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ReutersIn a first, Taiwan's Presidential Office runs war games to simulate a China emergency
TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan's Presidential Office conducted its first ever tabletop exercise simulating a military escalation with China, several officials briefed on the matter said, at a time when the island is facing renewed Chinese military threats. China has in recent years stepped up military threats, including the large massing of naval forces this month and daily military activities close to democratically governed Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its own over Taipei's rejection. The war game held inside the Presidential Office in Taipei was led by Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim and National Security Council Secretary-general Joseph Wu, the officials familiar with the meeting told Reuters.
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Why NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) Is Skyrocketing
We recently compiled a list of the Why These 10 Stocks Are Skyrocketing. In this article, we are going to take a look at where NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) stands against the other stocks that are skyrocketing. Wall Street saw a quiet trading session this week amid the lack of major catalysts to perk up the […]
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Prayers and tears mark 20 years since the Indian Ocean tsunami that killed some 230,000 people
BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (AP) — People gathered in prayer and visited mass graves in Indonesia’s Aceh province on Thursday to mark 20 years since the massive Indian Ocean tsunami hit the region in one of modern history’s worst natural disasters.
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Japan's Nippon Steel extends closing date for U.S. Steel acquisition
Japan's Nippon Steel said on Thursday it has extended the closing period for its $15 billion purchase of U.S. Steel, expressing confidence that the acquisition will protect and grow the American company. On Monday, a U.S. foreign investment committee referred the decision whether to approve or block the deal to U.S. President Joe Biden, who has 15 days to decide. Biden and his incoming successor, Donald Trump, have both expressed opposition to the purchase.
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Azerbaijan Airlines crash sparks speculation plane ‘accidentally shot down by Russia’
An Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash on Christmas Day has prompted speculation the plane was shot down by Russia after it took a detour of hundreds of miles in the wrong direction and crash-landed with holes in the fuselage.
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Shoppers predicted to spend average of £236 each in Boxing Day sales
Barclays Consumer Spend researchers forecast a total of £4.6 billion will be spent and the vast majority of sales will be online.
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Is Cheniere Energy (LNG) Is One of the Best Energy Stocks to Invest in Now?
We recently published a list of 12 Best Energy Stocks To Invest In Now. In this article, we are going to look at where Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG) stands against other best energy stocks to invest in now. The rise of generative AI and quantum computing has sparked a technological revolution, but behind this growth […]
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Man charged with murder of missing woman after body discovered
Mariann Borocz had been missing since December 14.
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Why Valero Energy (VLO) Is One of the Best Energy Stocks to Invest in Now?
We recently published a list of the 12 Best Energy Stocks To Invest In Now. In this article, we are going to look at where Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO) stands against other best energy stocks to invest in now. The rise of generative AI and quantum computing has sparked a technological revolution, but behind this growth […]
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End-of-year sales are here: Score discounts at Amazon, Walmart, Target and more
Did Santa forget to put something under your tree? Scoop up savings on Apple, Dyson, Kate Spade, KitchenAid and more.
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Alibaba agrees to merge S.Korean operations with E-Mart in a $4bn deal - Bloomberg
Investing.com -- Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) Group Holding is set to merge its South Korean operations with E-Mart’s e-commerce platform to strengthen its position in the country’s competitive online retail landscape.
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Cenovus Energy (CVE): The Best Energy Stock to Invest in Now?
We recently published a list of 12 Best Energy Stocks To Invest In Now. In this article, we are going to look at where Cenovus Energy Inc. (NYSE:CVE) stands against other best energy stocks to invest in now. The rise of generative AI and quantum computing has sparked a technological revolution, but behind this growth […]
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Azerbaijan observes day of mourning for air crash victims as speculation mount about its cause
Azerbaijan on Thursday observed a nationwide day of mourning for the victims of the air crash that killed 38 people and left all 29 survivors injured as speculation mounted about a possible cause of the crash that remained unknown.
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Indonesia and Thailand mark 20 years since devastating Boxing Day tsunami which killed 230,000 across a dozen countries
Indonesia and Thailand are marking 20 years since a tsunami caused the death of hundreds of thousands of people in one of the worst natural disasters in modern history. People started gathering in prayer today and visiting mass graves in Aceh, one of the worst-hit areas by the Boxing Day Indian Ocean tsunami which killed an estimated 230,000 people across a dozen countries. The tsunami was triggered by a 9.1-magnitude earthquake that struck off the west coast of North Sumatra, Indonesia, at 7.59am local time on 26 December 2004.
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More than 200,000 homes in Bosnia lose access to power as snowstorms continue to batter the Balkans
Major snowfall continues to wreak havoc on the Balkans. Tens of thousands of homes lost access to power, while highways and railroad services experienced major disruptions.
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Syria says 14 interior ministry personnel were killed in ambush by al-Assad supporters
An overnight curfew was imposed by Syria’s ruling Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebel group after 14 members of the Syria’s interior ministry were killed in what they described as an ambush by supporters of ousted President Bashar al-Assad.View on euronews
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Helen Worth surprised by Corrie cast and crew after wrapping time on soap
Her exit storyline saw Gail decide to swap Weatherfield for a new life in France after she finally got her happy ending by marrying Jesse Chadwick.
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Campaigners call for right to roam on edges of private farmland in England
Group says people in rural areas have to walk on roads without pavement, which can be very dangerous
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Killer whale Tahlequah who carried dead calf in 'show of grief' gives birth again - but experts are concerned
A killer whale mother who carried her dead calf for 17 days in an apparent show of grief has given birth to a new calf, scientists have said. The orca, named Tahlequah and known to researchers as J35, had carried her dead infant for more than 1,000 miles in 2018. "Early life is always dangerous for new calves, with a very high mortality rate in the first year," the centre said.
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Best 30 men’s rugby players in the UK right now
A year is a long time in rugby union and last year’s run-down required major surgery. This is partly down to form but chiefly because of the sobering fact that seven of our 2023 top 30 – Louis Rees-Zammit, André Esterhuizen, Steven Kitshoff, Mateo Carreras, Jasper Wiese, Owen Farrell and Courtney Lawes – left the Premiership or the United Rugby Championship to pursue other opportunities.