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Taiwan Vice President William Lai left on Saturday for a sensitive trip to the United States, which China has condemned and Taiwanese officials fear could prompt more Chinese military activity around the democratically governed island. Lai, the front-runner to become Taiwan's president in elections in January, is officially making only transit stops in the United States on his way to and from Paraguay for the swearing in of its president. Taipei and Washington say such stopovers are routine and no cause for China to take «provocative» actions, but Beijing has reacted with anger at what it sees as a further sign of U.S. support for Taiwan, which it claims as sovereign Chinese territory. China is likely to launch military drills next week near Taiwan, using Lai's stopovers in the United States as a pretext to intimidate voters ahead of a next year's election and make them «fear war», Taiwanese officials say. Lai, speaking to reporters at Taiwan's main international airport at Taoyuan, made only fleeting mention of the U.S. part of his trip, simply noting he was going to New York first.

Buckingham Palace is abuzz as King Charles and his Royal family take a grand step, reshaping their military roles. Nine key Royals, including Kate Middleton, have landed new positions, promising a tighter bond with the Armed Forces. On August 11, Buckingham Palace and King Charles unveiled fresh military positions for nine royals, even including the esteemed Princess of Wales.

China's top-selling automobile manufacturer, BYD Co (OTC:BYDDF) Ltd ADR (OTC:BYDDY), has ignited a surge of online attention after the automaker signaled for unity, calling for the industry to band together and “demolish the old legends.”

Bankrupt crypto trading platform Bittrex, which ceased U.S. operations earlier this year, will pay $24 million to settle U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charges for running an unlicensed exchange, broker, and clearing agency.

Apple TV+ is set to launch a new thriller series titled "The Changeling," adapted from the novel by Victor LaValle, featuring a fresh trailer for the upcoming show. Starring LaKeith Stanfield and Clark Backo, «The Changeling» will premiere on Apple TV+ on Friday, September 8.

At least 3 Wall Street analysts lowered their ratings on Wolverine World Wide (NYSE:WWW) in response to the company’s Q2 results and management change.

The firm's former CEO William Shihara and its foreign affiliate, Bittrex Global, have also agreed to settle charges.The SEC charged Bittrex in April, saying the firm provided services to US investors in connection with crypto assets that were offered and sold as securities.In addition, the regulator alleged that Bittrex and Shihara directed issuers who sought to have their crypto assets made available for trading on the platform to first delete from public channels certain “problematic statements” that Shihara believed would lead a regulator to investigate whether the crypto asset was offered and sold as a security. “For years, Bittrex worked with token issuers to 'scrub' their online statements of any indicia that they were investment contracts—all in an effort to evade the federal securities laws.

Here is your Pro Recap of the biggest analyst cuts you may have missed since yesterday: downgrades at Plug Power, Wolverine Worldwide, Cano Health, and Stanley Black & Decker.

Inflation has been on the top of many Canadians’ minds recently, with the year-over-year increase in the consumer price index (CPI) hitting a four-decade high of 8.1 per cent in June 2022. While inflation has started to cool, when the effects of higher inflation are combined with tax provisions that essentially ignore it, “the pain for earners, savers, and recipients of benefits,” can be multiplied, according to a new report issued this week by the C.D. Howe Institute.

The 64-year-old designer is reinventing the Swiss traditional art of paper cutting, which typically shows Alpine landscapes and cows heading to mountain pastures, by infusing a large dose of poetry and modernity. Dubuis, a florist by training, told AFP that she has devoted herself to paper cutting since childhood and now spends around six hours a day on her passion. At her home studio in Chateau d'Oex, in the Pays-d'Enhaut area where the Swiss tradition was born around 200 years ago, she showed off her craft, using scissors or a cutter to carve out intricate scenes inspired by the surrounding woods and the people she meets. The works, either in black and white or in colour, have been shown in Switzerland, France, Germany and Japan.

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Hambantota port tops this list of eight international ports where China is most likely to land its second overseas base. China built a full-fledged naval base at Djibouti in the Horn of Africa in 2017.

The signs of hip-hop’s influence are now everywhere from Pharrell Williams becoming Louis Vuitton’s men’s creative director to billion-dollar brands like Dr. Dre’s Beats headphones and retail mainstays like Diddy’s Sean John and the Rocawear line start...

Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) shares gained nearly 6.5% in premarket Wednesday following the company reporting its Q2 results.

Bill Gates, whose tireless dedication during his tenure at Microsoft is the stuff of legend, has undergone a remarkable transformation in his perspective on sleep. Gates, 67, now champions the virtues of a good night's sleep, a stark contrast to his earlier belief that sleep was synonymous with laziness.

Prince Harry's "His Royal Highness" title has been removed from his profile on the official Royal Family website. This alteration comes over three years after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle chose to step down from their roles as active members of the royal family. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were no longer to be addressed by their "HRH" titles following their decision to distance themselves from official Royal responsibilities, as per the agreements reached between the couple and the Royal Family back in January 2020.

Gold hit a four-week low on Tuesday as the dollar climbed after weaker-than-expected Chinese trade data, while caution in the run-up to U.S. inflation readings this week also kept appetite for zero-yield bullion subdued.Spot gold was down 0.4% to $1,928.61 per ounce by 1200 GMT after hitting its lowest since July 11. U.S.

Marc Miller just finished five years as a federal minister working on Indigenous issues. Now, ironically, he’s minister of immigration, encouraging an influx of new Canadians many Indigenous Canadians think hasn’t served them so well.

Bonds gained along with the dollar on Tuesday, while stocks fell as fresh concerns around China’s economic recovery and the state of US banks sent investors scurrying for havens.

Oscar for best director for «The French Connection,» Friedkin's legacy remains imprinted on Hollywood's cinematic history. His films solidified his reputation as a director unafraid to tackle intense subjects. Friedkin's impactful career spanned decades, highlighted by his unflinching portrayal of New York City police Detective James «Popeye» Doyle's pursuit of a drug kingpin in «The French Connection.» The film's heart-pounding chase scene and visceral storytelling captivated audiences and critics alike, earning it multiple Academy Awards. «The Exorcist,» another landmark in Friedkin's filmography, delved into the supernatural, chronicling the terrifying possession of a young girl. The movie's haunting visuals and gripping performances resonated with viewers, etching it as one of the most chilling horror films of its time.

AFP about his demise on Monday. Friedkin had been residing in Los Angeles and had been facing various undisclosed health challenges in the past few years, according to Stephen Galloway, a former executive editor at the Hollywood Reporter. "He died this morning," confirmed Galloway, after speaking with Friedkin's wife.