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China urges US to respond calmly after spy balloon claims: Beijing has not issued an outright denial and said it was ‘learning about the verification of the ...
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China urges US to respond calmly after spy balloon claims: Beijing has not issued an outright denial and said it was ‘learning about the verification of the ...
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China urges US to respond calmly after spy balloon claims
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North Korea expands surveillance with Chinese cameras : To monitor its population even more closely North Korea is placing surveillance cameras in schools and ...
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North Korea expands surveillance with Chinese cameras
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Chinese villagers downplay help for Malay travellers in Perak: PETALING JAYA: To the Malay travellers who got a smoother ride home to Kuala Lumpur after their ...
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Chinese villagers downplay help for Malay travellers in Perak
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Chinese researchers use low-cost Nvidia chip for hypersonic weapon —unrestricted Nvidia Jetson TX2i powers guidance system
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FISA renewal bill clears procedural hurdle in the Senate as deadline nears: A bill that reauthorizes Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act ...
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FISA renewal bill clears procedural hurdle in the Senate as deadline nears
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Apple Considering Opening a Factory in Indonesia, CEO Says: Tim Cook said that the giant tech firm would look at options in Indonesia, as it continues to reduce ...
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Apple Considering Opening a Factory in Indonesia, CEO Says
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Biden wants to hike tariffs on imports of Chinese steel and aluminum
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Biden wants to hike tariffs on imports of Chinese steel and aluminum
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Senate advances spy powers bill amid huge surveillance fight: Now Senate leaders have to navigate a slew of amendment requests, particularly on warrant ...
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Senate advances spy powers bill amid huge surveillance fight
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Viral Finish, Cheating Rumors at Beijing Half Marathon Make ‘Mockery’ of Chinese Running
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Quick Glance: Investigation Launched After Beijing Half Marathon Finish
  • Following the finish of the Beijing Half Marathon, the results are now under scrutiny due to the peculiar behavior displayed by three runners from Kenya and Ethiopia.

  • A Chinese runner overtook the others, as seen in a recorded livestream of the Beijing Half Marathon. The remaining three runners - Willy Mnangat and Robert Keter from Kenya, and Dejene Hailu from Ethiopia - followed closely behind, with He claiming the first place.

  • The organizers of the half-marathon are currently examining the results after a video of the finish circulated online, prompting many to question the intention of the three African runners to slow down.

  • The winner secured the first place with a time of 1 hour 3 minutes 44 seconds. Mnangat, Keter, and Hailu shared the second place, one second later.
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Chinese scientists increase F-22 fighter jet’s radar signature 60,000 times with new detection method: study
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Chinese scientists increase F-22 fighter jet’s radar signature 60 ...
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China's cities are sinking, putting tens of millions at risk: Nearly a third of China's urban population lives in areas that are subsiding ...
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China's cities are sinking, putting tens of millions at risk
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Reciprocal Access: How to Deal with TikTok and Other Chinese Apps Fairly and Democratically
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Was 2019 Beijing Half Marathon also fixed? Video raises questions, sparks doubt over every result, China sports expert says
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Was 2019 Beijing Half Marathon also fixed? Video raises questions ...
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Airline worker among six arrested in $22M airport gold heist. Police say it was an inside job
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Quick Glance: Six Arrested in $22M Airport Gold Heist, Inside Job Unveiled
  • Six individuals were arrested for the multimillion-dollar gold heist at Toronto's Pearson International Airport.

  • Police identified it as an 'inside job' and charged nine suspects in connection with the crime.

  • Investigations revealed that former Air Canada employees were allegedly involved in the theft.

  • The criminals intended to use the stolen gold and cash to finance illegal firearms trafficking into Canada.
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Chinese workers need more skills for the country's economic pivot: Wei Li is a senior lecturer in international business at the University of Sydney Business ...
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Chinese workers need more skills for the country's economic pivot
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China welcomes Blinken's upcoming visit as tensions with U.S. simmer: BEIJING (Reuters) -- China's foreign ministry on Thursday welcomed U.S ...
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China welcomes Blinken's upcoming visit as tensions with U.S. simmer
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Chinese warships at Cambodian base for months, CSIS analysis shows: SYDNEY -- Two Chinese warships have been present at Cambodia's Ream Naval Base for much ...
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Chinese warships at Cambodian base for months, CSIS analysis shows
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China joins Russia in recognizing Iran's claim of attack as 'self-defense': Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks to his Iranian and Saudi counterparts ...
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China joins Russia in recognizing Iran's claim of attack as 'self-defense'
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NATO’s Stoltenberg asks allies to give air defense systems to Ukraine: The call comes as Germany plans an ‘Immediate Action on Air Defence’ initiative to ...
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NATO’s Stoltenberg asks allies to give air defense systems to Ukraine
Quick Glance: NATO Urges Allies to Provide Air Defense Systems to Ukraine
  • Beijing is informed by China's president that it is not considered a security threat, as conveyed to the German chancellor.

  • Zelenskyy and his followers advocate for equal treatment: What is feasible for Israel should also apply to Ukraine.

  • The recent investigation by Brussels into Chinese wind turbines coincides with the increasing dominance of Beijing in the global market for solar panels.

