January 9, 2025
US
•09.01.2025
•Thursday
•228 days ago
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The Los Angeles wildfire crisis intensified with the outbreak of new blazes in Hollywood Hills, as firefighting efforts were hampered by infrastructure failures. Early morning reports confirmed 5 deaths and over 1,000 destroyed structures, with numbers rising throughout the day to 5,300 structures by evening. The evacuation orders expanded from 100,000 to 180,000 residents.
Jimmy Carter's state funeral in Washington DC brought together all living presidents, including Trump and Biden, providing a rare moment of political unity amid the crisis. Biden delivered the eulogy before announcing federal support for LA's fire recovery efforts, pledging 180 days of disaster relief.
By evening, reports emerged of looting arrests and conspiracy theories about the fires' origins, with celebrities facing criticism for promoting unsubstantiated claims. The fires overshadowed other developments, including Venezuela's opposition leader detention and Trump adviser's comments about Greenland acquisition.
Jimmy Carter's state funeral in Washington DC brought together all living presidents, including Trump and Biden, providing a rare moment of political unity amid the crisis. Biden delivered the eulogy before announcing federal support for LA's fire recovery efforts, pledging 180 days of disaster relief.
By evening, reports emerged of looting arrests and conspiracy theories about the fires' origins, with celebrities facing criticism for promoting unsubstantiated claims. The fires overshadowed other developments, including Venezuela's opposition leader detention and Trump adviser's comments about Greenland acquisition.
Israel
•09.01.2025
•Thursday
•228 days ago
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The morning brought details about three armor corps soldiers killed in Beit Hanoun when their tank triggered explosives made from IDF ordnance, bringing the ground operation toll to 401. The incident revealed Hamas's evolving tactics in using Israeli munitions remnants.
By noon, Lebanon elected army commander Joseph Aoun as president after two years of vacancy, promising border stability while maintaining support for Palestinians. In parallel, Justice Minister Levin and Foreign Minister Sa'ar unveiled a judicial reform compromise, restructuring the Judicial Selection Committee while allowing Justice Amit's appointment.
The evening saw three Houthi drone interceptions over central Israel within an hour, bringing the total to 320 since war's start. The US House passed legislation to sanction the ICC over potential Israeli arrest warrants, as Poland offered Netanyahu protection during his planned Auschwitz visit.
By noon, Lebanon elected army commander Joseph Aoun as president after two years of vacancy, promising border stability while maintaining support for Palestinians. In parallel, Justice Minister Levin and Foreign Minister Sa'ar unveiled a judicial reform compromise, restructuring the Judicial Selection Committee while allowing Justice Amit's appointment.
The evening saw three Houthi drone interceptions over central Israel within an hour, bringing the total to 320 since war's start. The US House passed legislation to sanction the ICC over potential Israeli arrest warrants, as Poland offered Netanyahu protection during his planned Auschwitz visit.
Germany
•09.01.2025
•Thursday
•228 days ago
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Los Angeles fires escalated into a major catastrophe, with Hollywood evacuations affecting 150,000 residents and claiming five lives. Biden declared it a disaster zone and cancelled his Vatican visit, while Trump used the crisis to attack California's governor.
The scheduled Musk-Weidel conversation dominated afternoon coverage, building on previous days' Meta policy shifts. The conversation itself became a media event, with Musk explicitly endorsing AfD and making contested historical claims. This followed the pattern of increasing far-right legitimization seen in Austrian politics.
Trump's territorial ambitions expanded beyond Greenland to include Panama Canal control, while two Düsseldorf scientists were charged with espionage for China. Christian Lindner faced a pie attack during campaign speech, highlighting increasing political tensions. The CDU's "Agenda 2030" economic program emerged as response to AfD's rising polls.
The scheduled Musk-Weidel conversation dominated afternoon coverage, building on previous days' Meta policy shifts. The conversation itself became a media event, with Musk explicitly endorsing AfD and making contested historical claims. This followed the pattern of increasing far-right legitimization seen in Austrian politics.
