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Israeli Security Cabinet Told That Hamas Leader Sinwar Likely Dead, Two Officials Say
Members of Israel's security cabinet have been informed that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, a mastermind of the devastating Oct. 7, 2023 attack that triggered the Gaza war, is very likely dead, two officials with knowledge of the matter said on Thursday.
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U.S. Chip Stocks Rally as TSMC's Ai-backed Outlook Impresses Investors
U.S. chip stocks rose before the bell on Thursday after industry bellwether TSMC's strong sales forecast fanned investor optimism about demand for processors used to power artificial intelligence applications....
Harris or Trump, Next President Will Have Less Impact on Shape of US Judiciary
No matter which candidate wins the U.S. presidential election, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will face one similar reality: fewer opportunities to reshape the federal judiciary....
Zhou Xiaohui: CCP Brief in Reporting Nobel Economics Prize for Obvious Reasons
On October 14, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced that the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics would be awarded to three American scholars: MIT economists Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson, and University of Chicago professor James Robinson....
Zhong Yuan: the Battle for the Next CCP Leader Emerges
With increasing opposition from Communist Party elders and the military, signs of Xi Jinping's loss of power are becoming more apparent, and the race to succeed him as the CCP leader is surfacing. Retired and current high-ranking officials of the CCP are likely engaged in secret negotiations to determine Xi's successor, as the party tries to preserve itself....
Numbers Unveil China’s Neutrality: September Exports to Russia Reach Nine-month High
Data released by China’s customs on Monday (October 14) reveals that Chinese exports to Russia in September surged by 15.7% year-on-year, marking the largest increase in nine months and surpassing the 10.1% growth seen in August....
China Tightens Passport Control: Returning to Mao-era Isolationism?
The Chinese government has confiscated passports from specific groups, restricting teachers, civil servants, and senior executives in state-owned enterprises (SOEs) from leaving the country....
PLA's Military Drill Around Taiwan Coincides With Zhang Youxia's Promise to Deepen Military Relations With Russia
On October 14, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) conducted a rare "Joint Sword-2024B" military exercise encircling Taiwan. The exercise involved multiple branches, including the army, navy, air force, and rocket force, carrying out multi-domain blockades and strategic area control operations. The exercise was described as being prepared for "immediate action upon receiving orders." At 6 p.m. that day, the spokesperson for the PLA’s Eastern Theater Command, Li Xi, announced the "successful completion" of the drill....
Xi Jinping Allegedly Humiliated by the Party and Military Following Loss of Power
People News – Recent evidence suggests that Xi Jinping’s power has been significantly diminished. A...
Xi's Visit to Fujian: Cai Qi’s Absence Sends a Strong Signal
Another signal suggests that Xi Jinping’s power and authority are steadily diminishing....
Yu Wen’s Perspective: Can China's Economy Still Be Saved?
Over the past week, China’s two main macroeconomic management bodies, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the Ministry of Finance, held press conferences announcing a package of incremental policies to rescue the economy. However, due to the lack of specific figures, the market has cast doubt on the effectiveness of these policies, causing China’s stock market, which had surged before the National Day holiday, to experience a sharp drop last week....
US Media Ranks World Air Forces, Experts Reveal the Reality of the Chinese Communist Air Force
The U.S. military website "WDMMA" released its latest world air force rankings, placing China behind India, ranking only 7th. This ranking has sparked backlash among Chinese military enthusiasts and netizens, and a military magazine published an article expressing dissatisfaction, claiming that the Chinese Communist Air Force (PLAAF) poses a deterrent to the U.S. in East Asia....
Yu Wen’s Perspective: From Ren Zhiqiang to Zhu Hengpeng, CCP Officials’ Criticisms of Xi Persist Despite Suppression
Ren Zhiqiang, the former chairman of Huayuan Group, who was sentenced to 18 years in prison, is reportedly gravely ill in prison. His daughter wrote an open letter to Xi Jinping, pleading for her father to be allowed to go abroad for medical treatment. This action has once again brought attention to the political fate of this former real estate tycoon....
