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Higher wages draw migrant workers to Kashmir despite attacks

Higher wages draw migrant workers to Kashmir despite attacks

Higher earnings continue to attract an estimated half a million migrant workers to Indian Kashmir each year, despite militant attacks and continuing security risks in the disputed Himalayan region.

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BIS flags debt and profitability risks in AI-driven market rally

BIS flags debt and profitability risks in AI-driven market rally

The Bank for International Settlements warned on September 14 that the AI-driven rise in global equities was becoming more vulnerable as investors questioned future profits and large US technology companies increased their borrowing.

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生和隆第二代梁金華以工作坊延續紮作技藝 家業1952年創立

生和隆第二代梁金華以工作坊延續紮作技藝 家業1952年創立

西營盤生和隆美術紮作創立逾70年,第二代傳人梁金華現時維持限量製作,主要服務多年相識的街坊及舊客,並透過工作坊教授成人和兒童製作花燈、燈籠。他認為,紮作除傳統用途外,亦可與當代藝術合作,為這項非物質文化遺產提供其他發展方向。

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Oil supply concerns and AI warnings weigh on global markets

Oil supply concerns and AI warnings weigh on global markets

Oil prices climbed and technology shares fell on September 14 as investors assessed a Saudi pipeline closure, continuing inflation pressures and calls from AI executives to slow development of the technology.

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Qatar Chamber and Maltese envoy consider business forum

Qatar Chamber and Maltese envoy consider business forum

Qatar Chamber and Malta’s ambassador to Qatar discussed stronger commercial ties and the possibility of a joint business forum during a meeting on September 14.

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'I am the hoax buster': Trump rejects AI danger warnings

'I am the hoax buster': Trump rejects AI danger warnings

US President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed fears that artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity, repeatedly calling them a hoax and rejecting global calls to put guardrails around the fast-moving technology.

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iPhone 18 Pro預購涉信用卡盜用 警方接1,209宗報案涉2,500萬元

iPhone 18 Pro預購涉信用卡盜用 警方接1,209宗報案涉2,500萬元

香港警方截至9月14日下午5時,接獲1,209名市民就信用卡懷疑被盜用預購蘋果新電話報案,涉款合共2,500萬元。警方引述蘋果公司及相關銀行表示,系統運作正常,相信事件不涉及網絡攻擊。

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Spanish PM denies being blackmailed by Morocco

Spanish PM denies being blackmailed by Morocco

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday dismissed as Netflix-worthy allegations he was being blackmailed by Morocco over the migration crisis in Spain's North African territory of Ceuta.

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Doha Islamic finance forum names AlRayan firms as co-lead partners

Doha Islamic finance forum names AlRayan firms as co-lead partners

AlRayan Investment and AlRayan Bank will be co-lead partners of IFN Qatar Dialogues 2026, scheduled for September 17 at Dusit Hotel & Suites Doha.

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Leeds thrash Newcastle to go third in the Premier League

Leeds thrash Newcastle to go third in the Premier League

Leeds demolished Newcastle 4-1 to climb up to third in the Premier League table on Monday and inflict a punishing first defeat for Magpies boss Matthias Jaissle.

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