Stock markets in Asia and Europe fell after a sharp US tech sell-off raised concerns over AI valuations and funding needs. Oil prices jumped on renewed Iran-Israel conflict before retreating after Iran said it was halting military operations.
According to the publication, Iran struck hangars, barracks, fuel depots, radars, communication systems and air defense equipment during its airstrikes
Thousands of visitors have converged on Hong Kong's East Dam to witness its rare volcanic rock columns during the five-day Labour Day golden week holiday. By 2pm, visitor traffic had reached 'very busy' levels, with the government expecting about 980,000 mainland visitors during the period—a 7 per cent year-on-year increase. The site, part of a UNESCO global geopark, has become increasingly popular on mainland Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, with tourists trading traditional shopping sprees for ecotourism.
