Hong Kong economy accelerates, faster than predictions
Hong Kong’s economy registered a robust 3.1% year‑on‑year expansion in the second quarter of 2025, easily surpassing the economists’ consensus forecast of 2.7% and...
UK house prices rising modestly as affordability improves
In July 2025, UK house prices posted a modest rebound, climbing 0.6% month‑on‑month after a 0.9% drop in June. The average property price reached...
Channel migrant crossings hit record high as UK, France roll out new asylum deal
More than 25,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel in small boats so far in 2025 — the highest number recorded by July since...
Tariffs set to reshape consumer prices in US as trade disputes escalate
In a bold move earlier this year, US President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs on imported goods, triggering global trade disputes as countries...
US tariffs a devastating blow to Guangzhou fast‑fashion heartland
Guangdong Province’s bustling fast‑fashion capital is reeling under the mounting pressure of U.S. tariffs and trade restrictions. Once a powerhouse supplying ultra‑cheap apparel to...
Why Gaza is starving despite Israel’s blockade easing
As of August 2025, Gaza persists under one of the world’s most severe humanitarian disasters. Although Israel recently announced easing restrictions and allowed a greater...
Matcha boom drives global craze, but demand sparks shortages
The global craze for matcha, the vivid green powdered tea from Japan, is sweeping across continents — from Starbucks’ lattes in London to doughnuts...
Over 650 children died from malnutrition in Nigeria in last six months
In the first six months of 2025, at least 652 children in Nigeria’s Katsina state have died due to malnutrition, according to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)....
Mass workforce departure leaves NASA leaner as concerns grow
In a move marking one of the most significant staffing transitions in its history, NASA is poised to lose approximately 20 percent of its...