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Hong Kong’s jobless rate holds steady at 3.8% as economy, consumption improves

Korean-Americans face ‘pure fear’ under Trump’s immigration policies, activist says

China expels former intelligence official Gao Yichen from Communist Party for corruption
Former top Chinese intelligence official Gao Yichen has been expelled from the Communist Party for corruption after being accused of receiving bribes and interfering with judicial matters. Gao, 75, former vice-minister of the Ministry of State Security, was found to have “seriously violated party discipline”, according to an official announcement by top anti-corruption watchdog Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) on Tuesday. He also served as deputy director of the party’s...

How generational wealth transfer will reshape China’s economy

Seoul airport ‘suicide flight’ threat sparks police manhunt in South Korea

Meet Stefania Spampinato, who’s stealing hearts as Bella in Landman
Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace’s modern Western series Landman has concluded its second season, and fans are already looking forward to the next instalment. In the season finale, Billy Bob Thornton’s Tommy Norris starts his own company, CTT Oil Exploration and Cattle, after Demi Moore’s Cami Miller sends him packing from M-Tex. The new family-led venture, with Tommy’s son Cooper (Jacob Lofland) as president, is backed by cartel leader Danny Morrell, aka Gallino (Andy Garcia), whose wife...

‘Going analogue in 2026’: how letter writing is making a comeback
At a time when productivity means optimising every second, and screens blur the line between work and home, some people are slowing down and disconnecting by looking to communication devices from the past. Tactile activities ranging from writing letters and typewriter clubs to TikTok communities showcasing calligraphy skills and wax seals are giving retro writing instruments a resurgence. More than quaint throwbacks, these pursuits provide their enthusiasts with opportunities to reduce their...

