US mulls nuke cruise missiles on subs to deter China (asiatimes.com)
How Biden’s China tariffs could hurt California (www.politico.com)
Exit polls say ruling NDA expected to retain majority in Indian Parliamentary elections. (www.thehindu.com)
Following the last day of voting for the 2024 Indian Parliamentary elections, exit polls predicted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s National Democratic Alliance would retain its majority, winning 340 - 401 seats compared to 353 in 2019. The main opposition INDIA alliance was expected to win 109 - 169 seats, up from 91 in...
Chinese scientists develop cure for diabetes, insulin patient becomes medicine-free in just 3 months (m.economictimes.com)
Negative media coverage of China reinforces and contributes to widespread negative views about China in the UK (www.kcl.ac.uk)
Joint U.S.-British attack kills at least 16 in Yemen; Houthis claim attack on carrier (www.washingtonpost.com)
From Vietnam to Thailand, tech suppliers face tougher battle as China moves in (asia.nikkei.com)
Two more US officials resign over Biden administration’s position on Gaza war (www.theguardian.com)
Delhi temperature hits 52.9C, shattering India’s national record (www.theguardian.com)
How Israeli Security Nixed Haaretz's Report Into Alleged Mossad Extortion of International Court Prosecutor (www.haaretz.com)
The investigation this week by Britain's The Guardian newspaper revealed an alleged extortion operation led by then-Mossad head Yossi Cohen against then-International Criminal Court prosecutor Fatou Bensouda. About two years ago, Haaretz was about to reveal the affair, but an Israeli security official blocked publication. Now...
Live Updates: Trump guilty on all counts in hush-money case (www.nytimes.com)
White House says Israel's Rafah strike and ground assault don't cross Biden's 'red line' (www.nbcnews.com)
Monthly drop hints that China’s CO2 emissions may have peaked in 2023 (www.carbonbrief.org)
Protesters expose another climate-wrecking corporation fueling Israel's genocide in Gaza (www.thecanary.co)
Law enforcement operation takes aim at an often-overlooked cybercrime linchpin (arstechnica.com)
The Report on Human Rights Violations in the United States in 2023 (english.news.cn)
Pope allegedly used derogatory term for gay people (www.bbc.com)
Pope Francis is reported to have used extremely derogatory language in an incident that could have a profound impact on the way his attitude towards gay people is perceived....
Canada pledges visas for 5,000 Gaza residents related to Canadians, says it's 'horrified' by Israeli attack in Rafah (www.ctvnews.ca)
The US is Fanning the Flames of War with China (truthout.org)
Emigration from Canada to the U.S. hits a 10-year high as tens of thousands head south (www.cbc.ca)
IMF lifts China’s 2024 growth forecast to 5% (www.businesstimes.com.sg)
Xi says China wants to work with Arab states to resolve hot spot issues (www.reuters.com)
Myanmar"s ethnic armies consolidate strongholds as junta weakens (www.bangkokpost.com)
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Rightwing NZ government accused of ‘war on nature’ as it takes axe to climate policies (www.theguardian.com)
Government of Christopher Luxon has made sweeping cuts to climate projects in its first budget, with no new significant environmental investments