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BALTIMORE (AP) — Investigators working to pinpoint the cause of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse discovered a loose cable that could have caused electrical issues on the Dali, the massive cargo ship that lost power and disastrously veered off course before striking the bridge. When disconnected, the problematic cable triggered an electrical blackout on…
In recent weeks, the Hong Kong market has mirrored global trends, with the Hang Seng Index experiencing a notable decline amid weak corporate earnings and economic data. Despite this backdrop, investors are increasingly looking towards small-cap stocks for potential opportunities as broader market sentiment remains cautious. Identifying promising stocks in such an environment requires a…
Beijing (Reuters) – China’s defence minister Dong Jun said on Friday that major countries must take the lead in safeguarding global security. Dong made his comments in a keynote speech to the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing, China’s biggest annual military diplomacy event. (Reporting Laurie Chen in … Source link
(Bloomberg) — Signs that Chinese officials are pushing back on the record-breaking bond rally are deterring at least one group of investors that have been a key driver of recent gains. Most Read from Bloomberg Net purchases of wealth-management products tumbled 90% in August from the previous month to just one-third of this year’s average,…
On Sunday, Sept. 15, the winner of Miss Hong Kong Pageant 2024 will be crowned to culminate a months-long journey that has included a televised visit to the Marianas. Miss HK—for short—is an annual beauty pageant organized by local Hong Kong television station TVB. Over five decades, the pageant has produced some of the biggest…
Danger in the South China Sea | Sunday on 60 Minutes – CBS News Watch CBS News Sunday on 60 Minutes: Cecilia Vega reports on what’s been called “the most dangerous conflict no one is talking about:” growing tensions between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea. Be the first to know Get…
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris participate during an ABC News presidential debate at the National Constitution Center, Tuesday, Sept.10, 2024, Source link
As Hong Kong’s commercial property slump drags on, Chinese state money has emerged as one of the few pillars of support. Chinese firms have become active buyers in the city’s flailing real estate market, snapping up shopping malls and offices as local and international investors pull back. While deal sizes are smaller than during Hong…
By Laurie Chen BEIJING (Reuters) – At Beijing’s largest antiques market, Panjiayuan, among the Mao statues, posters and second-hand books are prominent signs warning against the sale of publications that might have state secrets or “reactionary propaganda”. Some of the signs display a hotline number … Source link
Throughout its short life, Hurricane Francine was a storm that seemed barely able to hold itself together. It developed in the western Gulf of Mexico, taking its time to congeal into a tropical storm but then spinning up into a Category 2 hurricane in just over 50 hours. As it hurtled toward the Louisiana coast,…