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February 26, 2026
How Pokemon took over the world as the beloved franchise turns 30
On Pokemon Day 2026, we look at the history of the global multimedia phenomenon and how it captured the hearts of children and adults alike.
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February 26, 2026
US and Iran wrap up indirect nuclear talks as US forces mass in Middle East
Oman’s foreign minister, who was mediating, said progress had been made and ‘technical-level’ talks will take place in Vienna next week.
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February 26, 2026
Trump’s US$400 million White House ballroom can move ahead for now, judge rules
The National Trust for Historic Preservation charity sued after Trump had the East Wing torn down in October to build the ballroom.
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February 26, 2026
New York police arrest man after officers were pelted during a snowball fight
Officers were injured in Monday’s snowball fight in Central Park, which appeared to be organised by social media content producers.
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February 26, 2026
Hillary Clinton calls for Trump to testify as she faces US House Epstein panel
The former US secretary of state on Monday accused the House Oversight Committee of deposing her to ‘distract attention’ from Trump.
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February 26, 2026
Jersey votes to approve assisted dying as similar UK bill stalls in parliament
Opponents say disabled, elderly, ill and depressed people could be pressured to end their lives so they are not a burden on others.
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February 26, 2026
Huawei targets global comeback with Mate 80 Pro smartphone, new smartwatch
The handset’s launch in Madrid marks Huawei’s renewed push into the global smartphone market.
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February 26, 2026
China’s rare earth curbs hit US aerospace, chips hard despite trade truce
American firms face deepening yttrium and scandium shortages, threatening jet engine coatings and 5G chip production.
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February 26, 2026
France eyes badminton success at Olympics as long rebuild starts to pay off
The French believe that in Christo Popov, Alex Lanier and the pair of Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue, they have launch pad for Games glory...
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February 26, 2026
Hong Kong doctor, clinic operator held over illegal hair transplant procedures
Authorities raid clinic in Cameron Commercial Centre on Hennessy Road after receiving tip-off that it is offering cell transplant treatment...
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February 26, 2026
Trump-Xi summit preparations falter as planning gaps unsettle Beijing
Analysts warn thin US coordination and rushed timelines risk weak deliverables and surprises ahead of high-stakes Beijing meeting.
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February 26, 2026
‘Stand on our own’: Denmark calls snap vote amid Greenland row with Trump
Frederiksen triggered the March 24 vote seven months before a constitutional deadline in a bid for a third term as prime minister.
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February 26, 2026
Merz leaves China with ‘bargaining chips’ for looming Trump trade battle
Analysts say German chancellor’s talks in Beijing helped build rapport with Chinese leaders and halt confrontation.
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February 26, 2026
Hong Kong records HK$2.9 billion consolidated surplus for 2025-26. Here’s how
Economists optimistic for 2026-27, pointing to stabilised property market and transfer of finances between government funds or accounts.
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February 26, 2026
Baidu touts AI chips’ potential amid sluggish fourth quarter
Revenue from the company’s AI-related business for the December quarter rises 48 per cent year on year to more than US$1.6 billion.
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February 26, 2026
Giant python glides through Bali floodwaters
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February 26, 2026
Residents of fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court can retrieve belongings from late April
Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk says two-month preparatory period will prioritise safety with access granted in stages.
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February 26, 2026
Facebook owner Meta goes ahead with Manus merger despite Beijing probe
Some Manus employees in Singapore move into Meta’s offices and have been given corporate accounts and other access, two sources said.
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February 26, 2026
Silva willing to keep faith with Hong Kong despite second T20 collapse in 2 days
Captain Yasim Murtaza rescues side with 60 runs from 30 balls as they inflict back-to-back defeats on Kuwait.
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February 26, 2026
Breaking | China removes 9 military officials ahead of Beijing’s ‘two sessions’
Five full generals, one lieutenant general and three major generals among those taken off the list of representatives.
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February 26, 2026
World Economic Forum CEO Brende resigns over Epstein revelations
The former Norwegian foreign minister had business dinners with the sex offender and communicated with him via email.
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February 26, 2026
Authorities open to backing universities issuing bonds to fund megaproject campuses
Financial Secretary Paul Chan says issuance of ‘tertiary education bond’ in supporting University Town’s construction would be considerable.
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February 26, 2026
JD.com renews on-demand delivery fight with US$2.9 billion in grocery subsidies
JD.com says the subsidies will make the ‘Billion-Yuan Supermarket’ its largest subsidised product category, surpassing electronics.
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February 26, 2026
Opinion | Don’t expect Russia’s war on Ukraine to end in its fifth year
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February 26, 2026
Hong Kong banks’ collateral asset valuations to continue declining in 2026: S&P
The city’s commercial property market remains on a sustained downturn, as rents continue to fall and vacancy rates soar.
