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Stock Market

The Shanghai Composite Index fell by 0.67%, while the computing power leasing and grid equipment sectors surged against the trend.

Stock markets across the Asia-Pacific region plummeted, with China’s three major indices following the downward trend. By the close of trading, the Shanghai Composite Index fell by 0.67%, the Shenzhen Component Index dropped by 0.74%, and the ChiNext Index declined by 0.64%. The total market turnover reached 2.67 trillion yuan, an increase of 451.3 billion

9 March 2026

Movies

General Hospital Fans Debate if Sonny & Jason Have Been Nerfed

General Hospital villains have become a hot topic among fans recently. Several fans of the ABC soap opera feel Sonny and Jason no longer have the tough presence that once defined them. General Hospital fans think Sonny and Jason are losing their ‘gangster edge’ General Hospital fans recently began debating whether Sonny Corinthos and Jason

9 March 2026

Sports

Juventus’ Michele Di Gregorio set for longer presence on sidelines

A significant hierarchy shift is taking place in the Juventus goal, as Michele Di Gregorio is expected to remain sidelined for at least the next few weeks under manager Luciano Spalletti. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the decision stems from Spalletti’s desire to protect Di Gregorio following a difficult run of form. Advertisement In

9 March 2026

A small tree stump with chalk lettering on it with a green mossy mound behind

World News

Grave found of ‘Humbug Billy’ whose sweets killed 21

The grave of an infamous shopkeeper who killed more than 20 people after selling sweets laced with arsenic in 19th Century Bradford has been unearthed. Volunteers from Undercliffe Cemetery Charity worked with grave digger Graham Swain and local historian and author John Lawless to find the final resting place of ‘Humbug Billy’. They traced the

9 March 2026

Local news - Hong Kong

CMB International Securities (Hong Kong) maintains a Buy rating on Yanzhou Coal Mining Company (Australia).

Cailian Press will regularly compile ratings and target prices from various institutions for Hong Kong stocks. Cailian Press reported on March 9 (Editor: Tong Gu) The following are the latest ratings and target prices for Hong Kong stocks from various institutions: China Merchants Securities (Hong Kong): Maintain Yancoal Australia’s Buy rating with a target price

9 March 2026

travel

Russia Joins Germany, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Poland, China, United States, And Other Global Powerhouses In Propelling Egypt’s Tourism To New Heights With An Impressive Twenty-One Percent Growth In 2025

Home » America Travel News » Russia Joins Germany, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Poland, China, United States, And Other Global Powerhouses In Propelling Egypt’s Tourism To New Heights With An Impressive Twenty-One Percent Growth In 2025 Published on March 9, 2026 Image generated with Ai Russia Joins Germany, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Poland, China, United

9 March 2026

Donald Trump approval ratings after Iran strikes. What new polls show

March 9, 2026, 3:53 a.m. ET Following the Feb. 28 attack on Iran, Donald Trump’s presidential approval rating Feb. 28 brought mixed reviews among Americans, some of whom have questioned the president’s job performance. The president hit all-time low job approval numbers in his second four-year term just prior to his State of the Union address last month,

9 March 2026

An alert issued by the UAE Ministry of Interior warning residents of Dubai and Abu Dhabi of a potential Iranian missile strike is displayed on a mobile phone shortly before a missile was intercepted in Dubai on March 5

World News

Asia’s Ultra-Rich Having Second Thoughts On Dubai As Iran War Rages

Many of Asia’s richest families are reconsidering their exposure to Dubai as the Iran war rattles the city that has attracted billions from across the region in recent years. Several consultants told Bloomberg News they are getting calls from clients seeking to delay relocation plans, while others are exploring ways to reduce their investments in

9 March 2026

Local news - Hong Kong

5 Hong Kong illustrators to put on your radar

From serious watercolours to quirky comic book designs, we highlight five distinctive voices making big waves in the local art scene Hello Wong Picture: Instagram @hello.wong As a post-90s Hong Kong digital illustrator, Hello Wong centres his work on the everyday rhythms and quirks of the city. His style is grounded and straightforward, often spotlighting

