Hong Kong removes requirement to flag China risk in listing applications
World
August 1, 2023
Hong Kong removes requirement to flag China risk in listing applications
Hong Kong’s stock exchange will no longer require companies to spell out China-related business risks in listing applications from Tuesday,…
China curbs drone exports over ‘national security concerns’
World
August 1, 2023
China curbs drone exports over ‘national security concerns’
Hong Kong CNN — China will place export controls on drone and drone equipment in order to “safeguard national security…
Batteries for hire could help Nigerians ditch their generators
World
July 31, 2023
Batteries for hire could help Nigerians ditch their generators
CNN — Although Nigeria has vast energy reserves, more than 92 million people in the country live without access to…
Italy minister says decision to join flagship Chinese scheme ‘wicked’
World
July 31, 2023
Italy minister says decision to join flagship Chinese scheme ‘wicked’
CNN — Italy’s defense minister called his country’s decision to join a flagship Chinese infrastructure scheme “wicked,” as the government…
Nouhaila Benzina becomes first player to wear hijab at Women’s World Cup as Morocco secures first win
Middle East
July 31, 2023
Nouhaila Benzina becomes first player to wear hijab at Women’s World Cup as Morocco secures first win
Morocco earned a surprise victory over South Korea on Sunday to secure the country’s first win at a Women’s World…
Zelensky says war ‘returning to Russia’ after Moscow drone attack
World
July 31, 2023
Zelensky says war ‘returning to Russia’ after Moscow drone attack
CNN — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that war is “gradually returning” to Russia hours after the Kremlin accused Kyiv…
Pro-coup protesters in Niger shout ‘long live Putin’ as new leaders face calls to cede power
World
July 31, 2023
Pro-coup protesters in Niger shout ‘long live Putin’ as new leaders face calls to cede power
Niamey, Niger CNN — Tense and sometimes violent scenes played out in front of the French Embassy in Niger Sunday…
Thousands flee homes as Typhoon Doksuri soaks Beijing and a second storm approaches China
World
July 31, 2023
Thousands flee homes as Typhoon Doksuri soaks Beijing and a second storm approaches China
CNN — Tens of thousands of people fled their homes in Beijing after Typhoon Doksuri, one of the strongest storms…
Medvedev says Russia could use nuclear weapon if Ukraine’s fightback succeeds in latest threat
World
July 31, 2023
Medvedev says Russia could use nuclear weapon if Ukraine’s fightback succeeds in latest threat
Russia may be forced to use a nuclear weapon if Ukraine’s counteroffensive succeeds, senior Russian official Dmitry Medvedev said Sunday…
Blast rips through political gathering in Pakistan, killing at least 44
World
July 31, 2023
Blast rips through political gathering in Pakistan, killing at least 44
Islamabad, Pakistan CNN — At least 44 people died after a suicide bomber attacked a political convention organized by an…