Published on Oct 05, 2024 09:45 AM IST US President Joe Biden advised Israel to avoid striking Iranian oil facilities in response to the October 1 missile blitz. In a rare appearance at the White House press briefing on October 4, Biden said, “If I were in their shoes, I’d be thinking about other alternatives…
New jobs increase beyond expectations Though the vast majority of economists and analysts saw the U.S. gaining about 144,000 new jobs in September, the actual number blew those estimates away at 254,000. SAN FRANCISCO – Though the vast majority of economists and analysts saw the U.S. gaining about 144,000 new jobs in September, the actual…
Congratulatory National Day messages from two Taiwanese stars famous for their past criticisms of Beijing’s policies have caused controversy on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Wu Kang-ren – who won best actor prize at last year’s Golden Horse film awards for his role in Abang Adik – marked the 75th anniversary of the People’s…
Hong Kong is set to overtake Switzerland as the world’s top destination for cross-border wealth management in the next couple of years, but growing competition does not leave room for complacency, according to Joseph Chan Ho-lim, the undersecretary for financial services and the treasury. He cited reports by UBS and Boston Consulting Group, which predicted…
Published on Oct 04, 2024 09:22 AM IST The United States has dropped a big hint on possible strikes on Iranian oil facilities as Israel mulls a strong response to the October 1 missile blitz. US President Joe Biden was asked about the possible strikes on Iranian oil facilities. Biden said, “We’re discussing that.” Hebrew…
NEW YORK — Toyota Motor will push back the production of electric vehicles in North America to the first half of 2026 amid slowing sales in the key auto market, Nikkei has learned. Toyota previously planned to begin assembling a three-row, electric sport utility vehicle at its plant in Kentucky in 2025, investing $1.3 billion…
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China’s ambassador to the US called on Washington to avoid “strategic miscalculation” in its approach to Beijing, warning that Washington’s trade and tech restrictions could be “double-edged swords”. Addressing an audience of more than 400 at a National Day reception at the Chinese embassy in Washington on Monday, Xie Feng said the “small yard, high…
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported on Monday that U.S. oil demand increased to its highest seasonally since 2019, with total consumption rising 1.2% from June to July, clocking in 20.48 barrels per day. July consumption figures have not reached this level in five years. At the same time, EIA data shows U.S. oil output…
President Joe Biden on Sunday approved $567 million in defense aid for Taiwan. It is the largest aid package that US has ever sent to Taiwan. China responded, stating the move violates the one-China principle. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the app…