9 March 2026

David Whitcombe on Technology Upgrades, Global Expansion, and Team Growth

London, United Kingdom , March 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Amid the continued rise in global retail stock investor participation and intensifying competition in financial technology, the UK-based stock analysis firm LINK FOREX LTD has recently announced a series of new strategic initiatives aimed at further strengthening its technological capabilities and expanding its international market

9 March 2026

Sports

Kylian Mbappe’s Real Madrid reportedly drop interest in Manchester City’s Rodri Hernandez to chase another Premier League star

Following Carlo Ancelotti’s departure, Real Madrid have struggled to find the right balance in midfield, as the exits of Luka Modrić and Toni Kroos seem to have disrupted the squad’s structure. Amid their underwhelming performances, Rodri Hernández of Manchester City emerged as a potential reinforcement. However, Kylian Mbappe’s team reportedly decided against pursuing his signing,

9 March 2026

(Left to Right) SCMP deputy Hong Kong editor Olga Wong, AIA CEO Alger Fung, finance chief Paul Chan, Hong Kong McKinsey managing partner Arthur Shek and SCMP news editor Denise Tsang. Photo: Dickson Lee

Local news - Hong Kong

Hong Kong ‘more than China’s financial sandbox’, Paul Chan says

Hong Kong is not just China’s economic sandbox but also a driver of the country’s development, the finance chief has said, calling the city the nation’s international financial centre. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said on Monday that Hong Kong must move swiftly to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and “get empowered” in its use, as

9 March 2026

travel

United States, United Kingdom, Germany & China Visitors Flock to Ireland After Wexford’s Chinese New Year Spectacle — Ryanair Schedules Expand While Hotels See Record Bookings

Home » Latest Travel News » United States, United Kingdom, Germany & China Visitors Flock to Ireland After Wexford’s Chinese New Year Spectacle — Ryanair Schedules Expand While Hotels See Record Bookings Published on March 9, 2026 Image generated with Ai United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and China visitors are flocking to Ireland following the

9 March 2026

celebrities

Surat Women Use ChatGPT For Suicide In Temple Washroom, Elon Musk Reacts

New Delhi: Days after two college students were found dead in the washroom of a temple in Surat, and police found that they used ChatGPT to search for ways to die, X owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has reacted to the chilling deaths. In a one-word response to a post on the women’s use

9 March 2026

Noting that there is a lot of oil pressure at the moment, President Donald Trump boasted that the US has a tremendous amount of oil. (AFP)

World News

Why MAGA backs Donald Trump’s war—for now

AMERICAN PRESIDENTS often benefit politically when they lead the country into armed conflict. On the eve of the Gulf war in 1991 George H.W. Bush’s approval rating stood at 64%. Within days of launching Operation Desert Storm it surged to 82%. His son did even better: after declaring a “war on terror” and making the

9 March 2026

Local news - Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest man over alleged indecent assault and fight

A man has been arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly indecently assaulting a woman in a stairwell before fighting with her husband. Police said the incident occurred at about 12.54am on Monday in a stairwell outside a building on Apliu Street in Sham Shui Po. A 30-year-old woman surnamed Lai reported that she was indecently

9 March 2026

Movies

8th & Final Season of Beloved Time Travel Show Gets 100% on RT

After nearly twelve years of transporting viewers through the stones, the epic romance of Claire and Jamie Fraser is coming to an end. But if the first reviews are any indication, the historical fantasy is going out on top with 100% Rotten Tomatoes score. What critics are saying about Outlander Season 8 in reviews The

9 March 2026

Sports

Villarreal beats Elche to stay level on points with 3rd-place Atletico in Spain as Getafe wins again

MADRID (AP) — Villarreal beat struggling Elche 2-1 to stay level on points with third-place Atletico Madrid in La Liga on Sunday. First-half goals from Canada striker Tajon Buchanan and Uruguay defender Santiago Mourino put Villarreal in control, before former AC Milan striker Andre Silva pulled a late goal back for Elche. Villarreal has 54

9 March 2026

World News

Ford in deep water after sweeping recalls hit every model since 2020 — with one exception

Over the past several years, Ford has found itself in hot water, with recalls sweeping through nearly every model in its lineup between 2020 and 2026 — all but one. Only the Ford GT, a mid-engine two-seater sports car, escaped the issues that plagued the rest of the lineup, including problems with windshields, suspension and

