• 03/03/2025

Talent-strapped Taiwan studies becoming Asia’s first to offer digital nomad visa

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Taiwan has already lowered legal barriers to attract foreign workers, and the idea of a digital nomad visa is being looked at by labour, finance and foreign affairs ministries, according to a ruling party…

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Biden endorsed by Planned Parenthood, Emily’s List and NARAL-Pro Choice America ahead of Dobbs anniversary

Fox News President Biden picked up endorsements from three major abortion rights groups Friday, a day before the anniversary of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. Planned Parenthood Action Fund, NARAL Pro-Choice America and EMILY’S List will join Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris at a rally with the Democratic National Committee in Washington,…

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Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk

Wall Street Journal TPG Telecom, Deutsche Telekom and more featured in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom. https://www.wsj.com/articles/tech-media-telecom-roundup-market-talk-7e333db4

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Russian foreign intel chief says Kiev planned punitive operation in Donbass in early 2022

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. In addition, Naryshkin recalled the situation with the Minsk agreements and with the proposals of the Russian side on security guarantees https://tass.com/politics/1637089

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France shuts down climate activist group over violent protests

Fox News The French government issued a decree on Wednesday shutting down a major climate activist group whose demonstrations have frequently resorted to violence and saw fierce clashes with police earlier this year.  Uprisings of the Earth (SLT) condemned the shutdown as a violation of human rights and an infringement on the French public’s freedom of…

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Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk

Wall Street Journal The latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities. https://www.wsj.com/articles/energy-utilities-roundup-market-talk-1742f87a

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The Brain Science of Aggression and Why Lashing Out Can Feel Good

Wall Street Journal Nearly one in four people surveyed in Gallup’s latest Global Emotions Report said they’d recently felt anger. WSJ’s Daniela Hernandez explains the neuroscience behind rage, the roles it plays in our lives and how we can keep it in check. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-brain-science-of-aggression-and-why-lashing-out-can-feel-good-901b37b0

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Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk

Wall Street Journal Lanxess, Covestro and more featured in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials. https://www.wsj.com/articles/basic-materials-roundup-market-talk-a785a0e1

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EU 11th package includes tool to combat circumvention of sanctions against Russia

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Besides that, the EU extended “the transit prohibition for certain sensitive goods (e.g. advanced technology, aviation-related materials) exported from the EU to third countries, via Russia” https://tass.com/politics/1637075

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Western companies tried to pay not to be included on Ukrainian list of war sponsors

Pravda Ukraine Instead of withdrawing from the Russian market, the head offices of several Western companies offered the Ukrainian National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) to remove them from the list of war sponsors and, in exchange, to allocate part of their revenues to the Armed Forces and government funds. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/23/7408193/

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