Hong Kong. Kowloon. Busy street in Mong Kok District. Acavalli | E+ | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets extended their sell-off Monday as fears over a global trade war sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs fueled a risk-off mood. Hong Kong markets led losses in the region, with the Hang Seng Index declining 11.70%. Mainland China’s CSI…
China’s leaders have sent a clear message about the effects of the Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs: Things will be painful, but it is nothing that the country cannot handle. A commentary on Sunday in the Communist Party mouthpiece, the People’s Daily, said Beijing had prepared for a trade war with the United States and that…
Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More As we step fully into the era of autonomous transformation, AI agents are transforming how businesses operate and create value. But with hundreds of vendors claiming to offer “AI agents,” how do we cut through the…
UConn are back on top of women’s basketball, winning their 12th national championship by routing defending champion South Carolina 82-59 on Sunday behind Azzi Fudd’s 24 points. Sarah Strong added 24 points and 15 rebounds while Paige Bueckers had 17 points in her final game with the Huskies. “Well, it’s amazing to have three players,…
6 April 2025 Sir Elton John was “not in good shape” while making ‘Who Believes in Angels?’. Sir Elton John recorded an album with Brandi Carlile The 78-year-old music icon teamed up with Brandi Carlile to record their new album, but Elton has admitted to struggling with his health during the creative process. The chart-topping…
His father was marched to a forest and killed, like so many victims of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia. Before he was led away, the father told his young son, Uon Chhin, to stand up and speak the truth, even if it might compromise his liberty. Decades later, Mr. Uon Chhin became a journalist during…
With his remarkable junior season now complete, Calgary Flames prospect Zayne Parekh is destined for a major change of scenery. Now that his Saginaw Spirit have been eliminated from the OHL playoffs, the Flames' ninth-overall draft pick in 2024 is expected to join the NHL club for the final stretch of the regular season. His…
Biplab Goswami, the screenwriter behind the acclaimed Bollywood film Laapataa Ladies, has firmly denied allegations of plagiarism that have recently cast a shadow over the movie’s reputation. Responding to claims that the film bears striking similarities to the 2019 Arabic short film Burqa City, Goswami presented documented proof of his script’s originality, asserting that the…
Chaos and uncertainty after Trump’s tariff rollout Wall Street’s elite grappled with anger, anxiety, frustration and fear over the weekend in response to President Trump’s announcement of sweeping new tariffs, which top Trump aides raced to defend in various news media appearances. Some of his advisers said that they had already heard from foreign nations…
Chef Thomas McNaughton’s latest restaurant location needs to pump out pies fast, and it’s using the polarizing tech to help. To San Francisco chef and restaurateur Thomas McNaughton, QR codes are an efficient way to serve a crowd. Sure, the codes—and restaurants that use them—have endured much loathing. And, yes, people still love to criticize…
