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  • Shanghai court freezes £200m in Dalian Wanda unit shares

    Shanghai court freezes £200m in Dalian Wanda unit shares

    A Shanghai court has imposed a freeze on 1.98 billion yuan (US$278.18 million) worth of shares in a subsidiary of Dalian Wanda Group, the largest commercial property developer in China. The affected shares were issued by Dalian Wanda Commercial Management Group, the property management division of Dalian Wanda Group. Two court notices, dated June 5, revealed that the shares were…

  • China’s CCP accused of spying on TikTok users with ‘god credential’

    China’s CCP accused of spying on TikTok users with ‘god credential’

    In a recent lawsuit, a former ByteDance executive has alleged that China’s Communist Party (CCP) can access user data collected by TikTok through a “god credential” that was used to monitor and track Hong Kong activists and protesters in 2018. Yintao “Roger” Yu, the former head of engineering at ByteDance in the United States, claimed that a special committee in…

  • OECD warns Vietnam on handouts to offset global tax rule impact

    OECD warns Vietnam on handouts to offset global tax rule impact

    The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has expressed concerns over Vietnam’s plan to provide subsidies to large companies to offset higher taxes under the new global tax rules. A person familiar with the discussions revealed that the OECD warned Vietnam of the risks posed by such arrangements, potentially undermining the purpose of the tax reform. Last week, Reuters…

  • Blinken and Saudi Crown Prince discuss stabilising relations and human rights

    Blinken and Saudi Crown Prince discuss stabilising relations and human rights

    US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met with Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in an effort to strengthen relations between the two countries after years of increasing disagreements on various issues, including human rights, Iran, regional security, and oil prices. The talks took place during Blinken’s diplomatic mission to the oil-rich kingdom. Following the meeting, US State…

  • Malaysia wins Paris court case against bn colonial-era land deal

    Malaysia wins Paris court case against $15bn colonial-era land deal

    The Malaysian government has achieved a significant victory in a Paris court, which upheld their challenge against enforcing a partial award of US$15 billion to the heirs of a former sultan in an arbitration case concerning a colonial-era land deal. This decision implies that the final award will be annulled, and the descendants’ attempts to seize Malaysian assets will come…

  • China’s May exports plunge as domestic consumption falters

    China’s May exports plunge as domestic consumption falters

    China experienced a sharp decline in exports in May, with a 7.5% year-on-year drop, marking the largest decrease since January. This slump in exports is attributed to weakened demand for Chinese goods, while imports also fell by 4.5%. The decline in exports has led to increased pressure on the government to boost domestic consumption for the remainder of the year,…

  • Mahathir Mohamad won’t contest in state elections, cites age and senility

    Mahathir Mohamad won’t contest in state elections, cites age and senility

    Dr Mahathir Mohamad, the former Malaysian prime minister, stated that he will not participate in the upcoming state elections, citing his age and the effects of senility. The 97-year-old made the announcement during a press conference following a meeting on the Malay Proclamation, a document he authored that aims to protect the interests of the Malay community and restore their…

  • Blinken likely to reschedule China visit amid easing tensions

    Blinken likely to reschedule China visit amid easing tensions

    A rescheduled visit to China by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is anticipated in the coming weeks, as both nations attempt to ease tensions. Blinken’s initial trip in February was cancelled after the US detected and subsequently shot down a Chinese espionage balloon over its territory. However, recent talks in Beijing involving senior US officials, including Daniel Kritenbrink, the…

  • Record 13 million Chinese students tackle gaokao exams after zero-COVID rules lifted

    Record 13 million Chinese students tackle gaokao exams after zero-COVID rules lifted

    A record-breaking 13 million Chinese students are set to take the notoriously challenging “gaokao” college entrance exams this year, following the lifting of the country’s zero-COVID rules. These exams, which test high school students on subjects such as Chinese, English, mathematics, and their preferred science or humanities subjects, play a crucial role in securing places at China’s top universities. “I’ve…

  • Weight-loss jabs offered by GPs may ease NHS obesity crisis

    Weight-loss jabs offered by GPs may ease NHS obesity crisis

    Weight-loss injections may soon be offered to some patients by GPs in England as a means to combat obesity-related illnesses and alleviate pressure on hospitals. The drug Wegovy has been approved for use within the NHS after studies indicated that users could lose over 10% of their body weight. Wegovy works by suppressing appetite, causing users to feel full and…

