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Naomi Osaka is reassessing how to combine motherhood with professional tennis after losing in her Miami Open opener; her decision could shape her approach to the upcoming clay-court season.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer will chair an emergency meeting with Finance Minister Rachel Reeves and Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey to examine economic risks from the Iran war as markets brace for disruption.
Residents of Indian-administered Kashmir are donating gold jewellery and cash to support Iranians, a gesture of solidarity that underscores the cultural and humanitarian dimensions of grassroots giving.
Tuen Mun Hospital carried out Hong Kong’s first MRI‑guided focused ultrasound procedure to treat a Parkinson’s patient with severe tremors and plans to offer it to about 40 patients over two years.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declared “Tokens are the new commodity” at GTC, framing tokens as the output of “AI factories,” while China debates how tokenomics could shape its AI strategy.
Hong Kong’s property rebound faces headwinds as a potential pause in interest rate cuts and geopolitical tensions delay buyers; one‑month Hibor has only fallen to 2.02% this year.
Vice‑Premier Ding Xuexiang urged Hong Kong’s Legco to produce more “practical outcomes” aligned with the city’s conditions and Beijing’s expectations, prompting suggestions the legislature borrow mainland tools to improve efficiency.
Socialist Emmanuel Gregoire was elected mayor of Paris, succeeding Anne Hidalgo, as France’s municipal elections delivered gains for the traditional left and right and a far-right victory in Nice.
A South China Morning Post piece reports a U.S. study estimating that about 13% of dementia cases in older adults may be linked to insomnia and poor sleep, highlighting sleep as a possible target for prevention.
UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network has spent more than two decades promoting creativity as a practical tool for sustainable urban development, encouraging cities worldwide to embed culture in planning and international cooperation.
Socialist Emmanuel Gregoire won the Paris mayoral race, a result seen as an early indicator of how political forces may align ahead of France’s 2027 presidential election to succeed President Emmanuel Macron.
A Macau festival brought together 39 UNESCO Cities of Gastronomy, including Chengdu and Lucknow, celebrating Macanese fusion cuisine, originality and sustainable culinary practices.
Macao’s tourism office named British YouTubers Josh and Ollie of Korean Englishman as keynote speakers at the International Cities of Gastronomy Fest, highlighting influencers’ growing role in promoting culinary tourism.
At the UN-backed World Food Forum in Rome, the FAO-based Youth Culture Programme led by Flora Igoe trains young chefs to safeguard food heritage and link culinary practice to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Hong Kong’s falling birth rate is forcing subsidised schools into mergers, privatization or closure, making smooth transitions for students and staff harder to achieve.
Thousands marched across Chile on World Water Day to protest President José Antonio Kast’s withdrawal of dozens of environmental decrees, highlighting renewed public concern over water and environmental policy.
Vinicius scored twice as Real Madrid beat Atlético 3-2 in a thrilling Madrid derby, keeping Real within four points of LaLiga leaders Barcelona and tightening the title race.
DHS says TSA absences reached their highest level since a partial shutdown began five weeks ago, prompting ICE agents to be prepared to fill screening duties at major U.S. airports including Houston, New York and Atlanta.
Al Jazeera reports much of Iran’s top leadership has been eliminated while fighting continues, raising urgent questions about command, succession and regional implications.
President Trump and allies say they planned for Iran possibly blocking the Strait of Hormuz, but critics argue his shifting strategy shows a lack of exit planning after going to war.