Posts by Nathan Pine
Democrats and Republicans want to extend TPS for Afghans
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has introduced legislation that would extend Temporary Protected Status protections for eligible Afghan nationals in the United States, arguing that Afghans who supported the U.S. military efforts during the two-decade war should not be returned to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. The Afghanistan TPS Act was introduced by Representatives Jason Crow, a…
Read MoreSK Hynix tycoon ordered to pay US$643 million divorce settlement
Published Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · 07:02 PM [SEOUL] SK Hynix billionaire Chey Tae-won was ordered by a South Korean court to pay his former wife 944 billion won (US$643 million) in a divorce settlement that brings the long-running feud near a conclusion. If neither party appeal, the ruling from the Seoul High Court on…
Read MoreRealized your dog has eaten recalled food? Vet explains exactly what to do
Pet food recalls can be alarming for owners, particularly when they involve contamination or other health risks that could affect an animal’s well-being. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) maintains an Animal & Veterinary Recall database that tracks pet food-related recalls, withdrawals and terminated recalls. The database lists 10 pet food-related entries so far in…
Read MoreBBC Buys ‘Kabul’ Drama Series Starring Eric Dane About Afghanistan
The BBC has acquired the upcoming series Kabul set against the backdrop of the terrifying real-life events in Afghanistan from 2021, one of the last shows to star the late Eric Dane. The Mediawan drama for the European Alliance of broadcasters kicks off as American troops withdraw from Kabul and the Taliban enters the city.…
Read MoreSingapore, HK workers less optimistic than regional peers about AI impact on jobs: report
Job displacement due to automation and potential skill obsolescence are among professionals’ top concerns [SINGAPORE] Professionals in Singapore and Hong Kong are less optimistic than their regional peers about the impact of artificial intelligence on their jobs, a survey by recruitment agency Robert Walters has found. While 89 per cent of professionals in Singapore and…
Read MoreLawmakers must keep blockchain innovation in America | Opinion
Throughout American history, many of the technologies that transformed the world economy were commercialized, scaled and brought to their greatest potential here. Not because government picked the winners or required innovators to seek permission before building, but because America provided entrepreneurs with something more valuable: clear, fair and limited rules that punish fraud, protect consumers,…
Read MoreEdinburgh Film Festival Sets 2026 Industry Programme
The Edinburgh Film Festival has confirmed the full lineup for the industry programme, which will run throughout the event’s 2026 edition, taking place from August 13 to 19. The programme will begin on August 14 with the EIFF Industry Networking Brunch in partnership with Women in Film and Television. This will be followed by an…
Read MoreHong Kong International Film Festival Society Appoints Fred Tsui As Executive Director
Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (HKIFFS) has announced that veteran sales agent and producer Fred Tsui will succeed Albert Lee as executive director of the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society. In his new role, commencing on September 23, Tsui will oversee the Hong Kong International Film Festival and its year-round activities, the Hong…
Read MoreJPMorgan moves over 30 China quant researchers to Singapore, HK
The US bank has moved about 25 to 30 staff from Beijing and Shanghai to Singapore, sources say Published Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · 02:36 PM [SINGAPORE] JPMorgan Chase moved more than 30 quant staff from mainland China to Singapore and Hong Kong in recent months to consolidate the team in regional hubs and be…
Read MoreUOB targets fivefold growth in Hong Kong private bank AUM by 2030
It also plans to treble its client adviser ranks to about 60, as the Singapore lender seeks to capture rising wealth flows between China and Asean [SINGAPORE] UOB is targeting a fivefold increase in the assets under management (AUM) and revenue of its Hong Kong private banking business by 2030, while trebling its client adviser…
Read MoreMaya Jama Teases “Shakeup” To ‘Love Island UK’ Season 13 Finale: “There’s Going To Be A Different Format For The Final”
Maya Jama is the host of Love Island UK, which is wrapping up its summer season in the Mallorca villa. The UK’s ITV2 dating series streams on Hulu in the United States, and Jama’s profile continues to grow among American audiences. The Disney-owned streamer has plastered billboards of Jama all over major cities promoting the…
Read MoreIndian central bank likely steps in to avert rupee record low as oil surges, traders say
Published Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · 12:29 PM [MUMBAI] The Reserve Bank of India likely intervened in the foreign exchange market on Friday (Jul 24), three traders told Reuters, as the rupee neared its all-time low, with Brent crude oil prices rising past US$100 per barrel amid the intensifying conflict in the Middle East. The…
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