David Beckham received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, coinciding with the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony in the US. Celebrities like Tom Cruise and Leonardo DiCaprio attended the event, which featured a soccer-themed carpet. The World Cup opening match saw the US defeat Paraguay 4-1.
Director Peter Weir received the first AFTRS Lifetime Achievement Award in Sydney. AFTRS chair Rachel Perkins hailed him as Australia's greatest filmmaker, noting his impact on Australian culture and Aboriginal representation. Weir, 81, reflected on his 43-year career and global influence.
India sees an opportunity in the West Asia crisis to boost its global influence by focusing on alternative trade routes like the Indo-Pacific, IMEC, and Quad. Efforts are underway to secure supply chains beyond the Strait of Hormuz, with India exploring new economic ties with Iran.
India sees an opportunity in the West Asia crisis to enhance its global influence by focusing on alternative trade routes beyond the Strait of Hormuz. Key initiatives include the Indo-Pacific strategy, the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), and the Quad, aiming to secure supply chains and free navigation. India is also exploring new economic ties with Iran.
India sees an opportunity in the West Asia crisis to boost its global influence by securing trade routes beyond the Strait of Hormuz. The focus is on the Indo-Pacific, IMEC, and Quad to create alternate supply chains and ensure free navigation, while also exploring new economic ties with Iran.
Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan, stated the US remains a safe investment haven despite China's growing global influence and 'more consistent' international dealings. He also cautioned about AI's impact on jobs and criticized bureaucracy in companies.
India and Italy are deepening their special strategic partnership, focusing on aerospace, AI, and defense. The collaboration aims to leverage India's innovation ecosystem and Italy's industrial strength to drive economic growth and technological advancement, particularly for the Global South.
US President Donald Trump's visit to China this week comes as the rivalry between the world's two largest economies is increasingly shaped by economic competition, technological leadership and global influence.
US President Donald Trump's visit to China this week comes as the rivalry between the world's two largest economies is increasingly shaped by economic competition, technological leadership and global influence.
US President Donald Trump's visit to China amid rising tensions over trade, security, and technology, with the US seeking to maintain its dominance and China aiming to project confidence and stability.
President Trump’s second term is defined by an energy-first economic doctrine. By leveraging domestic production, sanctions on rivals, and geopolitical crises, the administration has positioned the US as the world's dominant energy supplier to exert global influence.
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission signals ambitions to expand global influence in digital assets at the Web3 Festival, with executive director Eric Yip stating the city can be "more aspirational" now that it has a strong local foundation. The city granted its first two stablecoin issuer licences earlier this month and is advancing regulations for crypto dealers and custodians, while Beijing maintains a strict ban on mainland crypto activities.
Hong Kong will host another significant rugby tournament this year, with the game’s global governing body awarding the city the WXV Challenger in September. The two-week tournament, featuring some of the best women’s teams in the world, including Hong Kong, is expected to be held at Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground. Announcing the decision on Sunday on the sidelines of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, World Rugby chairman Brett Robinson called the WXV a “very, very important competition” for his...