Trump's territorial ambitions expanded beyond Greenland to include Panama Canal control, while two Düsseldorf scientists were charged with espionage for China. Christian Lindner faced a pie attack during campaign speech, highlighting increasing political tensions. The CDU's "Agenda 2030" economic program emerged as response to AfD's rising polls.
France
•09.01.2025
•Thursday
•228 days ago
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The Los Angeles wildfires dominated French media coverage, evolving from early reports of Hollywood evacuations to afternoon confirmations of devastating losses in Pacific Palisades, including Laeticia Hallyday's villa. By evening, Biden declared it California's most destructive natural disaster.
In France, severe weather caused two deaths and twenty injuries in Nord-Pas-de-Calais, with alerts expanding to eleven departments. The Sarkozy Libya trial began with theatrical denials, while Stéphane Plaza faced domestic violence charges with prosecutors requesting an 18-month suspended sentence.
Meta's announcement ending US fact-checking programs generated concern among French officials, particularly as Giorgia Meloni defended Musk against EU critics. The AfD leader's interview with Musk highlighted growing tensions between US tech platforms and European regulations.
In France, severe weather caused two deaths and twenty injuries in Nord-Pas-de-Calais, with alerts expanding to eleven departments. The Sarkozy Libya trial began with theatrical denials, while Stéphane Plaza faced domestic violence charges with prosecutors requesting an 18-month suspended sentence.
Meta's announcement ending US fact-checking programs generated concern among French officials, particularly as Giorgia Meloni defended Musk against EU critics. The AfD leader's interview with Musk highlighted growing tensions between US tech platforms and European regulations.
Lebanon
•09.01.2025
•Thursday
•228 days ago
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Army Commander Joseph Aoun became Lebanon's 14th president after two rounds of voting, securing 99 votes in parliament after initial 71 votes fell short. Morning session witnessed procedural disputes and heated exchanges between MPs. The two-hour break between rounds allowed for final negotiations, particularly with the Shiite duo who received reported Saudi guarantees.
Aoun's inaugural speech emphasized state monopoly over weapons and commitment to Arab relations, marking distance from previous political alignments. International recognition followed swiftly, with US, French, and Iranian statements highlighting different aspects of the transition. The defense ministry appointed Army Chief of Staff as interim commander.
Border dynamics continued in parallel, with Israeli media reporting Netanyahu's plan to maintain presence in three key locations in South Lebanon, while drones were observed over Beirut.
Aoun's inaugural speech emphasized state monopoly over weapons and commitment to Arab relations, marking distance from previous political alignments. International recognition followed swiftly, with US, French, and Iranian statements highlighting different aspects of the transition. The defense ministry appointed Army Chief of Staff as interim commander.
Border dynamics continued in parallel, with Israeli media reporting Netanyahu's plan to maintain presence in three key locations in South Lebanon, while drones were observed over Beirut.
Ukraine
•09.01.2025
•Thursday
•228 days ago
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Morning reports tracked escalating casualties from yesterday's Zaporizhzhia strike, reaching 113 wounded and 13 dead. The Ramstein meeting dominated mid-day coverage, with eight support roadmaps approved through 2027 and a new $500 million U.S. aid package announced - potentially the last from Biden's administration.
Military reports indicated intensifying combat near Kupyansk, with Russian forces 2km from Ukrainian positions. Parliament passed legislation making military registration voluntary for women while enabling registration for men abroad. The General Staff reported 111 engagements, concentrated near Pokrovsk and Kurakhove.
Evening coverage focused on operations in Kursk region, where Ukrainian forces reportedly destroyed 50 Russian vehicles and eliminated 45 troops. Zelensky's statements revealed North Korean losses of 4,000 soldiers in Ukraine, suggesting their forces use the conflict for tactical experience. Norway committed €2 billion in military aid for 2025.
Military reports indicated intensifying combat near Kupyansk, with Russian forces 2km from Ukrainian positions. Parliament passed legislation making military registration voluntary for women while enabling registration for men abroad. The General Staff reported 111 engagements, concentrated near Pokrovsk and Kurakhove.
