The Cathay Group reported an attributable profit of HK$10.8 billion ($1.39 billion) in 2025, an increase of 9.5 percent on the previous year, which it said was driven by "increased capacity, solid passenger load factors and resilient cargo demand". ...

Barça came from behind to draw level in stoppage time against Newcastle (1-1) in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie. The return leg will take place on March 18 in Barcelona.

The Akmatov family have been breeding their variety of the cattle -- which normally have dark-brown hair -- for the past 15 years, and see their growing flock as a symbol of the white yak's revival in a country plagued by climate woes. Peeking curi...

The elite Kyoto University's "Yoshida Dorm" is self-governed by students, who treasure it as a bastion of free thinking away from the strict hierarchies that permeate many Japanese institutions. But the dorm has had to fight to keep its autonomy, a...

Washington, Seoul's key security ally, stations about 28,500 troops and a range of air and missile defence systems in the South to help deter aggression from the nuclear‑armed North. The Washington Post reported this week that the United States w...

Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome Scott Lucas, journalist and Professor of American Studies and International Politics at the Clinton Institute, University College Dublin. The war in Ukraine and the escalating confrontation with Iran are no longer se...

Italy -– whose team is made up mostly of American players with Italian heritage -- roared into an 8-0 lead after home runs from catcher Kyle Teel, shortstop Sam Antonacci and outfielder Jac Caglianone. The US rallied in the late innings to set up...

Also in the last eight, title favourites Japan will be expected to make light work of the Philippines while South Korea meet Uzbekistan. Reigning champions China won all three of their group matches, including coming from behind to beat North Korea...

François Picard is very pleased to welcome Marcos Athias Neto, UN Assistant Secretary-General & UNDP Assistant Administrator. In the view of Mr. Neto, the world today is experiencing a profound crisis of development. Global development should not b...

Indeed the Scots' last win in Dublin pre-dates the return to a renovated Lansdowne Road -- it was in 2010 at Croke Park. However, Gregor Townsend's side can take heart -- AFP Sport picks out three examples of runs without a win against the same opp...

Infantino and Trump have made their friendship highly public since they were both first elected in 2016. Trump's return to the White House in January 2025 strengthened that relationship with the World Cup finals in the United States, Canada and Me...

The US and Israel have so far treaded carefully around the island, but an Axios report over the weekend cited Trump administration officials saying capturing Kharg was on the table as the war in the Middle East persists. The island, located around ...

French star Wembanyama spearheaded another dazzling all-round offensive performance from San Antonio, who have now won 16 of their last 17 games. Wembanyama's tally included eight three-pointers -- matching his NBA career high -- along with 11 rebo...

Performers from the Emerald Isle have become regular fixtures on Oscar shortlists in recent years, with wins, nominations and breakout performances. Cillian Murphy, Barry Keoghan, Paul Mescal and Saoirse Ronan are among those helping cement the cou...