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Panama Canal says shipping rebound is underway after record drought

With a new approach to container ship bookings and a big dam project being considered, the Panama Canal says trade will continue to rebound from drought lows.

Business - CNBC - November 12

Yemen's Houthi rebels launch drones and missiles at US warships near the Red Sea but do no damage

The U.S. Defense Department says Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeted two U.S. Navy warships with multiple drones and missiles as they were traveling through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait on Tuesday

World - ABC News - November 12

Russian spy ship escorted away from area with critical cables in Irish Sea

Yantar intelligence ship was seen operating drones in an area containing subsea energy and internet infrastructure. A Russian spy ship has been escorted out of the Irish Sea after it entered ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

China's Heavyweight Coast Guard Ships Bring Muscle to Sea Disputes

In most countries, the coast guard focuses on law enforcement and rescue. In China, it focuses on enforcing Beijing’s contested maritime claims—with two massive ships leading the charge.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago

Scotland's islanders bid fond farewell to much-loved ship

Memories of a much-loved CalMac ship now retired after 39 years of service off Scotland's west coast.

Suspected attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen target a ship in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden

Suspected attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels have targeted a Panama-flagged bulk carrier traveling through the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Yemen's Houthi rebels send email threats to German shipping companies

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

Why Chinese Are Rushing Into a ‘Casino’ Stock Market

Steps to bolster the economy have set off a stock buying frenzy. Our columnist spoke to Chinese investors about why they are jumping in knowing the risks.

Business - The New York Times - October 21

FirstFT: HSBC overhaul to divide businesses along east-west lines

Also in today’s newsletter, EY fires staff for ‘cheating’ and Mubadala Capital’s private equity push

World - Financial Times - October 22

L’Oréal sales disappoint due to weak Chinese demand

Revenue at world’s biggest beauty company grew 3.4 per cent in third quarter, when analysts expected 6 per cent

Business - Financial Times - October 22

How Taiwan is preparing for a nighttime Chinese attack

PENGHU ISLANDS, Taiwan — First came the flares, launched just offshore to erase the darkness with a bright orange glow. Then came the light machine guns, fired from several positions across the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Inside Taiwan's preparations for a potential Chinese attack

🪖 Special report from The Hill on the Penghu Islands {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story How Taiwan preps for a nighttime Chinese attack Taiwan’s army ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Trump and Vance’s cell phones targeted by Chinese hackers

Former President Trump and Sen. JD Vance's cell phones were targeted in a Chinese hacking campaign, sources tell NBC News. Another source said people involved with the campaign of Vice President ...

Politics - NBC News - October 26

Local government has become a chokehold for Chinese business

Beijing is promising change, but it comes at an unsettling price

World - Financial Times - October 28

EU drives through tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles

Levies totalling up to 45% needed to compensate for Beijing’s ‘injurious’ subsidies, says Brussels

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Businesses brace for Trump tariffs on Chinese goods

Businesses are preparing for the spate of new tariffs on Chinese goods promised by former President Trump on the campaign trail, making advanced purchases of imported goods and buying up extra ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

UK borrowing costs rise as Reeves’ spending plans unnerve investors

Ten-year gilt yield hits five-month high after chancellor’s first Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 30

AstraZeneca China president under investigation by Chinese authorities

British drugmaker says Leon Wang is ‘co-operating with an ongoing investigation’

Business - Financial Times - October 30

EU imposes new tariffs on Chinese cars

The European Union on Wednesday imposed tariffs on Chinese-produced electric vehicles (EVs), adding another pressure point to Chinese EVs on top of existing American duties imposed by President ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30