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China economic growth falls sharply, missing target

BBC • 3 months ago

Weak demand domestically and the impact of the Iran war on oil prices overshadowed the country's strong exports.

Liberals re-examine gender quotas in slew of proposals to make party ‘fit-for-purpose political machine’

The Guardian • 3 months ago

Angus Taylor has stated his opposition, but discussion paper’s authors warn ‘if we want a different outcome, we need to be prepared to do things differently’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Liberal party is canvassing views on gender quotas among possible interventions to increase the number of women in its parliam...

China’s first-tier home prices extend 4-month rebound amid market stabilisation

SCMP • 3 months ago

New home prices in four Chinese first-tier cities rose by an average of 0.1 per cent last month, extending a four-month rebound and signalling a gradual recovery in market sentiment as housing stabilisation measures gain traction. Compared with May, home prices edged up 0.3 per cent in Shanghai and Shenzhen and by 0.2 per cent in Guangzhou, according to data released by the National Bureau of Stat...

Nearly 75% of Americans think there’s too much money in politics

Al Jazeera • 3 months ago

The US is set to have some of the most expensive elections in history.

ニューヨーク州 データセンター建設許可凍結 全米初

NHK World • 3 months ago

AIの利用拡大に伴い、アメリカで建設が相次ぐ大規模なデータセンターについて、東部ニューヨーク州は14日、新たな建設許可を最大で1年間凍結すると発表しました。電気代の高騰や水不足などへの懸念に対応するためで、凍結に踏み切るのは全米で初めてだということです。

Why scrapping Nepal’s ‘dollar fare’ could leave locals grounded

SCMP • 3 months ago

A plan to make Nepal’s domestic flights cheaper for foreign visitors could end up making them more expensive for citizens, according to airline operators who warn against scrapping one of the country’s most contentious tourism pricing policies. Under Nepal’s two-tier airfare system, foreign passengers must pay in US dollars for domestic flights, with prices usually two to three times higher than f...

午前中から猛暑 熱中症対策を 元台風で北日本 非常に激しい雨

NHK World • 3 months ago

15日は、全国的に気温が上がり、富山県では39度と危険な暑さが予想されています。熱中症対策を徹底してください。一方、台風9号から変わった低気圧が近づく影響で、北日本では15日夜は、非常に激しい雨が降るところがある見込みで、土砂災害などに警戒が必要です。

Vietnam jeweller rattled by ex-official’s arrest over India-Hong Kong gem-smuggling ring

SCMP • 3 months ago

Phu Nhuan Jewellery, Vietnam’s largest listed jeweller, is facing a crisis of confidence after police detained the former head of its gem certification subsidiary over his alleged links to a transnational diamond-smuggling ring. Shares in PNJ, as the company is known, have plummeted more than 25 per cent since news of the investigation broke in early July. Police accuse Dang Ngoc Thao, the former ...

Trump welcomes Iraqi PM to White House, vows ‘a lot of deals’

Al Jazeera • 3 months ago

US President Donald Trump and Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi have met at the White House pledging to deepen economic ties.

皇族数の確保に向けた皇室典範改正案 参議院で審議入り

NHK World • 3 months ago

皇族数の確保に向けた皇室典範改正案が、15日、参議院で審議入りしました。木原官房長官は、旧皇族の男系男子を養子に迎えられるようにすることについて、皇族と血縁関係のない人を養子にするものではないと説明し、養子と養親の自由な意思に基づいて行われるという認識を示しました。

Argentina happy to be in World Cup semifinal, coach Scaloni says

Al Jazeera • 3 months ago

Argentina are 'in good shape' and have no concerns over fatigue as the world champions look to book another final.

News live: PM vows Australian music, art and writing not ‘up for grabs’ by AI giants and outlines power and water standards for datacentres

The Guardian • 3 months ago

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastShorten shocked by testimony given to royal commission on antisemitismFormer Labor leader Bill Shorten, now the vice-chancellor of the University of Canberra, said he was shocked by the evidence given from the university sector during the latest round of hearings before the royal commission on antisemitism.It descri...

US Fifth Fleet targeted in Bahrain, says Iran, in latest exchange of strikes – as it happened

The Guardian • 3 months ago

US president says Iran has to ‘get to the table and negotiate’ as US imposes fresh naval blockade on strait of HormuzTrump again threatens to strike Iran’s power plants amid impasse over strait of HormuzResurgent oil and fuel prices could cement a fourth interest rate rise in Australia this year if Donald Trump’s renewed conflict with Iran is not resolved within a week, economists warn.US missile ...

