On Monday, China voiced strong opposition to an offering made by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, which both China and South Korea consider a symbol of Japan’s historical military aggression. Kishida’s offering, a bonsai tree, was part of a ritual at the shrine, which was reported by Japanese media and included live images of …
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On Monday, the Israeli military announced that Aharon Haliva, the head of its intelligence corps, has resigned. This resignation comes in the wake of the severe failures associated with the unexpected Oct. 7 attack by Hamas, which breached Israel’s highly regarded defense systems. This incident, which resulted in the deaths of 1,200 people, predominantly civilians, and saw approximately 250 individuals …
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Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has finalized a deal to buy a majority 51% share in Telecommunication Towers Company Limited (TAWAL) from STC Group (7010.SE). This acquisition marks a significant step towards establishing the largest telecom tower company in the region, according to a statement released by PIF and STC on Monday. As per the …
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China‘s envoy to the United States emphasized the need for both nations to collaborate to enhance their relationship amidst ongoing significant challenges. The ambassador, speaking at a Harvard University forum, stressed the importance of establishing a mutual understanding to ensure relations progress on a stable and sustainable trajectory, according to a statement from the Chinese Embassy in Washington released on …
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Stephanie Sparks, the well-known host of the Golf Channel’s reality series “Big Break,” passed away on April 13 at the age of 50. Details regarding the cause and location of her death have not been disclosed. Originally from Wheeling, West Virginia, Sparks distinguished herself as an All-American collegiate golfer during her time at Duke University. Her notable achievements began with …
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