• 11/14/2024

Will Rahul Gandhi’s prison sentence deal ‘death blow’ to India’s opposition Congress party?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Gandhi risks being barred from contesting next year’s election if he fails to overturn his two-year jail sentence over remarks about the Modi name. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3216332/will-rahul-gandhis-prison-sentence-deal-death-blow-indias-opposition-congress-party?utm_source=rss_feed

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Right time for Hong Kong to invest in Web3 digital economy, finance chief says despite volatility and cryptocurrency fallout

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Paul Chan sounds confident note with city to host two-day digital economy summit attended by industry bigwigs worldwide. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3216455/right-time-hong-kong-invest-web3-digital-economy-finance-chief-says-despite-volatility-and?utm_source=rss_feed

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Rockets From Lebanon Point to Growing Hamas Cooperation With Hezbollah

New York Times Israel accused Hamas, a Palestinian militia, of firing rockets into Israel from Lebanon, underscoring its deepening ties with Hezbollah, the dominant Lebanese militia. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/world/middleeast/rockets-lebanon-hamas-hezbollah-israel.html

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China sends warplanes, warships near Taiwan as PLA drills enter 2nd day

Taipei, April 9 (CNA) The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) continued sending warplanes and warships to conduct drills around Taiwan on Sunday as its three-day, around-the-island exercises entered their second day, according to Taiwan’s military. https://focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/202304090006

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Donald Trump winning 2024 US election will not change Aukus plans, Australia’s Albanese says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Australian PM Anthony Albanese said the Aukus agreement to buy US nuclear submarines was a deal between nations, ‘not just between leaders’, and wasn’t concerned about any impact should Donald Trump return to the…

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Israel strikes Syrian sites and readies for more unrest, protests

Washington Post Far-right officials condemned Benjamin Netanyahu’s response to rocket strikes from Lebanon and attacks on civilians as anti-government protesters rallied in Tel Aviv. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/08/israel-lebanon-attack-tel-aviv/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

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Taiwan’s badminton ace Tai Tzu-ying plans to retire at end of 2024

Kaohsiung, April 9 (CNA) After competing on the badminton court for over two decades, Taiwanese top female shuttler Tai Tzu-ying (戴資穎) has announced she will retire at the end of next year. https://focustaiwan.tw/sports/202304090005

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Netanyahu, Lapid to meet for security briefing on Sunday afternoon

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738759

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US banking turmoil leading investors to China, Asian markets

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A Citibank analysis of global financial conditions shows Asian financial markets have tightened less than in the US and most Asian currencies have gained ground against the US dollar. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3216444/us-banking-turmoil-leading-investors-china-asian-markets?utm_source=rss_feed

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Mossad rejects claims it influenced Israeli judicial reform protests in Pentagon leak

Jerusalem Post The Mossad on Sunday morning said reports that it encouraged spies to attend judicial reform protests were “false and unfounded.” https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738758

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