HONG KONG — South Africa broke its title drought in the Hong Kong Sevens when it won the final from defending champion Argentina 35-7 on Sunday.The Blitzboks came to Hong Kong’s 50th anniversary as the favorite having won the last three stops in the sevens world series. But it also carried baggage from never having won Hong Kong and losing the final of the crown jewel of sevens rugby in 1997, 2008, 2009 and 2017.“We broke the hoodoo and can finally call ourselves champions,” captain Impi Visser said.Meanwhile, the New Zealand women claimed their fourth consecutive Hong Kong title after…
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Bathinda: Heatwave conditions are beginning to take hold across North India, with maximum temperatures already rising sharply and set to climb further in the coming days. Several places in Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh recorded temperatures 3.1°C to 5°C above normal till Sunday morning. The India Meteorological Department has forecast a further 2–4°C increase in maximum temperatures over Punjab and Haryana by April 24. Heat wave conditions are likely to affect pockets of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh between April 21 and 23, with warm night conditions also expected at isolated places in Haryana during the same period.The maximum temperatures were…
Jakarta [Indonesia], April 19 (ANI/WAM): A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck western Indonesia today.A statement from Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency said the quake occurred 48 kilometres northwest of the Nias area off Sumatra island, at a depth of 10 kilometres.Earthquakes frequently affect various parts of Indonesia, which lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire, where several tectonic plates meet, causing recurrent volcanic and seismic activity.(ANI/WAM)Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editorOpen in app Source link
It’s both fitting and sad that the arrest of Daniel Kinahan comes almost exactly four years from the day when sanctions were announced against the cartel.Assistant Commissioner John O’Driscoll, who oversaw Garda investigations into Daniel Kinahan, his brother Christy Jr and father Christy Sr stood proudly as US authorities announced sanctions against them in a major press conference in Dublin on April 12, 2022.Now just over four years on, the hero Garda who pushed for Kinahan’s arrest, is sadly not here to see the moment the mob leader is finally cuffed in Dubai. The highly respected senior Garda, who led…
Tabby, a fintech company currently operating in the Middle East, has obtained a Stored Value Facilities (SVF) license from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates. This regulatory approval, announced in mid-April 2026, represents a significant advancement for the firm as it broadens its offerings in the UAE market. The license permits Tabby to securely hold customer funds and roll out an expanded range of financial solutions. These include dedicated spending accounts, payment cards, and comprehensive money management features designed to simplify daily financial tasks. By securing this authorization, Tabby moves beyond its core “buy now, pay later” services…
Toyota prevails against Ferrari at the start of the World Endurance Championship Keystone Sébastien Buemi and his team-mates Brendon Hartley and Ryo Hirakawa start the World Endurance Championship with a victory. The trio won the opening 6-hour race in Imola.In the first test of the new season, the Toyota team, with the Vaud native, the New Zealander and the Japanese driver at the wheel, prevailed against Ferrari. After 213 laps, final driver Buemi had a 13-second lead over last season’s world champions James Calado, Antonio Giovinazzi and Alessandro Pier Guidi. Third place also went to Toyota. It was the 50th…
PUBLISHED : 19 Apr 2026 at 18:33 Ships and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Musandam, Oman, on Saturday. (Photo: Reuters) One of two vessels belonging to SET-listed Siam Cement Group has left the Strait of Hormuz, following Thailand’s diplomatic engagement with Oman and Iran, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Sunday. The development comes after Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow paid an official visit to Oman from April 15-17 to strengthen bilateral ties and seek the Gulf state’s assistance in coordinating with Iran over the safe passage of nine Thai vessels still awaiting transit through the strategically…
Nine Japanese recreational scuba divers and a guide were recently rescued following an extensive search-and-rescue operation. The team was reported missing after failing to return from a coldwater dive off Bentenjima, a small rocky island near Wakkanai, on April 4, 2026. The group, diving in drysuits, was lost after entering the water on the island’s sheltered side and starting their dive. They were expected to exit back at the boat or shore. After being notified that the divers were missing, the Japan Coast Guard launched a search-and-rescue operation that included patrol vessels and nearby fishing boats. Thankfully, the entire party…
The Asia-Pacific Regional International Astronomical Union Meeting (APRIM) will take place in Hong Kong from May 4 to 8. Hundreds of leading astrophysicists, space scientists, engineers, and policymakers from around the world will gather to discuss everything from black holes and exoplanets to satellites and space sustainability — an area where Hong Kong could well become a global hub. This is the first time Hong Kong has hosted APRIM, and it is a big deal. However, organizers have been struggling to secure the sponsorship and institutional backing this event’s caliber deserves. This is as perplexing as it is concerning.When APRIM…
For sharing news, please enter the email address of you and the receiver, then press SEND button. Enter email addresses, separated by semicolon (;). E.g. a@a.com;b@b.com China Resources Gas (01193.HK) Subsidiary Chongqing Gas (600917.SH) 2025 Net Profit Falls 45% YoY to RMB211 Million China Resources Gas (01193.HK) announced that its 39.43%-owned subsidiary Chongqing Gas (600917.SH) reported its 2025 annual results. Total operating revenue reached RMB10.305 bill… The window will close in 5 seconds Source link