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Outrage as Colombia’s president hands out footballs as residents await aid

August 17, 20260

Outrage as Colombian president hands out footballs in earthquake-hit city where residents say they await urgent aid.

Cincinnati Open: Sabalenka takes six match points to defeat Gibson

August 17, 2026August 17, 20260

ListenListen (4 mins) Save Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share facebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylink googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Aryna Sabalenka returns a shot against Talia Gibson during the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio, on August 16, 2026 [Aaron Doster/Imagn Images via Reuters] By AFP Published On 17 Aug […]

Aid shortages and fears of starvation as Indonesia reels from deadly earthquake

August 17, 20260

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, At least 53 people have been killed and some 5,000 displaced by the initial quake, which struck at a depth of just 15km ByFaisal Irfani, BBC News Indonesia and Gavin Butler Published 21 minutes ago Aid disruptions and aftershocks across the Indonesian island of Flores are fuelling fears among thousands of survivors who […]

Movie that went viral for terrible animation becomes China box office hit

August 17, 20260

Image source, Chinese mediaImage caption, The low-budget film has started raking in ticket sales after going viral for its poor animation and complicated plot ByKoh Ewe Published 25 minutes ago It’s so bad, it’s become a box office hit. Niu Lai, a low-budget animation film about a cow in a dream sequence has seen a […]

Streaming site pulls Chainsmoker Cat series in Hong Kong over breach of ad rules

August 17, 20260

Advertisement Hong Kong society Hong KongSociety Streaming site pulls Chainsmoker Cat series in Hong Kong over breach of ad rules Animation Crazy receives letter from Department of Health saying anime series flouts rules against advertising smoking products online 1-MIN READ1-MIN 1 Listen Edith Lin Published: 4:01pm, 17 Aug 2026Updated: 4:02pm, 17 Aug 2026 A Taiwan-based […]

Typhoon Rose capsizes ferry in Hong Kong, killing 88 – SCMP archive

August 17, 2026August 17, 20260

Advertisement Hong Kong weather Hong KongSociety On This DayTyphoon Rose capsizes ferry in Hong Kong, killing 88 – SCMP archive In 1971, Typhoon Rose wreaked extensive damage in Hong Kong, including capsizing a ferry which drowned 88 people onboard 3-MIN READ3-MIN Listen SCMP Published: 4:15pm, 17 Aug 2026 This article was first published on August […]

Singaporeans urge forest protection at rally as housing plans spur concerns

August 17, 2026August 17, 20260

Advertisement Singapore This Week in AsiaHealth & Environment Singaporeans urge forest protection at rally as housing plans spur concerns Activists and residents ask authorities to protect Maju Forest and greenery near Gillman Barracks and consider other sites for development 3-MIN READ3-MIN Listen Kolette Lim Published: 4:23pm, 17 Aug 2026Updated: 4:28pm, 17 Aug 2026 Thousands of […]

China’s property recovery is fragile, but ignoring it is a mistake

August 17, 2026August 17, 20260

Advertisement Asia housing and property OpinionAsia Opinion The View Nicholas Spiro China’s property recovery is fragile, but ignoring it is a mistake Japan’s commercial property market is in a league of its own, but the sharp repricing in China creates compelling opportunities for investors 3-MIN READ3-MIN Listen Nicholas Spiro Nicholas Spiro is a partner at […]

Hong Kong tourist arrivals up 3% in July as bad weather curbs mainland growth

August 17, 20260

Advertisement Hong Kong tourism Hong KongHong Kong Economy Hong Kong tourist arrivals up 3% in July as bad weather curbs mainland growth Tourism board says international meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions helped drive an increase in business visitors and arrivals from some source markets 2-MIN READ2-MIN Listen Wynna Wong Published: 4:42pm, 17 Aug 2026Updated: 4:52pm, […]

Rodri headed to Barcelona after Man City accepts transfer bid

August 17, 20260

ListenListen (1 min) Save Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share facebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylink googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Rodri played seven seasons at Manchester City and made 298 appearances for the club [File: Hannah Mckay/Reuters] By Reuters Published On 17 Aug 202617 Aug 2026 Manchester City have accepted a 65.4 million pounds ($88.47m) bid […]