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Good news: Brittney Griner Is Flying Home After Prisoner Swap With Russia in Dubai

Good news: Brittney Griner Is Flying Home After Prisoner Swap With Russia in Dubai

Brittney Griner, an American basketball player who had been imprisoned in Russia on drug charges, was traded for Viktor Bout, a Russian arms dealer, thanks to Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and UAE President Sheikh Moham...

SpaceX moon flight to include DJ, YouTuber and K-pop rapper

SpaceX moon flight to include DJ, YouTuber and K-pop rapper

SpaceX moon flight to include DJ, YouTuber and K-pop rapper

SpaceX moon flight to include DJ, YouTuber and K-pop rapper

SpaceX moon flight to include DJ, YouTuber and K-pop rapper

SpaceX moon flight to include DJ, YouTuber and K-pop rapper

SpaceX moon flight to include DJ, YouTuber and K-pop rapper

SpaceX moon flight to include DJ, YouTuber and K-pop rapper

SpaceX moon flight to include DJ, YouTuber and K-pop rapper

A Japanese billionaire recruits an artists-only crew for a space voyage around the moon. A commercial DJ, K-pop rapper, and a space YouTuber are to go on a trip around the Moon, after they were picked by a Japanese billionaire for a priv...

UK, Italy and Japan team up for new fighter jet, instead of better economy for their people

UK, Italy and Japan team up for new fighter jet, instead of better economy for their people

The countries enter a joint venture to design and build the next generation of fighter aircraft, to kill more and more people, instead of taking care about the cost of living of their own people,

Celine Dion reveals incurable health condition as she postpones tour dates

Celine Dion reveals incurable health condition as she postpones tour dates

Celine Dion has revealed she has been diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), a rare neurological disorder with features of an autoimmune disease.

Schengen visa: No EU border-free zone for Romania and Bulgaria

Schengen visa: No EU border-free zone for Romania and Bulgaria

European Union interior ministers have voted to accept Croatia into the 26-nation, border-free Schengen zone, but to reject Romania and Bulgaria.

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel in an interview with the German newspaper Die Zeit admits:

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel in an interview with the German newspaper Die Zeit admits:

"The 2014 Minsk Agreement was an attempt to give Ukraine time. They used that time to get stronger, which you can see today. Ukraine of 2014/15 is not Ukraine of today.

Nigeria restricts ATM withdrawals to $45 per day in push to digital currency

Nigeria restricts ATM withdrawals to $45 per day in push to digital currency

Nigeria's economy is heavily dependent on the so-called informal sector

Amazon is introducing a new TikTok-like feature that allows users to 'shop as you scroll' from a social feed of videos and photos

Amazon is introducing a new TikTok-like feature that allows users to 'shop as you scroll' from a social feed of videos and photos

Amazon joins companies like Meta and Google seeking to emulate the success of TikTok's wildly popular and lucrative video-sharing format.

Putin, drink in hand, blames Ukraine for Russia's bombing of its energy infrastructure: 'Who started it?'

Putin, drink in hand, blames Ukraine for Russia's bombing of its energy infrastructure: 'Who started it?'

Russia invaded Ukraine in February and escalated their attacks on Ukraine's energy system, leaving millions without power and water as winter hits.

'It appears massive fraud was committed': Here are the 7 best quotes from Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong's interview on crypto, FTX, and the future of digital assets.

'It appears massive fraud was committed': Here are the 7 best quotes from Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong's interview on crypto, FTX, and the future of digital assets.

"I do think we have to admit as an industry that crypto has attracted more fraudsters than we'd like," Brian Armstrong told Stratechery.

Apple Supplier Foxconn Pushed China To Ease Covid Restrictions: Report

Apple Supplier Foxconn Pushed China To Ease Covid Restrictions: Report

The appeal, sent by Mr Gou in a letter more than a month ago, played a major role in convincing China's leadership to quickly reopen the economy and move away from its zero-tolerance COVID-19 policies.

Coinbase CEO slams Sam Bankman-Fried: 'This guy just committed a $10 billion fraud, and why is he getting treated with kid gloves?'

Coinbase CEO slams Sam Bankman-Fried: 'This guy just committed a $10 billion fraud, and why is he getting treated with kid gloves?'

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has received "a lot of softball interviews" from the media, according to Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong.

Phil Oh’s Best Street Style Photos From the New York Fashion Week Spring 2023 Shows

Phil Oh’s Best Street Style Photos From the New York Fashion Week Spring 2023 Shows

This season New York Fashion Week has brought in a worldwide crowd of stars thanks to a packed season that even includes shows from international designers like Fendi and Marni.

Griner for Bout: WNBA star freed in US-Russia prisoner swap

Griner for Bout: WNBA star freed in US-Russia prisoner swap

Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the US releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, American and Russian officials said.

