Shein valued at $26bn after long-awaited stock market debut
The firm's Hong Kong listing on Tuesday comes after a years-long quest to sell shares in New York and London.
Trump says Iran is ‘DEAD’ — experts point to the real sign Tehran is nearing the brink – Fox News
- Trump says Iran is ‘DEAD’ — experts point to the real sign Tehran is nearing the brink Fox News
- Trump says U.S. is not forcing Iran to negotiate after fresh round of strikes CNBC
- US Launches New Round of Iran Strikes as Strait Tensions Grow Bloomberg.com
- Iran Talks Sputter as Trump Spurns a Return to His June Deal WSJ
- Trump seeks to sanction Tehran into submission rather than renew MOU, sources say The Times of Israel
Ari Emanuel and His Brothers Donate $550,000 to Palestinian Doctor Training Program – The Hollywood Reporter
Iran’s president says Tehran will reciprocate if US honours interim deal commitments – Reuters
- Iran's president says Tehran will reciprocate if US honours interim deal commitments Reuters
- Iran war updates: Iran pledges to stand firm against ‘unjust’ US sanctions Al Jazeera
- US and Iran trade strikes, and other Mideast news WKMG
- Iran says continuing war ‘not in our interest’ after fighting flares France 24
- Iran’s president says Iran would return to cease-fire agreement if US does The Boston Globe
Trump suggests he is reviewing US support for UK over Falkland Islands
Comments signal president prepared to use dispute to push UK to raise defence spending and Nato contributions
Donald Trump has suggested he is reconsidering US support for Britain’s sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, in a move likely to strain the “special relationship” between Washington and London.
“I always review every position – that’s just one of many,” the US president told reporters in the White House, in response to a question about whether he was reviewing the US’s position over the South Atlantic islands, an archipelago whose status has long been disputed by Argentina, which claims sovereignty.
Continue reading...German vice-chancellor confronts Russia’s finance chief at G20, calls his presence ‘irritating’ – The Kyiv Independent
- German vice-chancellor confronts Russia's finance chief at G20, calls his presence 'irritating' The Kyiv Independent
- Ukraine war briefing: Pressure stays on Russian economy until war is over, says Bessent The Guardian
- Allies bristle as sanctioned Russian finance minister attends U.S.-hosted G20 summit NBC News
- Bessent met with Russian counterpart at G20 Axios
- Europeans bristle at Russia's return to G20 Reuters
US-Iran Tensions High After Strikes on Two Tankers in Hormuz – Bloomberg.com
- US-Iran Tensions High After Strikes on Two Tankers in Hormuz Bloomberg.com
- Tanker struck by three projectiles while sailing out of Strait of Hormuz, monitor says The Times of Israel
- Saudi and South Korean oil tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz Financial Times
- Tanker reportedly struck by 3 projectiles in Hormuz transit, report says NewsNation
- Oil prices remain low; Strait of Hormuz at center of Iran, Oman negotiations Fox News
Canada’s ruling Liberals sweep special elections in boost to Mark Carney
Three projected victories are a message to US that Carney has support of the Canadian people, says one lawmaker
Canada’s ruling Liberal party has swept three special elections, a result that showed voters backing the prime minister, Mark Carney, after his face-off with Donald Trump.
The Canadian Press, Canada’s national news agency, projected Liberal victories in Chicoutimi-Le Fjord in Quebec, Beaches-East York in Toronto and North Vancouver-Capilano in British Columbia.
Continue reading...Shein shares slide on fast-fashion retailer’s stock market debut
Hong Kong flotation at $26bn by firm once valued at $100bn follows failure to list in US and UK
Shares in the fast-fashion brand Shein slumped by as much as 10% as the China-founded company made its long-anticipated trading debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange.
The Singapore-headquartered company, once valued at almost $100bn (£74bn), went public on Tuesday pricing shares at HK$48.56, valuing the business at just over $26bn.
Continue reading...Ex-gang boss guilty of orchestrating 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur
Duane "Keffe D" Davis was convicted over the drive-by shooting of the rap superstar 30 years ago.
