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Syria: fall of Assad a blow for Iran’s ‘Shia crescent’ – here are its foreign policy options in the new-look Middle East

When Hafez al-Assad, an Alawite minority member, seized control of the Ba'ath Party in Syria in 1970, he faced a significant backlash. The Syrian Constitution stipulated that only Muslims could hold the presidency, and the Alawites were deemed non-Muslim by many Sunni groups.

The Conversation

China Plans Proactive Measures To Boost Economy

Chinese leaders plan to boost economy through fiscal and monetary measures, focusing on consumer spending and long-term growth strategies.

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Stocks Slip Before the Open as Bond Yields Climb, U.S. PPI Data and ECB Decision in Focus

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are down -0.15%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are down -0.23% this morning as Treasury yields marched higher, while investors awaited crucial U.S. producer inflation data as well as the European Central Bank’s interest rate decision.

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Stocks Fall Before the Open as Bond Yields Climb, U.S. PPI Data and ECB Decision in Focus

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Xiaomi's new mini washer dryer has 20 different programmes –and it's only 18 inches tall

It's the ideal appliance for smaller living spaces

Temu's billionaire founder lost his title as China's richest person just 20 days after winning it

Colin Huang’s net worth tanked $14.1 billion after disappointing earnings results.

Fortune

Automotive Cybersecurity Regulations: Compliance and Challenges

The increasing integration of software, artificial intelligence (AI), and connectivity in modern vehicles has expanded their attack surface, making cybersecurity a critical concern for the automotive industry.

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EXPLAINED: Why D Gukesh will prefer winning the World Chess Championship in Game 14 itself

The World Chess Championship battle between the challenger from India, D Gukesh, and the title-holder from China, Ding Liren, has gone down the wire. After 13 games, the match is on tenterhooks at 6.5 points each, with just one game left to be played in Singapore.

The Times of India

US hikes tariffs on imports of Chinese solar wafers, polysilicon and tungsten products

The Biden administration has announced it is raising tariffs on solar wafers, polysilicon and some tungsten products from China to protect U.S. clean energy businesses

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International Business Times

Asian Markets Fluctuate After Wall St Record; Eyes On China

Equities swung in Asian trade Thursday following another record day on Wall Street fuelled by inflation data that reinforced expectations for a US interest rate cut next week, while traders also remained hopeful for more measures to stimulate China's economy.

International Business Times

Taiwan Says Detects 16 Chinese Warships Around Island

Taiwan said Thursday it detected 16 Chinese warships in waters around the island, one of the highest numbers this year, as Beijing intensifies military pressure on Taipei.

The Independent UK

Papua New Guinea gains a team in Australian rugby league in diplomatic push aimed at curbing China

Papua New Guinea will gain its own team in Australia’s rugby league in a soft diplomacy deal linked to limiting Chinese influence in the South Pacific

International Business Times

Australia To Spend $385 Mn On PNG Rugby League Team With Eye On China

Australia will spend US$385 million to establish a rugby league team from Papua New Guinea in its rugby league competition, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Thursday, a move designed to help ward off China.

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AAP

China benched, PNG takes field in sport-security pact

Australia is putting $600 million towards a team from Papua New Guinea joining the NRL but will pull its support if Port Moresby breaks "strategic trust".

Al Jazeera

Asia’s frustrated young men celebrate the return of Donald Trump

Young men from China to South Korea are celebrating Trump’s re-election as a victory against anti-male sentiment.

The Guardian - UK

UK universities urged to provide better support for students from China

Researchers say Chinese students feel they are treated as revenue sources rather community members

Evening Standard

Chinese students on UK campuses face ‘ethnic clustering’ and language barriers

A think tank’s report has called for universities to offer support to Chinese students facing ‘integration challenges’.

Reason

Trump's Plan To Fight Illegal Drugs With Punitive Tariffs Makes No Sense

If stopping drugs from entering the country is as straightforward as the president-elect implies, why didn't he do it during his first term?

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Crude Rallies on the Potential for Additional US Sanctions on Russian Oil

January WTI crude oil (CLF25 ) Wednesday closed up +1.70 (+2.48%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF25 ) closed up +0.0290 (+1.48%). Crude oil and gasoline prices posted moderate gains Wednesday, with crude climbing to a 1-week high and gasoline rising to a 2-week high. Crude prices rallied Wednesday on the...

The Independent UK

Rick Scott reignites his war against ‘Chinese sewage garlic.’ Is it actually a ‘major threat?’

Senator from Florida has pushed to drop Chinese garlic in U.S. grocery stores and ban it on military bases

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