Hong Kong-Born Doctor Admits to Attempted Murder in Poison-Laced Fake Covid Vaccine Plot Over Inheritance Dispute in Britain

A Hong Kong-born doctor has admitted to disguising himself as a nurse and attempting to murder his mother’s long-term partner by injecting him with a poison-laced fake Covid-19 vaccine. The crime was committed in an apparent attempt to resolve a...
Taiwan

Taiwanese Perceptions on Likelihood of Chinese Invasion: Calm Amid Growing Military Threats

A recent survey conducted by Taiwan's premier military think tank, the Institute for National Defence and Security Research (INDSR), reveals a complex and evolving sentiment among the Taiwanese public regarding the possibility of a Chinese invasion. While the majority of...
US-China tech war

China Raises Alarm Over U.S. Policies on Semiconductor and Connected Vehicles, Citing Global Market Disruptions

China’s Minister of Commerce, Wang Wentao, voiced strong objections to the United States' ongoing semiconductor policies and restrictions on Chinese-connected vehicles during a call on Tuesday with U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo. At the heart of Wang’s appeal was a...
Iran ballistic missiles

Iran warns Israel against Missile Attack,Vows Stronger Retaliation if Attacks Escalate

In the Middle East, Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araqchi, warned Israel on Tuesday that any attack on Iranian infrastructure would be met with a fierce and powerful retaliation. This stern warning came just days after Iran launched a missile attack...
Google

US Justice Department Weighs Historic Antitrust Breakup of Google Amidst Monopolization Claims

The United States Justice Department (DOJ) told a federal judge on Tuesday that it is actively considering recommending the breakup of Google to alleviate the harms it claims have been caused by the company's monopolization of the online search market....
Israeli soldiers move shells, amid cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, in northern Israel, October 7, 2024. REUTERS

Postponed US-Israeli Defense Talks: Rising Tensions with Iran and Internal Political Divides

The United States by Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has been postponed, signaling rising tensions not only between Israel and Iran but also within Israel’s own government. The trip, originally planned for Wednesday, was set to focus on strengthening cooperation...
Bull statues are placed in font of screens showing the Hang Seng stock index and stock prices outside Exchange Square, in Hong Kong

Chinese Shares Fall Investors Curb Optimism on Economic Recovery: Broader Markets Hold Steady Amid Global Economic Uncertainty

Global financial markets witnessed a day of sharp fluctuations on Wednesday, with Chinese shares extending losses and commodity prices struggling to recover. Investors tempered their optimism over China's economic recovery following a lackluster performance from the mainland's stock markets. Meanwhile,...
Boeing

Boeing Withdraws Pay Offer Amid Strike by West Coast Factory Workers; No Further Negotiations Planned

Aerospace giant Boeing announced that it had officially withdrawn its pay offer to approximately 33,000 striking workers at its West Coast factories. These employees, represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), have been on strike over...
Chinese Stocks Lead Asia Lower on Stimulus Concern Markets Wrap

Chinese Stocks Lead Asia Losses Amid Weak Economic Data and Limited Stimulus

Chinese stocks experienced a sharp selloff on Wednesday, triggered by disappointing economic data and uncertainty over Beijing’s commitment to further stimulus measures. The benchmark CSI 300 Index, which tracks the largest companies listed in Shanghai and Shenzhen, plunged as much...
Crude Oil

Oil Prices Plummet as China’s Lack of New Stimulus Sparks Market Decline

Global Crude Prices Fall Amid Disappointment Over China's Economic Plans, Middle East Tensions Loom Oil prices took a sharp plunge on Tuesday, with global benchmark Brent crude dropping as much as 5.6%, and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) retreating by as...
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