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CGTN Documentary Highlights Ancient Chinese Navigation Manual 'Genglubu' in South China Sea

CGTN Documentary Highlights Ancient Chinese Navigation Manual 'Genglubu' in South China Sea

A CGTN documentary explores the 'Genglubu', a handwritten navigation manual used by Hainan fishermen for centuries, revealing its role in navigating t...

July 9, 2026Read the full article →
Congo’s Copper and Cobalt Production Unaffected by Middle East Crisis, Exports Grow

Congo’s Copper and Cobalt Production Unaffected by Middle East Crisis, Exports Grow

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining sector reports continued growth in copper and cobalt production despite Middle East unrest disrupting key mi...

July 8, 2026Read the full article →
UN Geneva Conference Seeks Global Unity on AI Regulation

UN Geneva Conference Seeks Global Unity on AI Regulation

The UN hosts a conference in Geneva to establish globally agreeable AI governance, highlighting the need for unified rules after recent regulatory rev...

July 7, 2026Read the full article →
Trump's $500M Crypto Earnings Highlight Pakistan Deal Implications

Trump's $500M Crypto Earnings Highlight Pakistan Deal Implications

President Trump's $500 million earnings from World Liberty Financial's token sales, linked to a crypto deal with Pakistan, raise concerns for digital ...

July 7, 2026Read the full article →
Operation Bangladesh Expands Globally as Founder Morad Shaker's Humanitarian Vision Reaches New Phase

Operation Bangladesh Expands Globally as Founder Morad Shaker's Humanitarian Vision Reaches New Phase

Operation Bangladesh, founded by Morad Shaker, announces a historic global expansion into a multi-continental humanitarian platform, marking a strateg...

July 7, 2026Read the full article →
Detention of 95-Year-Old Religious Leader Sparks International Concern Over South Korea's Justice System

Detention of 95-Year-Old Religious Leader Sparks International Concern Over South Korea's Justice System

The detention and prosecution of Shincheonji Church leader Lee Man-hee, along with a justice minister's public remarks citing a Bible verse, have draw...

July 7, 2026Read the full article →
Shanghai and New York Forge Path for China-U.S. Subnational Cooperation

Shanghai and New York Forge Path for China-U.S. Subnational Cooperation

The launch of OUR WATER Season 3 in New York highlights how Shanghai and New York are leveraging shared strengths in finance, trade, and urban innovat...

July 7, 2026Read the full article →
Curry and Dvorak Dissect Trump’s July 4th Spectacle and the Rise of a ‘Red-Green Alliance’

Curry and Dvorak Dissect Trump’s July 4th Spectacle and the Rise of a ‘Red-Green Alliance’

The No Agenda Show’s Episode 1883 analyzes President Trump’s record-setting July 4th celebration, a wave of Democratic Socialist primary wins, and the...

July 6, 2026Read the full article →
Detention of 95-Year-Old Religious Leader Raises International Concerns Over South Korea's Rule of Law

Detention of 95-Year-Old Religious Leader Raises International Concerns Over South Korea's Rule of Law

The arrest and prosecution of Shincheonji Church leader Lee Man-hee, coupled with Justice Minister Jeong Seong-ho's controversial public remarks, have...

July 6, 2026Read the full article →
Author Elizabeth Graham Warns of 'Tyranny and Despotism' Under Trump, Citing Russian Influence

Author Elizabeth Graham Warns of 'Tyranny and Despotism' Under Trump, Citing Russian Influence

Elizabeth Graham, author of 'From Democracy To Democrazy,' argues that Donald Trump is a traitor controlled by Putin, using her decades of experience ...

July 6, 2026Read the full article →
Germany and Algeria Sign Strategic Energy Agreements to Boost Renewable Capacity

Germany and Algeria Sign Strategic Energy Agreements to Boost Renewable Capacity

Germany and Algeria formalized two energy agreements, including a German-funded initiative to digitalize Algeria's grid infrastructure, aiming to inte...

July 2, 2026Read the full article →
Brazil Proposes 24-Hour Holding Period for Large Stablecoin Transactions to Enhance Compliance

Brazil Proposes 24-Hour Holding Period for Large Stablecoin Transactions to Enhance Compliance

Brazil's central bank has proposed a mandatory one-day review period for high-value stablecoin transactions, aiming to strengthen anti-money launderin...

