Flood of small parcels from China pushes Belgian airport’s capacity to limit
Belgium’s top customs official says main problem is that many products do not meet EU standards
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Flood of small parcels from China pushes Belgian airport’s capacity to limit
Belgium’s top customs official says main problem is that many products do not meet EU standards
· Xiaofei Xu
Against all official odds: Jerusalem business owners struggle to survive as the state dithers
Historically, life in Jerusalem has been challenging. There’s nothing new there. If you could, you might ask any of the marauding civilizations that came, saw, conquered, and were ultimately driven out of the hilltop walled city across the millennia. Literature – poetry and prose – is replete with epithets relating …
· BARRY DAVIS
From Iran to Paris weather: Alleged prediction market violations start stacking up
Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi are quickly becoming an economic and political force, accruing multi-billion dollar valuations and drawing support from key officials in the Trump administration.
· Gregory Svirnovskiy
India to exit Chabahar port stake amid sanctions pressure
India is planning to sell its stake in the Chabahar Port to an Iranian company due to the expiry of a US sanctions exemption, according to a report by Business Standard.
· Middleeasteye
Sari-sari store sales surge in March amid Middle East crisis – study
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· Tati Maligro
Xpeng sets August goal to overtake Tesla’s self-driving tech in China
Carmaker bets on training AI in China’s dense urban roads to build a competitive advantage for expansion into Europe and Southeast Asia
· Themis Qi
Xpeng sets August goal to overtake Tesla’s self-driving tech in China
Carmaker bets on training AI in China’s dense urban roads to build a competitive advantage for expansion into Europe and Southeast Asia
· Themis Qi
Hong Kong Aberdeen marina project attracting local and overseas interest
Experts call for infrastructure upgrades and clearer premium tourism positioning as Singaporean operator and leading local yacht club declare interest
· Edith Lin
Hong Kong Aberdeen marina project attracting local and overseas interest
Experts call for infrastructure upgrades and clearer premium tourism positioning as Singaporean operator and leading local yacht club declare interest
· Edith Lin
Eagles turned second round of the 2026 NFL Draft into a double win
The Eagles won the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
· Ryan Dunleavy
‘Made in China’ EVs are taking over the streets, but just how safe is your data?
Beijing: Under the bright lights and flashy displays at China’s annual auto show, electric vehicle companies are pulling out all the stops to lure in customers and push further into overseas markets.
· Lisa Visentin
Israeli court uncovers covert Hamas funding network, key figures sentenced
A recent ruling by the Central District Court has unveiled a covert financial network designed to funnel money to Hamas, thereby supporting the terror group's efforts in the Israel-Gaza conflict.
· HODAYA RAN, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Muted Demand During India's Second-Biggest Gold-Buying Festival, After Prices Surge
Gold demand during one of India's key buying festivals stayed muted on Sunday as record prices curbed jewellery purchases, offsetting a modest uptick in investment demand, according to Reuters.
· Tyler Durden
Uzbekistan pushes digital, aiming to formalize shadow economy
Tashkent's market traders tend to transact in cash. (Photo by Alina Vozniuk)
· Staff Writer
Default in our stars: China’s banks use satellites to track assets with sky-high scrutiny
Analysts say orbital monitoring of sites, property and other assets provides vital data on borrowers
· Ralph Jennings
Default in our stars: China’s banks use satellites to track assets with sky-high scrutiny
Analysts say orbital monitoring of sites, property and other assets provides vital data on borrowers
· Ralph Jennings
Fabricated letters and the ‘lone wolf’ who CTM says overcharged UK government $240m
April 25, 2026 — 12:00pm
· Colin Kruger
Google Deepens Anthropic Bet With Up To $40 Billion Investment
The AI funding frenzy continues, with Google planning to invest $10 billion in Anthropic at a $350 billion valuation, deepening its relationship with the San Francisco-based AI company best known for building Claude.
· Tyler Durden
Hormuz blockade drives Panama Canal fees up to $4m
Shipping companies are paying up to $4 million for last-minute transit through the Panama Canal as the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts global routes, according to Associated Press.
· Middleeasteye
Giants trade into third round of 2026 NFL Draft to select Notre Dame’s Malachi Fields
The Giants added one more name to their Day 2 haul.
· Michael Blinn
Giants say there’s ‘no truth to’ Kayvon Thibodeaux trade rumors
Are the Giants trading Kayvon Thibodeaux?
· Paul Schwartz
Lawsuit brewing against Trader Joe’s over coffee’s caffeine label
Beloved grocery chain Trader Joe’s is facing a new lawsuit from a group of customers who are alleging there is not enough caffeine in their coffee.
