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Team Falcons, Natus Vincere finish atop DreamLeague Season 29 groups

Mon, 18 May 2026 04:55:11 GMT

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Team Falcons and Natus Vincere secured wins on Sunday to finish atop Group A and Group B, respectively, on the final day of round-robin play of the DreamLeague Season 29 event.

Falcons rallied past GamerLegion 2-1 to finish group play as the only unbeaten team in either group at 7-0. Ammar 'ATF' Al-Assaf from Jordan led Team Falcons' come

Nifty, Sensex end week under pressure as rupee hits record low of 96/USD

Fri, 15 May 2026 12:32:22 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 15 (ANI): The domestic equity markets ended the week under pressure on Friday as investor sentiment weakened after the rupee touched a historic low of 96 against the US dollar amid continued global uncertainty and rising crude oil prices.

The benchmark Nifty 50 index closed at 23,643.50, declining by 46.10 points or 0.19 per cent, while the BSE Sensex settled at 75,237.99, down b

"Confronting Beijing": US Congress unanimously urges Trump to demand release of political prisoners in China

Thu, 14 May 2026 15:05:00 GMT

Washington, DC [US] May 14 (ANI): The US House of Representatives and Senate have approved resolutions urging President Donald Trump to directly confront Chinese President Xi Jinping over the detention of political and religious prisoners in China, as reported by The Epoch Times.

According to The Epoch Times, the House passed Resolution 1259 unanimously in a 414-0 vote. The measure, introduced by Representative C

Nifty, Sensex close with 1% gain amid continuing geopolitical tensions

Thu, 14 May 2026 12:02:03 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 14 (ANI): Equity markets closed with gains of more than 1 per cent on Thursday as benchmark indices rebounded from oversold levels despite continued pressure from elevated crude oil prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions.

The Nifty 50 index closed at 23,689.60, gaining 277 points or 1.18 per cent, while the BSE Sensex ended at 75,398.72 with a surge of 789.74 points or 1.06 per

Indian markets open higher amid global AI rally, focus on Trump-Xi summit and FPI outflows

Thu, 14 May 2026 04:59:50 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): Indian equity markets opened on a positive note on Thursday, tracking gains in Asian peers and continued momentum in global AI-linked stocks, even as sustained foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows and geopolitical uncertainties kept investors cautious. The market is also closely monitoring the outcomes of the Trump-Xi Summit, with a focus on tariffs, technology transfer, trade bala

Nifty, Sensex close flat amid inflation concerns; metal stocks shine, gold and silver surge after duty hike

Wed, 13 May 2026 13:33:18 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 13 (ANI): The domestic equity markets closed almost flat with minor gains on Wednesday amid cautious investor sentiment, while broader markets outperformed due to buying in mid- and small-cap stocks.

The Nifty 50 index closed at 23,412.60 with a gain of 33.05 points or 0.14 per cent, while the BSE Sensex ended at 74,608.98, up by 49.74 points or 0.07 per cent.

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Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index closes 1.11 pct lower

Mon, 18 May 2026 08:45:15 GMT

HONG KONG, May 18 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's stock market ended lower on Monday with the benchmark Hang Seng Index down 1.11 percent to close at 25,675.18 points.

The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index dropped 1.07 percent to end at 8,597.97 points, and the Hang Seng Tech Index declined 1.95 percent to end at 4,844.94 points.

Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index down 1.35 pct by midday

Mon, 18 May 2026 05:15:05 GMT

HONG KONG, May 18 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index dropped 350.10 points, or 1.35 percent, to 25,612.63 points in the morning session on Monday.

2 Hong Kong tourists dead in traffic accident in New Zealand

Sat, 16 May 2026 08:15:03 GMT

WELLINGTON, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Two tourists from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of south China were killed on Friday afternoon in a traffic accident on the South Island of New Zealand, the Chinese Consulate General in Christchurch confirmed on Saturday.