Evening coverage focused on operations in Kursk region, where Ukrainian forces reportedly destroyed 50 Russian vehicles and eliminated 45 troops. Zelensky's statements revealed North Korean losses of 4,000 soldiers in Ukraine, suggesting their forces use the conflict for tactical experience. Norway committed €2 billion in military aid for 2025.
Palestine
•09.01.2025
•Thursday
•228 days ago
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Morning reports focused on the new underground "Rakevet" wing for Gaza detainees, while military orders restricted media coverage of soldier identities due to international prosecution concerns. The death toll reached 46,006, with 74 children killed in 2025's first week.
By afternoon, negotiations gained momentum with Hamas officials suggesting proximity to an agreement, contingent on Netanyahu's response. An elderly woman's death during clashes at Jenin's civil court complicated the Palestinian Authority's 36-day operation there.
Evening brought reports of critical hospital fuel shortages threatening thousands of wounded, while Yemen launched drone strikes toward Israeli territories. The Shin Bet chief called for expanded West Bank operations, citing October 7 concerns, as US House approved sanctions against the International Criminal Court.
By afternoon, negotiations gained momentum with Hamas officials suggesting proximity to an agreement, contingent on Netanyahu's response. An elderly woman's death during clashes at Jenin's civil court complicated the Palestinian Authority's 36-day operation there.
Evening brought reports of critical hospital fuel shortages threatening thousands of wounded, while Yemen launched drone strikes toward Israeli territories. The Shin Bet chief called for expanded West Bank operations, citing October 7 concerns, as US House approved sanctions against the International Criminal Court.
UK
•09.01.2025
•Thursday
•228 days ago
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The Los Angeles wildfires that began in Malibu on January 8th reached catastrophic proportions, spreading to six separate blazes across the Hollywood Hills. Early morning reports documented the destruction of celebrity mansions, including those of Anthony Hopkins and John Goodman. By mid-morning, the fires threatened the Hollywood sign and left Sunset Boulevard in ruins.
The mayor described conditions as a "perfect storm" of winds and drought, while evacuation orders expanded to 130,000 residents. Officials confronted a surge in looting, making 20 arrests. Harry and Meghan issued calls for public assistance as the fire became the most destructive in LA's history.
Evening reports indicated up to 5,000 structures destroyed, with damage estimates reaching $50 billion. Biden announced federal funding while the death toll, initially at five, was expected to rise as winds continued to fuel the blazes.
The mayor described conditions as a "perfect storm" of winds and drought, while evacuation orders expanded to 130,000 residents. Officials confronted a surge in looting, making 20 arrests. Harry and Meghan issued calls for public assistance as the fire became the most destructive in LA's history.
Evening reports indicated up to 5,000 structures destroyed, with damage estimates reaching $50 billion. Biden announced federal funding while the death toll, initially at five, was expected to rise as winds continued to fuel the blazes.
Iran
•09.01.2025
•Thursday
•228 days ago
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The IRGC's launch of the "Great Prophet 19" exercises and unveiling of the "Rezvan" suicide drone dominated morning coverage, while the military acknowledged recent setbacks in Syria. By midday, Lebanon's 15-month presidential vacuum ended with Joseph Aoun's election, supported by both Washington and Riyadh.
The afternoon brought news of a Swiss citizen's death in Semnan prison, with authorities claiming suicide while Swiss diplomats sought clarification. The incident overshadowed Interior Minister Pezeshkian's continued poverty-reduction promises and discussions about relocating Iran's capital from Tehran. The coverage pattern suggested coordinated messaging around both the military exercises and the Swiss death.
Evening reports focused on General Sheikian's claims about countermeasures against F-22 and F-35 aircraft, while state media emphasized national unity themes through coverage of the "National Dialogue" conference.
The afternoon brought news of a Swiss citizen's death in Semnan prison, with authorities claiming suicide while Swiss diplomats sought clarification. The incident overshadowed Interior Minister Pezeshkian's continued poverty-reduction promises and discussions about relocating Iran's capital from Tehran. The coverage pattern suggested coordinated messaging around both the military exercises and the Swiss death.
Evening reports focused on General Sheikian's claims about countermeasures against F-22 and F-35 aircraft, while state media emphasized national unity themes through coverage of the "National Dialogue" conference.
