More than two dozen Democrats running in some of the most contested congressional races of 2026 have accepted donations from a wealthy investor with a financial interest in China’s success, public records show. Donald Sussman owns a majority stake in New China Capital Management, a private equity firm with shares in several Chinese companies, according to documents […]
Alibaba was confirmed to be behind a top-ranked anonymous AI video model. HappyHorse-1.0 quickly led benchmark rankings, fueling speculation. The reveal came amid intensifying AI competition and setbacks among rival video models. The Alibaba logo is pictured during a tour at the Alibaba office in Beijing on April 1, 2026. Wang Zhao | Afp | […]
Washington: Former US National Security Advisor General Mike Flynn on Friday raised questions on Pakistan’s ability to serve as an “honest mediator” for peace talks between Iran and the US in light of the purported claims of Islamabad’s role in providing Chinese-supplied missiles to Iran. General Flynn served as the National Security Advisor to Donald […]
Highlights Citi Wealth’s latest The Short and Long: Q2 2026 Macro Investment View states global shocks to markets are driving higher volatility and rapid risk repricing, while the U.S. economy remains relatively resilient. Citi Wealth’s 2Q26 view favors quality and resilience, including U.S. large‑cap equities, short‑duration high‑quality fixed income, with a strategic allocation to gold, which […]
Chinese singer Joker Xue disclosed on social media that he has suffered hair loss due to dyeing. In a post titled “My head was so itchy”, the 42-year-old shared on April 8 a photo showing his legs covered in clumps of hair. Another picture was of him lifting his fringe, with blisters and bald patches […]
Beijing is most concerned about the impact of the Iran war on its economy, an analyst said. Economic risks, especially energy costs, drove Beijing’s cautious diplomacy. Pakistan is hosting U.S. and Iranian officials this weekend for ceasefire talks, although Beijing’s level of involvement remains unclear. BEIJING — China’s ties with countries such as Iran and […]
Every few months, India’s nutrition discourse finds a new villain. Carbs. Sugar. Seed oils. Gluten. But right now, the spotlight has settled squarely on protein, not just as a nutrient, but as a cultural debate about food, authority and who gets to decide what goes on the Indian plate. Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar’s recent Instagram […]
CAIRO: Iranians have welcomed a fragile ceasefire deal after weeks of Israeli and American bombardment, but many fear the war is far from over. For some, there is also a sense of whiplash, after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to wipe out their civilization hours before he reversed course and agreed to an uneasy truce. […]
HONG KONG, April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Now TV’s on-demand service, Now True, is dedicated to curating high-quality programmes from around the world and presenting original works under its Now True Original label, specifically crafted for Hong Kong audiences. Aside from creating Cantonese dubbing scripts, the brand also invites well-known artists and industry professionals to […]
Actor Salman Khan dedicated a heartwarming birthday message to Reliance Industries’ executive director Anant Ambani on Friday. In the light-hearted picture, Salman is seen playfully climbing onto Anant’s back. The duo appear to be in high spirits, with the candid shot capturing a genuine moment of laughter between the two. Salman, while sharing the post […]
By Yimou Lee and Ben Blanchard TAIPEI, April 10 (Reuters) – Taiwanese officials are tracking what they view as a worrying rise in Chinese naval activity and military pressure against the island, even as Beijing presses a message of peace and cooperation in meetings with Taiwan’s opposition leader. China’s tactics are all the more unnerving […]
Shanghai, China – Evonik will present its high-performance polymers and plastic additives at CHINAPLAS 2026, Asia’s largest plastics and rubber exhibition. Under the theme “WE GO BEYOND WITH plastics solutions”, Evonik will showcase its innovative achievements in sustainability, energy transition, low-altitude economy, smart manufacturing, personalized healthcare, and the circular economy.China’s manufacturing sector is accelerating toward […]
TAIPEI – Taiwanese officials are tracking what they view as a worrying rise in Chinese naval activity and military pressure against the island, even as Beijing presses a message of peace and cooperation in meetings with Taiwan’s opposition leader. China’s tactics are all the more unnerving for the Taipei government given the opposition continues to […]
Chennai, Apr 10 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday travelled in a metro train, interacted with commuters and obtained their feedback on the DMK government’s welfare initiatives. Stalin, who is the president of DMK, sprang a surprise by visiting the metro station here. Noticing the Chief Minister, several passengers walked upto […]
