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Death of Iranian President adds to tensions in Middle East
Also in this newsletter: ICC seeks Israel and Hamas arrest warrants, Taiwan president’s tough task, US female executive numbers fallFinancial Times - World - Iran -
Tencent's Top Shareholder Taps New Chief in AI Ramp-Up
Prosus and South African parent Naspers named Fabricio Bloisi as group CEO, replacing interim boss Ervin Tu, who will become president and chief investment officer.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Tencent's Top Shareholder Taps New Chief in AI Ramp-Up
Prosus and South African parent Naspers named Fabricio Bloisi as group CEO, replacing interim boss Ervin Tu, who will become president and chief investment officer.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Pro-Israel groups ramp up spending against Republicans
Pro-Israel groups have often engaged in Democratic primaries, but are now increasingly targeting Republicans who have opposed aid to Israel in its war with Hamas.NBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Putin meets Xi as Russia-China ties flourish amid tension with U.S.
Xi Jinping welcomes Vladimir Putin to Beijing - talking peace in Ukraine amid a backdrop of war and growing tension with the U.S. and NATO.CBS News - Politics - China -
Microsoft Asks Some China Staff to Relocate Amid Sino-US Tensions
The group of mostly Chinese nationals work on cloud computing and machine learning, which are now flashpoints in the growing U.S.-China rivalry.Inc. - Business - China -
The quiet Japanese island paradise on the frontline of growing Taiwan-China tensions
Yonaguni is a tourist hotspot – but its location just 100km from Taiwan means residents must wrestle with the creeping militarisation of their home. In the minds of many Japanese people, Yonaguni is a sleepy paradise of crystal-clear sea and ...The Guardian - World - China -
At Trump Trial, Tensions Rise in Courtroom After Cohen Completes Testimony
Michael D. Cohen admitted stealing from the Trump Organization. The judge excoriated a defense witness. And Donald J. Trump’s entourage included a former leader of the Hells Angels.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Weather tracker: Tornado and hail risk as US storm season ramps up again
Low pressure also expected to raise temperatures in eastern Canada and north-east US, while temperatures plummet in west. After a lull in recent weeks, storm season in the US has begun to ramp up again, with 100mph winds and tennis ball-sized hail ...The Guardian - World -
Saudi Arabia's national carrier orders more than 100 new Airbus jets as it ramps up tourism push
Saudi Arabia’s national airline said Monday that it ordered more than 100 new Airbus jets, a reflection of the kingdom’s ambitious drive to lure more touristsABC News - Top stories -
Microsoft Asks Hundreds of China-Based AI Staff to Consider Relocating Amid U.S.-China Tensions
The request comes as the Biden administration toughens controls on China’s access to cutting-edge American technology.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - China -
Tensions boil over as Michael Cohen, Trump attorney spar during cross-exam
NEW YORK — Former President Trump’s attorney hammered Michael Cohen on Thursday as tensions in the courtroom boiled over on the second day of intense cross-examination of prosecutors’ star witness. For hours, Todd Blanche, Trump’s lead defense ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Taiwan's new president urges China to stop its 'intimidation' and 'choose dialogue over confrontation'
Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te urged China to stop its hostile political and military threats against the island and work toward regional peace on Monday.CNBC - Business - China -
Kosovo shuts 6 Serb bank branches over use of the dinar currency in a move that could raise tensions
Kosovo police have closed six branches of a Serbia-licensed bank in line with the decision on the ban of the use of the Serbian dinar currency in the countryABC News - World -
Microsoft is asking hundreds of employees in its China-based cloud-computing and AI operations to consider transferring outside the country, as it finds itself caught in the crosshairs of escalating U.S.-China tensions.
Microsoft is asking hundreds of employees in its China-based cloud-computing and AI operations to consider transferring outside the country, as it finds itself caught in the crosshairs of escalating U.S.-China tensions.The Wall Street Journal - World