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Before GPS, Hainan Fishermen Navigated the South China Sea with a Handwritten Manual
A new CGTN documentary explores the Genglubu, an ancient handwritten navigation manual used by Hainan fishermen for centuries to traverse the South Ch...
Congo’s Copper Mining Resilient Amid Middle East Crisis, Output Grows
The Democratic Republic of Congo's copper and cobalt production remains unaffected by Middle East supply disruptions, with exports increasing, offerin...
Trump Family's Crypto Deal with Pakistan Raises Questions for Digital Asset Industry
President Trump earned over $500 million from World Liberty Financial token sales, and a crypto-diplomatic deal with Pakistan highlights potential geo...
UN Geneva Conference Seeks Global Unity on AI Regulation
The United Nations is hosting a global dialogue in Geneva to establish internationally agreed-upon AI governance, aiming to harness benefits while man...
International Criticism Mounts Over Detention of 95-Year-Old Religious Leader in South Korea
The detention and prosecution of Shincheonji Church leader Lee Man-hee, 95, has drawn international alarm, with experts warning it violates internatio...
Operation Bangladesh Announces Global Expansion, Transitioning from Regional Initiative to International Humanitarian Platform
Operation Bangladesh, founded by Morad Shaker, is expanding into a multi-continental humanitarian platform across Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the ...
Shanghai-New York Partnership Set to Become Benchmark for China-U.S. Subnational Cooperation
The launch of OUR WATER Season 3 in New York highlights Shanghai and New York as models for subnational cooperation, focusing on shared opportunities ...
No Agenda Show Deconstructs Trump's July 4th Spectacle, Democratic Socialist Surge, and 'Red-Green Alliance'
Episode 1883 of the No Agenda Show analyzes President Trump's record-setting fireworks display, the rise of Democratic Socialist primary wins, and a c...
Detention of 95-Year-Old Religious Leader Sparks International Concern Over South Korea's Justice System
The detention and prosecution of Shincheonji Church leader Lee Man-hee, combined with Justice Minister Jeong Seong-ho's public remarks citing a Bible ...
Author Elizabeth Graham Warns of Treason and Despotism, Alleging Trump Controlled by Putin
Elizabeth Graham, author of 'From Democracy To Democrazy', argues that Donald Trump is a traitor controlled by Vladimir Putin, leading the U.S. toward...
Brazil Proposes 24-Hour Holding Period for Large Stablecoin Transactions
Brazil's central bank has proposed a mandatory one-day review for high-value stablecoin transactions to enhance compliance checks, potentially influen...
Germany and Algeria Formalize Strategic Energy Agreements to Advance Clean Energy
Germany and Algeria have signed two strategic energy agreements, including a German-funded initiative to digitalize Algeria's grid and integrate renew...
XTransfer Returns to Summer Davos, Highlights SMEs as ‘Buffer’ for Globalization
XTransfer attended the World Economic Forum's Summer Davos, becoming an institutional member, and its CEO Bill Deng emphasized that SMEs serve as a re...
Asia's Thermal Coal Imports Surge to Six-Month High Amid Middle East Instability
Asia's thermal coal imports are forecast to hit 77.37 million tons in June, driven by Japan and South Korea, as geopolitical disruptions in the Middle...
6th Cross-Strait Sun Yat-sen Forum Concludes in Zhongshan, Strengthening Ties and Economic Cooperation
The 6th Cross-Strait Sun Yat-sen Forum, the largest to date, drew about 2,000 participants from across the strait, Hong Kong, and Macao, signing 19 in...
China-Gulf Cooperation Reshapes Global South Energy Transition
China and Gulf nations are partnering to drive renewable energy development in the Global South, with implications for geopolitical power dynamics and...
IP Go-Global Business Matching Session in Guangzhou Aims to Boost Mainland Enterprises' International Expansion
The event, held in Guangzhou, facilitated 50 one-to-one business matching meetings between Guangdong enterprises and Hong Kong IP service providers to...
Tsisnami Sakvarlishvili's Book Launch in Times Square Marks Milestone for Georgian Democracy Advocate
Georgian author and activist Tsisnami Sakvarlishvili's book 'Georgia After the Collapse of the Soviet Union' gains global recognition after a prominen...
Hong Kong Welcomes 413 New and Expanded Enterprises, Targeting HK$53 Billion in FDI
Hong Kong's InvestHK reported 413 new or expanded overseas and mainland companies in H1 2026, expected to bring HK$53 billion in FDI and create over 8...
Global AI Boom Drives Strong Growth in Hong Kong's May Exports
Hong Kong's merchandise exports surged 40.8% year-on-year in May 2026, driven by robust electronics demand from the global AI adoption, with implicati...
EU Considers Tariffs on Chinese Plug-In Hybrids, Threatening Automakers Like NIO
The European Union is reportedly considering new tariffs on Chinese plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), a move that could impact automakers like...
Bitcoin Reclaims $65,000 as US Allows Iran Oil Sales, Easing Geopolitical Tensions
Bitcoin's price recovery above $65,000 is linked to reduced geopolitical tensions following the US decision to permit Iranian oil sales, boosting inve...
Uruguay's Renewable Energy Transformation Offers Lessons for Global Markets
Uruguay's successful transition to nearly 100% renewable electricity, driven by wind, solar, hydropower, and biomass, highlights the economic and poli...
Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races celebrate 50th anniversary with expanded festival and IDBF headquarters relocation
The Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races mark their 50th anniversary with a 13-day festival, featuring over 220 teams from 16 countries, and the ...
Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races Celebrate 50th Anniversary with Expanded Festival
The 50th anniversary of the Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races, featuring over 220 teams from 16 countries, highlights Hong Kong's role as the ...
Highlight Event and Entertainment AG Shareholders Approve All Board Proposals at AGM
The Annual General Meeting of Highlight Event and Entertainment AG approved all board proposals, including re-election of Chairman Bernhard Burgener a...
Delivery Hero AGM Approves All Resolutions, Including Supervisory Board Re-Elections and New Compensation System
Delivery Hero's 2026 Annual General Meeting approved all proposed resolutions, re-elected Scott Ferguson and Roger Rabalais to the Supervisory Board, ...
Russian Network Promised Crypto Payments for Arson Attack on UK PM, Report Says
A report reveals that a Russian-directed network allegedly offered cryptocurrency payments for arson attacks on UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's p...
Hong Kong Delegation Strengthens Ties with Central Asia, Unlocking New Opportunities
A high-level Hong Kong delegation led by Chief Executive John Lee secured 96 bilateral agreements with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, reinforcing Hong Kon...
Lindsey Graham Leaks Trump's Iran Endgame: Hormuz Seizure and Saudi Abraham Accords
Episode 1879 of the No Agenda Show reveals Senator Lindsey Graham's candid disclosure of the Trump administration's plan to seize the Strait of Hormuz...
Hong Kong Hosts Inaugural International Symposium on Emergency Response and Aeromedical Services
The first International Symposium on Emergency Response and Aeromedical Services in Hong Kong gathered over 230 experts from 70 institutions to enhanc...
No Agenda Show Episode 1878: Curry and Dvorak Deconstruct Trump's Iran MOU, UK Riots, and Obama Center Spectacle
Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak dissect Trump's Iran memorandum of understanding, UK grooming gangs report, viral tourist videos, and the Obama Presiden...
Hong Kong Ranks Second Globally in WCY 2026, HKTDC Highlights Institutional Strengths
Hong Kong's rise to second place in the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026 underscores its institutional strengths and market efficiency, positioning...
Author Elizabeth Graham Links Trump's Corruption to America's Moral Decline
Bestselling author Elizabeth Graham argues that President Trump's corruption has led to a moral decline in the U.S., citing issues such as evasion of ...
Hong Kong universities climb global rankings, reinforcing city's status as education hub
Five Hong Kong universities rank among the world's top 100 in the 2027 QS World University Rankings, with two entering the top 20 for the first time, ...
UK Government Considers Lowering EV Sales Targets Amid Industry Challenges
The UK is scaling down its electric vehicle sales targets, with a consultation underway to potentially reduce the 2030 mandate from 80% to between 50%...
Traveling Exhibit Exposes Psychiatric Human Rights Abuses Opens in Austin
A traveling exhibit by the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) highlights historical and ongoing psychiatric abuses, with community leaders emp...
Gold Rebounds on Ceasefire Hopes but Faces Headwinds from Strong US Data
Gold prices recovered early this week as optimism over a potential Iran-Israel ceasefire boosted buying interest, but gains were capped by stronger US...
TVBS Develops Real-Time AI Translation for NVIDIA GTC Taipei Keynote
TVBS deployed its own AI translation system for NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's GTC Taipei keynote, achieving near-simultaneous Chinese subtitles in nine da...
Curry and Dvorak Dissect Trump's Iran Ceasefire, SpaceX IPO and LA Mayoral Race
Episode 1876 of the No Agenda Show deconstructs the timing of President Trump's sudden Iran ceasefire announcement ahead of Elon Musk's SpaceX IPO, al...
Bitcoin Reacts to Escalating Middle East Tensions as Regional Conflict Fears Grow
Rising hostilities between Israel, Hezbollah, and Iran are heightening concerns about a broader regional conflict, impacting Bitcoin's price and drawi...
Los Angeles County Health Department Urges Infectious Disease Vigilance During World Cup Matches
The health department of Los Angeles County has issued a notice to healthcare providers to be alert for infectious diseases during the World Cup match...
Curry and Dvorak Deconstruct Leaked Trump-Netanyahu Call and Media Narratives in No Agenda Episode 1874
The No Agenda podcast episode analyzes a leaked phone call where Trump reportedly called Netanyahu 'effing crazy,' exploring its implications for U.S....
Gold Edges Up as Treasury Yields Ease, Renewing Focus on Bullion’s Potential
Gold prices rose on Tuesday due to easing U.S. Treasury yields and de-escalation in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, with market participants watching f...
Dollar Holds Steady Near Multi-Week Range as Markets Eye U.S.-Iran Talks
The U.S. dollar remained within a narrow trading range as investors monitored U.S.-Iran negotiations and potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, ...
Ontario Court Dismisses Cajubi's Third Contempt Motion Against Eduardo García, Raising Questions on 15-Year Litigation
The Ontario Superior Court dismissed Itaipú pension fund's third contempt motion against Eduardo García, casting doubt on the credibility of the long-...
Better Heart Health Linked to Lower Risk of Severe COVID-19, Study Finds
Adults with higher heart health scores before the pandemic had significantly lower risks of hospitalization or death from COVID-19, according to resea...
No Agenda Episode 1869 'Trollery' Deconstructs Eurovision, Trump-Xi Summit, and Cuba Crisis
Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak dissect the media framing of major news events including Bulgaria's Eurovision win, Trump's China summit, and the Cuba b...