India’s AI ambitions have a power problem. The country wants $200 billion in data centre and AI infrastructure investments by 2030. Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Adani, Reliance—the commitments are already in. Capacity is set to jump from 1.2GW today to 10GW by the end of the decade. On paper, it reads like a triumph of industrial […]
Neck hanging, a bizarre fitness trend, is going viral in China, aimed at treating chronic back and neck issues, along with insomnia, as reported by the South China Morning Post. Many young people are now hanging from trees and bars by their necks, suspending their heads with ropes, and their feet don’t touch the ground. […]
A US Airman stationed overseas in Japan says his beloved dog named Maverick and his car were stolen by his house sitter who apparently suffered a “mental break” before taking the pooch. “I am looking for this person. He was housesitting for me while I am deployed with the Air Force,” Andrew Beckham wrote in […]
Photo: Social Dream Haus/ Instagram Engagements and weddings are more than just pretty decorations and well‑timed speeches—they’re about turning a deeply personal story into something you can see, taste, and feel. When a couple chooses a theme that truly reflects who they are, it stops feeling like a trend and starts feeling like a memory […]
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press The trouble started with a beautiful photo. Social media was soon awash with the lovely view of Japan’s snow-capped Mount Fuji looming over a red pagoda and the short-lived cherry blossoms that herald the approach of spring. Tourists wanting a similar shot soon packed this peaceful town at the foot […]
The high-speed trainline in Japan serves upwards of 400,000 passengers per day (Picture: Getty Images) A bum bag and a confused look on your face isn’t the only thing that can single you out as a tourist. Japan is a famously polite and rule-following nation, and it seems that visitors are falling short when it […]
Four years after Apple killed off its digital music player, secondhand sales are surging. It’s fuelled in part by young people interested not just in its retro looks but a desire to listen to music in a focused way and with playlists not determined by algorithms. “There’s a growing trend, particularly amongst younger users, to […]
HT Syndication Advertisement New Delhi [India], April 9: Most people have a travel horror story. The agent who stopped picking up calls the day before departure. The “sea-facing room” was located against a wall. The group trip fell apart because nobody had planned anything beyond the flight. For years, that was just the deal; you […]
New Delhi, April 9 Youth unemployment is emerging as a major problem in China which is raising a question mark on the Asian giant’s “economic miracle.” World Bank estimates put youth unemployment at about 17.7 per cent in 2025, reflecting slower job creation amid an increasing number of university graduates entering the labour market. Official […]
New Delhi, April 9 Youth unemployment is emerging as a major problem in China which is raising a question mark on the Asian giant’s “economic miracle.” World Bank estimates put youth unemployment at about 17.7 per cent in 2025, reflecting slower job creation amid an increasing number of university graduates entering the labour market. Official […]
New Delhi, April 9 Youth unemployment is emerging as a major problem in China which is raising a question mark on the Asian giant’s “economic miracle.” World Bank estimates put youth unemployment at about 17.7 per cent in 2025, reflecting slower job creation amid an increasing number of university graduates entering the labour market. Official […]
Today, to borrow a phrase, we are all Iranians. We are Iranians, witnessing the failure of a thuggish logic practised by the United States and Israel, which operates on a single, crude premise: that enough pain can bend any nation to their imperial designs. The US-Israel axis has long believed that force and coercion would […]
Trump doesn’t negotiate like a traditional politician. He uses pressure – aggressive rhetoric, hardline demands and escalation – to force concessions. The test now is whether that approach can hold. Show Caption Hide Caption President Trump announces two-week Iran ceasefire President Donald Trump announced the U.S. reached a ceasefire with Iran for two weeks, just […]
Singapore, Singapore, April 9th, 2026, Chainwire LBank, the leading global crypto exchange, has officially announced a strategic brand partnership with the well-known animation IP Nobody Sausage, alongside the launch of a social media campaign with a total prize pool of up to 500 USDT. Both parties will engage in in-depth collaboration across cultural IP integration […]
