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The United States on Tuesday announced it would begin an antitrust review of major online platforms to determine if they have “stifled” innovation or reduced competition. The announcement by the Justice Department did not name specific companies but appeared to signal the department was targeting Google, Facebook and Amazon, which dominate key sectors of the […]

by Jerome TAYLOR The savage beating of Hong Kong protesters by a mob of triad gangsters has deepened fears about the city’s notorious criminal gangs and the use of shadowy hired muscle to defend China’s interests. At least 45 people were hospitalised after Sunday’s attack when men armed with poles and rods assaulted anti-government protesters […]

by Alice RITCHIE and James PHEBY Boris Johnson won the race to become Britain’s next prime minister on Tuesday, but will face a confrontation over Brexit with Brussels and members of his own party as well as a tense diplomatic standoff with Iran. The former London mayor easily beat his rival, Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt, […]

by Dan Martin / Lianchao LAN Trading begins Monday on a new Nasdaq-style technology board in Shanghai that represents one of China’s most significant market reforms, and a potential weapon in its growing tech rivalry with the United States. Twenty-five stocks will debut on the Shanghai Stocks Exchange’s Sci-Tech Innovation Board — dubbed the STAR […]

The internet seems to have come to a consensus about Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle’s relationship after months of speculation of a feud. Photos of the duchesses at Wimbledon proved to experts and royal sources that their friendship has “strengthened.” People reported that motherhood has brought the two women together. Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle have […]

Reporter Justin Kroll from Variety posted tweets about auditioning for roles in Marvel Studio’s Shang-Chi, creating excitement in China. He wrote that Marvel Studios is “putting out test offers for a group of men in their 20s” for the role in Shang-Chi, adding that the studio has “been adamant to reps offering up their clients for the […]

The songs ‘Baby Shark’ and ‘Raining Tacos’ annoy parents, babysitters and other formerly sane adults in proximity to children. City officials are using these songs in West Palm Beach Florida as a property management tool. Three weeks ago, West Palm Beach officials began playing the catchy, obnoxious tunes to deter people experiencing homelessness from sleeping […]

US pop star Beyonce and Hong Kong’s Cantopop singer Jacky Cheung are collaborating in a duet for the first time for the new Lion King movie. The Disney live-action remake premiered in Chinese cinemas last Saturday with Beyonce’s voice acting as lion queen Nala and partnering with Cheung for the theme song ‘Can You Feel […]

Chris Hemsworth is returning to his Asgardian thunder god Thor role and this will make him the Marvel Comic Universe (MCU) hero with the most number of solo cinematic adventures. New Zealand Taika Waititi who wrote and directed 2017’s Thor:Ragnarok is joining the Asgardian’s next adventure. The director is known for independent films such as […]

Taiwanese star Elva Hsiao made a comeback to social media after two months on a hiatus. She posted a video of herself on Instagram seemingly dozing off while drunk. View this post on Instagram 半夜我好想我的毛小孩，可是我肚子餓了，吃完我就會睡了掰 A post shared by ELVAHSIAO (@hsiaoelva) on Jul 17, 2019 at 2:41pm PDT Hsiao said on the video that she […]

Spider-Man star, 23-year-old Tom Holland has admitted that he is dating his family friend, Olivia Bolton. Holland was spotted cuddling with Olivia and holding hands with her at the British Summer Time festival in photos obtained by The Sun. The star has been ‘smitten’ with Londoner Olivia – who works in digital production – for […]

by Luc OLINGA Big US companies are accelerating efforts to move more of their supply chains from China to neighboring countries in light of Trump administration tariffs. Companies in sectors such as technology, clothing and footwear are exporting more goods from emerging giants including Vietnam and Malaysia, data show. At the same time, the shift […]

South Korean actress Song Hye Kyo has moved out of the house that she previously shared with ex-husband Song Joong Ki during their marriage. She moved into a luxury villa in the UN Village, one of Korea’s richest communities. She is abroad attending to her overseas schedules. Song Joong Ki moved in with his family […]

K-pop group Girls’ Generation recently had a mini-reunion on Wednesday (17 Jul) and they shared photos from their spontaneous hangout. Seohyun, Hyoyeon, Yoona, Taeyon, Yuri and Sooyoung were in the Instagram stories except for remaining members Sunny and Tiffany who were not there. Seohyun added in her caption and as translated by Soompi: “Girls’ Generation sudden […]

by Juliette MICHEL With its free coffee, couches and glass partitions, shared workspace startup WeWork has shaken up both office culture and commercial real estate. Brushing aside questions about its business model, the New York outfit shows no signs of slowing down and is now preparing for its Wall Street debut to raise fresh capital. […]