Canada expels Chinese diplomat accused of threatening lawmaker
Washington Post China dismissed the claims of interference as “rumors” and vowed retaliation. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/08/canada-china-diplomat-zhao-wei/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world
Read MoreTexas Mall Shooting Victims: A 6-Year-Old Lost His Parents and Brother
New York Times Some of the dead and injured belonged to the same families. The Mendoza sisters, in elementary school, both died. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/08/us/texas-mall-shooting-victims.html
Read MoreAsia’s pandemic recovery hits snag as Chinese tourists retain ‘risk perception’ of overseas travel
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The slow return of Chinese tourists and a looming global economic slowdown are weighing on the recovery of Southeast Asia’s tourism and economy. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3219795/asias-pandemic-recovery-hits-snag-chinese-tourists-retain-risk-perception-overseas-travel?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAir raid alerts issued for Kyiv, about two-thirds of Ukraine – emergency services
Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-742470
Read MoreTaiwan shares open higher
Taipei, May 9 (CNA) The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened up 2.69 points at 15,702.26 Tuesday on turnover of NT$1.61 billion (US$52.44 million). https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202305090001
Read MoreUnderwater cemetery and 19th century hospital discovered by archaeologists
Jerusalem Post The hospital, which was abandoned in 1873, had once been used to quarantine patients with yellow fever. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-742464
Read MoreNew York counties declare emergency as Mayor Adams plans to bus illegal migrants from the border their way
Fox News Upstate New York counties are vowing to fight New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ plans to send migrants and asylum seekers north for temporary housing. On Monday, Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus issued an Execute Order for hotels not to accept asylum seekers. Neuhaus accused the mayor of reneging on his promise…
Read MoreCapvision, a Consulting Firm, is Raided by Chinese Authorities
New York Times The investigation of Capvision Partners comes amid increasing scrutiny by Beijing over national security that has sent a chill through the foreign business community. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/08/business/capvision-china-espionage-law.html
Read MoreEU’s Borrell hails Iran-IAEA cooperation in call with Iran’s FM
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The European Union’s foreign policy chief hails Iran-IAEA cooperation in a phone call to Iran’s foreign minister. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/08/703014/Iran-European-Union-Borrell-Amir-Abdollahian
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