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Hong Kong summons Panama envoy over court ruling on CK Hutchison ports concession
Hong Kong’s commerce minister has condemned a court ruling to annul CK Hutchison Holdings’ right to operate two ports in the Panama Canal after summoning the country’s envoy in the city, warning the decision “seriously undermined” international trade rules. In a meeting with Panamanian Consul General Jose Ramon de Jesus Varela Fabrega, minister Algernon Yau…
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China sends fourth Shenlong reusable spacecraft mission into orbit
China on Saturday launched the latest mission of its reusable experimental spacecraft – a potential rival to the US Space Force’s X-37B. It was China’s fourth launch of such a prototype spacecraft since 2020, all of them conducted at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre using the Long March-2F carrier rocket. The official name and technical…
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This 85-inch Sony Bravia dropped to less than $1,000 at Amazon
Sony/ZDNet The Sony Bravia 3 is considered the brand’s entry-level LED smart TV, especially when compared to its high-end OLED cousins. But it still offers signature Sony picture and audio quality as well as a suite of smart features to turn your living room into the ultimate entertainment hub, just in time for the Super…
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Haitis future uncertain amid US threats, bloody gang conflict
Haiti entered political limbo on Saturday as the mandate of the Caribbean nation’s transitional governing council, a body intended to curb a bloody gang conflict and bring about long-delayed elections, ended with no succession plan in place. The nine-member Transitional Presidential Council (CPT) was installed in April 2024 after Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigned. It…
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New York lawmakers introduce bill that aims to halt data center development for three years
On Friday, New York State Senators Liz Krueger and Kristen Gonzales introduced a bill that would stop the issuance of permits for new data centers for at least three years and ninety days to give time for impact assessments and to update regulations. The bill would require the Department of Environmental Conservation and Public Service…
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Israeli diplomat Aviv Ezra says ties with China must not be marred by politics
Israel and China should avoid letting political disagreement hijack cooperation, an Israeli senior diplomat has said, amid growing signs that the two strategic partners are moving to repair ties following the Gaza war rift. “We do not let [ties] be hijacked by the political sphere and we continue our ongoing activities on the bilateral,” said…
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Brad Arnold, Lead Singer and Founding Member of 3 Doors Down, Dies at 47
Brad Arnold, the lead singer, founding member and original drummer of rock band 3 Doors Down, has died. He was 47. Arnold died on Saturday in his sleep after a battle with cancer, according to a statement posted on 3 Doors Down’s official social media platforms. He was surrounded by his wife, Jennifer, and family….
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Hong Kong district councillor warned after parking illegally in fire exit lane
A district councillor who illegally parked in Hong Kong has been warned to adhere to higher standards, a minister has revealed. Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak Mei-kuen told reporters on Saturday that the Kwai Tsing district officer had reminded Chau Kit-ying verbally and in writing to act in accordance with the public’s…
