Passengers landing at Hong Kong International Airport this month will be greeted by a surprise friend waiting for them in the arrivals hall – a giant fluffy orange cat sleeping right in the middle of the bustling space. The interactive installation, called “A Moment to Purr,” popped up as part of the airport’s Easter celebrations
Stocks were climbing for the third day in a row this week as enthusiasm over the expected end of the war in Iran buoyed the market, and investors looked forward to earnings season, which has kicked off this week with strong results from the top banks. As of 12:22 p.m. ET, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:
Napoli have made their first move in the pursuit of Nicolò Zaniolo, with sporting director Giovanni Manna having opened exploratory talks with the Udinese midfielder’s entourage ahead of the summer transfer window. Read Football Italia Ad-Free and get access to Exclusive News & Content – Free Trial – Click Here Advertisement According to Kiss Kiss
AMSTERDAM, April 15 (Reuters) – The Netherlands will spend 248 million euros ($293 million) on producing drones for Ukraine, Dutch Defence Minister Dilan Yesilgoz-Zegerius said on Wednesday. “Drones play a crucial role on the modern battlefield. Ukrainians deploy them with incredible skill to repel the incessant Russian attacks,” she said after meeting her counterparts from
Hong Kong’s New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (New CIES) has received more than 3,300 applications representing approximately HK$99 billion (US$12.6 billion) in anticipated investment, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui disclosed on April 13. He made the remarks at the Hong Kong Investment Funds Association (HKIFA) 40th anniversary cocktail reception. The figures
A night of frustration for the Blaugrana Despite the 18-year-old opening the scoring in the second leg at the Wanda Metropolitano, Hansi Flick’s side couldn’t overturn their first-leg deficit, eventually falling to a 3-2 aggregate defeat. But while several senior stars were left reeling, Yamal took to social media to promise that the club’s 11-year
Beijing [China], April 15 (ANI): As the global energy crisis deepens and the Hormuz blockade enters a critical phase, the “unprecedented” partnership between Russia and China has taken centre stage. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday concluded a high-stakes two-day official visit to Beijing, where he was received by President Xi Jinping and held
FRANCE Picasso painting won A Parisian art enthusiast could not believe his luck when he found out on Tuesday that he had won a Pablo Picasso painting worth US$1 million with a US$117 raffle ticket. “How do I check that it’s not a hoax?” said Ari Hodara, 58, after organizers called him following the draw
On March 27, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) closed the week down 6% on the year and about 10% below its all-time high. The war in Iran, soaring oil prices, and inflation fears took their toll on sentiment, and investors began weighing the possibility that conditions could worsen considerably. In April, things began
The government is likely to roll out a second phase of the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for mobile phones by May, with an outlay of over $5 billion (around Rs 46,000 crore), aimed at accelerating exports from India, PTI reported citing sources.The proposed PLI 2.0 for mobile manufacturing is currently under discussion and is expected
San Marino have announced the launch of their first senior women’s national football team. The European side had its first training session this week and will be coached by former Italy international Giulia Domenichetti, the nation’s federation announced on Tuesday. The senior men’s team was founded in 1986 and is the lowest on the 210-team
TIME released its list of the ‘100 Most Influential People of 2026’ on Wednesday, naming Pope Leo, US President Donald Trump, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, among others. Trump and Mamdani are among the top leaders in the TIME influential list. (Bloomberg) The list included other global leaders like Israel President Benjamin Netanyahu, US Secretary
The recent casting update regarding The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum may result in an awkward experience when watching the movie. Warner Bros. Pictures’ The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum is scheduled to be released in United States theaters next year. The movie is directed by Andy Serkis, who
AUD/USD keeps firm tone and hit new (marginally higher) one-month high on Wednesday, underpinned by renewed risk appetite on growing hopes on a peace solution between the US and Iran. Multiple daily MAs bull crosses and strengthening positive momentum add to bullish outlook, although the rally may pause for consolidation / limited correction before final
Real Madrid has lost one of the defining figures of its greatest generation. José Emilio Santamaría, a cornerstone of the club’s golden era and one of the finest defenders in its history, has passed away at the age of 96. His death marks the end of a life deeply intertwined with football at the highest
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April 15, 2026, 12:41 p.m. ET Donald Trump stands with his wife Melania on the final night of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio on July 21, 2016. JIM WATSON, AFP Via Getty Images Melania Trump waves to supporters in the inaugural parade in Washington on Jan. 20, 2017. Kevin Dietsch – Pool, Getty
With less than a month to go until polling day, check whether you are eligible to vote in the 2026 local elections Local elections will take place on Thursday May 7(Image: PA) Local elections will be taking place across the country on Thursday May 7, and millions are expected to make their way down to
The first quarter of the year was a tough time for the Magnificent Seven. Here, I’m not talking about the 1960 Western but instead about a group of exciting tech players that actually drove S&P 500 gains over the past few years. These companies operate in a broad range of specialty areas, from cloud computing
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