Australia begins vaccinating koalas against chlamydia to prevent extinction
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Australian scientists have begun vaccinating wild koalas against chlamydia to protect the beloved marsupials against a widespread disease that causes blindness, infertility and death. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3219906/australia-begins-vaccinating-koalas-against-chlamydia-prevent-extinction?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTransport news site Transit Jam becomes latest Hong Kong outlet to close
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong transport news site Transit Jam has ceased operations, its owner announced on Tuesday, making it the latest outlet to disappear in the wake of the security law. The closure came days after its founder was targeted in the state-run press. The Transit Jam website on May 9, 2023. Photo:…
Read MoreU.S. dollar closes higher on Taipei forex market
Taipei, May 9 (CNA) The U.S. dollar rose against the Taiwan dollar Tuesday, gaining NT$0.029 to close at NT$30.702. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202305090009
Read MoreUS Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides to leave post this summer- report
Jerusalem Post Nides has served as the US Ambassador to Israel since December 2021. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-742497
Read MoreHow to solve a problem like China’s jobless, ‘lying flat’ youth
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In a tough job climate, some young Chinese are ‘lying flat’, ‘letting it rot’ or considering leaving the country. Recent regulatory clampdowns on sectors like tutoring have not helped job prospects. To solve the…
Read MoreK+S Cuts Guidance on Lower Potash Prices
Wall Street Journal K+S shares fell sharply after the fertilizer company cut its outlook for 2023, warning it expects prices in its agriculture segment to be tangibly lower for the year as a whole than they were in the first quarter. https://www.wsj.com/articles/k-s-shares-drop-after-cut-to-2023-guidance-on-lower-potash-prices-36d4ecf6
Read MoreChina Expels Canadian Diplomat in Retaliatory Move
Wall Street Journal The action is the latest salvo in turbulent relations between the two countries, once strong partners in trade whose ties have substantially been eroded by geopolitics. https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-expels-canadian-diplomat-in-retaliatory-move-a3e56f9c
Read MoreTaipei offering free Mandarin, Hoklo courses for migrant workers
Taipei, May 9 (CNA) Taipei is rolling out free Hoklo (commonly known as Taiwanese) and Mandarin language classes for migrant workers employed in Taipei. https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202305090008
Read MoreOperation Shield and Arrow may test Iran’s ‘unity of front’ plan – analysis
Jerusalem Post Iran has also continued to work to increase the terror infrastructure of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-742496
Read MoreIn Victory Day Speech, Putin Says Russia’s ‘Future’ Depends on Troops in Ukraine
Moscow Times “Civilization again finds itself at a decisive, critical moment,” Putin told the assembled soldiers and guests. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/05/09/in-victory-day-speech-putin-says-russias-future-depends-on-troops-in-ukraine-a81074
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