· Brian Gallagher
Vikings trade edge rusher Greenard to Eagles for pair of 3rd-rounders
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard (58) rushes off the field during an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Minnesota Vikings, Dec. 14, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
· Dave Campbell
Horticultural production losses reach $25 million after cyclone
Carnarvon growers are dealing with the financial and mental toll of enduring four natural disasters in four months. (ABC News: Andrew Chounding)
· Georgia Hargreaves
Washington rules out oil waivers, freezes $344m in Iran-linked assets
The United States has frozen $344 million in digital assets linked to Iran as part of efforts to increase economic pressure, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
· Middleeasteye
Cowboys acquire LB Winters in trade as 49ers add a 5th-round pick
Dallas Cowboys fans cheer during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
· Schuyler Dixon
[Vantage Point] Lucio Co’s takeover of PrimeWater changes nothing
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
· gdecastro0289
A Bottle Of Water Is $4.25: Walt Disney World Might Be The 'Most Expensive On Earth'
Authored by Stephen Silver via 19fortyfive.com,
· Tyler Durden
'My way of giving back': Meet the military veteran giving back to those who serve
Chai bar owner and army veteran Ambi says he is proud to support those serving in the armed forces. Source: SBS / Spencer Austad
· Sbsaustralia
Mariners trade righty Casey Legumina to Rays for righty Ty Cummings
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh stands near the plate with relief pitcher Casey Legumina, right, after Athletics’ Tyler Soderstrom scored during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 20, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Influx of global firms underscores Hong Kong’s economic recovery
By serving as a ‘superconnector’ for Chinese and foreign capital, the city has sharpened its edge in landing strategic enterprises
· SCMP Editorial
Influx of global firms underscores Hong Kong’s economic recovery
By serving as a ‘superconnector’ for Chinese and foreign capital, the city has sharpened its edge in landing strategic enterprises
· SCMP Editorial
Are ice baths good for you? What you need to know before taking the plunge
Ice baths and cold plunges are springing up across Hong Kong, but will traditional Chinese medicine ideas freeze them out of the market?
· Chloe Loung
Are ice baths good for you? What you need to know before taking the plunge
Ice baths and cold plunges are springing up across Hong Kong, but will traditional Chinese medicine ideas freeze them out of the market?
· Chloe Loung
How Diwata-1 launched the Philippine space age
The history of Philippine space development is now routinely framed around a single inflection point: April 27, 2016. At 8:44 p.m. Philippine time, a compact, 50-kilogram microsatellite no larger than a balikbayan box was released into orbit from the Japanese Kibo module of the International Space Station. That sate…
· The Manila Times
Forecast for strong El Niño fans worries about global crops as Iran war bites
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· Acor Arceo
Iran’s airspace is re-opening, but it’s still risky to fly via the Middle East
Iran partially reopened its eastern airspace this month, offering a positive sign for a region roiled by war.
· Chris Zappone
James Dolan’s Sphere mints cash as Vegas mega-venue tops world in ticket sales
The Sphere, the Las Vegas-based orb that Madison Square Garden boss James Dolan spent $2.3 billion to build, is now the world’s highest-grossing entertainment venue — defying initial doomsday predictions from naysayers.
· Ariel Zilber
Xavier Becerra knows nothing — it’s the one thing he’s good at
Xavier Becerra drew criticism when he gave Gavin Newsom an “A for effort” on homelessness at the recent debate.
· CA Post Editorial Board
Family keeps century-old farming trade alive
Topic:Agricultural and Farming Practice
· Kath Sullivan
US special forces soldier accused of using secret intel to win $400K on Maduro raid unmasked as he’s granted bond
A U.S. special forces soldier was granted bond Friday on charges that he used classified information about the mission to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to win more than $400,000 on the prediction market Polymarket, a federal magistrate said Friday.
· Associated Press
Itochu eyes IP leap with social media character Opanchu Usagi
Opanchu Usagi, center, and other costumed characters appear at a preview of an exhibition in Yokohama on April 24. (Photo by Yui Sato)
· Staff Writer
The Pope's True Loyalty Is To Globalism, Not Christianity
Authored by Brandon Smith via Alt-Market.us
· Tyler Durden
Fuel prices under threat, jobs transforming — and a new tax break for Australians
Oil prices surged this week as the war in the Middle East once again rattled global markets. Source: AAP / Jay Kogler
· Sbsaustralia
U.S. Unveils More Sanctions Targeting Iran’s Shadow Fleet
The United States rolled out a blitz of sanctions on Friday, targeting 40 shipping firms and vessels that it identified as being part of Iran’s so-called shadow fleet of oil tankers, as the Trump administration broadened its efforts to cripple the Iranian economy.
· Alan Rappeport
Nvidia not competing with clients on AI models: vice president
Kari Briski, Nvidia vice president, said the reports of the death of software as a service are exaggerated. (Photo by Kosuke Shimizu)
· Staff Writer
Nvidia stock closes at record, pushing market cap past $5 trillion
Nvidia shares closed at a record on Friday for the first time since October, pushing the company's market cap past $5 trillion, as investors piled into the AI chip trade ahead of earnings next week from tech's hyperscalers.
· Jordan Novet
Some Labubu dolls contain banned cotton from Chinese region known for forced labor: investigation
A new investigation found some Labubu dolls contain cotton that is banned in the US because it comes from a region in China known for its forced-labor laws.
· Taylor Herzlich
Samsung union demands higher bonus pay, threatening strike
Union members representing Samsung Electronics workers rally at the group's chip complex in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, on April 23. © AP
· Staff Writer