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She dropped out of culinary school at 21. Today, she teaches dumpling-making for a living

Samantha Mui went from being a culinary school dropout to teaching people how to make dumplings for a living. Her business brings in $20,000 a month today.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Young Hong Kong investors want AI involved in their portfolio decisions, survey says

Some younger wealth-management clients even trust robo-advisers more than humans, according to EY.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Asian American Heritage Month Brings Somberness and Solidarity

A new NPQ column about organizations on the frontlines of the struggle for a multiracial and equitable democracy in the United States begins with a reflection on this year’s Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Nonprofit Quarterly favicon Nonprofit Quarterly

Inside South Korea’s secretive air defence hub that aims to scramble jets in 2 minutes

Pilots sprint to their planes seconds after an alert goes out at the Korea Air and Space Operations Centre.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Porn-driven OnlyFans could sell for billions despite β€˜filth factor’

The profitable 18+ internet content subscription service is reportedly in talks to sell. However, the price tag could be impacted by its porn-driven content.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ethiopia: Prime Minister Abiy Engages Positive Discussion With French President Macron

[ENA] Addis Ababa, May 23, 2025 (POA)--Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President of France Emmanuel Macron engaged in positive discussions on a wide range of issues that strengthen our cooperation and partnership.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Trump Moves to Gut Low-Income Energy Assistance as Summer Heat Descends and Electricity Prices Rise

Gutting the federal office responsible for administering energy bill assistance will make it even harder for Americans to make ends meet and stay safe in their homes.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Nonprofit Quarterly favicon Nonprofit Quarterly

Global operation takes down 'dangerous' malware network

In a global anti-malware crackdown, authorities from several countries took down more than 300 servers and issued international arrest warrants for 20 suspects.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

REI Co-op Members Back Workers, Reject Board-Imposed Candidate Slate

REI Co-op members rejected an entire board slate, signaling support for union workers and frustration with a lack of democratic and competitive co-op board elections.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Nonprofit Quarterly favicon Nonprofit Quarterly

Affordable Acer smart ring, Asus split keyboard and MSI Claw A8: Our top tech finds from Computex

The tech fair in Taiwan did not disappoint. Euronews Next’s Pascale Davies, who was on the ground in Taipei this week, takes us through her top finds.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Crying girl, 3, found alone alongside dead mum in Hong Kong flat

Loud cries from child alerted neighbours, with one saying girl thought 40-year-old mother was simply asleep.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

We know what Russia is doing and how it does it, EU intelligence centre chief tells Euronews

In an interview with SOL newspaper and Euronews, the head of European intelligence explained that the Russian invasion of Ukraine has changed the way we think about and use intelligence services and argues that the EU can do more in this area β€” and that the 27 member states are ready to do so.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Congo-Kinshasa: Army-Backed Militias Abuse Civilians in South Kivu

[HRW] Nairobi -- End Support to 'Wazalendo' Armed Groups; Ensure Disarmament, Accountability

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

China’s local governments must now justify big jumps in fines, charges on private firms

New campaign requires authorities to explain skyrocketing punitive fees in latest push to curb abuse of power, protect private sector.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Zimbabwe: Continental Body Flags Zimbabwe's Poor Human Rights Record, Again!

[New Zimbabwe] THE African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR) has for the umpteenth time raised concerns with Zimbabwe's poor human rights record.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Forecasters predict another above average Atlantic hurricane season for 2025

A normal season has 14 named storms, seven of which strengthen to hurricanes and three power up further to major hurricanes.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Alibaba CEO doubles down on β€˜unified global cloud network’ as Chinese firms expand abroad

Eddie Wu sees Alibaba Cloud providing the β€˜best AI technical services’ to support Chinese enterprises’ global expansion.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

US farmers feel pain as soybean exports to China flatline despite tariff truce

But China’s purchases of American pork show signs of recovery after also plunging to zero during the height of the trade war.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Armed ICE raid on Filipino teachers in Hawaii decried as β€˜abuse of power’ by US senators

The raid, which witnesses described as β€˜traumatic’, lasted more than 45 minutes and ended without arrests.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Latest news bulletin | May 23rd – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Korean mum probed for ignoring fatally ill son, buying US$144,000 life insurance in his name

Authorities accuse insurance professional of showing β€˜indirect intent to kill son,’ mother faces barrage of condemnation online.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Weather tracker: Thunderstorms and tornadoes lash US midwest

Deadly storms batter swaths of US, while heavy rain triggers flooding in south-eastern France and AustraliaSevere thunderstorms have battered parts of the US this week as the storm season reaches its climatological peak. The outbreak began last Friday, with Kentucky and Missouri worst affected.Powerful tornadoes associated with supercell thunderstorms whipped across swaths of the midwest, resulting in 25 deaths. One...

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Spain proposes 100% tax on non-EU house buyers

UK citizens are the biggest foreign buyers of Spanish property; Germans, Dutch and other European Union residents will be exempt.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

'They see you as one of their own' – Wanyama's love for Scotland

Kenya legend Victor Wanyama says the welcoming nature of Scottish football fans was part of the reason for his surprise decision to join Dunfermline Athletic.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Foo Fighters will be free to swear, smoke and drink on stage in Indonesia, promoter says

The US band is also allowed to curse, as long as it does not touch on sensitive topics in the Muslim-majority country.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Russia is offering Ukrainian POWs to β€˜switch sides and occupy Europe together’

Ukraine has submitted a list of POWs to Russia for a 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner swap. Many Ukrainian soldiers have now spent over three years in Russian captivity, where they are often being tortured, abused and offered to "join Russian forces to then occupy Europe."

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

France grapples withΒ surgingΒ tropical diseases amid spread of tiger mosquitoes

The insects can spread the virus from biting infected people.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Ugandan activist freed by Tanzania, 'indications of torture'

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan warned earlier this week that foreign activists would not be allowed to interfere in the country's affairs.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Why Europe’s farmers are losing faith in the future

Drawing from farmers’ own perspectives, we uncover the state of European farming today, asking what, if anything, has changed since early 2024 and the opportunities and challenges Europe is yet to address.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Nine EU countries seek European human rights convention's rethink on migration

In an open letter spearheaded by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and her Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen, nine leaders have called for a reinterpretation of the European Convention on Human Rights.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Dissident Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi returns to Cannes with a defiant new film

After decades of state censorship and imprisonment, the Iranian director premieres a powerful cinematic reckoning with "It Was Just an Accident."

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump exposed white fragility during his theatrics in the Oval Office

Cyril Ramaposa showed the world that turning the other cheek does work, but Trump does not have the emotional intelligence to recognise this

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

NWU Council appoints Prof Hennie Goede as registrar

Prof Goede will work alongside and report to the current registrar, Prof Marlene Verhoef, until 31 December.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Russian military hackers 'Fancy Bear' target Western aid supply chains to Ukraine, NSA report says

The hacking effort, attributed to the group Fancy Bear, used tactics such as spearphishing and exploiting weak security in small office networks.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

NOAA Predicts Above-Average Hurricane Activity This Year

Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration expect above-average hurricane activity this season. The federal agency, in its annual outlook released Thursday, predicted 13 to 19 named storms, including six to 10 hurricanes. Of those, it expects three to five major hurricanes of category 3, 4 or 5 strength, packing winds of 111 mph […]

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News