SOMETHING AWFUL is happening in Congo. A rebel group called M23 seized control of Goma, the biggest city in the east of the country, on January 27th, killing several UN peacekeepers and prompting hundreds of thousands of locals to flee. Hardly anyone outside central Africa knows who M23 are or why they are fighting. So
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health (COSH) and academics from The University of Hong Kong released new tobacco control surveys which show a higher rate of flavoured cigarette use among teenagers and women. Mr Henry TONG Sau-chai, COSH Chairman, said, “Menthol, fruit,
Paul McCartney is a big name in the world of music, primarily known for his contributions to the band, the Beatles. While fans are aware of his rise to fame in the industry, they have now become equally curious about his personal life. Many wish to find out who the “Tug of War” singer is
Image used for representational purpose. | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee depreciated 45 paise to hit a record low of 87.95 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Monday (February 10, 2025) weighed down by the strength of the American currency in the overseas market and a negative trend in domestic equities. Forex traders
Micron Technologies, Qualcomm, and Cisco Systems look cheap relative to their growth potential. Many tech stocks surged to record highs over the past year amid hopes for deeper interest rate cuts and an improved macroeconomic environment. But in this volatile bull market, it might seem tough to find bargains that are trading at reasonable valuations.
By Yantoultra Ngui and Roushni Nair SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Shares of DBS soared to a record high on Monday after Singapore’s largest bank flagged an improvement in net interest income for 2025 and a dividend capital return plan, in line with a jump in fourth-quarter profit that met expectations. Southeast Asia’s largest bank by assets now
article Foxtrot from Pet Haven of MN (Animal Planet/Warner Bros. Discovery / Supplied) (FOX 9) – A Minnesota dog earned the top individual honor at the Puppy Bowl on Sunday. Puppy Bowl MVP What we know: Foxtrot, a Collie from Pet Haven of Minnesota, was named MVP (Most Valuable Puppy) of Puppy Bowl XXI on
National security police have brought in two relatives of a Hong Kong fugitive to help with an ongoing investigation, the Post has learned. A source familiar with the case said officers invited a male and female relative of opposition figure Carmen Lau Ka-man, 29, a former Wong Tai Sin district councillor, to be questioned at
Muhamed Tijani, Malachi Boateng and Victor Palsson of Plymouth Argyle celebrate victory after the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match against Liverpool at Home Park on February 9, 2025 in Plymouth, England | Photo Credit: Getty Images Premier League leader Liverpool was knocked out of the FA Cup by second-tier struggler Plymouth after losing 1-0
The crowd at Super Bowl LIX was unsurprisingly filled with plenty of celebrity guests. There were the expected attendees, like Philadelphia Eagles superfan Bradley Cooper and Kansas City Chiefs fanatic Paul Rudd, along with Taylor Swift, Miles Teller and Pete Davidson. The Eagles led the Chiefs throughout Sunday night’s game before triumphing over the reigning
Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles denied the Kansas City Chiefs a historic three-peat as they stormed to a 40-22 victory over the back-to-back defending champions to win Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans. It would be sweet, destructive revenge – rather than repeat – as the Eagles toppled the team that had broken their
Mark Savage Music Correspondent Reuters Kendrick Lamar is the first rapper to headline the Super Bowl as a solo act “I want to play their favourite song… but you know they love to sue,” said Kendrick Lamar, a couple of minutes into his Super Bowl half-time show. Everyone knew what he was referring to. Not
10th February 2025 – (Harbin) The 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin took a concerning turn on 9th February, when members of the Hong Kong men’s ice hockey team were assaulted by players from Turkmenistan following their 5-1 victory. The incident, which unfolded during post-match handshakes, has drawn attention and condemnation from Hong Kong officials,
NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Report on how AI is driving market transformation – The global phone case market size is estimated to grow by USD 13.9 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of over 6.76% during the forecast period. Growth in penetration of smart mobile
We recently published a list of 10 Firms That Soared Last Week. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Doximity, Inc. (NYSE:DOCS) stands against other firms that soared last week. Last week saw volatile trading in the stock market as investors scrambled to react from a series of positive and
With ageing, neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other types of dementia are one of the biggest threats to brain health. There is a genetic component to these diseases, but further research has shown that lifestyle can have a powerful influence on brain health. We spoke to Dr Avinash Kulkarni, Consultant Neurologist, Gleneagles BGS Hospital, Kengeri,
Ione Wells South America correspondent Reuters The campaign was dominated by the incumbent, Daniel Noboa’s hard-line approach to Ecuador’s violent drug gangs Ecuador’s presidential election will go to a second round after a closely contested first-round result failed to produce an outright winner. The electoral authorities called it a “technical tie” after the incumbent centre-right
HashKey has been granted approval to offer discretionary account management services for virtual assets (VA) to professional investors in Hong Kong. According to a blog post, Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) approved HashKey to manage tailored investment products, including spot crypto investments and derivatives under the existing type 9 license. This allows the
Dementia is a growing global concern, affecting millions of individuals and their caregivers. With projections indicating that dementia cases will triple by 2050, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued comprehensive guidelines emphasising the link between heart health and brain health. These recommendations focus on lifestyle changes that can significantly lower the risk of cognitive
In a recent interview, Bill Gates shared an interesting anecdote about his relationship with the late Steve Jobs, revealing that Jobs once suggested he should have taken LSD to improve his design sense. Gates recalled Jobs saying, “Steve Jobs once said that he wished I’d take acid because then maybe I would have had more
