• 11/16/2024

Whitehaven Downgrades Annual Coal-Output Guidance

Wall Street Journal Whitehaven Coal said its annual coal output and sales would likely be weaker than anticipated, and production costs higher, as it grapples with operational setbacks, including labor shortages. https://www.wsj.com/articles/whitehaven-downgrades-annual-coal-output-guidance-bc51b9ff

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US, Panama and Colombia aim to stop Darien Gap migration

Washington Post The United States, Panama and Colombia will launch a 60-day campaign aimed at halting illegal migration through the treacherous Darien Gap, where the flow of migrants has multiplied this year https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/11/darien-gap-panama-colombia-us-migrants/abdc4fe6-d8bf-11ed-aebd-3fd2ac4c460a_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

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Fidelity plans China fixed income product launch after targeting market debut with equity fund float in current quarter

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Fidelity believes the time is ripe to launch fund products in China as Beijing’s market friendly policies and the country’s positive economic outlook improve investment environment. https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3216464/fidelity-plans-china-fixed-income-product-launch-after-targeting-market-debut-equity-fund-float?utm_source=rss_feed

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Gold Edges Higher Ahead of U.S. CPI Data

Wall Street Journal Gold edged higher in the early Asian session ahead of U.S. CPI data due later in the global day. https://www.wsj.com/articles/gold-edges-higher-ahead-of-u-s-cpi-data-8e67db7d

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US State Department proposes $542M sale of mobility artillery rocket systems to Morocco

Fox News The U.S. State Department is proposing a deal with the government of Morocco that includes the sale of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and other related equipment for $542.2 million to improve security of the non-NATO ally in North Africa. Congress was notified of the possible sale Tuesday, when the Defense Security…

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New York shows how Hong Kong can embrace car-free, pedestrian-friendly streets and not hurt businesses

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Public-private partnerships could play an important role in making Hong Kong more pedestrian-friendly. Such collaboration between businesses and the government can lessen the economic burden of pedestrian schemes while driving more foot traffic to…

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Ex-Firefighter Who Threw Extinguisher at Police at Capitol Gets Prison

New York Times The retired firefighter, who prosecutors said struck three police officers in the head on Jan. 6, 2021, was sentenced to 52 months behind bars. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/11/us/jan-6-retired-firefighter-sentenced.html

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Taiwan Air Force mocks Chinese President Xi Jinping with patch of Winnie the Pooh being punched

Fox News Taiwanese citizens are rushing to buy a patch worn by members of its air force that mocks Chinese President Xi Jinping amid escalating tensions between the island and mainland China.  The patch shows a Formosan black bear, which is native to Taiwan, holding Taiwan’s flag while punching Winnie the Pooh, which Chinese dissidents…

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‘The Last Thing He Told Me’ Review: Jennifer Garner in a Fragmented Family Mystery

Wall Street Journal The actress stars in an Apple TV+ adaptation of Laura Dave’s novel about a woman whose husband vanishes when the startup he works at is revealed to be a scam. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-last-thing-he-told-me-review-jennifer-garner-in-a-fragmented-family-mystery-18b150de

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Poll finds over 80% of Hong Kong journalists who emigrated do not regret leaving the city

Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong journalists who have emigrated face a number of difficulties when trying to start their careers in media overseas, according to a report published by an overseas journalists’ body. However, most of those who responded to the small-sample poll told researchers that they had no plans to return to Hong…

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