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Arab-China Business Conference: Chinese EV maker Human Horizons’ US$5.6 billion deal among agreements worth US$10 billion signed during two-day summit

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Deals worth a total of U$10 billion have been signed at the two-day Arab-China Business Conference, which wrapped up in Riyadh on Monday. https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3223842/arab-china-business-conference-chinese-ev-maker-human-horizons-us56-billion-deal-among-agreements?utm_source=rss_feed

From Rabbi Pinto’s talks: The great illusion of life

Jerusalem Post What is the secret of success in a marital relationship and business partnership? A tip from Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-746027

One killed, three more wounded in Donetsk as result of shelling by Ukrainian troops

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Donetsk’s Mayor Alexey Kulemzin said that Ukrainian troops targeted the city’s railway terminal https://tass.com/politics/1630919

Suicides in Taiwan hit three-year high

Taipei, June 12 (CNA) Suicides in Taiwan hit a three-year high of 3,787 in 2022, according to figures released by the Ministry of Health and Welfare Monday. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202306120019

Singapore teen pleads guilty to telling friend to pour boiling water on abuse victim

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The girl, now aged 18, pleaded guilty to assault that was part of repeated physical abuse of the victim across nine days inflicted by a group of four in a hotel room. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3223840/singapore-teen-pleads-guilty-telling-friend-pour-boiling-water-abuse-victim?utm_source=rss_feed

Rudeness tops list of complaints about Hong Kong taxi trade, survey finds

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The survey also found tourists gave a higher average score on taxi service quality, at 81 per cent, than residents, with an average of 58 per cent. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3223839/rudeness-tops-list-complaints-about-hong-kong-taxi-trade-survey-finds?utm_source=rss_feed

Silvio Berlusconi’s Allies and Enemies React to His Death

New York Times The former Italian prime minister and media mogul, who died at 86, was a divisive figure, but even his foes acknowledged that he was an influential political and cultural force. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/12/world/europe/silvio-berlusconi-death-reaction.html

Putin says Berlusconi was true friend, his death is great misfortune

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Russian President called Berlusconi a remarkable person with whom the most important events in Italy’s recent history were associated https://tass.com/politics/1630917

Two People Are Sought in Harassment of a Bison Calf at Grand Teton National Park

New York Times The episode in Wyoming comes just after a similar one at Yellowstone. They have renewed warnings about staying away from bison calves, even if they appear to be stranded. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/12/us/bison-calf-grand-teton-national-park.html

The Guardian Apologizes For Its Handling of Sexual Harassment Complaints

New York Times The British media company is also changing its internal processes following a New York Times investigation into a former star political columnist. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/12/world/europe/guardian-nick-cohen-sexual-harassment.html