Two others from Hong Kong were injured in the accident, which occurred at an intersection in Selwyn District in central Canterbury, the consulate ge

Hong Kong visitor arrivals up 15 pct in first 4 months

Fri, 15 May 2026 09:15:20 GMT

HONG KONG, May 15 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong recorded about 18.52 million visitor arrivals in the first four months of 2026, up 15 percent year on year, data from the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) showed on Friday.

During the January-April period, visitor arrivals from the Chinese mainland climbed 18 percent from a year ago to 14.18 million, while visits from the rest of the world grew 8 percent to 4.34 million, the

Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index closes lower

Fri, 15 May 2026 08:45:08 GMT

HONG KONG, May 15 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's stock market ended lower Friday with the benchmark Hang Seng Index down 1.62 points to close at 25,962.73 points.

The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index dropped 1.89 percent to end at 8,691.03 points, and the Hang Seng Tech Index declined 2.66 percent to end at 4,941.14 points.

Hong Kong stocks lower at midday

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:15:12 GMT

HONG KONG, May 15 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index dropped 229.01 points, or 0.87 percent, to 26,160.03 points in the morning session on Friday.

Hong Kong police charges 3 men with conspiracy to commit subversion

Thu, 14 May 2026 15:15:17 GMT

HONG KONG, May 14 (Xinhua) -- The Hong Kong Police Force has charged three men, aged between 20 and 23, with conspiracy to commit subversion, authorities said on Thursday.

The case was mentioned at the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts on Thursday.

The men were among the 10 individuals arrested by the police during an enforcement operation on Dec. 11 and 12 last year for allegedly committing the offense of

Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index closes higher

Thu, 14 May 2026 08:45:12 GMT

HONG KONG, May 14 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's stock market ended higher Thursday with the benchmark Hang Seng Index up 0.60 points to close at 26,389.04 points.

The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index dipped 0.20 percent to end at 8,858.63 points, and the Hang Seng Tech Index slipped 0.35 percent to end at 5,076.20 points.

Hong Kong stocks higher at midday

Thu, 14 May 2026 05:15:12 GMT

HONG KONG, May 14 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index ticked up 90.55 points, or 0.34 percent, to 26,478.99 points in the morning session on Thursday.

Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index opens 1.7 pct higher

Thu, 14 May 2026 01:45:11 GMT

HONG KONG, May 14 (Xinhua) -- The Hang Seng Index gained 448.22 points, or 1.70 percent, to open at 26,836.66 points on Thursday.

Over 90,000 average daily passenger trips recorded on XRL Hong Kong section in first 4 months of 2026

Wed, 13 May 2026 15:45:16 GMT

HONG KONG, May 13 (Xinhua) -- Daily passenger trips on the Hong Kong section of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link (XRL) climbed steadily in 2026, averaging over 90,000 up to April, outstripping the 2025 average of 80,000.

Ridership surges sharply on weekends and public holidays, routinely exceeding 100,000 trips a day, according to statistics from the MTR Corporation Limited.

In 2026, the

Trump says made 'fantastic trade deals' with Xi, but details scarce

Fri, 15 May 2026 10:50:48 GMT

BEIJING (AFP) - U.S. President Donald Trump said he had made "fantastic trade deals" and settled "a lot of different problems" in his meetings with China's Xi Jinping this week, but hours after the summit ended on Friday details on exact agreements remained scarce.

