Secretary Blinken’s visit to Beijing concludes with meeting China’s president

Secretary Blinken’s visit to Beijing concludes with meeting China’s president

Beijing — The second day of crucial meetings between U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and senior Chinese officials began with both sides expressing a willingness to engage in dialogue. However, there was little indication of a willingness to compromise on their hardened positions, which have led to heightened tensions. Blinken had a three-hour meeting …

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Republicans refuse to pledge allegiance as Trump criticizes Biden

Republicans refuse to pledge allegiance as Trump criticizes Biden

In a video shared on his Truth Social media platform, former President Donald Trump expressed his frustration towards his successor and the special prosecutor at the Department of Justice, Jack Smith. The video was accompanied by an image of Mr. Trump. This outburst comes as three senior members of his administration and other former allies …

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Ukraine Reconstruction Bank Established with Support from BlackRock and JPMorgan

Ukraine Reconstruction Bank Established with Support from BlackRock and JPMorgan

BlackRock and JPMorgan Chase are collaborating with the Ukrainian government to establish a reconstruction bank, aimed at facilitating public seed capital for rebuilding projects and attracting private investments worth billions of dollars. The Ukraine Development Fund is currently in the planning phase and is expected to launch after hostilities with Russia cease. However, this week, …

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Father’s mistress locks eight-year-old girl in toilet, forcing her to eat her own feces, leading to her tragic death

Father’s mistress locks eight-year-old girl in toilet, forcing her to eat her own feces, leading to her tragic death

Tragic Case of Eight-Year-Old Girl Tortured by Father and Mistress Father and mistress face charges for torturing and imprisoning the girl and her sister Mistress confesses to using hot irons as punishment for the girls’ disobedience Metal bars, wires, stun guns, and sticks found in the apartment By Tahira Yaqoob Published: 19:57 BST, 7 November …

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Vietnam’s government pressures Meta’s Facebook to censor dissent

Vietnam’s government pressures Meta’s Facebook to censor dissent

The rise of Facebook in Vietnam was once seen as a “revolution,” allowing people to freely discuss current affairs and challenge the ruling Communist Party’s propaganda. However, as the social media giant gained popularity in the country, the government began to demand stricter restrictions. Meta, the company that owns Facebook, has repeatedly made concessions to …

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The New York Times presents: Your Weekly Update for Monday

The New York Times presents: Your Weekly Update for Monday

New Insights on the Global Economy: A Futuristic Perspective After experiencing a series of unprecedented events such as the Covid-19 pandemic, conflicts between nations, and inflation, the global economic forecast has become gloomy. These disruptions have led to the questioning of long-held assumptions about the world economy. The traditional economic conventions that policymakers have favored …

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Kobe Paras and Erika Poturnak Spotted Reuniting at Siargao Airport

Kobe Paras and Erika Poturnak Spotted Reuniting at Siargao Airport

Former couple Kobe Paras and Erika Rae Poturnak sparked reconciliation rumors when they were seen together at Siargao Airport. This comes months after Ina Raymundo, Poturnak’s mother, confirmed their split. The rumors gained traction on social media after a video of Paras and Poturnak at the airport was uploaded by @shuttermodelsandtalent. The caption read, “Just …

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Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, Infamous for Scandals, Passes Away at Age 86

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, Infamous for Scandals, Passes Away at Age 86

Silvio Berlusconi, the flamboyant billionaire media mogul who held the record for the longest-serving premier in Italy, has passed away at the age of 86, according to reports from Italian media. Berlusconi had been hospitalized recently for the treatment of chronic leukemia. Over the years, he faced scandals surrounding his extravagant parties and allegations of …

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