US accuses mainland China of targeting Taiwan leader’s family in surveillance case

Mainland Chinese favour diplomacy to achieve Taiwan reunification with caveats: survey

Mainland Chinese prefer coercion over military force to settle the “reunification question” with Taiwan, and their opinion of the US remains low, although they favour engaging with Washington on trade and security. These are the results from the latest survey of mainland citizens, conducted between April 16 and June 26. This straddled the first summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing but came before the second one in Washington last month. “The...

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Beijing wanted more from Xi’s state visit to Washington

Xi Jinping’s state visit to Washington in September was steeped in pageantry. The Chinese president received two 21-gun salutes in three days, watched a flyover by the powerful B-2 stealth bomber, and viewed the founding documents of American democracy at the National Archives. US President Donald Trump called his summit with Xi a “great meeting” and rated it a “12 out of 10”. Xi was also positive, saying “everything is done to the highest order of perfection, and there is thought in every...

Bogota mayor presses Chinese-led consortium for more metro workers as auditors flag delays

Bogota mayor Carlos Fernando Galan has called on the Chinese-led consortium building the city’s first metro line to send more workers to its stations, after the country’s top auditor warned that delays in several parts of the project could push back its opening in March 2028. “We are entering a critical stage, which is the final stretch,” Galan said in an interview published by local news magazine Semana on Monday. “We have to ask Metro Linea 1 to get moving and put more staff in the...

Robert Kelker-Kelly cause of death: Here's what happened to Bo Brady, the 'Days of Our Lives' actor

Robert Kelker-Kelly, renowned for his portrayal of Bo Brady on 'Days of Our Lives,' died at 62. He was found unresponsive at his home after mentioning chest pain shortly before. Emergency responders attempted lifesaving measures but were not successful. Authorities noted no suspicious circumstances surrounding his passing. The exact cause of his death remains undisclosed.

US stocks: Nasdaq gains 1% at close as investors focus on earnings

The Nasdaq Composite has hit an all-time high, driven by impressive performances from tech giants Nvidia and Microsoft. In contrast, oil prices have dipped, attributed to rising crude exports from the Middle East and backing from the Group of Seven nations. Analysts forecast a notable year-over-year increase in S&P 500 earnings, buoyed by strength in the technology sector.

Euro hits 17-month low as French debt fears, US inflation lift dollar

The euro reached a 17-month low against the dollar due to worries over France's budget deficit. Concerns about a potential euro-zone debt crisis have heightened market caution amid political uncertainty. Bonds from more indebted countries faced selling pressure, while German government debt remained favored. The dollar gained in strength partly due to persistent inflation signals in the US economy.

Voter registration Texas: Have you registered to vote in Texas? Deadline looms for the Nov. 3 election amid registration system issues

Texas has set October 5 as the final date for voter registration ahead of the November 3 election. Voters can register online but must return the application via mail or in person. Early voting is scheduled from October 19 to October 30, allowing citizens to participate in the upcoming elections. Concerns have been raised regarding the Texas Election Administration Management system affecting registrations.

'Co-pilot planned attack before joining Flydubai'

The co-pilot of Smit Machchhar had plans of crashing into Ben Gurion airport earlier this year as well; he was a failed student at Melbourne university.