9 March 2026

Local news - Hong Kong

Surcharges considered as Hong Kong fuel prices set to rise amid Iran war

Hong Kong’s transport sector is considering a temporary fuel surcharge for deliveries as pump prices are expected to climb further this week amid rising Middle East tensions, industry representatives have said. Ringo Lee Yiu-pui, governor and honorary life president of the Hong Kong, China Automobile Association, said on Monday that fuel prices in the city

9 March 2026

travel

United Kingdom Joins United States, Russia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Canada and More in Powering Vietnam’s Unstoppable Tourism Surge with Nearly Five Visitors and an Outstanding Eighteen point one percent Growth in Early 2026

Home » TOURISM NEWS » United Kingdom Joins United States, Russia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Canada and More in Powering Vietnam’s Unstoppable Tourism Surge with Nearly Five Visitors and an Outstanding Eighteen point one percent Growth in Early 2026 Published on March 9, 2026 Image generated with Ai The United Kingdom, alongside the United States, Russia, Indonesia,

9 March 2026

celebrities

Salvation Army’s ‘Bowls of Blessings’ draws volunteers & local celebrities to Mississippi Trade Mart

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – The Salvation Army hosted its annual soup fundraiser, “Bowls of Blessings,” formerly known as the “Souper Bowl,” at the Mississippi Trade Mart. The event featured gumbo, chili, and other soups, with all-you-can-eat servings included with a $25 ticket. Organizers said the event was shifted away from the actual date of the

9 March 2026

Mayor of Beverley Cllr Alison Healy says the town has 'so much to offer'

World News

‘This is an opportunity to open Beverley to the world’ – Town looks to local community for support in UK Town of Culture bid

It is being seen as the ‘natural next step’ for the East Riding market town Mayor of Beverley Cllr Alison Healy says the town has ‘so much to offer’(Image: Beverley Town Council/Visit East Yorkshire) Beverley is preparing to submit an “Expression of Interest” to become a UK Town of Culture. The local community is being

9 March 2026

The 56-year-old is the second defendant to seek a reduced sentence after Fung Wai-kong, managing editor of Apple Daily’s English edition, submitted a similar application last week. Photo: Sam Tsang

Local news - Hong Kong

Former Apple Daily executive editor appeals 10-year sentence in Hong Kong

The former executive editor-in-chief of Hong Kong’s defunct Apple Daily newspaper, founded by Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, has lodged an appeal against his 10-year sentence imposed under the national security law. Lam Man-chung’s lawyer filed the application at the Court of Appeal on Friday, ahead of the statutory 28-day deadline for criminal appeals expiring on Monday.

9 March 2026

Forex

Gold 5,000 support looks vulnerable, break could accelerate selloff to 4,400

Gold began the week on the defensive while Dollar strengthened broadly across currency markets, as the Middle East conflict has entered its second week with no meaningful signs of de-escalation. The metal is now showing signs of fragility near 5,000 psychological level, which is significant due to positioning in the options market. A break below

9 March 2026

Non mobile technology

Man comparing Waze vs. Google Maps reveals which app has better incident reporting

The debate of Waze vs. Google Maps continues to rumble on, with various comparisons between the two apps being made, and one man from Tom’s Guide has taken a closer look at their incident reporting. Modern navigation apps allow road users to report incidents or problems they see out on the road, with Waze actually

9 March 2026

Sports

Modric and Estupinan relish Milan victory over Inter: ‘Sergio Ramos spirit’

Luka Modric believes Milan had ‘some Sergio Ramos spirit’ in their Derby della Madonnina victory over Inter today, while Pervis Estupinan admits it was ‘the most important goal of my life.’ The odds were against the Rossoneri, who also felt the most pressure knowing they were 10 points behind the leaders going into this last

9 March 2026

A sign at the pump at Buc-ee's notifies customers of a new policy requiring card users to pay for fuel at the pump starting March, 1 2026. (Frank Cardenas/MySA)

World News

Buc-ee’s new gas pump rule sparks drama…and it’s not about parking

Customers at some Buc-ee’s locations are noticing a change when it comes to buying fuel – and the policy is already drawing mixed reactions online. Signs posted at certain Buc-ee’s pumps indicate that customers using a credit or debit card must pay at the pump, while those paying with cash can still prepay inside the store

