Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › China’s ambitious asteroid deflection test signals a new era of global cooperation and transparency in space security.Today in Pittsburgh China’s planned 2027 asteroid deflection mission is more than just a scientific milestone – it’s a signal about how nations are positioning themselves in the new space age.
Italy international Alessandro Bastoni has been strongly linked with a move away from Inter to join Barcelona during the summer transfer window, but Friday’s reports indicate that the left-sided centre-back is not particularly keen on the idea of leaving San Siro. Reports Bastoni doesn’t want to leave Inter for Barcelona Recent reports claim that Inter
The midstream energy space has long been one of the go-to places for investors looking to find stocks with high yields and growing payouts. In many cases, these companies act largely as energy toll rolls, creating highly visible cash flow streams that help support robust distributions. What some investors may not realize, though, is that the
HSBC and a consortium led by Standard Chartered have been awarded Hong Kong’s first stablecoin issuer licences, marking the city’s latest step towards embracing cryptocurrency’s most-traded cash substitute in its bid to become a global digital asset hub. “The two applicants have experience in traditional financial and risk management, which fits the mission of stablecoins
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › China’s diverse cinematic tastes shine through as regional box office favorites emerge during the New Year holiday season.Denver Today China’s film industry experienced a remarkable boost during the recent New Year holiday period, with box office earnings soaring past 730 million yuan (approximately $104 million). This impressive
Looking ahead to 2026 and beyond, the company said the sector is approaching a tipping point at which operational shortcomings and failures to meet compliance standards could carry substantial financial consequences for charge point operators. One of the most immediate pressures comes from the UK’s legally mandated 99 per cent uptime requirement for rapid chargers.
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › In a forex market lacking clear directional trends, traders must navigate tight price ranges and rely on technical levels to capture small gains.Indianapolis Today The US Dollar opened the North American session in a mixed state, showing weakness against the Japanese Yen but holding ground versus the
A sequel to Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon is now moving forward nearly 20 years after the original horror movie earned a dedicated cult following. The project will continue the narrative of the serial killer, while also reuniting key actors from the original film. Behind the Mask II: The Return of Leslie
Instead of requiring passports to be repeatedly presented, cameras for facial scanning were installed at the checkpoints, where passengers’ biometric scans would be matched to the passport image shared from their digital wallet or app. Security, privacy and consent were prioritised through the trial, Air New Zealand said, ensuring participants were fully aware of when,
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Kuomintang party chair Cheng Li-wun in Beijing on Friday, the first encounter between Xi and a sitting Taiwanese opposition leader in nearly a decade. In a readout released by Chinese state media, Xi said Beijing “welcomes any proposals conducive to the peaceful development of cross-strait relations.” That’s according to
Juventus are expected to announce that head coach Luciano Spalletti has signed a new contract on Friday, and reports from multiple outlets in Italy indicate that the Bianconeri tactician will have a big sway on future transfer decisions. Spalletti took over from Igor Tudor as head coach of Juventus in October and signed an initial
Asmallworld AG (VTX:ASWN), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a decent share price growth of 14% on the SWX over the last few months. Shareholders may appreciate the recent price jump, but the company still has a way to go before reaching its yearly highs again. As a small cap stock,
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) on 9 April published a sweeping ‘Tourism Revival Blueprint 2026’ that commits HK$1.66 billion (US$212 million) to attract high-value visitors and rebuild the city’s meetings-and-events pipeline. The strategy, first reported by Travel and Tour World, places special emphasis on business travellers, mainland weekenders and long-haul premium segments whose spending
Democrats keep attacking President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 as a tax cut for the rich. But the data show that the average family gained roughly $2,000 on their lower tax bill for this year. Every Democrat in Congress voted no, even as they complain of a “middle-class affordability crisis.” Maybe that’s because
Leon Goretzka has been an important player at the club since the 2018/19 season when he immediately made his impact felt with 8 goals and 5 assists in just the Bundesliga that season. Goretzka would go onto an even more successful season winning the sextuple under Hansi Flick in 2020 being a core member of
Sometimes, a single number can stop investors cold in their tracks. Slap a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple of 106 on any stock and Wall Street’s conventional wisdom yells, “Run for the hills.” But what if the stock market’s conventional wisdom is losing its relevance, given how rapidly artificial intelligence (AI) is changing everything? In my
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › The U.S. government’s restrictions on Chinese electric vehicle technology could impact cross-border travel and personal use near the border.Warren Today The U.S. government plans to maintain strict barriers to Chinese electric vehicles entering the American market, citing national security risks from certain Chinese-made software and hardware. This
Hong Kong housing authorities have spent HK$34 million (US$4.3 million) on recovery efforts following the devastating fire at Wang Fuk Court, including removing damaged scaffolding, conducting structural assessments and strengthening works. The Housing Bureau said on Thursday evening that the HK$34 million expenditure was the main reason for the 22.1 per cent increase in the
The US Dollar Index (DXY) is at a critical technical crossroads as CPI spike looms Markets are bracing for a massive 1.0% surge in March Headline CPI While the Headline CPI is forecasted to hit a two-year high of 3.4%, Core CPI is expected to remain stable at 0.2%, though the closure of the Strait
Chase Infiniti spoke about her experience working on One Battle After Another, and she explained what she carried forward into her next project. She discussed her role in The Testaments and also shared what she learned from Leonardo DiCaprio during OBAA’s filming. Chase Infiniti talks about what she learned from Leonardo DiCaprio In a recent
