Currency dealers monitor exchange rates in a foreign exchange dealing room at the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul on May 15, 2026. Jung Yeon-je | Afp | Getty Images South Korea’s Kospi hit a fresh record Tuesday as trading resumed after a public holiday, with investor sentiment supported by hopes for a breakthrough in the…
Here’s how bold moves and a coaching change fueled the New York Knicks’ improbable trip to the NBA Finals. Source link
The Russian Foreign Ministry on Monday urged foreign citizens to leave Kiev after Russian forces launched a massive attack on the Ukrainian capital. Russian forces are “carrying out persistent and systemic attacks on Ukrainian defense industry enterprises… including specific facilities designing, manufacturing and programming drones and preparing them for operation.” Source link
An Iranian flag flutters in the wind as ships remain anchored on May 16, 2026 in the Strait of Hormuz near Larak Island, Iran. Majid Saeedi | Getty Images News | Getty Images U.S. forces conducted “self defense” strikes in southern Iran early Tuesday, with U.S. Central Command saying the military action was to “protect…
In front of a nearly packed crowd at the Cour Philippe-Chatrier, who was cheering and chanting until the final point, Gael Monfils announced his French Open withdrawal after suffering an emotional 6-2, 6-3, 3-6, 2-6, 6-0 loss to Hugo Gaston in the first round on Monday night. Source link
Iranian officials are in Qatar for talks amid efforts between the US and Iran to end the nearly three-month war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with the risk that hostilities could resume if neither side agrees to the latest emerging proposal. President Trump posted on Truth Social on Monday… Source link
A drone view shows the Valero Houston Refinery in Pasadena outside of Houston, Texas, U.S., May 12, 2026. REUTERS/Shahrzad Rasekh Shahrzad Rasekh | Reuters Oil prices were mixed Tuesday as U.S. military operations in southern Iran on Monday and President Donald Trump’s mixed messaging on the negotiations between Tehran and Washington kept traders on edge….
Brewers ace Jakub Misiorowski equaled his career high with 12 strikeouts, drove a no-hitter into the sixth inning and threw a 100 mph fastball on more than half of his pitches in Monday’s win over the Cardinals. Source link
US troops conducted “defensive strikes” in southern Iran amid talks with Tehran to end the US-Israeli conflict, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Monday. The strikes were intended to “protect our troops from the threats posed by Iranian forces”, particularly boats attempting to lay mines and missile launch sites, Navy Captain Tim Hawkins,… Source link
Hi, this is Evelyn, writing to you from Beijing. Welcome to the latest edition of The China Connection — a succinct snapshot of what I’m seeing and hearing from local businesses. Now that the Trump-Xi summit has helped keep tariffs in check, Chinese companies and U.S. representatives alike are making the most of an extended…
