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A viral post claimed IShowSpeed was invited to Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez’s wedding and would livestream it. The quote spread quickly but lacks any official confirmation. The claim comes from a meme account using old images. In reality, the couple plans a private ceremony after the 2026 World Cup, and Speed’s earlier mention was just a joke. The rumor spread fast and loud. A viral post claimed that a popular streamer had secured an invite to one of football’s most anticipated weddings and would even broadcast it live. The quote fueling the buzz read: “🚨 IShowSpeed has confirmed he’s been invited to Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez’s wedding and will be streaming it live.” It sounded believable at first glance. Big names. Bigger hype. But the story does not hold up under. There is no verified confirmation from any of the people involved. No official statement. No credible source. What exists instead is a familiar pattern in the age of social media, where recycled j..

Advertisement2026 Trump-Xi summitChinaPoliticsWill the postponed Trump-Xi summit affect US arms sales to Taiwan?Possible US$14 billion package said to be on track but broader concerns loom as America depletes ammunition stockpiles in Middle East
3-MIN READ3-MIN ListenLawrence Chungin TaipeiPublished: 8:01pm, 17 Mar 2026Updated: 8:02pm, 17 Mar 2026A delayed summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping has raised concerns over whether the postponement could affect a reported record US arms sales package to Taiwan, as officials insist the deal remains on track.A US$14 billion arms package – possibly the largest ever for Taiwan – is ready for the American president’s approval and could be announced after his visit to Beijing, according to Reuters on Friday.
The proposed sale is expected to include advanced air-defence systems such as Patriot PAC-3 missiles and the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (Nasams), as well as an additional US$6 billion in “asymmetric” capabilities.
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AdvertisementTrending in ChinaPeople & CultureTrending in ChinaChina sailor creates ‘radio station’ to connect families with seamen stranded in Strait of Hormuz‘Frightened’ sailor tells wife of conflict tension on board Singaporean commercial ship stuck close to land on war-torn waterway
2-MIN READ2-MINAlice Yanin ShanghaiPublished: 8:00pm, 17 Mar 2026A Chinese man has used public maritime radio to create a “family’s voice station” on which sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz can relay safety messages to their families.
Liu Yiwen, a native of Jilin province in northeastern China, is a second officer on a Singaporean commercial ship which is now anchored near the Khor Fakkan harbour administered by the United Arab Emirates, China’s state media CCTV reported.
The ship had planned to head to the Persian Gulf to load liquid petroleum gas (LPG), but is stuck in the war-torn waterway like hundreds of others after the US and Israel jointly launched a war against Iran on February 28.
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. Afghanistan on Tuesday accused Pakistan of carrying out airstrikes on a Kabul hospital treating drug addicts, saying the attack killed more than 400 people.Also Read | 'Fabricating imaginative tales of Islamophobia': India hits out at Pakistan; cites Afghanistan strike at UNPakistan denied the allegation, saying its strikes- also carried out in eastern Afghanistan – targeted only military and “terrorist” sites. Trump's 'FAVOURITE' Field Marshal Goes Rogue: Pak Massacres Hundreds In Afghan Capital Kabul Health Ministry spokesman Sharafat Zaman gave the death toll during a television interview with local media, reported AP. He said all parts of the drug treatment hospital had been destroyed. Deputy government spokesman Hamdullah Fitrat, however, said the death toll has increased to 400, with 250 wounded.Loud explosions rocked the Afghan capital at about 9:00 p.m. local time, with plumes of smoke visible from the Shahr-e-Naw and Wazir Akbar Khan areas. Israel Ir..

In Washington, access to power usually comes through carefully arranged press briefings and official interview requests. But with Donald Trump, the path seems to be an easy one, and that is to dial on his cellphone- as simple as it is According to multiple reporters, Trump’s personal number has become one of the worst-kept secrets in political journalism. The president has fielded dozens of impromptu calls from journalists in recent weeks, often answering without screening the caller and launching into brief, off-the-cuff conversations about everything from politics to the ongoing Iran conflict. The result is a strange new media ritual, reporters dialing the president directly in hopes he’ll pick up, Semafor reported. Calls reportedly come at all hours — late at night when Trump can’t sleep, after a round of golf when he’s in a good mood, or while he’s watching television in the evening. Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Iran calls Israeli bombing of fuel depots &#03..

AdvertisementHong Kong science and tech Hong KongSocietyFix, don’t fire ‘digital employee’ OpenClaw over security risks: Paul ChanFinance chief’s remarks follow Digital Policy Office’s advice to government departments to avoid installing AI agent
3-MIN READ3-MIN ListenVivian AuPublished: 8:02pm, 16 Mar 2026Hong Kong’s finance chief has likened the powerful AI agent OpenClaw to an efficient “digital employee,” saying it should not be dismissed but rather improved to address security risk concerns.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po’s remarks on Monday followed the Digital Policy Office’s recent advisory urging government departments to avoid installing OpenClaw or its variants due to security concerns.
“AI agent OpenClaw has awed the world; the convenience it offers is just like having a digital employee,” Chan said at a lunch with professionals.
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AdvertisementArtificial intelligenceTechAI poisoning: fake fitness tracker fools chatbots in China, sparking outcryA report on CCTV’s high-profile investigative programme shows how easily bad actors can post false information to game chatbot results
2-MIN READ2-MINCoco Fengin GuangdongPublished: 8:00pm, 16 Mar 2026An undercover investigation by state-run China Central Television (CCTV) has cast a harsh light on a controversial practice in a nascent industry: the “poisoning” of artificial intelligence models with fabricated information.
The report showed how techniques of generative engine optimisation (GEO) – the AI version of search engine optimisation (SEO) – could be used to manipulate AI chatbots, provoking widespread public concern and debate as both industry insiders and observers anticipated stronger regulation.
In the report, aired on Sunday during the annual 315 Gala to mark World Consumer Rights Day, a system called Liqing was used to automatically post large numbers of exper..

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Qatar government employees get 7-day Eid Al Fitr 2026 break / Image: thepeninsularqatar Qatar has officially announced a seven-day Eid Al Fitr holiday for public sector employees, offering government workers an extended break to celebrate the end of Ramadan.According to the Amiri Diwan, ministries, government agencies and public institutions will observe the Eid holiday from Monday, March 17 until Sunday, March 23, 2026, with work resuming on Monday, March 24.The extended break allows thousands of employees across the government sector to celebrate the festival with family and participate in cultural events and gatherings across the country.Eid Al Fitr marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, a period of fasting, prayer and reflection observed by Muslims worldwide.Who is included in the Qatar Eid Al Fitr holiday?This directive from the Amiri Diwan covers a wide range of the nation’s administrative and public infrastructure.Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates:..