How to add an emergency contact on your iPhone, and what they're used for

How to add an emergency contact on your iPhone, and what they're used for

Your emergency contacts appear on your iPhone's Medical ID, and receive a text if you use the Emergency SOS feature.

Saudi Arabia to launch regional center for Chinese factories as trade relations deepen

Saudi Arabia to launch regional center for Chinese factories as trade relations deepen

Saudi Arabia will host a regional center for Chinese factories as the Kingdom's strategic location among the three continents of Asia, Africa and Europe is set to elevate the trade relationship between both countries in the energy supply...

The FTC is suing to block Microsoft's $68.7 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard

The FTC is suing to block Microsoft's $68.7 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard

Responding to the FTC's legal challenge, Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick said calling the deal anti-competitive "doesn't align with the facts."

To mend broken housing ladder, open up HOS resale scheme to young people

To mend broken housing ladder, open up HOS resale scheme to young people

More starter homes and youth hostels are good ideas that take time. Why not also free up existing housing resources by opening up the ‘white form’ scheme for a start?

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Lee defends $26b housing push

Lee defends $26b housing push

Light public housing will improve the livelihood of people living in subdivided flats and people should not judge its effectiveness just by its cost, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said.

Bank to check suspicious card transactions

Bank to check suspicious card transactions

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority said Standard Chartered is required to conduct a thorough investigation following dozens of complaints from the bank's credit card holders that their data had been stolen for unauthorized transactions.

51 Relaxing Poolside Sitting Areas To Daydream About

51 Relaxing Poolside Sitting Areas To Daydream About

Relaxing poolside sitting areas, featuring luxurious outdoor living spaces, conversation pits, outdoor dining rooms, outdoor lounge furniture & modern gardens.

Wanted man arrested for trying to carry two knives into West Kowloon Court

Wanted man arrested for trying to carry two knives into West Kowloon Court

A 40-year-old man arrested for keeping two folded knives when entering West Kowloon Court on Thursday morning was found to be a wanted man as he didn't appear in court after breaching smoking regulations.

Corruption works: House Financial Services Chair Waters doesn't plan to subpoena her donor, Sam Bankman-Fried, to testify at hearing on FTX collapse

Corruption works: House Financial Services Chair Waters doesn't plan to subpoena her donor, Sam Bankman-Fried, to testify at hearing on FTX collapse

Corruption works: House Financial Services Chair Waters doesn't plan to subpoena her donor, Sam Bankman-Fried, to testify at hearing on FTX collapse

Corruption works: House Financial Services Chair Waters doesn't plan to subpoena her donor, Sam Bankman-Fried, to testify at hearing on FTX collapse

Corruption works: House Financial Services Chair Waters doesn't plan to subpoena her donor, Sam Bankman-Fried, to testify at hearing on FTX collapse

House Financial Services Chair Maxine Waters tells members there are no current plans to subpoena FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried for his testimony. Sam Bankman-Fried disappeared from United States, along with $ 30 billion investors money,...

Raising Hong Kong people’s awareness of keloids to avoid procrastination of medical treatments

Raising Hong Kong people’s awareness of keloids to avoid procrastination of medical treatments

Raising Hong Kong people’s awareness of keloids to avoid procrastination of medical treatments

Commissioned by The Keloid Association of Hong Kong, ESDlife conducted the “Social Knowledge and Awareness of Keloid in Hong Kong” survey in October 2022. The survey was carried out on 533 local individuals to understand Hong Kong people...

Ronaldo's new contract...

Ronaldo's new contract...

The 37-year-old is join a new team with amazing contract, after Manchester United terminated his contract last week in response to his controversial interview with Piers Morgan earlier this month.

Register Hong Kong permanent residents to vote by default: pro-Beijing party

Register Hong Kong permanent residents to vote by default: pro-Beijing party

Bid to ramp up voter numbers after lowest-ever turnout, 30.2 per cent, was recorded for directly elected seats in the Legislative Council elections last year.

World Bank: Debt-service payments put biggest squeeze on poor countries.

World Bank: Debt-service payments put biggest squeeze on poor countries.

A World Bank report showed on Tuesday that the debt-service payments of countries borrowing from the Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) are protected to top USD 62 billion in 2022.

PolyU SPEED Business Students Crowned The Champion in The Quest for Securities & Investment Elites (QSIE) Case Analysis Competition 2022

PolyU SPEED Business Students Crowned The Champion in The Quest for Securities & Investment Elites (QSIE) Case Analysis Competition 2022

PolyU SPEED Business Students Crowned The Champion in The Quest for Securities & Investment Elites (QSIE) Case Analysis Competition 2022

The Quest for Securities & Investment Elites (QSIE) Case Analysis Competition 2022, with Title Sponsor, Hang Seng Investment Management Limited (HSVM), Competition Sponsor, Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), and Comp...

