Bollywood star Aamir Khan nearly retired during Covid-19 pandemic, but ex-wife brought him back
Khan, famous for “Laal Singh Chaddha,” credits his ex-wife Kiran Rao for his comeback, saying he felt guilty and needed to re-evaluate his priorities.
France’s far-right Marine Le Pen threatens to bring down government over planned budget
Le Pen, on trial for embezzlement, is demanding a freeze on electricity taxes and higher pensions, putting pressure on the minority government to negotiate.
2 arrested in raid on Hong Kong restaurant illegally streaming Liverpool game
Restaurant owner in Tung Chung allegedly used illegal streaming device to broadcast live football matches.
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim denies conflict of interest in corporate sponsor row
Anwar says the government paid its share of flight expenses for a two-week overseas tour, amid accusations of favouritism and corruption.
US farm groups urge Trump to spare workers from deportation fearing food supply disruption
Nearly half of America’s farmworkers lack legal status, and their removal would leave farms struggling to find replacements.
Firms to pledge support for Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis after Beijing’s call
Firms will attend ceremony on Friday to show they intend to take part in the mega development, sources say.
European Union launches WTO case against Chinese tariffs on brandy exports
China has 10 days to respond after request for consultation formally lodged at the World Trade Organization on Monday.
Nvidia meets Chinese trade negotiator as fresh US chip sanctions loom
China’s top trade negotiator and key figure during Trump’s first term met Nvidia’s global business head amid reports of fresh US export restrictions.
China’s GDP forecast cut as Trump trade worries take hold before new term
Though Donald Trump has not yet taken office, his expected tariff increases have led S&P Global Ratings to cut growth projections for China.
Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai wanted to lure foreign readers with ‘negative’ mainland China news
Former media boss says English-language coverage did not need to be ‘balanced’, as he denies trying to trigger Western sanctions.