HSBC has kept its savings rate for Hong Kong dollar deposits unchanged, signaling stability as banks and depositors await clearer direction on interest rates.
China’s President Xi Jinping urged UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to face challenges with resolve during talks in Beijing, signaling cautious engagement amid ongoing differences between the two countries.
A partial U.S. government shutdown has begun after Congress failed to resolve a funding dispute connected to the federal response following recent shootings in Minneapolis.
The Fast & Furious franchise will continue with a final film, bringing its decades-long saga toward a planned conclusion after years of evolving from street racing to global spectacle.
As 2026 begins, Africa’s multilateral institutions face mounting pressure to mediate conflicts, balance sovereignty, and lead collectively amid political, economic, and environmental strain.
Catherine O’Hara, best known as Kevin’s mother in Home Alone and later for her acclaimed television work, has died at 71, leaving behind decades of quietly influential performances.
Refuge in Rafah stirs hope even as recent Israeli strikes killed at least 23 Palestinians, including children, underscoring fragile ceasefire tensions in Gaza.
A 1960s Bulgari brooch once owned by Audrey Hepburn sold for €355,600 at auction, highlighting enduring interest in her personal style and mid-century craftsmanship.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has opened an investigation into Meta over allegations involving potential access to WhatsApp chats, raising renewed questions about data handling and privacy.
Helena Bonham Carter has joined the cast of The White Lotus for its fourth season, adding a distinctive presence to the series’ next chapter of quiet tension and observation.
Slowing births, an aging population, and softer migration flows could push the United States toward its first recorded population decline as early as 2026, marking a historic demographic shift.
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Darren Aronofsky’s AI-assisted series revisits moments from the American Revolution, blending generative imagery and human performance to reflect on how history is remembered in a changing age.
ASEAN faces persistent challenges including the unresolved Myanmar crisis and protracted South China Sea negotiations, as foreign ministers seek unity and progress under the Philippines’ 2026 chairmanship.
Iranians recount a protest crackdown that reached even hospitals, as security forces targeted the injured, prompting international sanctions and renewed scrutiny of Iran’s human-rights record.
Scientists say genetics significantly influences human longevity, shaping how the body ages while interacting with lifestyle and environmental factors.
Western allies are recalibrating relations with China amid Trump’s tariff-driven pressure, striking pragmatic trade deals while trying to balance ties with the US and global stability.
Amazon will lay off about 16,000 employees worldwide as it restructures operations and intensifies investment in artificial intelligence amid growing competition.
Donald Trump declared a U.S. national emergency citing Cuba as a threat, reinforcing longstanding legal authorities and continuing a decades-old framework of pressure and restricted relations.
Reflections on human resilience and humanitarian needs in the occupied Palestinian territory, Sudan’s protracted conflict, and Colombia’s Indigenous crisis, underscoring shared struggles amid adversity.
Inside a heavily damaged Kyiv apartment building, residents navigate winter, power cuts, and airstrikes with practiced routines and quiet resilience.
The European Union navigates environmental responsibility, diplomacy, and strategic interest as it deepens its cautious engagement in a changing Arctic.
Police arrested a robbery suspect linked to a Karanggede, Boyolali case in Kudus in under 24 hours, bringing a swift resolution to the incident.
Turkey’s President Erdogan says Ankara is ready to help ease tensions between the United States and Iran, signaling openness to dialogue amid ongoing regional strain.
A mass food poisoning case at SMA 2 Kudus led to student illnesses and an ongoing investigation, with allegations of threats and coercion against school officials also under review.