July 2, 2026Read the full article →
XTransfer Returns to Summer Davos as WEF Institutional Member, Emphasizing SMEs as Globalisation's 'Buffer'

XTransfer Returns to Summer Davos as WEF Institutional Member, Emphasizing SMEs as Globalisation's 'Buffer'

XTransfer, the world's leading B2B cross-border trade payment platform, attended the World Economic Forum's Summer Davos as an official Institutional ...

July 2, 2026Read the full article →
Asia's Thermal Coal Imports Surge to Six-Month High Amid Middle East Instability

Asia's Thermal Coal Imports Surge to Six-Month High Amid Middle East Instability

Asia's thermal coal imports are projected to hit 77.37 million tons in June, the highest in six months, driven by Japan and South Korea as geopolitica...

July 1, 2026Read the full article →
6th Cross-Strait Sun Yat-sen Forum Held in Zhongshan, Guangdong, Draws Record Participation

6th Cross-Strait Sun Yat-sen Forum Held in Zhongshan, Guangdong, Draws Record Participation

The 6th Cross-Strait Sun Yat-sen Forum, the largest in its history, convened in Zhongshan to foster cross-strait exchanges and economic cooperation, m...

July 1, 2026Read the full article →
China-Gulf Cooperation Reshapes Global South Energy Landscape

China-Gulf Cooperation Reshapes Global South Energy Landscape

A partnership between China and Gulf nations is transforming renewable energy development in the Global South, with implications for geopolitical powe...

June 30, 2026Read the full article →
IP Go-Global Business Matching Session in Guangzhou Aims to Help Mainland Enterprises Expand Internationally via Hong Kong

IP Go-Global Business Matching Session in Guangzhou Aims to Help Mainland Enterprises Expand Internationally via Hong Kong

The event facilitated 50 one-to-one business matching meetings between Guangdong enterprises and Hong Kong IP service providers to support mainland co...

June 28, 2026Read the full article →
Georgian Author Tsisnami Sakvarlishvili Gains Global Platform After Times Square Book Feature

Georgian Author Tsisnami Sakvarlishvili Gains Global Platform After Times Square Book Feature

Tsisnami Sakvarlishvili's book 'Georgia After the Collapse of the Soviet Union' receives international attention following a prominent Times Square bi...

June 27, 2026Read the full article →
Hong Kong Welcomes 413 New and Expanded Enterprises, Expects HK$53 Billion in FDI

Hong Kong Welcomes 413 New and Expanded Enterprises, Expects HK$53 Billion in FDI

InvestHK's first-half results show a surge in global enterprises choosing Hong Kong, bringing significant investment and thousands of jobs, reinforcin...

June 26, 2026Read the full article →
Global AI Boom Drives Strong Growth in Hong Kong's May Exports

Global AI Boom Drives Strong Growth in Hong Kong's May Exports

Hong Kong's merchandise exports surged 40.8% year-on-year in May 2026, driven by robust electronics demand from the global AI boom, with total exports...

June 26, 2026Read the full article →
Bitcoin Recovers $65k as US Allows Iran Oil Sales Eases Geopolitical Tensions

Bitcoin Recovers $65k as US Allows Iran Oil Sales Eases Geopolitical Tensions

Bitcoin rebounded above $65,000 on Monday after the US permitted Iran to sell oil, reducing geopolitical tensions and boosting investor confidence.

June 25, 2026Read the full article →
Uruguay’s Renewable Energy Transformation Offers Lessons for Global Markets

Uruguay’s Renewable Energy Transformation Offers Lessons for Global Markets

Uruguay has successfully transitioned to nearly 100% renewable electricity, delivering economic benefits and providing a stable policy environment tha...

June 25, 2026Read the full article →
EU Considers Tariffs on Chinese PHEVs, Impacting NIO and Other Automakers

EU Considers Tariffs on Chinese PHEVs, Impacting NIO and Other Automakers

The European Union is reportedly considering new tariffs on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) imported from China, a move that could affect Chi...

June 25, 2026Read the full article →
Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races Celebrate 50th Anniversary with Expanded Festival

Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races Celebrate 50th Anniversary with Expanded Festival

The Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races mark their 50th anniversary with a 13-day festival, featuring over 220 teams from 16 countries, and the ...

