(Bloomberg) — China said it’s “deeply shocked” by the US’s military strikes on Venezuela and its capture of President Nicolas Maduro. China “strongly condemns the US’s blatant use of force against a sovereign state and action against its president,” a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said in a statement late Saturday. “Such hegemonic acts of the US…
They can help you weather the storm. It might not seem like it, but the S&P 500 flirted with bear market territory earlier this year. It has rebounded nicely since, but it’s always worth considering which stocks would be worth buying if we enter a bear market. Turning to the healthcare sector — which is…
BERGAMO, ITALY – JANUARY 03: Giorgio Scalvini of Atalanta celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal with his teammate Berat Djimsiti during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and AS Roma at New Balance Arena on January 03, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images) Atalanta battled to a 1-0 victory…
On January 1, 2026, the newly revised “Law of the People’s Republic of China on the Standard Spoken and Written Chinese Language” is about to come into effect. One of the most anticipated clauses is the first addition of “Online publications such as online games should use the standard spoken and written Chinese language (i.e.,…
A plan by the chairwoman of Taiwan’s main opposition party to visit Beijing – where she hopes to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping – early this year carries hopes of improving communication amid high tension between the two sides of the strait. While supporters portray Cheng Li-wun’s trip as a potential opening to ease cross-strait…
Since the U.S. has launched military action against Venezuela, the Security Bureau reminds Hong Kong residents who plan to travel to Venezuela or have already been there to be vigilant about their safety and the situation. The Security Bureau, Photo by Bastille Post The Security Bureau stated that Venezuela was not included in the Outbound Travel…
With gains of nearly 65%, Alphabet (GOOG) (GOOGL) was by far the best-performing “Magnificent 7” stock last year. It was the second-best year overall for the stock, and it delivered higher returns only in 2009, when U.S. markets soared following the brutal selloff in the previous year. To be sure, not many expected GOOGL to…
Netflix has officially enlisted the next series regular who will be joining the live-action cast of its upcoming Assassin’s Creed show. The project is based on the popular video game series from Ubisoft. “The story is centered on the secret war between two shadowy factions — one set on determining mankind’s future through control and manipulation, the other…
Real Madrid make their 2026 debut on Sunday afternoon when they host the surging Real Betis at the Bernabéu. A dreadful run to end the year saw Real Madrid relinquish the La Liga lead to bitter rivals Barcelona, firmly placing Xabi Alonso on the hot seat six months into his tenure. Los Blancos will aim…
Open this photo in gallery: China’s President Xi Jinping and Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro take part in a welcoming ceremony in Beijing in 2023. China has denounced the U.S. capture of Mr. Maduro as a violation of international law.MIRAFLORES PALACE/Reuters China denounced the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as a violation of international…