Trump had arrived in Beijing seeking to seal accords in sectors including agriculture, aviation and artificial intelligence, as well as to contai

Elderly pedestrian struck, killed outside La Mesa shopping center

Sun, 17 May 2026 16:39:04 GMT

Elderly pedestrian struck, killed outside La Mesa shopping center

Arizona man arrested in connection with fatal 2025 Midway Drive attack

Sun, 17 May 2026 16:37:32 GMT

Arizona man arrested in connection with fatal 2025 Midway Drive attack

Ground stop delays morning flights at San Diego International Airport

Sun, 17 May 2026 15:37:26 GMT

Ground stop delays morning flights at San Diego International Airport

Driver, 18, killed in fiery crash down Crest hillside

Sun, 17 May 2026 15:36:00 GMT

Driver, 18, killed in fiery crash down Crest hillside

North Carolina pursuit ends with fleeing suspect found in ceiling

Sun, 17 May 2026 15:20:20 GMT

North Carolina pursuit ends with fleeing suspect found in ceiling

Bodycam shows Groton Police officers coax man in crisis away from Gold Star Bridge barrier

Sun, 17 May 2026 15:09:43 GMT

Bodycam shows Groton Police officers coax man in crisis away from Gold Star Bridge barrier

Widow's campaign for stronger gambling regulations after her husband's death

Sun, 17 May 2026 14:10:01 GMT

Widow's campaign for stronger gambling regulations after her husband's death

Their legacy lives on- County honors fallen law enforcement officers

Sun, 17 May 2026 12:49:45 GMT

Their legacy lives on- County honors fallen law enforcement officers

Griffin Gaming Partners launches $100m indie dev fund, led by Hooded Horse CEO Tim Bender

Sun, 17 May 2026 11:43:42 GMT

Griffin Gaming Partners launches $100m indie dev fund, led by Hooded Horse CEO Tim Bender

Alpine timber eco-lodge in the heart of Moray hits the market

Sun, 17 May 2026 09:33:36 GMT

Alpine timber eco-lodge in the heart of Moray hits the market

Wang Fuk Court taxes waived

Sun, 17 May 2026 16:39:25 GMT

Wang Fuk Court taxes waived

Metals trade strategies in action

Sun, 17 May 2026 16:38:45 GMT

Metals trade strategies in action

New cargo platform to be phased in

Sun, 17 May 2026 16:38:21 GMT

New cargo platform to be phased in

HK to play key mediation role- CE

Sun, 17 May 2026 16:38:08 GMT

HK to play key mediation role- CE

When a police officers racism goes public, what leaders must do next

Sun, 17 May 2026 16:30:26 GMT

When a police officers racism goes public, what leaders must do next

FS to promote HK in Europe

Sun, 17 May 2026 16:30:14 GMT

FS to promote HK in Europe

HK to be health innovation hub- CE

Sun, 17 May 2026 16:29:21 GMT

HK to be health innovation hub- CE

Industry park company board named

Sun, 17 May 2026 16:29:02 GMT

Industry park company board named

CE meets Uzbekistan PM

Sun, 17 May 2026 16:13:48 GMT

CE meets Uzbekistan PM

Govt rolls out fuel subsidies

Sun, 17 May 2026 16:12:36 GMT

Govt rolls out fuel subsidies

Golden Week visitors reach 1.19m

Sun, 17 May 2026 16:12:22 GMT

Golden Week visitors reach 1.19m

IMF commends HK's growth

Sun, 17 May 2026 15:37:40 GMT

IMF commends HK's growth

Wang Chi House buyout offer made

Sun, 17 May 2026 15:37:17 GMT

Wang Chi House buyout offer made

Economy grows 5.9% in Q1

Sun, 17 May 2026 15:36:33 GMT

Economy grows 5.9% in Q1

Tax concession bill approved

Sun, 17 May 2026 15:35:48 GMT

Tax concession bill approved

2.77m tax returns issued

Sun, 17 May 2026 15:35:15 GMT

2.77m tax returns issued

March retail sales up 12.8%

Sun, 17 May 2026 15:34:55 GMT

March retail sales up 12.8%

LIVE- New Mexico United vs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks

Sun, 17 May 2026 14:51:05 GMT

LIVE- New Mexico United vs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks

Otafest anime festival gathers thousands to downtown Calgary

Sun, 17 May 2026 12:06:43 GMT

Otafest anime festival gathers thousands to downtown Calgary