• 03/17/2025

Will Biden’s ‘little Nato’ G7 unity push cause an ‘economic iron curtain’ to fall over US-China relations?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The US president must navigate a delicate balance between countering China’s economic coercion and sowing further division, observers say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3220760/will-bidens-little-nato-g7-unity-push-cause-economic-iron-curtain-fall-over-us-china-relations?utm_source=rss_feed

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Taiwan shares open higher

Taipei, May 17 (CNA) The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened up 28.84points at 15,702.74 Wednesday on turnover of NT$1.924 billion (US$62.46 million). https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202305170001

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White House confirms that Biden will skip part of his foreign tour amid looming default

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Earlier, Biden was scheduled to visit Papua New Guinea and Australia after the G7 summit in Hiroshima https://tass.com/world/1618499

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Wall Street Journal The return to the office has stalled https://www.wsj.com/articles/more-amp-raquo-216348e8

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Go to Dubai. Then Topeka. Why? Because Astrology Said So.

Wall Street Journal Astrologers are emerging as the new travel planners—advising people eager to get the most bang for their buck on where and when to go for an optimal vacation. Plus: Resorts and hotels catering to the new zodiac craze. https://www.wsj.com/articles/go-to-dubai-then-topeka-why-because-astrology-said-so-e6a4e24d

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The San Antonio Spurs Win the Victor Wembanyama NBA Lottery

Wall Street Journal At Tuesday night’s draft lottery, the Spurs won the first overall selection. Using the pick to select Victor Wembanyama in June’s draft is a foregone conclusion. https://www.wsj.com/articles/san-antonio-spurs-victor-wembanyama-nba-lottery-804ea23a

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What can Hong Kong do to break poverty cycle? Short-term help just ‘a drop in the bucket’ for poor children, critics say

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. City needs a comprehensive policy to help poor children avoid staying stuck in poverty, experts say. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3220698/what-can-hong-kong-do-break-poverty-cycle-short-term-help-just-drop-bucket-poor-children-critics-say?utm_source=rss_feed

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Russia rejects US accusations of attempts to split Orthodox church — embassy

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Embassy called on the US government to “stop politicizing the issue of religious freedom, using it as a lever to influence the domestic and foreign policies of other states” and “better pay attention to their own problems and shortcomings” https://tass.com/politics/1618497

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Sen. Diane Feinstein tells reporter ‘I haven’t been gone’ after three-month medical absence: Report

Fox News Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., told a reporter that she hasn’t been gone following a three-month absence while she recovered from the shingles virus, according to a report. The comment was captured during a recent exchange with reporters after the senator voted against legislation that would invalidate some of the recent crime bills passed…

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Arkansas House speaker passes on 2024 leadership bid

Fox News Republican Matthew Shepherd, Arkansas’ longest-serving House speaker, said Tuesday he won’t seek another term leading the House next year. Shepherd has served as House speaker since 2018, and his term will end in January 2025. He has served in the state House since 2011. Shepherd said he plans to run for reelection for…

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