Larry Lee
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Hangzhou Offers Generous Childbirth Incentives to Boost Birthrate
To strengthen childbirth services and reduce the child-rearing costs for families with multiple children, on August 7, 2023, the Hangzhou Health Commission and Hangzhou Finance Bureau jointly issued the "Hangzhou Childbirth Subsidy Implementation Measures (Pilot)", which will take effect from September 10th. 
To strengthen childbirth services and reduce the child-rearing costs for families with multiple children, on August 7, 2023, the Hangzhou Health Commission and Hangzhou Finance Bureau jointly issued the "Hangzhou Childbirth Subsidy Implementation Measures (Pilot)", which will take effect from September 10th. -
Wanda Group VP Liu Haibo Under Investigation for Corruption
In a year of mounting challenges for Wanda Group, Liu Haibo, the company's Senior Vice President, is now reportedly under investigation for significant internal corruption. 
In a year of mounting challenges for Wanda Group, Liu Haibo, the company's Senior Vice President, is now reportedly under investigation for significant internal corruption. -
Kamala Harris' Approval Ratings: A Reflection of Prejudice or Performance?
In the ever-evolving political landscape of the United States, Vice President Kamala Harris finds herself at the center of a debate concerning her low approval ratings. A recent discussion on CNN's State of the Union saw Ashley Allison, a colleague of Harris, attributing these ratings to underlying prejudice and misogyny. 
In the ever-evolving political landscape of the United States, Vice President Kamala Harris finds herself at the center of a debate concerning her low approval ratings. A recent discussion on CNN's State of the Union saw Ashley Allison, a colleague of Harris, attributing these ratings to underlying prejudice and misogyny. -
Melania Trump: Donald's Calming Force Amid Legal Turmoil
In the midst of a tumultuous week that saw former President Donald Trump face a third indictment, insiders have revealed that his wife, Melania Trump, has been the stabilizing force preventing him from unraveling. As legal challenges mount, the former First Lady's role in the Trump camp has become increasingly pivotal, offering a rare glimpse into the dynamics of their relationship during these trying times. 
In the midst of a tumultuous week that saw former President Donald Trump face a third indictment, insiders have revealed that his wife, Melania Trump, has been the stabilizing force preventing him from unraveling. As legal challenges mount, the former First Lady's role in the Trump camp has become increasingly pivotal, offering a rare glimpse into the dynamics of their relationship during these trying times. -
Saudi Arabia Takes Center Stage in Ukraine Crisis Talks
On Aug 6, Saudi Arabia concluded its hosted talks on the Ukraine issue. Representatives from 42 countries, including China, India, the U.S., and Europe, participated both online and in person in this two-day summit held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia's second-largest city. Notably, Russia, a primary party involved in the conflict, was excluded from the talks. 
On Aug 6, Saudi Arabia concluded its hosted talks on the Ukraine issue. Representatives from 42 countries, including China, India, the U.S., and Europe, participated both online and in person in this two-day summit held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia's second-largest city. Notably, Russia, a primary party involved in the conflict, was excluded from the talks. -
Niger Severs Military Ties with France: A Pivot to Russia on the Horizon?
More than a week after the abrupt coup in the West African nation of Niger, the military leaders who led the coup announced on the evening of August 3rd that they were nullifying their defense agreement with former colonial power France. 
More than a week after the abrupt coup in the West African nation of Niger, the military leaders who led the coup announced on the evening of August 3rd that they were nullifying their defense agreement with former colonial power France. -
Black Sea Tensions Escalate: Russian Naval Ship Damaged in Ukrainian Drone Attack
In a significant escalation of tensions in the Black Sea, a Russian naval ship, the Olenegorsky Gornyak, has reportedly been damaged in a Ukrainian naval drone attack. The assault took place near the Russian port of Novorossiysk, a crucial hub for Russian exports. While Russia's defence ministry acknowledged repelling a Ukrainian attack involving two sea drones, it has not admitted to any damage. 
In a significant escalation of tensions in the Black Sea, a Russian naval ship, the Olenegorsky Gornyak, has reportedly been damaged in a Ukrainian naval drone attack. The assault took place near the Russian port of Novorossiysk, a crucial hub for Russian exports. While Russia's defence ministry acknowledged repelling a Ukrainian attack involving two sea drones, it has not admitted to any damage. -
Trump's Upcoming Trial Judge Faces Scrutiny Over Past Errors
In the lead-up to former U.S. President Donald Trump's trial over his handling of classified documents, the presiding judge, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, is under scrutiny for two key errors made in a previous trial. Legal experts and a court transcript suggest that these errors could have invalidated the proceedings. 
In the lead-up to former U.S. President Donald Trump's trial over his handling of classified documents, the presiding judge, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, is under scrutiny for two key errors made in a previous trial. Legal experts and a court transcript suggest that these errors could have invalidated the proceedings. -
Shift in Power: Thaksin's Return Looms Amid Thai Political Tumult
Over two months have passed since the May Lower House elections in Thailand, Southeast Asia's second-largest economy, and the Prime Ministerial decision has been delayed once more, altering the political alliance's composition. 
Over two months have passed since the May Lower House elections in Thailand, Southeast Asia's second-largest economy, and the Prime Ministerial decision has been delayed once more, altering the political alliance's composition. -
Niger Coup Shakes Global Uranium Supply, Spotlight on Europe's Energy Security
The coup in Niger, an African nation rich in uranium resources, has now been ongoing for a week, with no sign of the situation improving. European countries have already begun evacuating their citizens. On August 2, France and Italy began airlifting citizens from their countries and other European nations. Germany has also advised its citizens to leave the country. The coup in Niger, an African nation rich in uranium resources, has now been ongoing for a week, with no sign of the situation improving. European countries have already begun evacuating their citizens. On August 2, France and Italy began airlifting citizens from their countries and other European nations. Germany has also advised its citizens to leave the country.