Indonesia paroles bombmaker in deadly Bali attacks in 2002

Indonesia paroles bombmaker in deadly Bali attacks in 2002

An Islamic militant convicted of making the explosives used in the 2002 Bali bombings that killed over 200 people was paroled Wednesday — after serving about half of his original 20-year prison sentence — despite strong objections by Aus...

Blind going places as school opens for dogs

Blind going places as school opens for dogs

Hong Kong's first guide-dog training school opened in Ta Kwu Ling yesterday, aiming to train 50 dogs to help visually impaired people in the next three years.

Germany arrests 25 accused of plotting coup

Germany arrests 25 accused of plotting coup

Twenty-five people have been arrested in raids across Germany on suspicion of plotting to overthrow the government.

Supplier helps Hong Kong’s MTR Corp to find cause of fault that stranded passengers

Supplier helps Hong Kong’s MTR Corp to find cause of fault that stranded passengers

Technical team for European coupler supplier has arrived in Hong Kong to investigate cause of incident, MTR Corporation says.

President Xi: China, Saudi Arabia continuously consolidating strategic mutual trust

President Xi: China, Saudi Arabia continuously consolidating strategic mutual trust

Chinese President Xi Jinping affirmed that China and Saudi Arabia have continuously consolidated the strategic mutual trust between the two countries.

Ombudsman probes lengthy and lack of repairs on LCSD facilities as per public's request

Ombudsman probes lengthy and lack of repairs on LCSD facilities as per public's request

Office of the Ombudsman announced the launch of an investigation to examine the repairs and maintenance arrangements of outdoor facilities under the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, after receiving a number of complaints from th...

Apple AirTags hidden in wheels and children's backpacks so men could find ex-partners, lawsuit claims

Apple AirTags hidden in wheels and children's backpacks so men could find ex-partners, lawsuit claims

One of the women says her estranged husband put an AirTag in their child's backpack in order to follow her. They say the tiny tracking devices, intended to help people find lost keys or purses, are the "weapon of choice of stalkers and a...

Hong Kong sets sights on shaving up to 6 years off land formation process

Hong Kong sets sights on shaving up to 6 years off land formation process

Development Bureau says changes to legislation would also empower officials to take action against landowners damaging unrestricted rural areas with ecological value.

Meta's rules for checking VIP posts have caused 'real harm' and need 'overhaul', review says

Meta's rules for checking VIP posts have caused 'real harm' and need 'overhaul', review says

Posts from politicians, celebrities or business partners of Facebook and Instagram's parent company Meta are passed through a special VIP channel known as cross-check, which gives them extra leeway to break the company's rules.

Hong Kong policeman arrested for allegedly aiding boss of prostitution racket

Hong Kong policeman arrested for allegedly aiding boss of prostitution racket

Crime-squad officers also investigating whether constable, 46, tipped off the syndicate over anti-vice operations, source says.

BioNTech bivalent available for 3rd shot from Fri, gov't calls 5th

BioNTech bivalent available for 3rd shot from Fri, gov't calls 5th

The government confirmed the BioNTech bivalent vaccine will be available as the third shot for eligible people aged 18 or above from this Friday, and the fifth dose will be open for appointments from next Friday (December 16).

Six ‘suspected triad members’ arrested over attack on 43-year-old man in Hong Kong

Six ‘suspected triad members’ arrested over attack on 43-year-old man in Hong Kong

Source says six men believed to be members of Sun Yee On triad gang, while another adds attack is suspected to be part of dispute with Wo Shing Wo group.

Hong Kong’s Ocean Park reports HK$1.82 billion deficit but cash flow ‘healthy’

Hong Kong’s Ocean Park reports HK$1.82 billion deficit but cash flow ‘healthy’

Company notes loss mostly due to impairment charge and expresses confidence it is heading towards sustainable growth.

Former magistracy to be converted into universal judicial education center

Former magistracy to be converted into universal judicial education center

Former magistracy to be converted into universal judicial education center

Former magistracy to be converted into universal judicial education center

The Former North Kowloon Magistracy, a Grade 2 historic building located in Shum Shui Po, has been selected to be revitalized to continue the judicial spirit and traditions of the magistracy.

Team catches prize at first sniff

Team catches prize at first sniff

A team of 20 students from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology won the second runner up in a worldwide synthetic biology competition held in Paris.

42 cleared to compete for 36 NPC seats

42 cleared to compete for 36 NPC seats

A total of 42 candidates are competing for the 36 Hong Kong deputy seats in the National People's Congress in an election to be held on Thursday.

Hong Kong authorities to review heritage status of World War II spy hub

Hong Kong authorities to review heritage status of World War II spy hub

Antiquities Advisory Board to decide on Thursday whether veranda-style shophouse at No 190 Nathan Road should be reclassified as Grade 1 building.

Cabby arrested for killing bull

Cabby arrested for killing bull

A 59-year-old taxi driver was arrested yesterday over a hit-and-run that killed a bull on Sha Tau Kok Road at about 11pm Sunday.

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