9 March 2026

Local news - Hong Kong

Hong Kong, China stocks tumble as Iran war knocks Asian markets

Delayed Hong Kong S.E. 01:12:31 2026-03-09 am EDT 5-day change 1st Jan Change 7.360 HKD -2.00% -2.65% +4.99% Published on 03/09/2026 at 12:56 am EDT Reuters This article is reserved for members Unlock the article: REGISTER NOW! © Reuters – 2026 DurationAuto.2 months3 months6 months9 months1 year2 years5 years10 yearsMax. PeriodDayWeek Hong Kong and China

9 March 2026

travel

China Overtakes United States, Russia, South Korea, United Kingdom, Germany, And More Emerging As Thailand’s Leading Tourist Market Amidst The Tumultuous Middle East War And Travel Disruptions

Home » TOURISM NEWS » China Overtakes United States, Russia, South Korea, United Kingdom, Germany, And More Emerging As Thailand’s Leading Tourist Market Amidst The Tumultuous Middle East War And Travel Disruptions Published on March 9, 2026 Image generated with Ai China Overtakes United States, Russia, South Korea, United Kingdom, Germany, And More, emerging as

9 March 2026

Donald Trump holding events in Cincinnati area March 11. What to know

March 9, 2026, 12:25 a.m. ET President Donald Trump will visit Cincinnati and Hebron on Wednesday, March 11. In Cincinnati, Trump will be touring Thermo Fisher Scientific and discussing TrumpRx.gov, a government website that allows people to buy discounted prescription drugs. In Hebron, Trump will be speaking at a public event at Verst Logistics Contract

9 March 2026

Thousands Of Passengers Stranded Across Asia Today As Thailand, Malaysia, China, India, Türkiye, Sri Lanka, Qatar, UAE, And Philippines Cancel 920 And Delay 2,043 Flights, Disrupting AirAsia, Air India, Emirates, Malaysia, And Other Airlines In Mumbai, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai, And More

Home » Latest Travel News » Thousands Of Passengers Stranded Across Asia Today As Thailand, Malaysia, China, India, Türkiye, Sri Lanka, Qatar, UAE, And Philippines Cancel 920 And Delay 2,043 Flights, Disrupting AirAsia, Air India, Emirates, Malaysia, And Other Airlines In Mumbai, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai, And More Published on March 9, 2026 Image generated

9 March 2026

World News

Man, 27, wanted in deadly saloon shooting in California, sheriff says

Man, 27, wanted in deadly saloon shooting in California, sheriff says Investigators in Kern County are casting a wide net in search of a 27-year-old man wanted in connection with a deadly shooting outside a saloon over the weekend. Details are limited and it’s unclear what exactly happened, but officials with the Kern County Sheriff’s Office said in

9 March 2026

China News

What China’s latest economic plans say about its tech ambitions and rivalry with US

Two major economic plans unveiled at the annual meeting of China’s legislature outline top priorities that have different ramifications for the global economy. In the government plan for 2026, the No. 1 task is “building a robust domestic market”. Then comes accelerating technological progress. But longer-term, a plan for the next five years, gives more

9 March 2026

Movies

Yellowstone’s Rip & Beth Get Return Update From Marshals Creator

Spencer Hudnut addressed the possibility of Yellowstone characters Rip Wheeler and Beth Dutton appearing in the CBS spinoff Marshals. The showrunner commented on whether the two characters could return within the expanding Yellowstone television universe. Spencer Hudnut on if Rip and Beth will appear in Marshals Spencer Hudnut addressed whether Yellowstone characters Rip Wheeler and Beth Dutton could appear in CBS’s Marshals. Asked about a potential guest appearance,

9 March 2026

Stock Market

South Korea’s Kospi sinks, triggering circuit breaker amid broader Asia market rout

Fire breaks out at the Shahran oil depot after U.S. and Israeli attacks, leaving numerous fuel tankers and vehicles in the area unusable in Tehran, Iran, on March 8, 2026. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images South Korea’s Kospi triggered its second circuit breaker in four sessions on Monday, leading a broader regional sell-off as

9 March 2026

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