Russia
•09.01.2025
•Thursday
•228 days ago
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Armenia's government approval of EU accession legislation dominated Russian media coverage, with Moscow's response evolving from initial diplomatic statements to direct warnings about EAEU membership incompatibility. Morning reports focused on overnight interception of 15 Ukrainian drones across three regions, while Trump team's 100-day conflict resolution timeline generated extensive commentary.
Putin's first 2025 government meeting centered on criticism of Black Sea oil spill response, ordering creation of emergency headquarters and development of plans to raise two sunken tankers. By evening, drone attacks targeted Voronezh region, while EU aviation authorities recommended avoiding Russian airspace over Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Chad palace attack aftermath, FSB claims of prevented Trans-Siberian railway sabotage, and reports of Tigran Keosayan's clinical death provided background to main developments.
Putin's first 2025 government meeting centered on criticism of Black Sea oil spill response, ordering creation of emergency headquarters and development of plans to raise two sunken tankers. By evening, drone attacks targeted Voronezh region, while EU aviation authorities recommended avoiding Russian airspace over Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Chad palace attack aftermath, FSB claims of prevented Trans-Siberian railway sabotage, and reports of Tigran Keosayan's clinical death provided background to main developments.
Italy
•09.01.2025
•Thursday
•228 days ago
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Biden's cancellation of his Italy trip due to Los Angeles wildfires dominated morning coverage, while media attention shifted to Meloni's annual press conference, where she addressed both domestic and international matters. The conference became a stage for three interconnected narratives: Cecilia Sala's release (with Meloni describing her call to Sala's mother as her "greatest emotion"), repeated denials of Starlink discussions with Musk, and statements about Trump's reliability regarding Ukraine.
By afternoon, pension reform controversy erupted as CGIL claimed INPS quietly extended retirement age, leading to quick official denials. Evening coverage centered on Zelensky's flash visit to Rome, meeting Meloni at Palazzo Chigi, marking a continuation of Italy's diplomatic push following the Mar-a-Lago meeting. Media treatment of these events revealed underlying tensions between government and opposition outlets, particularly regarding Musk versus Soros narratives.
By afternoon, pension reform controversy erupted as CGIL claimed INPS quietly extended retirement age, leading to quick official denials. Evening coverage centered on Zelensky's flash visit to Rome, meeting Meloni at Palazzo Chigi, marking a continuation of Italy's diplomatic push following the Mar-a-Lago meeting. Media treatment of these events revealed underlying tensions between government and opposition outlets, particularly regarding Musk versus Soros narratives.
Japan
•09.01.2025
•Thursday
•228 days ago
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Pre-dawn reports focused on weather warnings across Japan's western regions, with meteorological services predicting up to 80cm of snow in Hokuriku. The Japan Weather Association's website faced cyber attacks during this critical period, limiting access to forecasts.
By mid-morning, coverage split between domestic and international crises: record-breaking influenza numbers reached statistical peaks while Los Angeles wildfires claimed five lives, with flames approaching Hollywood amid 100km/h winds. The day marked a stark meteorological contrast between Pacific regions.
Afternoon reports revealed BYD's triumph over Toyota in domestic EV sales, though trailing behind Nissan's Sakura. Seven & i Holdings reported a 65% profit decline, primarily due to overseas operations. The Kurdish refugee population in Kawaguchi reached 2,500, marking a 1.6-fold increase in six months.
By mid-morning, coverage split between domestic and international crises: record-breaking influenza numbers reached statistical peaks while Los Angeles wildfires claimed five lives, with flames approaching Hollywood amid 100km/h winds. The day marked a stark meteorological contrast between Pacific regions.
Afternoon reports revealed BYD's triumph over Toyota in domestic EV sales, though trailing behind Nissan's Sakura. Seven & i Holdings reported a 65% profit decline, primarily due to overseas operations. The Kurdish refugee population in Kawaguchi reached 2,500, marking a 1.6-fold increase in six months.
