A Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) student who was arrested for sedition after launching a petition calling for an independent committee to investigate the Tai Po fire has said he has been expelled from the institution. “I was just expelled by CUHK,” Miles Kwan Ching-fung wrote on social media at midnight on Friday, ending
If you needed the definition of a lightning start, Atletico Madrid’s rampaging counter-attackers were on hand to help you out in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final with Barcelona. Diego Simeone was wheeling down the sidelines twice before half-time as his Atletico side raced into a 4-0 lead at the break —
James Eagle started smoking fish in his backyard in Camberwell back in 2014. As a medical devices salesman, James Eagle travelled across Scandinavia and would frequently be met with salmon or gravlax as “the main event” on menus. Back in the UK, he felt that thinly-cut smoked salmon was a sidenote on our plates. “I
Wayne Rooney, who made headlines in 2010 after hitting out at England fans for booing the team, remembers being booed quite a lot in his career. “It’s always been there. Fans obviously have their opinions and sometimes they’re with you and sometimes they’re against you,” he said. “It’s probably just picked up a little bit
Gold and silver prices rose as U.S. Treasury bond yields fell after December retail sales growth stalled, signaling a softening economy ahead of key jobs data. Bloomberg Creative | Bloomberg Creative Photos | Getty Images Gold’s wild price swings in recent weeks are increasingly being linked to speculative trading in China by some analysts, with
Home » Hong Kong News » Hong Kong Faces Powerful Tourism Breakthrough as Visa Study Reveals Surging Global Demand for Mega Events and Major Untapped Visitor Growth Potential Published on February 13, 2026 Hong Kong Faces Powerful Tourism Breakthrough as Global Travellers Show Strong Demand for Mega Events Yet Participation Gap Signals Massive Growth Potential
In partnership with Hong Kong Tourism Each March, Hong Kong transforms into a global crossroads for contemporary creativity. From (Mar 27-29) to the (Mar 26-Apr 5), Hong Kong Arts Month draws collectors, institutions, and curious city-wanderers into a dense calendar of exhibitions, fairs, and public projects. Within that ecosystem, HKwalls has carved out a
Daily Pivots: (S1) 1.6658; (P) 1.6708; (R1) 1.6793; More… Intraday bias in EUR/AUD is turned neutral with current recovery, and some consolidations would be seen above 1.6620. But outlook will stay bearish as long as 1.7060 resistance holds. Break of 1.6620 will extend the whole down trend from 1.8554, and target 138.2% projection of 1.8554
The CIA has released a new Chinese-language video aimed at recruiting spies within China’s military, expanding its campaign to attract informants and drawing likely anger from Beijing.The video, posted on the agency’s YouTube channel, depicts a fictional mid-level officer in the People’s Liberation Army disillusioned by alleged corruption among senior leaders. It shows him at
US Democrats will use a security summit this weekend to urge European leaders to stand up to Donald Trump, with the continent divided over how to keep the unpredictable US president on side. Democrats at the annual Munich Security Conference will include some of Trump’s most outspoken critics, such as the governor of California, Gavin
By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates and Loong Air have signed an interline agreement, increasing Emirates’ footprint in China and offering the airline’s customers access to additional cities beyond its own gateways. Starting immediately, Emirates customers will have access to 22 points across China operated by Loong Air via Hangzhou, Shenzhen and Hong Kong. The cities
Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by Brentford that leaves them just four points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League. Mikel Arteta made four changes to the Arsenal starting line-up, bringing in Viktor Gyokeres, Piero Hincapie, Cristhian Mosquera and Eberechi Eze. The first half was limited in terms of
Tottenham Hotspur are searching for their eighth manager/head coach (interim and permanent) since 2019 after sacking Thomas Frank on Wednesday amid a run of two wins in 17 Premier League games. Frank, who only joined in the summer following seven successful years as Brentford boss, leaves Spurs in a relegation battle, just five points clear
Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Malaysia Joins Bahrain and United Kingdom in Expanding Global Connectivity with AirAsia X’s New Kuala Lumpur–Bahrain–London Route Published on February 13, 2026 Malaysia joins Bahrain and the United Kingdom in a bold move to expand global connectivity with the launch of AirAsia X’s new Kuala Lumpur–Bahrain–London route. This strategic service,
Hong Kong Police have arrested two people on suspicion of stealing a passenger’s backpack containing a watch worth HK$300,000 (US$38,379) on an inbound flight from Abu Dhabi on Thursday. The force said on Friday that a male passenger discovered a watch missing from his backpack in the overhead compartment and suspected it had been stolen.
Fans of Coldwater are wondering what’s next for the intense ITV thriller after its finale. Many are curious to know whether it will return for a Season 2. The six-episode drama has now finished airing of Paramount+. So, let’s find out if Coldwater Season 2 is on the way. Has ITV canceled Coldwater or renewed
Bangladesh’s election marks a welcome break from the past. The embrace of democracy is a hopeful sign, but the result also shows how deeply entrenched dynastic politics are in the nation of more than 170 million. For India and China, two powers that have long competed for economic and security influence in the region, the
Some celebrities believe a strong partnership is the foundation of a strong family. Ayesha Curry said she and Stephen Curry focus on their relationship first, before stepping into their roles as mom and dad. “And that works for us because then you have two happy people raising the kids in the house. So the family
Hong Kong authorities will “shortly” announce long-term rehousing plans for residents displaced by the deadly Tai Po fire, after settling differences in individual preferences and resolving uncertainties over insurance and legal issues, the city’s leader has said. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu made the pledge on Friday while visiting fire victims temporarily staying in a
(Bloomberg) — After Beijing slammed them shut about a decade ago, the gates have flung open again for Chinese firms to go on overseas acquisition sprees. In January alone, the volume of outbound mergers and acquisitions from Greater China approached $12 billion, the most for the first month of a year since 2017. The shopping
