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Hong Kong is hosting a series of major sporting events, including a new cycling race, equestrian competitions, and racecourse upgrades. These initiatives aim to boost tourism, community engagement, and the city’s global sports profile amid ongoing developments in local sports infrastructure.
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A new interactive map from Climate TRACE reveals that fossil fuel facilities and wildfires are releasing dangerous PM2.5 particles, exposing 1.6 billion people worldwide to toxic air. The tool tracks pollution sources in real-time, emphasizing the urgent need for policy action to protect public health and address climate change.
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Super Typhoon Ragasa struck southern China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, causing fatalities, injuries, and widespread damage. It weakened as it moved inland, with ongoing threats from new storms in the Pacific and Atlantic. Authorities continue recovery efforts amid evacuations and disruptions.
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Goldman Sachs forecasts a 12% annual profit growth and 5-10% valuation expansion for Chinese stocks, despite recent setbacks from US-China tensions and market volatility. Analysts see medium-term earnings driven by AI, government reforms, and capital rebalancing, with upside potential through 2027.
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India's IndiGo flight from Kolkata to Guangzhou has resumed, marking the reopening of direct air links suspended since 2020 due to COVID-19 and geopolitical tensions. The move signals a cautious thaw in relations amid ongoing regional rivalry and recent gestures of goodwill, with additional flights planned from Delhi and Shanghai in November.