Asian shares and US futures declined on Thursday as concerns over leadership at chipmaker Nvidia weighed on artificial intelligence-related stocks. In Hong Kong, the benchmark Hang Seng Index closed down 307 points, or 1.3 percent, to 24,008 on turnover of HK$202.65 billion. The tech index plunged 95 points, or 2.4 percent, to 3,931 while the China enterprises index fell 114 points, or 1.4 percent, to 8,056. Up north, the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index ended down 24 points, or 0.67 percent, at 3,655. The Shenzhen Component Index fell 191 points, or 1.68 percent, to 11,197 while the ChiNext Index dived 62 points, or 2.44 percent, to 2,509. In after-hours trading, Nvidia’s shares fell 8.6 percent after reports said Nvidia’s board was meeting late on Wednesday to discuss the situation surrounding its chief executive, Jensen Huang and his extramarital affairs. Nvidia's shares climbed 2.9 percent on Wednesday. Its shares have fallen after the company said it was investigating Huang, who has admitted to being unfaithful to his wife. The New York Times reported on Wednesday that Huang was involved in a second extramarital affair. The tech company's board was preparing to meet as soon as Wednesday to determine Huang's future, according to the Wall Street Journal, which quoted people...
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Turkish Airlines tried to wiggle out of paying for a passenger’s $512 overnight stay after a stomach-churning malfunction forced it to cancel a flight in Denver.
Turkish Airlines tried to wiggle out of paying for a passenger’s $512 overnight stay after a stomach-churning malfunction forced it to cancel a flight in Denver.
After a federal regulator allowed wagering on stocks and cryptocurrencies, two powerful trading clearinghouses filed lawsuits saying traders would not be properly protected.
On November 2, legendary star John Ritter’s widow, Amy Yasbeck, hosted the 50th anniversary celebration of the late actor’s hit sitcom Three’s Company in New York City. The event, presented by the John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health – which Yasbeck founded after Ritter’s passing in 2003 – honoured the star and featured a staged reading of the show, narrated by Richard Kline, who was joined by Jason Biggs, Christine Taylor, Bellamy Young, Richard Kind and Susie Essman. Days before the...
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Knowledge Economic City (KEC), a publicly listed master developer operating under the supervision of the Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority, has signed a partnership with The Bench, organizer of the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS), to become Host partners of FHS Saudi Arabia 2027 (Madinah Edition). The Summit will take place in Madinah for the first time at DoubleTree by Hilton at Madinah Gate, KEC’s first operational destination. The agreement was signed in Cairo during FHS Egypt which held at 10–11 November 2026 by Saleh Aldakhil, Brand and Creative Marketing Manager at Knowledge Economic City, and Jonathan Worsley, Chairman of The Bench
Mercury Holidays has unveiled its Black Friday offers, with the savings spanning all Escorted Tours, Ocean and River Cruises and Long Haul and Short Haul Beach Holidays. * From today until 30 November 2026, agents can secure their clients discounts of £200pp on Escorted Tours and Ocean Cruises, and £100pp on Beach Holidays and River Cruises. To claim the savings, agents can quote the relevant promotional codes (BLACK200 or BLACK100, respectively) as found on the Mercury Holidays Agent Portal or on the Agents Facebook Group. See below for a selection of included holidays, including an Escorted Tour of Transylvania and Bucharest which boasts savings of more than 20%.
The cooler weather in Hong Kong this week has brought welcome relief from the sweltering heat and is a sign that we can start enjoying lower temperatures as autumn progresses. The coming days will be busy, with multiple festivals around the city and local organisations banding together to host community events. Here are five things to do this weekend. 1. Arts Fringe Lamma From November 12-22, Yung Shue Wan on Lamma Island transforms into an open-air festival where cafes, restaurants and bars...
Set within the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, just an hour from Dubai, Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa offers families the opportunity to discover the Arabian Desert through guided wildlife encounters, camel trekking, archery and evenings spent learning about Bedouin heritage beneath the stars. Surrounded by rolling dunes and indigenous wildlife, including Arabian oryx and gazelles, the resort brings together outdoor exploration, cultural discovery and time to unwind.
Sofitel Legend and UNESCO have announced a global partnership designed to place cultural heritage preservation at the heart of the travel experience. Through this collaboration, both organizations are committed to raising awareness of local know -how, safeguarding living heritage, and fostering deeper connections between travellers and the cultural identities of the destinations they visit. Together, they aim to transform travel into an act of preservation and transmission of cultural heritage.
From the Pacific coast to the icy fjords of Patagonia, Chile offers some of South America’s most striking natural landscapes. With thousands of kilometres of coastline, clear Andean lakes, wild rivers and vast glaciers, the country is made for exploring by water, whether on a wildlife-watching boat trip, a lake crossing between Chile and Argentina or an expedition cruise through the remote channels of Tierra del Fuego.