TAIPEI, Sept 29 (Reuters) – Taiwan’s Defence Ministry announced on Sunday that it is on heightened alert after detecting “multiple waves” of missile launches in inland China. This development comes just days after Beijing confirmed a successful test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). Taiwan, a democratically governed island that China considers part of […]
BEIJING, Sept 30 (Reuters) – In a bid to bolster its struggling property market amid an economic slowdown, China’s central bank announced on Sunday that it will instruct banks to lower mortgage rates for existing home loans before October 31. This measure is part of a series of policies aimed at reviving the beleaguered real […]
This piece offers a compelling snapshot of two pivotal communities, Saginaw, Michigan, and Erie, Pennsylvania, each representing a microcosm of broader national dynamics in America’s industrial heartland. The narrative vividly contrasts their shared struggles and aspirations against the backdrop of shifting political allegiances and economic realities. Saginaw, Michigan: A Tale of Resilience and Renewal In […]
Proto, a US-based startup, is making waves in the communications industry with its groundbreaking technology, which it touts as the world’s first holographic communication platform. The company’s innovative devices are bringing life-size, three-dimensional video to settings such as universities, hotels, and medical centers, enhancing the experience of remote communication. Founded in 2018 by David Nussbaum, […]
A key shareholder in former President Donald Trump’s social media company has sold nearly all his shares, reducing his stake to a fraction of its former size. Andy Litinsky, a co-founder of Trump Media & Technology Group and former contestant on Trump’s reality show “The Apprentice,” now holds just 100 shares, down from over 7.5 […]
Tehran, Iran – September 19, 2024 – In a stark warning, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Commander Hossein Salami has pledged a “crushing response” from the “axis of resistance” against Israel following recent attacks on Hezbollah’s communication infrastructure. The message, delivered to Hezbollah Chief Hassan Nasrallah, came in response to the attacks that have caused significant casualties […]
Spain has denied involvement in negotiations between Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez and President Nicolas Maduro’s government for his flight to Spain, before which he signed a letter saying he accepted Maduro’s victory in the country’s July election. The letter included an undertaking to limit political activity once in Spain and was signed at the […]
September 18 – Boeing (NYSE: BA) CEO Kelly Ortberg announced Wednesday that the aerospace company will temporarily furlough a significant number of U.S.-based executives, managers, and employees in response to a machinists’ strike that has halted production of its 737 MAX and other airplanes. The strike, which began Friday, involves around 30,000 machinists and has […]
September 18 – Japan’s Taro Daniel ended an 11-match losing streak on Wednesday with a stunning 6-4, 7-5 victory over sixth-seeded Lorenzo Sonego in the first round of the Chengdu Open in China. The win marked Daniel’s first since April when he triumphed at the Mutua Madrid Open. Daniel played a consistent match, striking 11 […]
Global stock markets experienced a decline this week, influenced by recent inflation data from the U.S. and China, which have fueled expectations for a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve, according to Afrinvest. In the U.S., August inflation data showed a month-on-month increase of 0.2% and a year-on-year rise of 2.5%, down from […]
