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Pump pressure: how rising fuel costs leave Hong Kong drivers running on fumes

Pump pressure: how rising fuel costs leave Hong Kong drivers running on fumes

Advertisement Amid global energy crisis triggered by Middle East war, city’s drivers say they are cutting back on food and utility expenses 4-MIN READ4-MIN Van driver Wong Siu-po, 48, felt life was becoming more difficult than ever as mounting fuel prices cost him an additional HK$

Hormuz woes, climate change boost China’s green energy sales at Canton Fair

Hormuz woes, climate change boost China’s green energy sales at Canton Fair

Advertisement Overseas sales offer Chinese manufacturers a way to offset intense domestic competition driven by excess production capacity 3-MIN READ3-MIN He Huifengin Guangdong During the first phase of the ongoing Canton Fair, China’s biggest trade expo, a solar power and energy storage exhibition hall attracted thousands of

South Korea exports nearly double in October, strongest growth since 1974

South Korea exports nearly double in October, strongest growth since 1974

Cranes and shipping containers are seen at Pyeongtaek port in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, April 2, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji SEOUL, Nov 1 : South Korea's exports nearly doubled in October from a year earlier, beating market expectations and marking the sharpest jump in more than 50 years, trade

Ricki Lake says Rosie O'Donnell was 'judgy' about her facelift then got one herself after weight loss

Ricki Lake says Rosie O'Donnell was 'judgy' about her facelift then got one herself after weight loss

Rosie O'Donnell reveals she's open to guest hosting 'The View,' but says they haven't asked her Rosie O'Donnell said during an episode of Andy Cohen's show on Thursday that she would be open to guest hosting "The

Two men die after suspected electrocution at hotel pool as rescue effort injures others

Two men die after suspected electrocution at hotel pool as rescue effort injures others

Airline captain's death renews scrutiny of the fatigue risks facing pilots Former Navy F/A-18 fighter pilot Matthew ‘Whiz’ Buckley discusses the Air India pilot’s death and the health risks associated with spending extended periods seated while flying. Two foreign nationals died while two other people

ICE agent’s violent shove propels woman through the air

ICE agent’s violent shove propels woman through the air

ICE agent’s violent shove propels woman through the air NewsFeed A witness has captured video of an ICE agent violently shoving a teacher who was blocking his car at an ICE processing centre in Chicago. Civil rights activists are demanding the agent be investigated for excessive force. The woman

Iran war live: Araghchi says talks under way on 2-day plan to reopen Hormuz

Iran war live: Araghchi says talks under way on 2-day plan to reopen Hormuz

Live updatesLive updates, Iran’s top diplomat tells Al Jazeera Tehran has reached a plan with Qatari mediators to reopen Hormuz within two days if the US meets its conditions. Iran FM Araghchi calls US dialogue offer ‘a positive step’ as Iranian delegation visits Doha Published On 1 Nov 2026