Hong Kong's sports industry and related sectors contributed HK$46 billion (1.5% of total) in value added at basic prices to the economy in 2024, amidst a record Olympic performance in Paris.
Indian immigrants in the US often buy homes quickly due to favorable mortgage terms, including low down payments (10-15%) and 30-year fixed-rate loans, making monthly mortgage payments comparable to rent.
Harry Brook reflects on missing out on England's Test captaincy to Joe Root, his growth through challenges like the Wellington nightclub incident, and his ongoing development as a batsman and potential future captain.
Controversial 'parent awakening camps' on mainland Chinese social media attract anxious mothers seeking to resolve children's gaming addiction and poor academic performance, despite criticism over exploitation and misleading claims.
The US Department of Homeland Security deported Jashandeep Singh from India and four others from Guatemala, Mexico, and Chile on August 3-6. The individuals had criminal convictions for offences including sexual coercion, homicide, and firearms violations.
Greenlane Holdings reported its BERA-focused crypto treasury was valued at $16.4 million as of June 30, down sharply from its $70 million cost basis. The 76.6% drop contributed to a quarterly net loss of $24.8 million.
Engineers in mid-coast Maine are testing 3D-COAST, a solar-powered floating system that uses vertical conveyors to automate oyster farming, reduce physical labor, and increase yields in a smaller footprint.
India is planning a national sports medicine framework to shift from an injury-driven system to preventive athlete care. The phased rollout is targeted by 2028 to support a potential 2036 Olympic bid and improve athlete availability.
GD Culture Group reported a $211.8 million first-half unrealized Bitcoin loss and an 18-fold increase in its share count, revealing pressures in its crypto-treasury strategy.
South Korea's Incheon airport became the world's busiest airport for international passengers in the first half of 2026, handling 38.39 million travelers amid Middle East conflict disruptions.
Lebanese families face mounting economic hardship as gasoline, food, and rent costs surge amid financial collapse and devastation from Israeli attacks on homes and farmland.
Ukraine launched a massive drone attack causing fires near Moscow and hitting a Rostov fuel facility, while former minister Mykhailo Fedorov estimates domestic ballistic missiles in months. Concurrently, Russian strikes killed civilians in Kryvyi Rih and Zaporizhzhia.
Admiral Brad Cooper visited a US aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea following family outrage over reports of food shortages, water contamination, and sailor distress after over 200 days without a port call.
US Admiral Brad Cooper visited the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier to praise the crew amid concerns over mental health and an unusually long deployment exceeding 250 days without a port call.
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U.S. Central Command Commander Adm. Brad Cooper acknowledged mental health challenges aboard the USS Lincoln following reports of a sailor jumping overboard during an eight-month Middle East deployment, while political leaders spar over ship conditions.
Police have charged 22-year-old Abdifatah Yusuf Adani with attempted murder following a stabbing at a hotel housing asylum seekers in Stanwell, leaving a staff member with life-threatening injuries.
Japan's economy grew at an annualized 1.1% in the second quarter, missing expectations of 2% as soft domestic demand and higher energy prices from the Iran war weighed on growth, despite strong exports.
Rangers secure a 5-1 win over St Mirren in the Premier Sports Cup, earning a quarter-final match against Celtic at home. Other quarter-final matchups include Stenhousemuir vs Hearts, Kilmarnock vs Aberdeen, and Ross County vs Hibernian, all set for the weekend of 12-13 September.
A 55-year-old man dies after being bitten by a dog during an altercation on a footpath in Wakefield. Another man, 55, is arrested on suspicion of murder and having a dangerously out-of-control dog.
The Ukrainian armed forces attacked the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) 26 times in 24 hours, resulting in 1 civilian death, 12 injuries (including a child and 2 Russian Emergencies Ministry employees), and damage to infrastructure and vehicles.
The UK economy expanded by 0.4% between April and June, driven by good weather and sporting events, but economists warn the outlook for the rest of the year remains weak amid potential energy price volatility.
Twelve Polish pilgrims died when their bus overturned on Hungary's M3 motorway, en route from Bosnia's Međugorje shrine. The driver, suspected of falling asleep, survived and was detained.
A man in his 20s, a Somali national, has been arrested for attempted murder after a stabbing at Stanwell Hotel in Staines, UK, which houses asylum seekers. One man in his 30s suffers life-threatening injuries.
