Chinese finance guru Zhu Hexin to take over as head of forex. Zhu is also likely to be named a deputy governor of the PBOC. The move comes as China faces economic challenges. China is expected to announce the appointment of Zhu Hexin, the chief of state-run financial conglomerate CITIC Group and a veteran banker, … Read more
Drilling resumes to rescue trapped Indian laborers. The workers became stranded after a landslide caused a section of the tunnel to collapse. Authorities have maintained contact with the trapped workers. Drilling operations have recommenced near the entrance of a tunnel in Uttarakhand state, India, where 41 workers have been trapped for 10 days. The workers … Read more
Secret talks that led to the Gaza hostages agreement. The announcement of a prisoner swap agreement negotiated by Qatar and Egypt. McGurk and Josh Geltzer were given instructions by Sullivan to form the team. The Qatari government requested the formation of a small team of experts to assist in the efforts to rescue the hostages, … Read more
Human Rights Watch charges Beijing for demolishing mosques. The crackdown is part of Beijing’s increased control over organized religion. The consolidation of mosques is part of the “Sinicisation” policy. China is accused of closing, destroying, and repurposing mosques in a “systematic effort” to curb Islam, according to a report by Human Rights Watch. The crackdown … Read more
The self-proclaimed queen & her entourage left for a farm nearby. The school posed challenges for eviction. Locals remain on edge despite their departure. A self-proclaimed “queen” and her entourage have moved to a nearby farm, raising concerns among villagers about a possible return after spending two months in an old school in the Canadian … Read more
Travel chaos has ensued at airports due to a storm affecting Thanksgiving travel plans. Over 4,800 flights with almost 70 cancellations reported. The NWS mentioned widespread rain affecting holiday travel. Travel chaos has ensued at US airports due to a storm affecting Thanksgiving travel plans. Over 4,800 flights within, into, and out of the US … Read more
Voters select new leaders in a neck-and-neck race to lead the country. Dilan Yesilgöz is predicted to become the first female Dutch prime minister. She faces a tight race with anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders. Dutch voters will decide on Wednesday among four front-runners to lead the country into a new political era. Centre-right leader Dilan … Read more
Changpeng Zhao pleads guilty to money laundering charges. The CEO of Binance has resigned after pleading guilty. The U.S. Justice Department has imposed a $4.3 billion penalty on Binance. Changpeng Zhao, the CEO of Binance, has resigned after pleading guilty to money laundering violations. The U.S. Justice Department has imposed a $4.3 billion penalty on … Read more
Philippines launches joint sea & air patrols with U.S. military. The three-day air and maritime exercise is seen as a significant initiative. The exercise started at Mavulis island located about 100 km off Taiwan. Joint patrols were launched by the Philippines and the United States in waters near Taiwan, a move likely to increase tension … Read more
France & US plan ban on private finance to coal-fired plants at COP28. India was informed of the plan earlier this month. The proposal suggests the OECD set coal-exit standards for private finance firms. France, with U.S. support, plans to propose a halt to private financing for coal-based power plants at the upcoming U.N. climate … Read more
Two commercial vessels linked to the same maritime group. Houthis were identified diverting their course in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. The Houthis confirmed the ship seizure but described it as Israeli. Two commercial vessels, the Glovis Star and Hermes Leader, linked to the same maritime group as the ship seized by … Read more
It would be a ‘serious mistake’ if Argentina cut ties with China. Javier Milei has expressed criticism of China and Brazil. The Chinese foreign ministry emphasized the positive momentum in bilateral relations. China cautioned Argentina against severing ties following the election of right-wing libertarian President-elect Javier Milei, who has expressed criticism of China and Brazil. … Read more
Elon Musk’s X charges Media Matters over antisemitism research. Media Matters claimed last week that X displayed antisemitic content alongside. Media Matters manufactured images to portray advertisers’ posts. Elon Musk’s social media platform X has filed a lawsuit against left-leaning advocacy group Media Matters for America, alleging that it “manipulated” data to harm the platform. … Read more
200 jailed to 2,200 years for mob links over Italy mafia trial. The three-year trial involved individuals connected to the Ndrangheta. The ‘Ndrangheta is considered one of Europe’s most powerful criminal organizations. Over 200 defendants in one of Italy’s largest mafia trials in decades have been sentenced to a combined total of over 2,200 years … Read more
North Korea tells Japan it will launch a spy satellite soon. Pyongyang has notified Tokyo of a nine-day launch window closing on 30 November. North Korea has faced two failed attempts to launch a spy satellite this year. North Korea may launch a third spy satellite as early as midnight on Wednesday, according to Japanese … Read more
Brazil hits its hottest temperature ever. Brazil experienced its highest-ever temperature of 44.8°C. The record-breaking heat is linked to the El Niño phenomenon & climate change. Brazil experienced its highest-ever temperature of 44.8°C (112.6°F) in the town of Araçuaí, located in the south-eastern state of Minas Gerais, amidst a severe heatwave. The record-breaking heat on … Read more
3 world’s most influential women want to end child marriage. Michelle Obama, Amal Clooney, and Melinda French Gates shared their commitment. The trio spoke during a visit to Malawi and South Africa. Three of the world’s most influential women, Michelle Obama, Amal Clooney, and Melinda French Gates, have shared their commitment to ending child marriage … Read more
Rishi Sunak claims the UK should ‘let people die’ during the COVID-19 pandemic. The inquiry is scrutinizing the government’s response to the pandemic. A “toxic” and “macho” culture impeded the response to the health crisis. A recent investigation into the UK’s management of the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light a troubling statement from Prime … Read more
