Osaka Expo Opens with Royal Ceremony as 70% of Japanese Show Tepid Interest
The 2025 World Expo officially opened today (12 April) on Yumeshima Island in Osaka, marking Japan’s first time hosting the…
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Trump Administration Exempts Smartphones and Computers from Tariffs, Global Reactions Vary
The Trump administration announced late Friday that smartphones, laptops, hard drives, computer processors, memory chips, and semiconductor manufacturing equipment will…
U.S. Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Shut Down Hong Kong’s Economic and Trade Offices; HK Government Strongly Condemns Move While Reactions Among Hongkongers in the U.S. Remain Divided
Members of the United States Congress have once again introduced a bill calling for the closure of Hong Kong’s Economic…
Beijing Seeks to Ally with Australia and Europe Against U.S., Faces Rejection
As U.S. President Donald Trump imposes a staggering 125% tariff on Chinese goods, the U.S.-China trade war has reached a…
US Tariffs Raised to 125%: Chinese Economy Under Pressure, Cost of Living Soars, Beijing’s Retaliation in Doubt
US President Donald Trump recently announced an increase in tariffs on Chinese imports to 125%. The latest round of tariffs…
Police ‘Rising Star’ Ho Siu-tong Detained for Alleged Corruption as Recent Officer Convictions Come to Light
Once hailed as a ‘rising star’ in the Hong Kong Police Force, Chief Inspector Ho Siu-tong appeared in the District…
UK Passport Fees Set to Rise from April 10: Impact on Travellers and Public Finances
The UK Government has announced an increase in passport application fees effective from today, 10 April 2025. The Home Office…
Prince Harry Duke of Sussex Appeals Police Protection Ruling as Court Deliberates
Prince Harry has returned to the Royal Courts of Justice in London to appeal a UK government decision that stripped…
Hong Kong National Security Unit Takes Away Frances Hui’s Parents Amid Suspected Retaliation Against U.S. Tariff War
On 10 April 2025, officers from the Hong Kong Police Force’s National Security Department conducted an operation in Sha Tin,…
University of Nottingham Plans to Cut 250 Jobs Amid Financial Struggles
The University of Nottingham is facing significant financial difficulties, leading the institution to announce plans to cut up to 250…