emergency” this morning while travelling back to a base in the west of England. The B-52H Stratofortress departed from RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on Monday evening, and issued a 7700 code as it returned shortly after 09:00 GMT on Tuesday. A 7700 is a

Stock Market

Jim Cramer Discusses NVIDIA as Its Stock Becomes “Cheaper Than a Paint Company”

NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) is one of the stocks highlighted in Jim Cramer’s latest Mad Money recap as he provided top stock insights. Cramer mentioned the company’s valuation, as he commented: Why did we put money to work for the Charitable Trust yesterday, but nothing today? Because investing purely on the basis of being a contrarian

Regina Ip at Complexcon Hong Kong
Local news - Hong Kong

Kasing Lung, Jennie, Regina Ip Fuel the Buzz at ComplexCon Hong Kong

HONG KONG — Local politician Regina Ip emerged as a dark horse of this year’s ComplexCon Hong Kong as her meet-and-greet on Saturday afternoon sent hundreds of fans screaming and cheering, rivaling headliners, including the fair’s artistic director Kasing Lung, the creator of Labubu and The Monsters series, and Blackpink member Jennie Kim, who capped

travel

UAE Joins Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Jordan And Bahrain in Unprecedented High‑Risk Amber Travel Warning as Hong Kong Slams Black Alert on Iran and Israel Amid Rapidly Escalating Regional Crisis and Shockwaves Through Business Travel

Home » TRAVEL ALERT » UAE Joins Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Jordan And Bahrain in Unprecedented High‑Risk Amber Travel Warning as Hong Kong Slams Black Alert on Iran and Israel Amid Rapidly Escalating Regional Crisis and Shockwaves Through Business Travel Published on March 24, 2026 Image generated with Ai Amid rapidly escalating tensions in the

Tensions Explode in South China Sea as China Surrounds Filipino Boats With Dozens of Vessels
China News

China Quietly Maps Ocean Floor Near US Bases For Potential Military Use — UNITED24 Media

China has significantly expanded its global ocean mapping and monitoring activities, collecting data that could be used in future submarine warfare scenarios involving the United States and its allies. We bring you stories from the ground. Your support keeps our team in the field. DONATE NOW According to Reuters on March 24, the large-scale effort spans the Pacific, Indian,

USD/CHF Mid-Day Outlook - ActionForex
Forex

USD/CHF Mid-Day Outlook – ActionForex

Daily Pivots: (S1) 0.7819; (P) 0.7879; (R1) 0.7924; More…. USD/CHF is still staying in consolidations below 0.7957 and intraday bias remains neutral. As noted before, rise from 0.7603 should be correcting whole decline from 0.9200. Above 0.7957 will target 38.2% retracement of 0.9200 to 0.7603 at 0.8213. This will remain the favored case as long

Non mobile technology

Global EV Battery Passport Market Surges Across Europe, Asia-Pacific and United States–Germany Leads Growth While Circulor, Minespider, Siemens and AVL Drive Industry Transformation

NEWARK, Del., March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — According to a latest market analysis by Future Market Insights, the global EV battery passport market is witnessing rapid acceleration, driven by tightening cross-border compliance mandates and rising demand for transparent, traceable battery supply chains. The market, valued at USD 0.4 billion in 2025, is projected to reach USD

celebrities

Mark Carney calls for humility in politics at National Prayer Breakfast

Open this photo in gallery: Prime Minister Mark Carney urged politicians to value generosity and think of their lasting legacies at the annual Christian prayer breakfast in Ottawa.Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a call for politicians to be humble in their service and think broadly about their legacy as he offered

Higher-income households often split spending, using discount stores for extras and traditional retailers for essentials, according to a recent survey (Getty Images)
World News

Wealthy Americans are turning to dollar stores in droves as inflation continues to bite

“If you can’t beat them, join them” is becoming the mindset for many Americans right now, as even people with higher incomes are increasingly shopping at dollar stores amid high prices and an uncertain economy. Stores like Dollar General and Walmart brought in more customers than usual in December, according to EY-Parthenon’s latest U.S. Consumer

Sports

Orlando City sign Griezmann from Atletico

March 24 – Orlando City have signed forward Antoine Griezmann from LaLiga club Atletico Madrid on a contract beginning in July 2026, both clubs said on Tuesday. Griezmann, Atletico’s all-time leading scorer, has agreed a deal with the Major League Soccer club that runs through the 2027-28 season, with an option for the 2028-29 campaign.

Northern Metropolis boundary changes will need Legco approval, minister says
Local news - Hong Kong

Northern Metropolis boundary changes will need Legco approval, minister says

Hong Kong’s legislature will retain the power to scrutinise boundary changes for the Northern Metropolis megaproject proposed by the executive branch, the city’s development chief has said, addressing concerns over proposed laws to fast-track the scheme. Under proposed legislation comprising six main subsidiary laws designed to remove bottlenecks in the massive scheme near the border

China continues to dominate rare earths as diversification efforts gain momentum
China News

China continues to dominate rare earths as diversification efforts gain momentum

Global rare earths production is estimated to have increased by a modest 2.6% in 2025 over 2024 to 390,000 tonnes of rare-earth oxide (REO), supported by stable supply chains and sustained output from China. China retains its dominant position in the global rare earths market, accounting for 69.2% of global rare earths output in 2025.

Football

Antoine Griezmann leaving Atlético Madrid for Orlando City in the summer

Antoine Griezmann is coming to Major League Soccer. MLS side Orlando City has signed the Atlético Madrid star on a free transfer. It’s a two-year deal through the 2027-28 season — with a club option for 2028-29 — that will begin in July following the World Cup. Advertisement Draft your Yahoo Fantasy Baseball team for

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China News

China’s first hemophilia B gene therapy now approved in Macao

The one-time gene therapy BBM-H901 (dalnacogene ponparvovec) has been officially approved in the Macao region of China for the treatment of adults with moderate to severe hemophilia B, thus expanding access to the medication beyond mainland China. Developed by Belief Biomed (BBM), BBM-H901 became China’s first and only approved hemophilia B gene therapy when it

Stock Market

Wall Street Thinks These 5 Stocks Could Be the Next Big Winners

Micron Technology (MU) reported record revenue of $23.9B (+196% YoY) with pricing power from tight supply, while Broadcom (AVGO) saw AI chip revenue jump 106% YoY to $8.4B with custom AI chips growing 140%, and Chevron (CVX) benefits from crude oil trading above $105 per barrel with production up 12% YoY following the Hess acquisition.