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A reclusive billionaire, a ‘fearless’ dealer and a globe-spanning feud over priceless art US inflation spikes to 3-year high in May as Iran war energy shock persists
US consumer inflation surged to a fresh three-year high in May, according to official data released on Wednesday, as increased energy prices rippled through the…
Current Affairs
Gold-laden World Cup trophy’s value surges 157% – how much is the bullion worth?
As the 2026 Fifa World Cup prepares to kick off on Thursday, the world’s elite players are vying for more than just glory – they…
US firms pay price for Trump’s China tariffs, export controls, study finds
The Trump administration’s export controls, sanctions and tariffs are hurting American firms in China without achieving their policy goals of blocking critical technology or reviving…
EU threat of trade war against China is a strategic farce
The European Commission has declared its trade and economic relationship with China “unsustainable”, pointing to a daily trade deficit of €1 billion (US$1.16 billion) and…
Targeted therapy could turn advanced lung cancer into chronic illness: CUHK study
A Hong Kong co-led global study has found that a targeted therapy can keep more than half of advanced lung cancer patients alive without disease…
Indonesian soldiers jailed for up to 3 years over ‘arrogant’ acid attack on activist
Four Indonesian soldiers found guilty of an acid attack that left an activist blind in one eye were sentenced on Wednesday to up to three…