Gold Scams on the Rise in China — Thousands Got Duped Into Buying Expensive Fake Jewelry
China is grappling with a rise in gold scams amid strong interest in the precious metal as an alternative investment.
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American Businessman Accused of Hiring Hitman to Kill His Wife for Massive Insurance Money Admits Funneling Millions to Lover's Business
An American businessman is currently on trial in Jamaica for allegedly hiring a hitman to kill his wife to collect a massive life insurance payout.
Body Found After P&O Pacific Adventure Cruise Ship Passenger Fell Overboard Near Sydney Harbor
A body has been found during the search for a person who was reported missing after falling overboard from a cruise ship in the waters near Sydney...
Biden Administration Halts US Ammunition Shipment to Israel; Tel Aviv ‘Unaware’ of Washington’s Decision
Israel is "unaware" of any US decision to halt a supply of ammunition to Israel, an Israeli source said...
ABC News President Kim Godwin Steps Down Amid Internal Backlash Over Leadership Style
ABC News President Kim Godwin, the first black woman to lead a broadcast network news operation, is leaving the Disney unit after growing concerns about how she was running the home of shows including..
Boeing Starliner Set to Launch Astronauts in Space After Years of Delays
After years of delays and stumbles, Boeing is finally ready to fly hum...
China’s Xi Jinping Arrives in France Amid EU Trade Tariff Row
Chinese President Xi Jinping began a three-country tour to Europe on S...
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FCC Faces Funding Shortfall in Effort to Remove Chinese Tech Giants Huawei, ZTE From Networks
A US scheme to pay carriers and ISPs to remove Huawei and ZTE equipment from their networks is stalled owing to a $3 billion financing gap.
Russia Reportedly Develops ‘Indiscriminate’ Anti-Satellite Nuclear Weapon, Pentagon Official Warns
US intelligence allegations about Russia's development of a space-based nuclear weapon were a major topic of debate during a Senate hearing on May 1.
Uber Sued by London Black Cab Drivers for £250 Million Over Taxi Booking Rules
Uber is facing a multi-million-pound lawsuit filed by nearly 11,000 black cab drivers in London, England.
Microsoft Increasing Presence in Southeast Asia With Substantial AI Investments in Thailand and Malaysia
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella made big investments in Thailand and Malaysia and other initiatives to expand its Southeast Asian footprint and advance AI technologies.
Australia's Macquarie Bank Terminating Cash Transactions in All Branches as It Shifts to Fully Digital Banking Services
Australia's Macquarie Bank will eliminate the use of cash at its branches later this month as part of its transition to a fully digital offering.
Joe Biden Administration Sanctions Hundreds of Companies to Choke Russia's Supplies of Military Technology
The administration of President Joe Biden has announced nearly 300 new sanctions targeting international suppliers of military equipment technology accused of helping Russia in its war against Ukraine
Melbourne Residents Face Steeper 'Bin Tax' Increase Amid Cost-of-Living Concerns
An Australian council plans to increase its "bin tax" despite the controversy surrounding it since it was implemented just a year ago.
US Senate Approves Banning Import of Russian Uranium
The US Senate has passed a legislation to ban the import of enriched uranium from Russia.
Walmart Shutters 51 Health Care Services, Ends Virtual Care Services in US Over Lack of Profits
Walmart called the decision to close its health clinics in five states and discontinue its virtual health service "difficult."