Chinese rescue work in Tibet flood disaster zone still trudging along days later – Reuters
- Chinese rescue work in Tibet flood disaster zone still trudging along days later Reuters
- They were building infrastructure in Nepal. Their families in China want to know what happened to them CNN
- China warns of ‘major’ glacier collapse risk as landslide death toll nears 1,000 South China Morning Post
- Fifteen Britons among 261 foreigners missing in China after floods The Guardian
- China Says 261 Foreigners From 23 Countries Are Missing in Tibet Flood The New York Times
Drones, Patriots and cash for Ukraine in the spotlight as EU ministers gather in Ireland – Euronews.com
- Drones, Patriots and cash for Ukraine in the spotlight as EU ministers gather in Ireland Euronews.com
- Europe Presses Spain and Greece to Give Ukraine Air Defenses Bloomberg.com
- EU foreign policy chief urges countries to give Ukraine interceptor missiles nearing expiry Українська правда
- EU chief diplomat taps ex-political, military leaders for defense group politico.eu
- Kallas Urges Countries to Give Ukraine Expiring Air Defense Missiles Kyiv Post
Nato scrambles fighter jets after drone incursion as Putin blasts Kyiv killing 9 – the-sun.com
- Nato scrambles fighter jets after drone incursion as Putin blasts Kyiv killing 9 the-sun.com
- NATO Scrambles Fighter Jets After Drones Enter Two Nations On Same Night Newsweek
- Possible air threat warning issued in Latvia’s Ludza Municipality UA.NEWS
- Estonia's defense minister says Ukrainian drones entered country's airspace again Ukrinform
- Latvia and Estonia Issued Air Raid Alerts. Ust-Luga Is on Fire in Russia reform.news
What does Iceland’s “No” vote mean for the EU’s enlargement policy? – Euronews.com
- What does Iceland’s “No” vote mean for the EU’s enlargement policy? Euronews.com
- What Iceland’s snub means for the EU’s place in the world politico.eu
- EU enlargement hits an Icelandic snag The Economist
- Iceland Votes to Steer Clear of European Union Talks The New York Times
- Iceland’s close ties with EU mean no vote is not a Brexit-style rejection The Guardian
ASPI Executive Director Justin Bassi, who has clashed with government, to leave the think tank – Politico
The final minutes before floodwater crashed through Nepal-China border
More than 100 Indians are missing at a vital Nepal-China trade crossing after devastating Himalayan floods.
Leaders missing and China ‘furious’: the Pacific Islands forum off to a decidedly shaky start – The Conversation
- Leaders missing and China ‘furious’: the Pacific Islands forum off to a decidedly shaky start The Conversation
- China-Taiwan tensions weigh on Pacific leaders meeting Reuters
- China warns of 'consequences' for Taiwan after Taipei envoys attend Pacific leaders summit ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- China warns of ‘consequences’ over Taiwan presence at Pacific Islands Forum The Guardian
- Great power rivalry threatens to overshadow a summit of some of the world's smallest island nations AP News
South Korean police officer admits to closing missing person cases to avoid work
The officer falsely claimed he contacted missing persons and prematurely closed their cases on the South Korean holiday island of Jeju.
Russian finance minister, invited by Trump, draws objections at G-20 meeting – The Washington Post
- Russian finance minister, invited by Trump, draws objections at G-20 meeting The Washington Post
- Allies bristle as sanctioned Russian finance minister attends U.S.-hosted G20 summit NBC News
- Ukraine war briefing: Pressure stays on Russian economy until war is over, says Bessent The Guardian
- G20 backs final statement despite Russia tensions, China dissent France 24
- CNBC Daily Open: A surprise seat for Russia at the G20 table CNBC
Water worries return: Most Israeli desalination plants shut down again – Israel National News
- Water worries return: Most Israeli desalination plants shut down again Israel National News
- Desalination plants again shut down due to murky seawater; farmers sound the alarm The Times of Israel
- Water restrictions continue into second day as most Israeli desalination plants shut down again The Jerusalem Post
- Mysterious contamination disrupts Israel’s desalination plants: ‘A strange event’ Israel National News
- Five of Israel's Six Desalination Plants Shut as Algae Hits Mediterranean Coast Haaretz