U.S. restarts blockade and strikes Iran as Trump seeks control of Strait of Hormuz

CBS News • 3 months ago

As the U.S. restarts its Iran blockade and carries out more strikes, President Trump has called off a planned 20% fee on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

FBI adds Indian-origin man to most wanted list over alleged organised crime links

Times of India • 3 months ago

The FBI has added Nitish Kaushal to its most wanted list for his alleged role in organized crime. Kaushal is linked to the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria group involved in various illegal activities. This action follows charges against Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar for a Canadian assassination. Federal agents recently conducted large raids targeting the Lawrence Bishnoi network in the United States.

Tai Po fire: inquiry slams ‘unacceptable’ claim by China Status - as it happened

SCMP • 3 months ago

An independent, judge-led committee investigating Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades heard the first round of closing submissions from legal representatives on Wednesday, following 27 sessions of evidential hearings. Counsel representing the committee, the government and other parties are also expected to deliver their final submissions in the coming days, after which the inquiry will proceed t...

Tai Po blaze: committee chair slams ‘unacceptable’ claim from contractor China Status

SCMP • 3 months ago

An independent, judge-led committee investigating Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades will hear closing submissions from legal representatives, following 27 sessions of evidential hearings. Counsel representing the committee, the government and other parties are expected to deliver their final submissions before the panel from Wednesday to Friday, after which it will proceed to finalise a report...

Tai Po blaze: committee chair slams ‘unacceptable’ claim from fire safety firm

SCMP • 3 months ago

An independent, judge-led committee investigating Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades will hear closing submissions from legal representatives, following 27 sessions of evidential hearings. Counsel representing the committee, the government and other parties are expected to deliver their final submissions before the panel from Wednesday to Friday, after which it will proceed to finalise a report...

Tai Po fire: watchdog calls for bid-rigging to be criminalised to help fight back

SCMP • 3 months ago

An independent, judge-led committee investigating Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades will hear closing submissions from legal representatives, following 27 sessions of evidential hearings. Counsel representing the committee, the government and other parties are expected to deliver their final submissions before the panel from Wednesday to Friday, after which it will proceed to finalise a report...

Tai Po fire: estate manager deemed ‘pitiful’, but denies acting as consultant

SCMP • 3 months ago

An independent, judge-led committee investigating Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades will hear closing submissions from legal representatives, following 27 sessions of evidential hearings. Counsel representing the committee, the government and other parties are expected to deliver their final submissions before the panel from Wednesday to Friday, after which it will proceed to finalise a report...

Tai Po fire: estate manager deemed ‘pitiful’, denies acting as consultant

SCMP • 3 months ago

An independent, judge-led committee investigating Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades will hear closing submissions from legal representatives, following 27 sessions of evidential hearings. Counsel representing the committee, the government and other parties are expected to deliver their final submissions before the panel from Wednesday to Friday, after which it will proceed to finalise a report...

Australia news live: PM outlines new policy on AI saying it is a ‘bigger challenge and a bigger opportunity than social media’

The Guardian • 3 months ago

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastShorten shocked by testimony given to royal commission on antisemitismFormer Labor leader Bill Shorten, now the vice-chancellor of the University of Canberra, said he was shocked by the evidence given from the university sector during the latest round of hearings before the royal commission on antisemitism.It descri...

Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm warning, urges public to take precautions

SCMP • 3 months ago

The Hong Kong Observatory issued an amber rainstorm warning at 10.05am on Wednesday and urged residents to take precautions such as staying away from watercourses. The forecaster warned that widespread heavy rain could affect Hong Kong in a couple of hours and that intense gusts could continue to affect the city. It told residents to stay vigilant during the adverse weather. “This means that heavy...

US seismologist has been detained in China for nearly 2 years without trial: Family

Times of India • 3 months ago

A Chinese-born American seismologist faces spying charges in China. Youlin Chen has been detained for nearly two years, according to his wife. US officials have designated his detention as wrongful and a top priority. China denies any wrongful detention and states its judicial organs follow law. The case adds tension to the ongoing relationship between the two nuclear-armed nations.

China detains US scientist who studied North Korea nuclear tests

BBC • 3 months ago

Chen Youlin's family says he has been wrongfully detained for nearly two years on spying charges.