Don’t expect any fireworks when Japanese Prime MinisterSanae TakaichimeetsUS PresidentDonald Trumpin Washington on March 19. Compared to Britain, Spain, France and the United States’ other erstwhile allies ー large and small (except for the Poles and a couple others) ー Japan looks like the most stalwart ally the US has. At long last, it is…
This month’s celebration marking the first anniversary of the Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Management Agency, better known as Danantara, became a stage for Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to showcase a set of numbers that, at first glance, appeared revolutionary. In his speech, the president claimed that the performance of state-owned enterprises under Danantara’s coordination had…
Cambricon Technologies, a Chinese semiconductor designer seen as a potential alternative to US giant Nvidia, will pay its maiden dividend after posting its first full-year profit since listing in 2020. Cambricon, dubbed “little Nvidia”, planned to distribute a cash dividend of 15 yuan (US$2.2) for every 10 shares held, totalling more than 632 million yuan,…
Tim MacMahonMar 13, 2026, 02:13 AM ET Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM Multiple Authors OKLAHOMA CITY — A couple of nights after being ejected for vehemently arguing a no-call, Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown bemoaned what he perceived as an…
Tim BontempsMar 13, 2026, 01:01 AM ET Close Tim Bontemps is a senior NBA writer for ESPN.com who covers the league and what’s impacting it on and off the court, including trade deadline intel, expansion and his MVP Straw Polls. You can find Tim alongside Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon on The Hoop Collective podcast….
The top story to emerge from Japan’s Lower House election on Febuary 8 was the overwhelming victory of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the implosion of the old left-wing opposition. But the other big story was the emergence of Team Mirai as a significant force in national politics. Mirai…
A 102-year-old woman from eastern China has won hearts online with her optimistic attitude and unique lifestyle. Jin Baoling, a centenarian from a rural area in Taizhou, Zhejiang province, is frequently visited by her son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter. Known for her longevity and cheerful personality, fellow villagers affectionately call her “Old Baby.” According to the…
Tim MacMahonMar 12, 2026, 11:11 PM ET Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM Multiple Authors OKLAHOMA CITY — The legendary Wilt Chamberlain owns one less NBA record thanks to Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning MVP, broke a…
There’s a fun new way to watch YouTube: by channel surfing like a boomer with cable TV. This creative idea comes from London-based developer Steven Irby, who has just launched a web app called Channel Surfer, which presents interesting YouTube videos in an interface resembling a retro-looking TV guide. In the app, you can browse…
