Month: August 2024
Japan Halts Global Rally, Nifty Hits 25,000 | Bloomberg Markets: Asia 08/01/2024
"Bloomberg Markets: Asia" is the definitive guide to the markets in Hong Kong and on the mainland. Paul Allen brings…
China’s Robotaxi Dreams Spark Economic Anxiety
The Chinese city of Wuhan is positioning itself at the vanguard of the country’s smart-car dreams. More than 500 electric…
China’s Xi Calls for Stronger Border Defense as Disputes Simmer
Chinese President Xi Jinping is calling for greater efforts to boost its border, coastal and air defense system. Beijing has…
Trump Vows to Cut Taxes on Social Security Payments for Seniors
While speaking at a rally in Pennsylvania, Donald Trump said "seniors should not pay taxes on social security." The former…
Extended drought parches Sicily, and farmers worry about being forced to sell off animals
Crippling drought from a nearly rainless year, along with record-high temperatures, is stressing farmers on the Italian island of Sicily….
Israel says it has confirmed Hamas military wing chief Deif was killed in July strike
Israel targeted Deif in a July 13 strike that hit a compound on the outskirts of the southern Gaza city…
Dispute over Venezuelan election fuels protests, while government says election is over
It’s been three days since the presidential election in Venezuela, but things have not been solved. President Nicolás Maduro was…
Blinken appeals for ‘all parties’ in the Middle East to avoid escalatory actions
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday urged “all parties” in the Middle East to avoid escalatory actions that…
French fan zone explodes in cheers as Leon Marchand clinches second Olympic gold
Thousands of French fans exploded into cheers as swimming prodigy Léon Marchand won his second Olympic gold medal, overtaking Hungary’s…
Police clash with protesters in London after UK knife attack
Scores of protesters descended upon Whitehall, outside the Prime Minister’s Downing Street residence, and were seen tussling with police –…