  • Ex-official’s wife testifies in US trial over China’s Operation Fox Hunt

    Ex-official’s wife testifies in US trial over China’s Operation Fox Hunt

    A former Chinese official and his wife, who had relocated to the United States and kept their address private, experienced a disturbing encounter when two strangers attempted to enter their New Jersey home. The wife later discovered a threatening note on their doorstep, stating that if her husband returned to China and served ten years in prison, their family would…

  • AI boom offers productivity boost, defying dotcom bubble fears

    AI boom offers productivity boost, defying dotcom bubble fears

    Despite the hype surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) since Microsoft’s investment in ChatGPT back in January this year, the buzz in the markets is far from the excesses of the dot-com bubble. The recent rise in Nvidia’s market capitalisation, reaching US$1 trillion, has raised some eyebrows. However, the AI boom has a more solid foundation. The decline in Big Tech stocks…

  • EU mulls mandatory ban on high-risk 5G firms like Huawei

    EU mulls mandatory ban on high-risk 5G firms like Huawei

    The European Union is contemplating a compulsory prohibition on member states utilising firms that may present a security threat in their 5G networks, which includes China’s Huawei Technologies, according to the Financial Times. This decision is a reaction to growing apprehensions in Brussels regarding specific national governments postponing measures on the issue, as reported by officials. In 2020, the EU…

  • Japan debates bill redefining rape to include non-consensual intercourse

    Japan debates bill redefining rape to include non-consensual intercourse

    Days after being raped, Megumi Okano knew that the attacker would likely escape punishment. Megumi, who uses “they” as a personal pronoun, knew the man and where to find him. However, they also knew that Japanese authorities were unlikely to consider the incident as rape. As a result, Megumi, a university student, decided not to report the incident to the…

  • Boeing halts 787 Dreamliner deliveries again due to manufacturing issue

    Boeing halts 787 Dreamliner deliveries again due to manufacturing issue

    Boeing announced on June 6 that the delivery of its 787 Dreamliner aircraft has once again been delayed due to a manufacturing issue. This is the latest in a series of setbacks that have affected the two-aisle jet. The company stated that it is currently inspecting fittings on the horizontal stabiliser, a part of the tail, for a “nonconforming condition.”…

  • Notorious Taipei noodle shop employee caught wringing dirty rag into soup pot

    Notorious Taipei noodle shop employee caught wringing dirty rag into soup pot

    A video showing an employee at a famous beef noodle shop in Taipei, Taiwan squeezing dirty rag into a soup pot has sparked outrage online. The longer video potentially contradicts the owner’s insistence that they did not use the water in preparing dishes for customers. According to the report, a delivery driver who witnessed the incident on June 4 while…

  • US LGBTQ group declares national emergency amid record anti-LGBTQ legislation

    US LGBTQ group declares national emergency amid record anti-LGBTQ legislation

    The United States is witnessing a surge in legislation targeting the LGBTQ community, prompting the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) to declare its first-ever national state of emergency. The HRC reported that over 70 bills it deems anti-LGBTQ were passed in statehouses during this legislative session, marking a significant increase from last year’s record. The organization identified a total of 525…

  • Isle of Man TT racer dies in crash, organisers confirm

    Isle of Man TT racer dies in crash, organisers confirm

    A tragic accident occurred during the Isle of Man TT Races, resulting in the death of Raul Torras Martinez, 46 years old. The fatal crash took place during the year’s first Supertwin Race at Alpine, between the 16th and 17th mile markers on the final lap of the three-lap race. The organisers released a statement acknowledging the loss of the…

  • Prince Harry accuses Mirror Group of illegal info gathering in court

    Prince Harry accuses Mirror Group of illegal info gathering in court

    In an ongoing legal battle, Prince Harry has attended the High Court, accusing Mirror Group Newspapers of illegally obtaining information for stories about him. Sky News provided a transcription of the Duke of Sussex’s statements and recreated his court appearance using an actor. Here are five key moments from Harry’s first day in court. Questioning the source of information Prince…

  • Quebec wildfires cause hazy skies and poor air quality in Ontario and US

    Quebec wildfires cause hazy skies and poor air quality in Ontario and US

    Hazy skies and poor air quality have been reported in parts of Ontario and the northeastern United States due to smoke from over 150 wildfires burning in the Canadian province of Quebec. Environment Canada issued a “special air quality” statement for Ottawa and Toronto, warning of high levels of air pollution caused by smoke from the forest fires. The smoke…

  • Atlanta approves contentious Cop City despite police violence and environmental concerns

    Atlanta approves contentious Cop City despite police violence and environmental concerns

