Экономика Гонконга выросла на 5,9% в первом квартале — лучший показатель за пять лет
Согласно предварительным оценкам Департамента статистики и переписи населения, опубликованным во вторник, экономика Гонконга в первом квартале выросла на 5,9%. Этот показатель превысил рост в 4%, зафиксированный в четвертом квартале прошлого года. Основными факторами роста стали активный экспорт и частное потребление, несмотря на продолжающуюся нестабильность на Ближнем Востоке. Текущий рост является самым значительным с момента достижения показателя в 7,6%.
Hong Kong posts strongest quarterly economic growth in almost 5 years at 5.9%
Hong Kong has recorded its fastest economic growth in nearly five years in the first quarter, at 5.9 per cent, driven by strong exports and private consumption despite ongoing unrest in the Middle East.The first-quarter growth exceeded the year-on-year increase of 4 per cent recorded in the fourth quarter of last year, according to advance estimates released by the Census and Statistics Department on Tuesday.The 5.9 per cent rise was also the strongest since the 7.6 per cent growth seen in the...
Власти Израиля планируют обратиться в суд с ходатайством о продлении задержания двух иностранных участников флотилии.
News24 | Israel wants to extend detention of Gaza-bound flotilla activists by 6 days - rights group
— Israeli authorities are expected to ask a court to extend the detention of two foreign activists by six days, as the pair face their second hearing, a rights group representing them said.
В китайской провинции Хунань в результате взрыва на заводе пиротехники погибли 21 человек и 61 получил ранения. Си Цзиньпин потребовал провести расследование инцидента.
News24 | Fireworks factory blast kills 21, injures 61 in China, Xi Jinping calls for investigation
— A blast at a fireworks factory in China’s Hunan province has killed 21 people and injured 61, prompting President Xi Jinping to call for a thorough investigation, state media reported.
Гражданское общество Уганды выразило протест против нового законопроекта, который может ограничить деятельность организаций, получающих зарубежное финансирование.
Ugandans slam bill as mimicking Russian 'foreign agents' law
— A proposed law critics say is designed to crush dissent is sparking growing outrage in Uganda. The bill seeks to criminalise anything promoting the "interests of a foreigner" and would allow anyone receiving money from abroad to be labelled a "foreign agent". In a press conference Monday, civil society organisations said the legislation replicates similars used in Russia.
Крупнейший внутренний водоем планеты уменьшается в размерах с пугающей скоростью.
The sea that is vanishing in real time
— The world's largest inland body of water is retreating at alarming speed. From stranded buildings to vanishing habitats, scientists warn the Caspian Sea may be approaching a tipping point.
В результате мощного взрыва на заводе пиротехники в центральном Китае погибли 26 человек, еще 61 получил ранения.
China fireworks factory explosion kills 26, injures 61
— The death toll from a giant explosion at a fireworks factory in central China rose to 26, with 61 more injured, officials said Tuesday.The explosion occurred at…
Напряженность в отношениях между Вашингтоном и Тегераном вновь переросла в насилие на фоне попыток обеспечить свободу судоходства.
U.S.-Iran ceasefire tested as U.S. guides ships through Strait of Hormuz
— The U.S.-Iran standoff erupted in violence again as Project Freedom challenged Tehran's chokehold on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
В Объединенных Арабских Эмиратах зафиксировано первое нападение со стороны Ирана с начала апрельского перемирия. В результате удара беспилотника на ключевом нефтегазовом объекте вспыхнул пожар.
UAE says oil facility hit by Iranian drone strike as attacks resume
— The United Arab Emirates said Monday it came under attack by Iran for the first time since a fragile ceasefire took hold in early April, accusing Iran of sparking a fire at a key oil facility in a drone strike. The UAE Defense Ministry also said Iran had launched four cruise missiles, with three shot down and one falling into the sea.
Власти Индонезии внедряют меры по реструктуризации рынка заказа поездок, чтобы повысить доходы водителей и снизить комиссии агрегаторов.
Indonesia caps ride-hailing commission fees at 8% in ‘radical correction’ of sector
— Indonesia is moving to reshape its ride-hailing industry from the inside, with officials saying the state has acquired stakes in app companies as President Prabowo Subianto seeks to raise drivers’ earnings and rein in commission fees.The move could mark a significant shift in one of Southeast Asia’s biggest on-demand economies, where millions of drivers for platforms such as Gojek and Grab have become a highly visible labour force and, analysts say, a potent political bloc.Last week, Prabowo...
Власти Кабо-Верде не разрешили пассажирам судна MV Hondius сойти на берег из-за вспышки заболевания.
