The summit arrives as the six-month-old war in the Middle East forces emerging economies to rethink critical supply chains, trade routes, and energy procurement. US Sanctions Campaign Targets Brics Ties with Iran The Washington-led initiative, designated Operation Economic Outcast, aims to isolate Tehran from international financial systems. According to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the … Read more
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee is positioning the Middle East as a central pillar of the China-led Belt and Road Initiative, leveraging the city’s professional services and financial infrastructure to capture growing capital flows from Gulf states amid global economic fragmentation. According to official reports from the Belt and Road Summit, trade between Hong … Read more
According to the South China Morning Post and event reports, Bernice Yuen Sze-hang was crowned Miss Hong Kong 2026 on Sunday night, August 30, at TVB City in Tseung Kwan O. Outshining 11 other contestants under the theme “Dare to be Perfect,” the 26-year-old communications graduate claimed the tiara from last year’s title-holder, Stacey Devina … Read more
Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara Completes Country’s First International Visa Transaction in Damascus Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara carried out the country’s first international Visa transaction at a coffee shop in the Old City of Damascus, marking a significant step as Syria reintegrates with the global financial services system, according to official statements and reports … Read more
A 25-year-old Hong Kong man identified as Leung Tsun Hin was found dead inside an apartment on Frederick Road in Salford, Greater Manchester, prompting local community concern, according to Salford Police and the Hong Kong Immigration Department. Salford Police Appeal for Next of Kin Officers from Salford Police discovered the body on August 19 after … Read more
Newly-promoted Hull City defeated Manchester United 2-0 at the MKM Stadium on the opening weekend of the Premier League campaign, according to match reports. First-half goals from defenders Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy earned the Tigers their first top-flight win since 2017, spoiling Michael Carrick’s side’s start to the season. Tactical Masterclass Leads Hull Past … Read more
Dr. Kwong Kwok-hung, a respected surgeon and former president of the Chinese University of Hong Kong Medical Alumni Association, died in an accident in Indonesia on July 31, according to community statements and alumni records. His death prompted tributes from the medical community, former classmates, and patients who remembered his professional service and patient care. … Read more
Following confirmations from the Chinese embassy in Thailand, 24-year-old Chinese tourist Qi Meng has been unaccounted for in the country for upwards of a week subsequent to taking a lift from an unknown person at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport. Qi, on her first trip abroad, lost contact after getting into an unverified vehicle, prompting desperate public … Read more
Three celestial events align to light up the night skies this week as a six-planet alignment, a total solar eclipse, and the peak of the Perseid meteor shower converge on Wednesday, according to the Dubai Astronomy Group. Six-Planet Alignment and Solar Eclipse Details In the early morning hours, observers can witness six planets align across … Read more
Tropical Cyclone Dolphin is driving extreme heat across Hong Kong through its outer bands, pushing temperatures above 37 degrees Celsius in multiple districts on Monday, according to the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO). As the storm tracks across eastern China, meteorologists warn that the oppressive conditions will likely persist for another day or two. Extreme Temperatures … Read more