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China Shows Heavy Support for Hong Kong Economy After Pressuring the Country to Enact New Security Law

China pledged increased support for Hong Kong's economy after enacting a new security law, which Human Rights activists condemned for silencing political dissents against China.


Marina Bay Sands Reports Record Profit Surge of $811.4 Million in Q1 Alone

Marina Bay Sands (MBS) reported a surge in profits by 51.5% to $811.4 million in the first quarter of 2024, which coincided with the increase in casino revenue to $859 million from $593 million the previous year.

China Slams US Probe Targeting Beijing's Logistic, Maritime, and Shipbuilding Industry

A spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said the US petition against its maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors is full of baseless allegations that impede trade and investment.

US Report: North Korea Producing Viruses, Bacteria for Germ Warfare Program

According to the United States' most recent assessment of Pyongyang's weapons of mass destruction, Kim Jong Un's regime is genetically engineering the ingredients for bacteria, viruses, and toxins as part of a germ warfare program.


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China Arrests 2, Including Owner of Illegal Tour Boat, Over Capsizing That Killed 12 for Lack of Safety Equipment
Two individuals have been apprehended in connection with the tragic incident involving a tourist boat that capsized on a river in northeastern China.
EU Greenlights Japan's Nippon Steel's $14.9 Billion Acquisition of US Steel Despite Opposition
US Steel shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the firm's sale to Japan's Nippon Steel for a cash payment of $14.1 billion.
China Ramps Up Weapons Sales to Russia Amid War With Ukraine, US Intelligence Claims
US intelligence has revealed a significant surge in China's equipment sales to Russia amid its ongoing war with Ukraine.
Vietnamese Billionaire Truong My Lan Sentenced to Death in Biggest Corruption Cases in History
A Vietnamese real estate tycoon, Truong My Lan, has been sentenced to death following a court's verdict on Thursday.
Elon Musk Confirms He Is Visiting India to Meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Elon Musk has confirmed that he will visit India to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Elon Musk has confirmed that he will visit India to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Royal Mail Release Definitive King Charles III Stamps
The reports indicate that four Chinese suppliers are manufacturing counterfeit stamps at an alarming rate of up to one million per week.
China's Credit Rating Outlook Downgraded to 'Negative' by Fitch Ratings, Citing Risk From Debt Growth
Fitch Ratings has downgraded the outlook on China's sovereign credit rating from stable to negative.
Indian Businessman Jumps to His Death From the 19th Floor of a Star Hotel in Bengaluru
A 27-year-old Indian businessman died after jumping off from the 19th floor of a star hotel in India in an apparent suicide.
Russia, China Agree to Boost Economic and Security Ties to Counter US Dominance in Europe and Asia
Russia and China have announced plans to deepen their security cooperation in Asia and Europe to counter the US' attempts to exert dominance on these regions.
Hong Kong officials confiscated an estimated $10.7 million worth of gold disguised as machine parts being shipped to Japan.
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