HSBC may have to choose between East and West as China tightens grip on Hong Kong
China’s ambassador to the United Kingdom, Liu Xiaoming, responded this week by accusing the country of “gross interference” in Hong…
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Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil’s President, tests positive for coronavirus
Bolsonaro himself announced the result, speaking on Brazilian TV channels Tuesday. “Everyone knew that it would reach a considerable part…
Melbourne to reimpose six-week coronavirus lockdown as Australia battles potential second wave
Starting from 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, residents in metropolitan Melbourne will no longer be allowed to leave their homes unless…
Prince Harry and Meghan say countries including the UK must right the wrongs of colonialism
Speaking at a session of the Queen’s Commonwealth Trust on Wednesday, Harry said people must “acknowledge the past,” even when…
Russia’s GRU: Spy agency known for brazenness back in the headlines
The GRU — formally known as Main Directorate of the General Staff — has long been accused by the West…
Jeff Bezos is so rich he just set a new record
Bezos this week surpassed his previous wealth record that he reached prior to his divorce from his ex-wife MacKenzie. Last…
It’s a scary time to be unemployed. These people still chose to get laid off
It’s a scary time to be unemployed. Even with a better-than-expected June jobs report Monday, the unemployment rate still stands…
Brazil coronavirus: Rio reopens as experts warn worst is yet to come
“My crew and I are excited to be back to work,” he told CNN about his place called Cabanna, which…
Coca-Cola is shutting down Odwalla juice
The company made the call “given a rapidly shifting marketplace and despite every effort to support continued production,” John Hackett,…
Russian voters overwhelmingly back a ploy by President Vladimir Putin to rule until 2036
Russians went to the polls Wednesday to cast ballots in a nationwide referendum on constitutional amendments. The vote paves the…