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PhotoFlash | Naval fleet led by aircraft carrier Shandong arrives in Hong Kong

(250703) -- HONG KONG, July 3, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A fireboat of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government performs a water...


Naval fleet led by aircraft carrier Shandong arrives in Hong Kong

HONG KONG, July 3 (Xinhua) -- A fleet of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy led by the aircraft carrier Shandong arrived in...


Beijing tightens noose on Hong Kong: National Security mandates now extend to business, education

Beijing [China], July 2 (ANI): Beijing has intensified its national security measures in Hong Kong, moving from the idea of 'patriots...


Nifty, Sensex opened with gains on Trump's trade deal optimism, Q1 results in July to drive market further

New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): Indian stock markets opened on a positive note on Wednesday, supported by optimism surrounding a potential...


CHINA-HONG KONG-RETURN TO MOTHERLAND-28TH ANNIVERSARY-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

(250702) -- HONG KONG, July 2, 2025 (Xinhua) -- People take a free ride aboard a Star Ferry liner in Hong Kong, south China, July 1,...


Hong Kong marks 28th anniversary of return to motherland in unity, joy

Festivities unfolded across all 18 districts, featuring hundreds of vibrant celebrations that attracted both locals and tourists, immersing...


"Nothing connected with change of leadership": Karnataka Minister

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 1 (ANI): Karnataka Minister HK Patil asserted that AICC General Secretary in-charge of Karnataka,...


CHINA-HONG KONG-RETURN TO MOTHERLAND-28TH ANNIVERSARY-CELEBRATION (CN)

(250701) -- HONG KONG, July 1, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Fishing vessels cruise at Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong, south China, July 1, 2025....


(FOCUS) CHINA-HONG KONG-RETURN TO MOTHERLAND-28TH ANNIVERSARY-FLAG-RAISING CEREMONY (CN)

(250701) -- HONG KONG, July 1, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Helicopters carry China's national flag and the flag of the Hong Kong Special Administrative...


Update: China imposes sanctions on former Philippine senator Francis Tolentino: spokesperson

BEIJING, July 1 (Xinhua) -- China decided to impose sanctions on former Philippine senator Francis Tolentino for his egregious conduct...


Taipei exhibition exposes China's brutal oppression of Tibetans, Uyghurs, and Hongkongers

Taipei [Taiwan], June 29 (ANI): A week-long exhibition focusing on contemporary Tibetan history and the global advocacy of the Dalai...


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Beijing crowds cheer AI-powered robots over real soccer players

Beijing crowds cheer AI-powered robots over real soccer players

BEIJING, China: China's national soccer team may struggle to stir excitement, but its humanoid robots are drawing cheers — and not...

COVID-19 source still unknown, says WHO panel

COVID-19 source still unknown, says WHO panel

]LONDON, U.K.: A World Health Organization (WHO) expert group investigating the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic released its final...

DeepSeek faces app store ban in Germany over data transfer fears

DeepSeek faces app store ban in Germany over data transfer fears

FRANKFURT, Germany: Germany has become the latest country to challenge Chinese AI firm DeepSeek over its data practices, as pressure...

Canadian option offered to Harvard graduates facing US visa issues

Canadian option offered to Harvard graduates facing US visa issues

TORONTO, Canada: Harvard University and the University of Toronto have created a backup plan to ensure Harvard graduate students continue...

UN climate agency gets 10 percent boost amid global budget cuts

UN climate agency gets 10 percent boost amid global budget cuts

BONN, Germany: Despite widespread belt-tightening across the United Nations, nearly 200 countries agreed this week to increase the...

China: Building a 'Patriots Only' Hong Kong

China: Building a 'Patriots Only' Hong Kong

(New York) - China's government has erased Hong Kong's freedoms since imposing the draconian National Security Law on June 30, 2020,...

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Turkey, France battle wildfires amid early Europe heatwave

Turkey, France battle wildfires amid early Europe heatwave

ISTANBUL/PARIS/BRUSSELS: As searing temperatures blanket much of Europe, wildfires are erupting and evacuation orders are being issued...

Venetians protest Bezos wedding with march through the town

VENICE, Italy: Over the weekend, hundreds of protesters marched through the narrow streets of Venice to voice their opposition to billionaire...

New French law targets smoking near schools, public spaces

PARIS, France: France is taking stronger steps to reduce smoking. A new health rule announced on Saturday will soon ban smoking in...

Trump hints at DOGE investigation of Musk subsidies

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed Elon Musk's success has been built on government subsidies. Without...

Native leaders, activists oppose detention site on Florida wetlands

EVERGLADES, Florida: Over the weekend, a diverse coalition of environmental activists, Native American leaders, and residents gathered...

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Wall Street diverges, but techs advance Wednesday
Wall Street diverges, but techs advance Wednesday

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks diverged on Wednesday for the second day in a row. The Standard and Poor's 500 hit a new all-time...


Greenback slides amid tax bill fears, trade deal uncertainty
Greenback slides amid tax bill fears, trade deal uncertainty

NEW YORK CITY, New York: The U.S. dollar continues to lose ground, weighed down by growing concerns over Washington's fiscal outlook...


Taliban seeks tourism revival despite safety, rights concerns
Taliban seeks tourism revival despite safety, rights concerns

KABUL, Afghanistan: Afghanistan, long associated with war and instability, is quietly trying to rebrand itself as a destination for...


Nvidia execs sell $1 billion in stock as AI boom drives record prices
Nvidia execs sell $1 billion in stock as AI boom drives record prices

SANTA CLARA, California: Executives at Nvidia have quietly been cashing in on the AI frenzy. According to a report by the Financial...


Tech stocks slide, industrials surge on Wall Street
Tech stocks slide, industrials surge on Wall Street

NEW YORK, New York - Global stock indices closed with divergent performances on Tuesday, as investors weighed corporate earnings, central...


Canada-US trade talks resume after Carney rescinds tech tax
Canada-US trade talks resume after Carney rescinds tech tax

TORONTO, Canada: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced late on June 29 that trade negotiations with the U.S. have recommenced...


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Hyatt Regency New Orleans

Expectations were high for this top of the line Hyatt product in "The Big Easy". The taxi rolled up to the rear of the ...

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