    Atlanta’s City Council has given the green light to a contentious new law enforcement training facility, dubbed “Cop City” by critics, despite concerns over police violence and potential environmental impacts. The $90m project was approved by an 11-4 margin on Tuesday, following 14 hours of public comment, much of which opposed the facility. Reverend James Woodall, former president of Georgia’s…

  • Chris Christie joins 2024 presidential race, targets Trump and DeSantis

    Chris Christie joins 2024 presidential race, targets Trump and DeSantis

    Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has officially entered the race for the United States presidency in 2024, joining a growing list of Republican candidates. Having filed the necessary paperwork on Tuesday, Christie is set to launch his campaign at an event in New Hampshire. Known as a pragmatic conservative, Christie previously ran for president in 2016 but withdrew after…

  • Judge hears case to reveal Prince Harry’s US immigration records

    Judge hears case to reveal Prince Harry’s US immigration records

    A federal judge in Washington DC has started hearing arguments in a lawsuit that aims to make the Duke of Sussex’s US immigration records public. The conservative Heritage Foundation has filed the lawsuit, seeking to force the government to reveal the records to determine whether Prince Harry, 38, disclosed his past drug use. The outcome of the case may take…

  • Christie enters 2024 race targeting Trump, hindered by low Republican support

    Christie enters 2024 race targeting Trump, hindered by low Republican support

    Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has entered the 2024 race for the White House with one primary goal: to hinder Donald Trump’s campaign. However, Christie’s low popularity among Republicans could obstruct his efforts to directly challenge Trump. Christie’s unsuccessful bid for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination saw him endorse Trump early on, but he now seeks to bring the…

  • Wagner Group boss dismisses Russian military’s claims of heavy Ukraine losses

    Wagner Group boss dismisses Russian military’s claims of heavy Ukraine losses

    Tensions have escalated between the Wagner Group and the Russian military, as disagreements over recent events in Ukraine’s Donbas region intensify. Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Wagner Group, dismissed Russia’s claims of inflicting significant losses on Ukraine during an attempted offensive action, labelling them as “wild and absurd science fiction.” Despite this, Russia’s defence ministry reiterated on Tuesday that Ukraine…

  • SNP’s Ian Blackford to step down as MP at next general election

    SNP’s Ian Blackford to step down as MP at next general election

    Former SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has announced his intention to step down as MP for Ross, Skye, and Lochaber at the upcoming general election. Blackford has held the position since 2015 when he defeated ex-Lib Dem leader Charles Kennedy. He led the SNP’s Westminster group for half a decade, facing four Conservative prime ministers during question time in the…

  • Elderly woman’s death prompts criminal probe into police escorting Duchess

    Elderly woman’s death prompts criminal probe into police escorting Duchess

    A criminal investigation is underway following the tragic death of an 81-year-old woman who was struck by a police motorbike escorting the Duchess of Edinburgh. Helen Holland was hit at a junction in Earl’s Court, West London, on May 10. The police officer riding the vehicle is being investigated for offences, including causing death by dangerous driving, by the Independent…

  • Bournemouth Pier boat operations suspended after children’s drowning deaths

    Bournemouth Pier boat operations suspended after children’s drowning deaths

    Bournemouth Pier has suspended all boat operations as a precautionary measure following the tragic deaths of two children, Joe Abbess, 17 years old, from Southampton, and Sunnah Khan, 12 years old, from Buckinghamshire. The council has clarified that the suspension affects only one company, which operates the Dorset Belle sightseeing boat. The vessel was impounded by police after the incident,…

  • Sturgeon’s WhatsApp messages sought in Covid-19 inquiry by bereaved families

    Sturgeon’s WhatsApp messages sought in Covid-19 inquiry by bereaved families

    The legal team representing families who lost loved ones to Covid-19 in Scotland has requested complete transparency regarding former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s WhatsApp messages. Although counsel for Scottish ministers has claimed Sturgeon has no relevant informal correspondence, lawyers for the bereaved argue that inquiry officials should determine what is considered relevant, including private messages, emails, or diaries related to…

  • Sunak condemns potential Russian dam attack amid Ukraine visit

    Sunak condemns potential Russian dam attack amid Ukraine visit

    The Prime Minister has condemned the destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam in Ukraine, stating that if Russia is found responsible, it would represent the largest attack on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine since the war began. Rishi Sunak, on his way to Washington for a two-day trip, said that intelligence agencies had not yet made a definitive judgement on whether…

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