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Typhoon Kong-Rey Takes Aim at Taiwan

The storm prompted closures and raised the risk of landslides as it approached the island. It was expected to hit as the equivalent of a Category 4 hurricane.

World - The New York Times - 1 hour ago

China employs 125 military aircraft in exercises aimed at Taiwan in single-day record, Taiwan's government says

World - ABC News - October 14

China deploys record 125 warplanes in large scale military drill in warning to Taiwan

Taiwan’s Defense Ministry called the drills a provocation.

World - ABC News - October 14

China vows to take ‘countermeasures’ over US and Taiwan $2bn arms deal

Package includes Nasams air defence system that Taiwan says will help it in the face of China’s frequent military manoeuvres . China will take “countermeasures” to defend its sovereignty and ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

McKinsey faces Republican calls for probe into China ‘conflicts’

US officials request investigation into whether consultancy breached rules for Pentagon contracts

World - Financial Times - October 18

Senators take aim at big private equity landlords as rents soar

With home and apartment rental costs soaring, four Democratic senators are calling for more scrutiny on Wall Street financiers snatching up rental homes.

China's Ministry of Finance is taking aim at local debt problems before tackling broader economic challenges

In his opening remarks on Saturday, Minister of Finance Lan Fo'an laid out four measures, starting with increasing support for local governments in resolving debt risks.

Business - CNBC - October 14

How Call Of Duty's Anti-Cheat Aims To Take Out Cheaters In Black Ops 6

With Black Ops 6 arriving next week, Activision has detailed the plans for how Call of Duty's Ricochet anti-cheat software will protect the game from cheaters. This includes plans for the Black ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 18

Russia’s elusive war aims

Any end to the fighting that left Moscow in control of some Ukrainian land wouldn’t necessarily add up to a victory

World - Financial Times - October 19

There are no easy answers to the decline of UK’s Aim

Number of companies listed on the junior stock market is barely over 700

Business - Financial Times - October 17

China Launches Sea and Air Drills Around Taiwan

The one-day military exercises followed a speech by Taiwan’s president last week that reaffirmed the island’s sovereignty.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 14

China Holds War Games Encircling Taiwan in Warning to Island’s Leader

Scores of Chinese aircraft and dozens of ships surrounded Taiwan, after President Lai Ching-te rejected Beijing’s claim over the island.

World - The New York Times - October 14

China starts large military drills around Taiwan

Manoeuvres come after Taiwan’s president asserted sovereignty but asked Beijing to co-operate to secure peace

World - Financial Times - October 14

China 'punishes' Taiwan president remarks with new drills

Beijing says the exercise involved all parts of the military and simulates a full-scale attack on its neighbour.

China Employs Hackers and Celebrities to Undermine Taiwan

Taiwan has accused Beijing of a wide-ranging campaign to weaken the island’s resolve.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 17

Taiwan ETF issuers to pull in $420mn in fees this year

Total ETF assets soared nearly 50% in eight months to end of August

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

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 - 5 days ago

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 - 4 days ago

Thousands gather for colorful celebration at Taiwan Pride parade

Thousands have gathered on the streets of Taipei for the Taiwan Pride parade, one of Asia’s largest annual celebrations of inclusivity

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

Officer denies intentionally aiming for Kaba's head

Martyn Blake tells the jury he did not intend to kill Chris Kaba, only to stop him harming officers.

BBC News job losses aim to save £24m

The proposals will result in a net loss of 155 jobs as the BBC seeks to save money.

Whitbread Aims to Boost Profit, Shareholder Returns

The U.K. hotel-and-restaurant company said it forecasts an increase of at least £300 million in profit by fiscal 2030, and to generate more than £2 billion for dividends, share buybacks and ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 16

Women's program aims to combat violence in Chicago

Many of the women participating in Chicago's She Ro intervention program have lost a loved one to gun violence.

Holiday in Greenland? New airports aim to entice tourists

The Arctic territory hopes that three new airports will pave the way for direct flights from the US and Europe.

England aim to be ruthless in tough autumn Tests

England play the first of their four autumn internationals against New Zealand on Saturday, so how is the team shaping up and who are they playing?

China holds military drills around Taiwan to warn against independence

China conducted large-scale military drills surrounding Taiwan on Monday, in response to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's national day speech that China has no right to represent Taiwan.

FirstFT: China launches large military exercises near Taiwan

Also in today’s newsletter, Trump backs strong dollar, says adviser, and EY delays start dates for recruits

World - Financial Times - October 14

China conducts military drills around Taiwan in warning to island’s president

PLA and Chinese coastguard approach Taiwan by sea and air in move linked by state media to ‘separatist’ National Day speech. Chinese military and coastguard personnel surrounded Taiwan’s main ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

US raises concern over Chinese military drills near Taiwan

The United States said it is “seriously concerned” about Chinese military drills near Taiwan on Monday. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said the U.S. is concerned by the joint military ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

From China with love: coastguard’s ‘creepy’ message to Taiwan during military drills

Image dispersed during Monday’s military drills likened to sexual harassment or abusive partner. A Chinese propaganda image dispersed during Monday’s military drills around Taiwan was supposed to ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Taiwan to have satellite internet service as protection in case of Chinese attack

Coverage with UK-European provider will be in place by end of month, says island’s main telecoms company. Taiwan is expected to have access to low earth orbit satellite internet service by the end ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

U.S., Philippines launch war games after China's Taiwan drills

Thousands of U.S. and Filipino troops launched joint exercises as Taiwan detected a record 153 Chinese military aircraft around the self-ruled island.

World - CBS News - October 15

Taiwan and trade: how China sees its future with the US after the election

Beijing does not see there being much difference between a Democratic- or Republican-controlled White House. Deciphering the obscure machinations of elite politics is a pursuit that western ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

With Jets and Ships, China is Honing Its Ability to Choke Taiwan

China’s large-scale military exercises are encircling Taiwan and testing the island’s defenses. They also raise the risk of conflict, accidental or otherwise.

World - The New York Times - October 17

Xi Visits Province Across From Taiwan After Military Drills

World - Yahoo News - October 16

China’s show of force in massive military exercises alarms Taiwan

Taipei wants other democracies to push back harder against Beijing

World - Financial Times - October 17

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