June 25, 2026Read the full article →
Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Expanded Festival

Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Expanded Festival

The 50th anniversary of the Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races marks the return of the International Dragon Boat Federation headquarters to Hon...

June 25, 2026Read the full article →
Highlight Event and Entertainment AG Annual General Meeting Approves All Board Proposals

Highlight Event and Entertainment AG Annual General Meeting Approves All Board Proposals

Shareholders of Highlight Event and Entertainment AG approved all board proposals, including re-election of Bernhard Burgener as Chairman and other bo...

June 24, 2026Read the full article →
Delivery Hero Shareholders Approve All Resolutions at 2026 Annual General Meeting

Delivery Hero Shareholders Approve All Resolutions at 2026 Annual General Meeting

Delivery Hero's 2026 AGM concluded with shareholders approving all proposed resolutions, including the re-election of Supervisory Board members, a new...

June 23, 2026Read the full article →
Russia Allegedly Offered Crypto Payments for Arson Attack on UK PM's Properties

Russia Allegedly Offered Crypto Payments for Arson Attack on UK PM's Properties

A report reveals that a Russian-directed network promised cryptocurrency payments for arson attacks on properties linked to UK Prime Minister Sir Keir...

June 23, 2026Read the full article →
Hong Kong Delegation Strengthens Ties with Central Asia, Unlocking New Opportunities

Hong Kong Delegation Strengthens Ties with Central Asia, Unlocking New Opportunities

A high-level Hong Kong delegation led by Chief Executive John Lee secured 96 agreements with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, positioning the city as a key ...

June 23, 2026Read the full article →
Lindsey Graham Leaks Trump's Iran Endgame: Hormuz Seizure and Saudi Abraham Accords

Lindsey Graham Leaks Trump's Iran Endgame: Hormuz Seizure and Saudi Abraham Accords

Episode 1879 of the No Agenda Show reveals Senator Lindsey Graham's candid disclosure of the Trump administration's Middle East strategy, including se...

June 22, 2026Read the full article →
Hong Kong Hosts Inaugural International Symposium on Emergency Response and Aeromedical Services

Hong Kong Hosts Inaugural International Symposium on Emergency Response and Aeromedical Services

Hong Kong's Government Flying Service held its first International Symposium on Emergency Response and Aeromedical Services, gathering over 230 expert...

June 20, 2026Read the full article →
No Agenda Show Episode 1878 Dissects Trump's Iran MOU, UK Riots, and Obama Center Coverage

No Agenda Show Episode 1878 Dissects Trump's Iran MOU, UK Riots, and Obama Center Coverage

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak deconstruct the week's major stories, including Trump's 14-point Iran memorandum of understanding, UK riots and social m...

June 19, 2026Read the full article →
Hong Kong Ranks Second Globally in 2026 World Competitiveness Yearbook

Hong Kong Ranks Second Globally in 2026 World Competitiveness Yearbook

Hong Kong's global competitiveness rose to second place in the 2026 World Competitiveness Yearbook, reflecting strong institutional strengths and mark...

June 19, 2026Read the full article →
Author Elizabeth Graham Links Trump's Corruption to America's Moral Decline in New Bestseller

Author Elizabeth Graham Links Trump's Corruption to America's Moral Decline in New Bestseller

Bestselling author Elizabeth Graham argues that Donald Trump's corruption has led to a moral decline in the U.S., undermining democracy and enabling a...

June 19, 2026Read the full article →
Hong Kong universities ascend global rankings, reinforcing status as education hub

Hong Kong universities ascend global rankings, reinforcing status as education hub

Five Hong Kong universities rank among the world's top 100, with two in the top 20 for the first time in the 2027 QS World University Rankings, highli...

June 19, 2026Read the full article →
UK Poised to Relax Electric Vehicle Sales Targets Amid Industry Challenges

UK Poised to Relax Electric Vehicle Sales Targets Amid Industry Challenges

The UK government is considering lowering its 2030 EV sales mandate from 80% to between 50% and 70%, a move that could influence international investm...

June 18, 2026Read the full article →
Traveling Exhibit Exposes Historical and Ongoing Psychiatric Abuses, Advocates for Human Rights

Traveling Exhibit Exposes Historical and Ongoing Psychiatric Abuses, Advocates for Human Rights

A traveling exhibit by the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) highlights psychiatric human rights violations, with speakers emphasizing the ne...

