EU-China truce under strain as both sides brace for potential trade war

Giant panda personalities ready for public debut in Atlanta

Hear from Dr. Gina Ferrie, Vice President of Collections and Conservation, about how her team at Zoo Atlanta have prepared for the public unveiling of the beloved species from China.

Atlanta is ready for pandas

Atlanta is ready for pandas

Defiant Hegseth tells US Democrats their impeachment push ‘won’t work’

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said he will “not back down” against a “lame duck” US Congress, and that the calls for his impeachment will “not work” in his first reaction after the Democrats’ landslide victory in Tuesday’s midterm elections. In a video uploaded by the Pentagon on Thursday, Hegseth said that “a disgruntled, defeated congressman, along with all his Democrat allies”, have been submitting “sham” bills for his impeachment, resembling that of the similar attempt against US...

Stock markets down today: Dow Jones plunges 1,753 points, S&P 500 drops 4% and Nasdaq enters correction - why Wall Street reversed its post-election rally

Stock markets down today: Wall Street's post-election rally quickly turned into a major sell-off as the Dow plunged 1,753 points and the Nasdaq entered correction territory. Fears that Democratic victories could slow AI data-center expansion triggered heavy losses in Nvidia, AMD, Micron and other technology stocks, wiping out Wednesday's gains.

JPMorgan’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein may be probed by Democrats after Senate takeover, says report

JPMorgan Chase’s banking relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein will be probed by the Democrats after they take control of Congress early next year, a report said. The Democrats on the Senate Finance Committee want to know how top executives at JPMorgan dealt with Epstein. Senator Ron Wyden will chair the panel in January next year.

A record 769,000 Americans now have $1 million in their 401(k). Here’s how much they save

As of late June, an impressive 769,000 people had exceeded $1 million in their workplace retirement accounts. Fidelity revealed that the average 401(k) balance was pegged at $155,800, while the median was notably lower at $35,800. In the second quarter, thanks to a 14.9% increase in the S&P 500, many account holders saw significant recovery.

US sanctions Chinese firms over alleged military supplies to Cuba

The United States has imposed sanctions on two Chinese companies it accuses of supplying equipment and components to Cuba’s military, as Washington intensifies pressure on Havana’s foreign suppliers and expands its authority to target businesses operating on the island. The US State Department said on Thursday that China National Electronic Import and Export Company, or CEIEC, and Beijing H&C Technologies had worked with Cuban arms procurement company Sociedad Mercantil Duna to supply...

Democrats’ midterm win sends shockwaves through Wall Street! Nasdaq crashes 5% as AI stocks tank

Giant pandas ready to meet the public in Atlanta

After more than a month acclimating to their new U.S. environment, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang are ready to share their lives.

Global dialogue discusses China's governance and worldwide development

Global dialogue discusses China's governance and worldwide development

JPMorgan stock (JPM) slides as Democrats plan probe into Jeffrey Epstein ties: Could bank executives face Senate scrutiny?

JPMorgan stock (JPM) today: JPMorgan stock fell 4% on Thursday after a report said Senate Democrats are planning to investigate the bank’s past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The proposed probe could examine decisions made by senior executives, including wealth management chief Mary Erdoes, as other major bank stocks also declined.

Meghalaya Chief Minister announces new handloom department at MANITEX 2026 to boost local artisans

Meghalaya's Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has announced a future upgrade for the Handloom and Handicrafts sector. The government is considering establishing a full-fledged department dedicated to this important economic area. During his speech at the Manipur International Textile Expo, he emphasized the sector's contribution to the state's identity.