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China conducts South China Sea combat patrol amidst US war game

China has undertaken military "combat patrols" in the contested South China Sea, thereby increasing tensions in the region on the same day that the United States, the Philippines, Japan, and Australia execute their inaugural joint military exercises. The Philippines was expected to conduct joint drills in the same area on the same day, according to defence chiefs from all four countries. Beijing's unexpected announcement of a naval exercise on Sunday followed that day.

China’s Country Garden halts Hong Kong share trading

A crisis-stricken Country Garden, a Chinese real estate developer, has halted trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange after postponing the disclosure of its annual financial results. The company announced last week that it required additional time to gather data to restructure its debts. The company defaulted on its foreign obligations the previous year and faced a winding-up petition.

Chinese smartphone powerhouse Xiaomi challenges Tesla

Xiaomi, a Chinese smartphone manufacturer, has begun accepting reservations for its first electric vehicle (EV). Lei Jun, chief executive officer of the technology behemoth, announced at the event that the base price of the SU7 would be 215,900 yuan ($29,872; £23,663), while the Max model would cost 299,900 yuan.

Expect more UK sanctions on China democracy and security

On Monday, the United Kingdom will impose sanctions on individuals it suspects of involvement in disrupting the democratic process sponsored by China. Today, ministers will increase pressure on China by disclosing additional information regarding the assault on the Electoral Commission and 43 individuals, including peers and Members of Parliament.

China criticises House vote’bandit logic’ for TikTok ban

It has been alleged that China is "unjustly" behaving as a "bandit" in its opposition to a measure in Congress that could ultimately lead to the ban of TikTok in the United States. The House of Representatives-passed bill would require TikTok's parent company to divest from the company within six months or risk having the application banned.

EU investigates AliExpress for illicit online goods

The European Commission has initiated a formal investigation into the Chinese e-commerce platform AliExpress in response to allegations of illicit and explicit material being hosted on the site. The European Union's executive arm announced on Thursday that it would conduct an investigation into the e-commerce behemoth by the Digital Services Act (DSA), which mandates that platforms enforce greater measures against harmful and illicit products.

Money, power, and Chinese nationalism’s danger

A Chinese video blogger who espouses ultranationalism discovered red circular stickers bearing the inscription "Happy 2024" affixed to the glass doors of a retail mall in Nanjing in January.

Thailand’s Chinese tourism booms when visas are lifted

Thailand's Chinese tourism booms when visas are lifted

Thailand’s Chinese tourism booms when visas are lifted

Thailand's Chinese tourism booms when visas are lifted

Senate’s $95bn aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan challenged

Senate's $95bn aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan challenged

Expats: Nicole Kidman Hong Kong show not shown in city

Expats: Nicole Kidman Hong Kong show not shown in city

Chinese landslide kills 8, leaves scores missing in Yunnan

Chinese landslide kills 8, leaves scores missing in Yunnan

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Acid reflux meds like TUMS, Prilosec up migraine risk 70%

According to one study, the use of common over-the-counter gastritis medications such as TUMS or Prilosec can increase the likelihood of developing migraines by as much as 70 percent.  A cohort of 11,800 individuals was analyzed by researchers from the University of Maryland, of which 2,100 were users of over-the-counter anti-heartburn medications.

Outrage about crowding Visitors to Venice start paying today

Venice becomes the first city globally to implement a payment system exclusively for visitors. To verify that individuals beyond entry points possess a QR code, officials conduct arbitrary inspections. Despite this, not all individuals are content. Visitors to Venice are now required to pay an entrance fee by a contentious scheme that went into effect today. The pilot program is intended to deter tourists and reduce the volume of visitors that congest the canals during the height of the holiday season, thereby making the city more habitable for locals, according to authorities.

Meadows, Giuliani indicted in Arizona election scheme

A grand jury in the state of Arizona has indicted sixteen individuals, including Mark Meadows, the chief of staff for Donald Trump, and Rudy Giuliani, an attorney, on charges related to their purported involvement in nullifying the former president's defeat in the 2020 election.  Eleven Republicans are charged in the indictment issued late Wednesday by the state attorney general. The document in question was erroneously submitted to Congress, wherein it claimed that Trump had secured the crucial state for 2020.

US Supreme Court considers sending Trump immunity claim back

On Thursday, the United States Supreme Court indicated its willingness to remand Donald Trump's criminal case concerning his endeavors to annul the 2020 election to a lower court. This remand would enable the court to determine whether specific elements of the indictment constituted "official acts" shielded by presidential immunity.