Netherlands
•09.01.2025
•Thursday
•228 days ago
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The orange weather alert for Limburg and Brabant dominated morning coverage, though traffic disruption proved milder than anticipated. Housing market data showed average prices approaching €500,000, with Amsterdam and Eindhoven as exceptions showing slight decreases. Sales volume increased 43,000 in Q4 2024.
NATO chief Rutte warned about China's potential gains from Ukraine's defeat, while environmental organizations sued the state over North Sea fishing practices in protected areas. Musk's interview with AfD leader Weidel generated extensive coverage, seen as deliberate EU provocation following Meta's content moderation withdrawal.
Rotterdam's safety concerns intensified with police hunting a serial assaulter, while the judiciary pushed for independence from political appointments. The medical shortage crisis persisted, with 1,563 medications unavailable and concerns about asthma inhaler shortages.
NATO chief Rutte warned about China's potential gains from Ukraine's defeat, while environmental organizations sued the state over North Sea fishing practices in protected areas. Musk's interview with AfD leader Weidel generated extensive coverage, seen as deliberate EU provocation following Meta's content moderation withdrawal.
Rotterdam's safety concerns intensified with police hunting a serial assaulter, while the judiciary pushed for independence from political appointments. The medical shortage crisis persisted, with 1,563 medications unavailable and concerns about asthma inhaler shortages.
India
•09.01.2025
•Thursday
•228 days ago
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The morning coverage focused on the Tirupati temple stampede investigation, revealing that opening gates for an unwell woman triggered the chaos that claimed six lives. Temple authorities faced scrutiny over inadequate crowd management and absence of medical facilities at token distribution centers.
In diplomatic developments, India's foreign secretary initiated first high-level Taliban engagement, while the Maldives agreed to maintain defense cooperation despite recent tensions. The Supreme Court rejected same-sex marriage review petitions without reconsideration.
Delhi's pre-election discourse intensified as Kejriwal approached the Election Commission with allegations against BJP's Parvesh Verma, leading to an official probe. The Opposition alliance showed further signs of disintegration as Omar Abdullah suggested winding up the INDIA bloc.
Evening brought news of a major industrial accident in Chhattisgarh, where a chimney collapse at a steel plant trapped multiple workers, with rescue operations continuing into the night.
In diplomatic developments, India's foreign secretary initiated first high-level Taliban engagement, while the Maldives agreed to maintain defense cooperation despite recent tensions. The Supreme Court rejected same-sex marriage review petitions without reconsideration.
Delhi's pre-election discourse intensified as Kejriwal approached the Election Commission with allegations against BJP's Parvesh Verma, leading to an official probe. The Opposition alliance showed further signs of disintegration as Omar Abdullah suggested winding up the INDIA bloc.
Evening brought news of a major industrial accident in Chhattisgarh, where a chimney collapse at a steel plant trapped multiple workers, with rescue operations continuing into the night.
Poland
•09.01.2025
•Thursday
•228 days ago
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Morning coverage centered on parliamentary discussions regarding potential legal complications in validating the upcoming presidential election, with Hołownia warning about multiple presidency claims. PKW chairman Marciniak issued a direct challenge to Finance Minister Domański's attempts to delay PiS party funding, demanding legal basis for the minister's requests.
By afternoon, President Duda's request for Netanyahu's protection during potential Auschwitz commemoration visit generated extensive coverage, with Tusk eventually confirming security arrangements despite ICC warrants. This coincided with reports of Ukrainian soldiers deserting from Polish training programs.
Evening brought Kyiv's sharp response to presidential candidate Nawrocki's statements opposing Ukraine's EU membership, while coverage expanded on lost military mines traveling uncontrolled across Poland. The coalition experienced its first significant split as PiS, PSL, and Konfederacja jointly rejected Poland 2050's legislative initiative.
By afternoon, President Duda's request for Netanyahu's protection during potential Auschwitz commemoration visit generated extensive coverage, with Tusk eventually confirming security arrangements despite ICC warrants. This coincided with reports of Ukrainian soldiers deserting from Polish training programs.
Evening brought Kyiv's sharp response to presidential candidate Nawrocki's statements opposing Ukraine's EU membership, while coverage expanded on lost military mines traveling uncontrolled across Poland. The coalition experienced its first significant split as PiS, PSL, and Konfederacja jointly rejected Poland 2050's legislative initiative.
