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AdvertisementChina-Middle East relationsChinaDiplomacyXi Jinping’s meeting with Abu Dhabi crown prince highlights Gulf turn towards ChinaAnalysts said the trip was a sign that the UAE was seeking ‘more reliable partners’ in the wake of the US-Israeli war on Iran
4-MIN READ4-MIN1 ListenShi JiangtaoPublished: 10:00pm, 14 Apr 2026Updated: 10:27pm, 14 Apr 2026Chinese President Xi Jinping ‌called for a more robust, resilient and dynamic ‌strategic partnership with the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, as Beijing intensified what observers have described as its “quiet but pragmatic” diplomacy during the Iran crisis.In a meeting with Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the crown prince of Abu ‌Dhabi, Xi unveiled a four-point proposal to safeguard Middle East stability, stressing the importance of national sovereignty, the international rule of law and the central role of the United Nations.
“The authority of the international rule of law should be upheld and cannot be used when conv..

Image: AI Generated Forests seem sturdy and solid from the outside, but there might be something happening silently underneath. Some fungi can cause trees to decay internally and leave them weakened without showing any sign of it. Researchers are cautioning us that these seemingly insignificant beings could be pointing towards a more serious environmental problem, which is global warming. Due to the rise in temperature and changes in climate conditions, these fungi may start affecting forests at a faster rate than ever before.Why changing weather patterns are boosting fungal infections in treesFungi depend on certain environmental factors for their growth and reproduction, but now, thanks to climate change, their preferred environmental factors are being modified in their favour. Rising temperatures, changing precipitation levels, and increasing humidity levels may promote the growth and distribution of fungi. According to an article published about this topic titled 'Climate chan..

Epsom rape case: Woman assaulted outside church; Surrey Police seek public help
An urgent search for details has begun by Surrey Police following a report of sexual assault involving a woman in her twenties. Close to Epsom Methodist Church, on Ashley Road, the incident occurred between two and four in the morning. Having departed a nightclub earlier, she was trailed by unknown persons prior to the attack.It was confirmed by Surrey Police that the report came soon after she left Labyrinth Epsom nightclub. Not far from the church, close to where the venue stands, officers think the event took place. Several males might be linked, according to initial information shared by authorities. Later updates revealed detectives remain without clear details on possible individuals, complicating identification efforts. Because of this gap, the request for community assistance has grown more pressing.A painful situation, according to Detective Inspector Aine Matthews, now involves dedicated officers..

Katie Porter is on the radar as she benefits the most as Eric Swalwell quits the Guv bid for California in the wake of the allegations of sexual misconduct.
As Eric Swalwell quit the California Guv race in the wake of the sexual misconduct allegations against him, Katie Porter benefited the most but the fellow Democrat distanced from the behind-the-scenes of the major exposé on Eric Swalwell. The decision to quit the race came after Swalwell's campaign held the ground for days, denying all the allegations, calling them false and outrageous. Cheyenne Hunt, an attorney and former California congressional candidate, last week announced that she had been working with a number of women who were in the process of coming forward and sharing their stores of sexual harassment and alleged abuse at the hands of Eric Swalwell himself. After Swalwell withdrew from the race, the long association between Hunt and Katie Porter is now out in the open as Hunt attended the same law school where Ka..

AdvertisementHong Kong societyHong KongHong Kong EconomyMaisy Ho remembered as dedicated philanthropist and community servantHong Kong Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau praised Ho’s “profound dedication to community service” and for caring for the underprivileged
3-MIN READ3-MIN ListenLam Ka-singPublished: 10:32pm, 13 Apr 2026Updated: 10:45pm, 13 Apr 2026Heartfelt tributes continued to be paid to Maisy Ho Chiu-ha, remembered as a dedicated philanthropist, after the daughter of late Hong Kong and Macau tycoon Stanley Ho Hung-sun died on Sunday, having led a notably private life.
On Monday, official statements and tributes poured in from government officials and associations to mourn the loss of Maisy Ho, who had devoted herself to serving the community.
Maisy Ho was one of 17 children of “king of gambling” Stanley Ho, and one of five siblings born to Lucina Laam King-ying, the second of the tycoon’s four wives, who died in 2022.
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AdvertisementCanadaWorldUnited States & CanadaCanadian PM Carney on verge of majority government amid special electionsVotes are being cast in three districts. Winning just one of them would give the Liberals the ability to unilaterally pass any bill
2-MIN READ2-MIN ListenAssociated PressPublished: 10:24pm, 13 Apr 2026Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is on the verge of securing a majority government as special elections are held in three districts on Monday.
Votes are being cast in the Toronto-area districts of Scarborough Southwest and University-Rosedale, which are considered safe seats for Carney’s Liberals, and in the Montreal-area district of Terrebonne, which is considered a toss-up.
Winning just one of them would give Carney a majority.
AdvertisementThe Liberals now have 171 members of Parliament in the House of Commons. They need 172 to secure a majority government, which would allow them to unilaterally pass any bill.
Once the Liberals get that, they could stay in power unt..

