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Hong Kong’s art month expands beyond Art Basel and Art Central with citywide shows from galleries like Gagosian and new venues such as Gold; Los Angeles painter Lily Stockman’s “A Grass Roof” is among the highlighted exhibitions.
Cuba suffered a nationwide blackout on March 22 — its second in a week and the third grid collapse in March — which Havana links to a US-imposed oil blockade that has worsened fuel shortages.
Hong Kong retailers and eateries are returning to street‑level premises and trying short‑term pop‑up leases as rents fall and retail demand stays weak, reversing the old ‘upstairs’ strategy.
Iran launched ballistic missiles toward the UK-administered Diego Garcia base nearly 4,000 km from its shores; the UK said the attempt was unsuccessful, and experts view the strike as a signal of Tehran’s long-range capabilities amid ongoing conflict.
Drone footage captured flooding across Oahu’s North Shore as Hawaii faced a second Kona Low storm on March 22, 2026, highlighting repeated coastal and inland inundation.
Vietnam formally protested to Beijing after reports of accelerated dredging and landfill work at Antelope Reef in the disputed Paracel Islands, reaffirming Hanoi’s sovereignty claims.
HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery pledged continued investment in China at the China Development Forum 2026, calling the country a “new phase of development” as Chinese companies expand overseas amid shifting trade dynamics.
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan says the city will bolster its global standing and strengthen ties between mainland China and the West to serve as a “superconnector” amid geopolitical shifts.
Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority is investigating after a doctor posted an Instagram image of a resuscitation in a public hospital, prompting concerns about patient privacy and professional ethics.
Reports say some Chinese companies are using Wi‑Fi, cameras and smart seats to monitor staff; a Guangzhou worker found a camera above her desk after declining a business trip, Workers’ Daily reported.
An unmanned smart ratoon‑rice farm in Hunan, developed by a biotech firm and research institutes, produced yields 50% higher and could bolster China’s aim to grow 90% of its grain by 2032.
Movsar Evloev overturned a point deduction to beat unbeaten Lerone Murphy in London and has earned a featherweight title shot against champion Alexander Volkanovski.
Philippine authorities arrested at least three people tied to the military on suspicion of spying for Beijing, alleging a new tactic of recruiting locals that may have helped trigger South China Sea clashes.
Donald Trump warned he would “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a threat that raises the risk of conflict and could push up global oil and shipping costs.
PostMag’s annual Art Issue spotlights Spanish photographer Coco Capitán, whose three-part exhibition “Imagination Investments” is her first major presentation in Hong Kong as the city hosts its spring art season.
Surfers, a Chinese restaurant in Stockholm, staged a spontaneous cultural moment when patrons joined a Mongolian drinking song and toasted with baijiu, illustrating how dining can convey authentic cultural practices.
Japan’s foreign minister said Tokyo could send Self-Defense Forces ships to clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz if a ceasefire is reached in the Iran–US–Israel conflict, emphasizing Japan’s minesweeping capabilities.
Hongkongers fleeing the UAE amid regional conflict say Hong Kong’s 120-day quarantine for cats and dogs is forcing them to consider other countries rather than returning home with their pets.
Beijing has elevated the supply and domestic stockpiling of critical resources to national-security priority in its 15th five-year plan, pledging more active measures to strengthen energy and resource supply security.
Singapore’s neighbourhood senior hubs — alive with mahjong, exercise and skills workshops — illustrate a community-based approach to ageing designed to keep older residents active and socially connected.