Spain
•09.01.2025
•Thursday
•228 days ago
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Morning coverage focused on Pedro Sánchez's brother's testimony, claiming he found his controversial position through Google searches. By midday, attention shifted to Venezuela, as opposition leader Edmundo González prepared his return flight. Opposition protests grew in Caracas while parallel demonstrations occurred in Madrid. The evening brought María Corina Machado's unexpected public appearance at protests, followed by reports of her detention and subsequent release in a sequence of confused events.
The Los Angeles fires situation worsened with a fifth blaze emerging in Hollywood, while evacuee numbers reached 180,000. Spanish government negotiations continued regarding the 2026 nationwide integrated transport ticket and Catalonia's spending increase in exchange for Junts' budget support. DKV's withdrawal from Muface healthcare coverage created uncertainty for public workers' medical services.
The Los Angeles fires situation worsened with a fifth blaze emerging in Hollywood, while evacuee numbers reached 180,000. Spanish government negotiations continued regarding the 2026 nationwide integrated transport ticket and Catalonia's spending increase in exchange for Junts' budget support. DKV's withdrawal from Muface healthcare coverage created uncertainty for public workers' medical services.
Turkey
•09.01.2025
•Thursday
•228 days ago
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The morning opened with Parliament passing new health insurance regulations while two construction workers died in an Ankara collapse. Early afternoon saw CHP leader Özel unveil his "red card" campaign against government policies, particularly targeting pension issues.
A 40-minute summit between Erdogan and Bahçeli dominated mid-day coverage, though no statement followed. This meeting occurred as Foreign Minister Fidan conducted diplomatic work in Northern Cyprus and Erdogan spoke with Italian PM Meloni about lifting Syria sanctions.
Evening news focused on the death of AKP's Ahmet İyimaya and the merger announcement of three opposition parties (Saadet, DEVA, and Gelecek) into "Yeni Yol." The media landscape reflected ongoing realignment of political forces, with DEM Party positioning and US statements about PKK/YPG receiving particular attention.
A 40-minute summit between Erdogan and Bahçeli dominated mid-day coverage, though no statement followed. This meeting occurred as Foreign Minister Fidan conducted diplomatic work in Northern Cyprus and Erdogan spoke with Italian PM Meloni about lifting Syria sanctions.
Evening news focused on the death of AKP's Ahmet İyimaya and the merger announcement of three opposition parties (Saadet, DEVA, and Gelecek) into "Yeni Yol." The media landscape reflected ongoing realignment of political forces, with DEM Party positioning and US statements about PKK/YPG receiving particular attention.
China
•09.01.2025
•Thursday
•228 days ago
•⌨
State media maintained coordinated coverage of Xi's anti-corruption campaign through morning broadcasts, while earthquake response operations in Tibet's Shigatse region continued from previous days. Economic indicators revealed mild inflation at 0.2% for 2024, with December CPI at 0.1%.
By midday, Xi chaired multiple CPC leadership meetings focusing on earthquake relief and state institutions, while the central bank announced plans to issue 60 billion yuan in bills in Hong Kong, suggesting intervention in offshore markets.
Reports emerged of China's concern over Uyghur militants receiving Syrian military positions, while Hong Kong's artificial islands project faced further delays. International business coverage highlighted European firms' operational challenges in China and BYD's troubles in Brazil.
Evening reports focused on new regulations for Chinese miners' overseas reserves reporting and plans for space-based solar power infrastructure.
By midday, Xi chaired multiple CPC leadership meetings focusing on earthquake relief and state institutions, while the central bank announced plans to issue 60 billion yuan in bills in Hong Kong, suggesting intervention in offshore markets.
Reports emerged of China's concern over Uyghur militants receiving Syrian military positions, while Hong Kong's artificial islands project faced further delays. International business coverage highlighted European firms' operational challenges in China and BYD's troubles in Brazil.
Evening reports focused on new regulations for Chinese miners' overseas reserves reporting and plans for space-based solar power infrastructure.
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