  • An examination will be conducted into the impact of Chinese state subsidies on wind turbine operations in Spain, Greece, France, Romania, and Bulgaria.
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‘Glad to help, we just wanted them to return home safely', say Ladang Bikam villagers
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‘Glad to help, we just wanted them to return home safely' ...
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‘Under the Bridge’ Review: True Crime Strikes a False Note: Riley Keough and Lily Gladstone star in this Hulu series about the murder of a Canadian teenager.
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‘Under the Bridge’ Review: True Crime Strikes a False Note
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Toronto Pearson gold heist: 9 people charged in historic $20M theft | Globalnews.ca
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Quick Glance: 9 Suspects Arrested in $14.8 Million Gold Heist at Toronto Airport, Only Partially Recovered
  • Only six pure gold bracelets worth over $65,000 have been recovered from the $14.77 million gold heist that took place last year.

  • The perpetrators are believed to have melted down and sold the stolen gold to acquire illegal firearms for a smuggling operation, as stated by Peel Regional Police Detective Sgt. Michael Mavity.

  • Additionally, the police have seized $312,000 in cash, suspected to be profits made by the suspects after selling the gold.

  • Lists accounting for $7.21 million and $10.23 million were also found at two separate locations, indicating the distribution of money from the gold sales by the suspects.
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Biden to call for tripling tariffs on Chinese steel: WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden will instruct U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to consider ...
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Biden to call for tripling tariffs on Chinese steel
Quick Glance: Biden vows to keep U.S. Steel in American hands
  • President Joe Biden emphasized in a speech in Pittsburgh his commitment to keeping U.S. Steel in American hands and cracking down on unfair Chinese trade practices while lauding his successes in creating jobs and expanding manufacturing in the U.S.

  • The United Steelworkers recently endorsed the president for re-election, and Biden has sided with the union in opposing the sale of U.S. Steel to Japanese company Nippon Steel Corp.

  • The president announced plans to triple the existing tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum to ensure fair competition for American workers, while speaking out against China's unfair trade practices.

  • Despite a growing economy, perceptions of the economy remain Biden's major weakness, as critics question his policies and opponents highlight ongoing economic challenges.
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More university graduates in China turning to smaller cities for employment: Report
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More university graduates in China turning to smaller cities for ...
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Canada's capital gains tax rise will further knock productivity, say economists: Canada's plan to raise taxes on the savings of wealthy people and corporations ...
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Canada's capital gains tax rise will further knock productivity ...
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Ten body language mistakes you need to avoid overseas: Smiling doesn’t always mean someone’s happy, using your left hand can be offensive and so can pointing ...
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Ten body language mistakes you need to avoid overseas
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Canadian bitcoin ETFs take a hit from new U.S. competition: Despite the surge in the cryptocurrency’s price, trailblazing funds are seeing outflows
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Canadian bitcoin ETFs take a hit from new U.S. competition
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AP Dhillon justifies breaking guitar in Instagram post, receives more backlash: Indo-Canadian singer AP Dhillon recently performed at the Coachella Valley Music ...
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AP Dhillon justifies breaking guitar in Instagram post, receives more ...
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Canada earmarks $1.16 billion for military aid to Ukraine in 2024 budget: Canada’s budget for 2024 proposes to supply Ukraine with 1.6 billion Canadian dollars ...
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Canada earmarks $1.16 billion for military aid to Ukraine in 2024 budget
Quick Glance: Russia Strikes Chernihiv: 18 Dead, Ukraine Appeals for Air Defense
  • At least 18 people were killed and over 60 wounded in Chernihiv due to Russian missile strikes. Ukrainian officials emphasized that the attack could have been prevented with adequate air defense systems.

  • Russia launched three Iskander cruise missiles at the city, located near the Russian border and previously encircled by Russian troops.

  • Ukraine currently has three Patriot air defense systems but requires 26 for full coverage. Following appeals for more systems, Germany pledged to send an additional one.

  • A $60 billion aid package for Ukraine is stalled in the US Congress, allowing Russia to exploit ammunition and air defense shortages and gain ground in the east.
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Why it’s China’s turn now: In the second half of the 20th century, scholars and macrohistorians like Alvin Toffler, Francis Fukuyama and Paul Kennedy developed ...
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Why it’s China’s turn now
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Wall Street channeled billions to blacklisted China firms: U.S. probe: NEW YORK -- Major U.S. financial institutions helped steer billions of dollars into ...
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Wall Street channeled billions to blacklisted China firms: U.S. probe
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Xiaomi says sales of its electric car 3-5 times higher than expected: Thursday marked the beginning of deliveries of SU7's standard version in Beijing ...
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Xiaomi says sales of its electric car 3-5 times higher than expected
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The Hot Peace Between China and India: Despite flashes of actual conflict along their border, and New Delhi’s increased outreach to the West ...
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The Hot Peace Between China and India
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China expels teacher for pushing for students to use Tibetan language: Authorities interrogated him several times before suspending his teaching license.
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China expels teacher for pushing for students to use Tibetan language
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Tesla to cut workforce as China accelerates into EV sector: NEW YORK -- Tesla CEO Elon Musk told employees on Monday that the electric vehicle giant is cutting ...
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Tesla to cut workforce as China accelerates into EV sector
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Chinese workers disagree with West over mass production claims: Ren Wenbing says he's owed thousands of dollars in redundancy pay after his ex-employer moved ...
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Chinese workers disagree with West over mass production claims
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FBI says Chinese hackers are inside US infrastructure to cause ‘devastating blow’
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FBI says Chinese hackers are inside US infrastructure to cause ...