Xi Jinping Wants to Be Partners and Friends With the US? Doubts and Ridicule Emerge
In a congratulatory letter sent to the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations’ 2024 Annual Gala on Tuesday (October 15), Chinese President Xi Jinping stated that the success of China and the U.S. represents an "opportunity" for each other and that the two countries should assist each other's development rather than impede it. He expressed China's willingness to be "partners and friends" with the U.S. However, in response to Xi’s remarks, U.S. observers commented that America needs to "watch both the words and actions."...
Nokia Q3 profit beats expectation, sees signs of recovery
Finnish telecom equipment supplier Nokia on Thursday reported a 9% rise in third-quarter operating profit, and echoed rival Ericsson in seeing demand recovery in some areas....
Sydney beaches closed due to toxic 'tar balls'
Beaches in Sydney including the iconic Bondi were closed to bathers on Thursday after hundreds of black balls suspected to be toxic washed up on the city's shores....
TSMC Set to Report Strong Profit Driven by AI Boom
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, the dominant producer of advanced chips used in artificial intelligence applications, is expected to report a 42% leap in third-quarter profit on Thursday thanks to soaring demand....
China building capacity to rapidly strike Taiwan, senior Taiwanese official says
China is building its capacity to rapidly turn military drills into a full-out attack, a senior Taiwan security official said, providing the Taipei government's assessment of the strategic intent behind Beijing's war games around the island this week....
India's alleged interference in Canada was 'horrific mistake,' Trudeau says
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Wednesday India made "a horrific mistake" by thinking it could interfere as aggressively as it allegedly did in Canada's sovereignty....
U.S. forces target underground Houthi weapons storage sites in Yemen
The United States conducted precision strikes on Wednesday against five underground weapons storage locations in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a statement....
Aussie jumps on jobs surprise, dollar holds steady
GLOBAL-FOREX:Aussie jumps on jobs surprise, dollar holds steady...
'Trump trade' lifts dollar, Asia stocks await China news
GLOBAL-MARKETS:'Trump trade' lifts dollar, Asia stocks await China news...
Amazon reveals its first color Kindle e-reader after years of development
Amazon on Wednesday announced its first color Kindle e-reader following years of effort to bring the more immersive device to market....
Pentagon chief speaks to Israel after Washington letter on Gaza situation
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke to Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Wednesday and discussed Israel's operations in Lebanon and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza after a letter earlier this week to Israel from Washington that urged improvement of Gaza's humanitarian situation....
Family of Menendez brothers seek their release from California prison
USA-CRIME-MENENDEZ-BROTHERS:Family of Menendez brothers seek their release from California prison...
Ukraine's Zelenskiy to pitch 'victory plan' to EU, NATO
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy takes his "victory plan" to the European Union and NATO on Thursday, pitching for a NATO membership invitation and a major increase in military support for Kyiv's campaign against Russia's invasion....
In Fox News interview, Harris dodges questions about border, economy
(The Center Square) – Vice President Kamala Harris sparred with Fox News host Bret Baier on immigration, the economy and former President Donald Trump in an exclusive interview on Wednesday...
NFL-Super Bowl to return to Atlanta in 2028
FOOTBALL-NFL-SUPERBOWL:NFL-Super Bowl to return to Atlanta in 2028...
One Direction singer Liam Payne found dead in Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA-LIAM-PAYNE:One Direction singer Liam Payne found dead in Buenos Aires, local media reports...
Georgia judge tosses order to count ballots by hand
(The Center Square) – After weeks of chaos surrounding the Georgia State Election Board, a judge blocked its order requiring all ballots be counted by hand....
Commentary | Yan Geling: What Has Happened to Chinese Men?
The image shows several Chinese tourists visiting Tiananmen Square in Beijing on April 20, 2023. (As...
Trump's Polling Lead Remains Steady in North Carolina
(The Center Square) – Two recent polls both have former President Donald Trump leading Vice President Kamala Harris by 2%....