Russians damage infrastructure in two Dnipropetrovsk Oblast districts
Pravda Ukraine The Russians have attacked Dnipropetrovsk Oblast with drones, damaging infrastructure in two districts and resulting in power supply disruptions. Source: Serhii Lysak, Head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: “Infrastructure facilities have been damaged in the Pavlohrad district as a result of the attack. Also, in the Synelnykove district.” Details: In…
Read MoreTaiwan shares close up 0.69%
Taipei, March 17 (CNA) Taiwan shares ended up 150.58 points, or 0.69 percent, at 22,118.63 Monday on turnover of NT$301.88 billion (US$9.15 billion). https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202503170007
Read MoreAnger in Malaysia over Anwar’s ‘bailout’ of Sapura Energy mounts amid corruption probe
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Malaysian prime minister says the funds will be used to prevent disruptions to the oil and gas sector, but many are unconvinced. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3302641/anger-malaysia-over-anwars-bailout-sapura-energy-mounts-amid-corruption-probe?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreLee Chia-hao achieves career best with silver medal at All England Open
Taipei, March 17 (CNA) Taiwanese shuttler Lee Chia-hao (李佳豪) won a silver medal Sunday at the All England Open Badminton Championships in Birmingham, which was a personal career best for him. https://focustaiwan.tw/sports/202503170006
Read MorePutin, Rahmon to meet for talks in Moscow on Monday
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The two leaders are expected to exchange opinions on pressing regional issues https://tass.com/politics/1929031
Read MoreRussia loses 1,210 soldiers on 16 March
Pravda Ukraine Russia has lost 1,210 soldiers killed and wounded as well as more than 200 weapons and pieces of military equipment over the past day. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook Details: The total combat losses of the Russian forces between 24 February 2022 and 17 March 2025 are…
Read MoreTrump: I will speak to Putin on Tuesday
Pravda Ukraine US President Donald Trump has stated that he plans to speak with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Tuesday 18 March to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Source: Reuters citing Trump’s conversation with journalists aboard Air Force One during a late-night flight to Washington from Florida Quote from Trump: “I’ll be speaking to…
Read MoreArrivals up 7% in Jan/Feb 2025, driven by short-haul visitors – but figures still down 30% compared to 2019
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong has recorded 8.4 million visitor arrivals in January and February this year, a 7 per cent year-on-year increase, driven by short-haul visitors from neighbouring countries. Tourists in Hong Kong. File photo: GovHK. Visitors from mainland China accounted for the largest number of arrivals, according to provisional data from the…
Read MoreBuying a mattress in Hong Kong? Read the latest findings here first
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Consumer Council says price is no guarantee of mattress performance, and warns only about a third of tested products suit side-sleepers. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3302637/buying-mattress-hong-kong-read-latest-findings-here-first?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUS President Trump says plans to speak with Russia’s Putin on March 18
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “A lot of work’s been done over the weekend,” the US president said https://tass.com/world/1929019
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