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China recently wrapped up a two-day set of war games around Taiwan, which involved simulated attacks with bombers and training for boarding ships. Taiwan swiftly condemned these drills as a “blatant provocation,” citing the significant increase in Chinese warplanes and warships in the region. This move has escalated tensions between the two territories. The exercises,
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X CEO Linda Yaccarino recently made headlines by accusing Australia of overreach in a dispute regarding online content censorship. Yaccarino claimed that Australia’s actions put its citizens at risk and compromised their access to information. While Yaccarino’s stance is bold, it is important to critically evaluate the validity of her accusations. In the legal battle
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Federal Reserve officials are facing a puzzling situation regarding inflation in the United States, as highlighted by Julian Howard, lead investment director at GAM. According to Howard, it seems like the Fed officials are clueless about the inflation scenario in the country. Despite calls for patience in considering interest rate cuts, policymakers are struggling to
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As Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose on Monday, investors are eagerly awaiting economic data from across the region this week. China has decided to keep its one- and five-year loan prime rates unchanged at 3.45% and 3.95%, respectively. This decision came after China implemented measures to boost its property market, especially since the five-year LPR is
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In a shocking turn of events, Benny Gantz, a centrist member of Israel’s War Cabinet, has threatened to resign from the government if a new plan for the war in Gaza is not adopted within three weeks’ time. This ultimatum puts Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a delicate position, potentially leaving him more reliant on
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Chet Kapoor, the current CEO of DataStax, had humble beginnings in Silicon Valley as an intern at NeXT, a software company founded by tech icon Steve Jobs. Kapoor, who idolized Jobs since his teenage years, found himself working just yards away from the visionary leader. Despite starting off as an intern tasked with making coffee,
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Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is currently under investigation by the European Union for potential breaches of the bloc’s strict online content law related to child safety risks. The European Commission has expressed concerns about the impact of Meta’s platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, on children, such as the stimulation of behavioral addictions and
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