An anti-India US reporter says she was assaulted by protesters while covering a demonstration in Minneapolis. Conservative reporter Savannah Hernandez was assaulted while filming an anti-ICE protest outside the Whipple ICE Facility. According to witnesses, a group of demonstrators surrounded her, shoved her, and knocked her to the ground. After the confrontation, Hernandez got back on her feet and continued reporting. She says she will report the issue to the police. Hernandez acknowledged the incident on X and said: “I was just brutally assaulted by multiple people outside of the Whipple ICE facility in Minneapolis. Multiple people swung on me and a grown man pushed me to the ground. My glasses are broken. ANTIFA still alive and well. I’m talking with police about pressing charges.” Watch ‘Without Warrant…’: Minnesota Woman Plays Shocking ICE Raid Video At Hearing, Senators Seethe Things have already been tense in the Minneapolis region following the recent shootings of Renee Nicole G..

China has established a new county in its Xinjiang region near Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and the Afghanistan border, a move that comes amid ongoing tensions with India over disputed territories, particularly in Ladakh.The county, named Cenling, was announced by the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region government on March 26 and will be administered by Kashgar prefecture, according to a report in the South China Morning Post. Located near the Karakoram mountain range and close to PoK and Afghanistan, the new administrative unit holds strategic significance.This is the third county created by China in Xinjiang in just over a year. India had previously lodged a protest with Beijing over the establishment of Hean and Hekang counties, stating that parts of their jurisdiction fall within its Union Territory of Ladakh. Watch “Deep Concern”: China Alarms As Pakistan-Afghanistan Clash Explodes After Taliban Strike Hean county includes much of the disputed Aksai Chin plateau, which India considers ..

AdvertisementHong Kong economyHong KongHong Kong EconomyHong Kong, mainland China sign ‘milestone’ MOU on promoting digital economyMemorandum of understanding covers topics including AI promotion, cross-boundary data flow and blockchain
2-MIN READ2-MIN ListenEdith LinPublished: 10:18pm, 12 Apr 2026Hong Kong authorities have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with mainland China’s top internet regulator to promote the digital economy, with the city’s leader pledging to contribute to building a strong technological nation.
The MOU was signed on Sunday by Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong and Wang Jingtao, deputy director of the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), and covers topics including artificial intelligence (AI) promotion, cross-boundary data flow and blockchain.
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu and CAC director Zhuang Rongwen witnessed the signing of the MOU, which aims to support the implementation of the nation’s 15th five-year plan for Ch..

AdvertisementUS, Israel war on IranChinaMilitaryHow a Chinese company said it used AI to track US bomber movements over IranMizarVision tried to determine bomber movements based on aerial tanker positions and US attacks on key strategic sites
3-MIN READ3-MIN ListenAmber Wangin BeijingPublished: 10:00pm, 12 Apr 2026Updated: 10:11pm, 12 Apr 2026A Chinese company has tried to use AI analysis to track US aerial refuelling missions to detect the strike patterns of bombers over Iran.MizarVision, a private geospatial intelligence firm, published a report earlier this month analysing the activities of US KC-135 and KC-46 tanker aircraft during Operation Epic Fury.
The report detailed critical links between known tanker movements and strikes against Iranian targets.
AdvertisementAnalysts said the tankers could be tracked through Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast signals, which are used to locate aircraft. Tankers are the most commonly tracked type of military aircraft.
However, bombers..