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February 26, 2026
China ‘reminds’ its male citizens in Russia about Moscow’s military service law
Men applying for long-term Russian residency must agree to serve a year in the armed forces, consulate says in an unusual notice.
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February 26, 2026
Australia’s Sanchez leads New Zealand Open, Jeeno Thitikul struggles in Singapore
Heavy rain at Millbrook sees many, including Hong Kong’s Taichi Kho, fail to finish, as American Auston Kim takes one-shot lead at Sentosa.
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February 26, 2026
China adviser sees bright future for yuan payment system in emerging economies
Former ICBC chairman Chen Siqing says alternatives needed due to risk of financial weaponisation in US dollar-centric world.
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February 26, 2026
Poland tells US it won’t be a ‘sucker’ as Trump reshapes Nato
Foreign Minister Sikorski pledged loyalty to Washington but called for greater EU security responsibility amid Trump’s policy shifts.
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February 26, 2026
The non-profit film fund helping Chris Pine and others make movies for good
Harbour Fund uses rich donors to finance films with ‘transcendent’ messages that otherwise might never be made in a risk-averse industry.
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February 26, 2026
Hongkonger rush to showrooms as EV tax breaks end, ‘quotas’ sell for HK$60,000
EV car dealer says sales surged seventeenfold across 12 stores on Wednesday, jumping from an average of 20 cars a day to about 340 by the mo...
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February 26, 2026
Fok welcomes ‘inspiring’ budget, says Asian Games will be part of funding review
Lawmaker Kenneth Fok says September’s multi-sport Games in Japan will provide ideal opportunity to look into support for athletes and teams.
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February 26, 2026
Why dates are healthier than sugar – but can you tell the varieties apart?
Popular gifts at religious events like Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr (the end of Ramadan), dates are now catching on outside the Muslim world, par...
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February 26, 2026
Drink in Focus: ‘Water’ at Caprice Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong
The drink, inspired by the Hugo Spritz, combines the delicate minerality of oyster leaf-infused St-Germain Elderflower liqueur and champagne...
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February 26, 2026
Meet Carter Faith, the singer joining Post Malone and Jelly Roll on tour
Faith – who released her debut album, Cherry Valley, on the same day as Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl – is a rising country singer.
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February 26, 2026
Macroscope | Trump’s normalisation of market chaos can only go so far
Markets assuming Trump will chicken out and downplaying risks contribute to the normalisation of Trump’s chaotic behaviour.
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February 26, 2026
AI committee can help Hong Kong start-ups ‘tackle legal, geopolitical hurdles’
Experts say committee proposed in the latest budget needs diverse panel of voices and be ‘action-driven’ to adapt to fast-moving industry.
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February 26, 2026
Lion-dancing robots steal the show at Singapore Chinese New Year celebration
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February 26, 2026
Japan unveils AI robot monk
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February 26, 2026
Singapore budget surplus: poor ‘fiscal marksmanship’ or prudent forecast?
MPs have questioned whether the GST rise was necessary after the government projected a US$12 billion surplus in the current financial year.
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February 26, 2026
SHKP, Hong Kong’s bellwether developer, posts 36% jump in first-half net profit
The company plans to launch many new residential projects over the next 10 months, including the second phase of Cullinan Harbour in Kai Tak...
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February 26, 2026
History comes alive on buses in China
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February 26, 2026
‘Digital public shaming’: Chinese AI tools under fire for pornographic deepfakes
Grass-roots group warns AI platforms have ‘sacrificed women’s right to safety’ as non-consensual sexualised images proliferate.
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February 26, 2026
China-EU trade ties are at a crossroads. Could tech bridge the divide?
A hostile Washington is creating openings for a reset – but deep-seated issues remain, analyst says.
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February 26, 2026
China influencer earns US$7 million from wish candles sale before arrest for fraud
Under-pressure youth seek ‘emotional and spiritual comfort’ by snapping up strange products online; experts warn goods could distort reality...
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February 26, 2026
Malaysia’s ‘ridiculous’ push to curb LGBTQ apps tests limits of digital control
Officials are examining legislative steps to curb apps like Grindr, though removal from global stores is beyond direct state control.
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February 26, 2026
Get muddy at Japan’s naked festival
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February 26, 2026
‘Father of graphene’ Andre Geim leaves Britain for chair professorship at HKU
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February 26, 2026
David Hayes unfazed by talk of Tentyris threatening champion Ka Ying Rising in The Everest
David Hayes is adamant Ka Ying Rising will have Tentyris covered as talk of a clash later this year between Hong Kong’s superstar and Austra...
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February 26, 2026