June 17, 2026Read the full article →
Gold Rebounds Amid Ceasefire Hopes While U.S. Economic Data Caps Gains

Gold Rebounds Amid Ceasefire Hopes While U.S. Economic Data Caps Gains

Gold prices recovered early this week on optimism over a potential Iran-Israel ceasefire, but stronger U.S. economic data reinforced expectations of a...

June 12, 2026Read the full article →
TVBS Deploys In-House AI Translation for NVIDIA GTC Taipei Keynote, Earning Viewer Praise

TVBS Deploys In-House AI Translation for NVIDIA GTC Taipei Keynote, Earning Viewer Praise

TVBS independently developed and deployed a real-time AI translation system for NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's GTC Taipei keynote, achieving near-simultane...

June 12, 2026Read the full article →
No Agenda Hosts Dissect Trump's Iran Ceasefire Timing and SpaceX IPO in Episode 1876

No Agenda Hosts Dissect Trump's Iran Ceasefire Timing and SpaceX IPO in Episode 1876

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak analyze the abrupt Iran ceasefire announcement coinciding with Elon Musk's SpaceX IPO, questioning media narratives and ...

June 12, 2026Read the full article →
Bitcoin Wavers as Middle East Tensions Intensify, Raising Concerns for Crypto Markets

Bitcoin Wavers as Middle East Tensions Intensify, Raising Concerns for Crypto Markets

Escalating military conflicts between Israel, Hezbollah, and Iran heighten fears of a broader regional war, impacting Bitcoin's price and drawing atte...

June 11, 2026Read the full article →
Los Angeles Health Department Urges Infectious Disease Vigilance During World Cup

Los Angeles Health Department Urges Infectious Disease Vigilance During World Cup

Los Angeles County health officials have issued an alert for healthcare providers to watch for infectious diseases during World Cup matches at SoFi St...

June 5, 2026Read the full article →
No Agenda Episode 1874: Trump's 'Effing Crazy' Netanyahu Call and Media Framing Under the Microscope

No Agenda Episode 1874: Trump's 'Effing Crazy' Netanyahu Call and Media Framing Under the Microscope

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak analyze a leaked Trump-Netanyahu call, questioning who benefits from framing Netanyahu as 'too bloodthirsty,' while diss...

June 5, 2026Read the full article →
Gold Edges Up as Treasury Yields Ease, Renewed Focus on $5,000 Mark

Gold Edges Up as Treasury Yields Ease, Renewed Focus on $5,000 Mark

Gold prices rose on Tuesday as U.S. Treasury yields eased and geopolitical tensions de-escalated, with traders watching for a potential rally toward t...

June 3, 2026Read the full article →
Dollar Holds Steady as U.S.-Iran Talks and Yen Intervention Risks Keep Markets on Edge

Dollar Holds Steady as U.S.-Iran Talks and Yen Intervention Risks Keep Markets on Edge

The U.S. dollar traded within a narrow range as investors monitor U.S.-Iran negotiations and the yen's approach to 160 per dollar, a level that could ...

June 3, 2026Read the full article →
Ontario Court Dismisses Third Contempt Motion by Itaipú Pension Fund Against Eduardo García

Ontario Court Dismisses Third Contempt Motion by Itaipú Pension Fund Against Eduardo García

The Ontario Superior Court has rejected the latest contempt motion by Itaipú's pension fund against Eduardo García, raising questions about the litiga...

May 29, 2026Read the full article →
Better Heart Health Before Pandemic Linked to Lower Risk of Severe COVID-19

Better Heart Health Before Pandemic Linked to Lower Risk of Severe COVID-19

Adults with higher heart health scores, as measured by the American Heart Association's Life's Essential 8, were nearly half as likely to be hospitali...

May 27, 2026Read the full article →
No Agenda Show Episode 1869 Dissects Media Framing of Eurovision, Trump-Xi Summit, and Cuba Crisis

No Agenda Show Episode 1869 Dissects Media Framing of Eurovision, Trump-Xi Summit, and Cuba Crisis

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak's latest episode deconstructs how cable news and pundits framed the Eurovision winner, Trump's China trip, and a CIA dir...

May 27, 2026Read the full article →