Cruise Ship Struck by Hantavirus Remains at Sea
— Passengers on the MV Hondius have not received permission from the authorities in Cape Verde, in the Atlantic Ocean, to disembark. Three people have died and at least three others were ill.
Напряженность на Ближнем Востоке достигла пиковых значений после столкновений между силами США и Ирана.
'The highest tensions have been' as US, Iran trade fire in Hormuz
— The US military said it fired on Iranian forces and sank six small boats targeting civilian ships as it moved to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, while the United Arab Emirates said it had come under attack from Iran for the first time since a fragile ceasefire took hold in early April. France 24's correspondent in Tehran, Reza Sayah, says tensions in the Middle East are at the highest they've been since the ceasefire began.
На прошедшем в понедельник Met Gala знаменитости продемонстрировали костюмы, вдохновленные искусством.
Stars embrace art-inspired fashion at Met Gala
— Celebrities including supermodel Heidi Klum and singer Beyoncé walked the carpet at the Met Gala on Monday — many of them unrecognizable as they leaned heavily into this year’s theme, ‘Fashion is art’.
Действия США по принудительному открытию Ормузского пролива для торговых судов создают риск возобновления военного конфликта.
US attempt to open Strait of Hormuz tests fragile Iran war ceasefire
— The Iran war risks reigniting after the U.S. tried to force open the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, firing on Iranian forces and sinking six small boats targeting ships
Актер Бен Стиллер пропустил первую игру плей-офф против «Филадельфии 76ers», чтобы посетить Met Gala. Это решение спровоцировало дискуссию в социальных сетях о его преданности команде.
Ben Stiller divides internet with Met Gala appearance over Knicks Game 1
— Ben Stiller attended the Met Gala in New York Knicks colors and predicted "Knicks in six" while skipping their playoff game against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Дональд Трамп опубликовал серию постов, требующих завершения строительства его площадки для мероприятий, работа над которой приостановлена из-за судебного иска.
Ballroom blitz: Trump bombards Truth Social with posts pushing for his beloved White House event space
— President Donald Trump remains fixated on his under-construction social venue, work on which has been stalled by a lawsuit, posting a series of demands from conservatives that it be completed
На фоне резкого роста цен на авиатопливо некоторые перевозчики начали применять дополнительные сборы, что ставит под сомнение правомерность таких действий.
Airline's plan for fuel surcharge raises questions of legality
— As jet fuel prices continue to skyrocket, some airlines, such as Spanish budget carrier Volotea, have decided to add a fuel surcharge on tickets, even on those that have already been purchased. But while the idea may help offset rising costs, some have questioned its legality.
Сенатор от Республиканской партии Линдси Грэм поддержал идею проведения краткой, но мощной военной операции против Ирана в ответ на атаки на международное судоходство.
Sen. Lindsey Graham floats idea of more US attacks against Iranian 'war machine'
— Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina floated the idea of further U.S. military attacks against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Президент Франции принял участие в спонтанном музыкальном выступлении во время своего государственного визита в Ереван.
France’s Macron sings 'La Bohème' with the Armenian President
— Two presidents and a prime minister in an impromptu musical performance … It was an unusual scene that unfolded on Monday, in Yerevan, Armenia: French President Emmanuel Macron, who is concluding a state visit to the country on Tuesday, joined in the singing of La Bohème by Charles Aznavour during the state dinner held in his honour.
Три волейболистки колледжа Санта-Роза подали жалобу на нарушение прав по закону Title IX, что привело к проверкам со стороны Министерства образования США.
California junior college athletes speak out on trans controversy that's now in the Trump admin's crosshairs
— Santa Rosa junior college volleyball players say a transgender athlete scandal derailed their NCAA dreams and led to ostracism after they filed a Title IX complaint.
Полиция ищет подозреваемого для судебного процесса в Великобритании по делу об исчезновении трехлетней Мадлен Макканн, пропавшей в Португалии в 2007 году.
What happened to Madeleine McCann? Timeline of the missing girl mystery as ‘police seek suspect for UK trial’
— The three-year-old went missing while on holiday with family in Portugal in 2007
Обзор прессы за 5 мая: политические триумфы в Индии, лауреаты Пулитцеровской премии и итоги Met Gala.
Vijay: From Tamil Nadu's biggest film star to Indian political leader
— PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, May 5: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party is celebrating an "historic" state election win in West Bengal, while Vijay, one of the most famous Tamil film stars, just won the state election in Tamil Nadu with his upstart political party. We look at reactions from the Indian press about these two victories. Also, we discover the winners of the Pulitzer Prizes and check out the best and worst dressed attendees at the Met Gala.