February 17, 2026

Unique Pokemon Card Sells for $16.5 Million, Breaking World Record

A rare Pikachu Illustrator Pokemon card sold for a whopping US$16.5 million at auction. The card, previously bought by YouTuber Logan Paul for $5.28 million, was purchased by AJ Scaramucci, setting a new world record.

February 17, 2026

Hong Kong Lights Up Victoria Harbour for Year of the Horse Lunar New Year Fireworks

Hong Kong will celebrate the Year of the Horse with a spectacular fireworks show across Victoria Harbour. The display starts at 8pm, stretching 850 meters and reaching 250 meters high with horse-themed scenes.

February 17, 2026

Can AI Chatbots Really Predict Fortunes? Hong Kong Experts Doubt It

Hong Kong experts say AI chatbots can't match human fortune tellers. Testing showed AI predicting 2026, Year of the Horse, with warnings of social friction. But astrologers say AI lacks the ‘sixth sense’ needed for true metaphysics.

February 17, 2026

Reina Sofía Unveils 50 Years of Spanish Art from Franco to Today

Reina Sofía museum in Madrid reopens with a refreshed collection of 403 works tracing Spain’s art journey from dictator Franco’s death to the present day inspired by social changes and democracy.

February 17, 2026

Chinese Tourists Shun Japan Over Taiwan Row, Tourism Dips Sharply

Chinese visitors to Japan have nearly halved since late 2025 due to tensions over Taiwan. Travel alerts and political clashes have pushed Chinese tourists to choose other Asian destinations during Lunar New Year.