January 11, 2025
US
•11.01.2025
•Saturday
•225 days ago
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Los Angeles fire crisis intensified with death toll reaching 11 and 12,000 structures destroyed. Morning coverage centered on Governor Newsom's investigation into water infrastructure failures, particularly the empty Palisades reservoir during critical firefighting moments.
By afternoon, new evacuation orders affected Brentwood and Encino as flames marched east. The absence of Mayor Bass (in Ghana) drew criticism from multiple outlets, while Fire Chief Crowley engaged in public dispute with City Hall over resource allocation. Private firefighters joined efforts in wealthy neighborhoods, highlighting class divisions in emergency response.
Evening reports focused on federal investigators taking lead in probe of fire origins, as authorities prepared for predicted wind intensification. The crisis overshadowed other developments, including Jack Smith's resignation from DOJ and Trump's renewed interest in acquiring Greenland. Architectural landmarks, including Will Rogers's ranch house and a $125M mansion, were confirmed destroyed.
By afternoon, new evacuation orders affected Brentwood and Encino as flames marched east. The absence of Mayor Bass (in Ghana) drew criticism from multiple outlets, while Fire Chief Crowley engaged in public dispute with City Hall over resource allocation. Private firefighters joined efforts in wealthy neighborhoods, highlighting class divisions in emergency response.
Evening reports focused on federal investigators taking lead in probe of fire origins, as authorities prepared for predicted wind intensification. The crisis overshadowed other developments, including Jack Smith's resignation from DOJ and Trump's renewed interest in acquiring Greenland. Architectural landmarks, including Will Rogers's ranch house and a $125M mansion, were confirmed destroyed.
Israel
•11.01.2025
•Saturday
•225 days ago
•⌨
Trump's envoy Whitkov arrived from Qatar with reported progress on hostage negotiations, leading Netanyahu to dispatch Mossad chief Barnea and Shin Bet head Bar to Doha. Sources indicated 90% of deal terms were agreed upon, with pressure mounting to conclude before Trump's January 20 inauguration.
Meanwhile, Liri Albag's mother addressed Netanyahu from the hostages' square, describing her daughter's Hamas video as evidence of ongoing failure. The convergence of diplomatic momentum was interrupted by news of four Nahal Brigade soldiers killed by an explosive device in Beit Hanoun - Alexander Fedorenko, Danila Diakov, Yahav Maayan, and Eliav Astiukar - bringing the ground operation toll to 400. The incident occurred in the same area where three soldiers fell two days prior, suggesting Hamas's evolving tactics using IDF ordnance remnants as explosives.
Meanwhile, Liri Albag's mother addressed Netanyahu from the hostages' square, describing her daughter's Hamas video as evidence of ongoing failure. The convergence of diplomatic momentum was interrupted by news of four Nahal Brigade soldiers killed by an explosive device in Beit Hanoun - Alexander Fedorenko, Danila Diakov, Yahav Maayan, and Eliav Astiukar - bringing the ground operation toll to 400. The incident occurred in the same area where three soldiers fell two days prior, suggesting Hamas's evolving tactics using IDF ordnance remnants as explosives.
Germany
•11.01.2025
•Saturday
•225 days ago
•⌨
Los Angeles fire crisis reached Hollywood Hills as fire chief blamed budget cuts for response failures. The morning papers connected this to broader social inequalities, while celebrity evacuation stories emerged throughout the day.
In Riesa, AfD's party congress faced unprecedented obstruction as 15,000 protesters formed blockades, delaying proceedings by hours. Alice Weidel's nomination as chancellor candidate marked AfD's first such designation, with her embrace of "remigration" rhetoric signaling alignment with Austria's rightward shift. Musk's involvement through social media amplified the event's reach.
SPD's parallel congress nominated Scholz for chancellor amid declining polls, while Meta's leadership revealed pressure to remove factual content. Evening coverage highlighted Berlin's preparations for potential Trump presidency, as channels to his circle develop despite public criticism.
In Riesa, AfD's party congress faced unprecedented obstruction as 15,000 protesters formed blockades, delaying proceedings by hours. Alice Weidel's nomination as chancellor candidate marked AfD's first such designation, with her embrace of "remigration" rhetoric signaling alignment with Austria's rightward shift. Musk's involvement through social media amplified the event's reach.
SPD's parallel congress nominated Scholz for chancellor amid declining polls, while Meta's leadership revealed pressure to remove factual content. Evening coverage highlighted Berlin's preparations for potential Trump presidency, as channels to his circle develop despite public criticism.
France
•11.01.2025
•Saturday
•225 days ago
•⌨
French media coverage shifted focus between three major events throughout the day. Morning headlines continued covering the Los Angeles fires, with winds weakening but 11 confirmed deaths. The afternoon saw extensive coverage of Jean-Marie Le Pen's burial in La Trinité-sur-Mer, where local sources portrayed his non-political persona at his port of refuge.
A tram collision in Strasbourg injured 36 people, with authorities ruling out deliberate action. By evening, attention turned to Mayotte as Cyclone Dikeledi approached, prompting red alert status less than a month after Cyclone Chido's impact.
The Franco-Algerian diplomatic crisis intensified after Algeria rejected French accusations of escalation regarding the expelled influencer case. Mark Zuckerberg's announcement about reducing diversity policies and emphasizing "masculine energy" generated debate about tech platform governance.
A tram collision in Strasbourg injured 36 people, with authorities ruling out deliberate action. By evening, attention turned to Mayotte as Cyclone Dikeledi approached, prompting red alert status less than a month after Cyclone Chido's impact.
The Franco-Algerian diplomatic crisis intensified after Algeria rejected French accusations of escalation regarding the expelled influencer case. Mark Zuckerberg's announcement about reducing diversity policies and emphasizing "masculine energy" generated debate about tech platform governance.
Lebanon
•11.01.2025
•Saturday
•225 days ago
•⌨
Najib Mikati's visit to Damascus marked Lebanon's first official presence in Syria since 2010, meeting with Ahmad Al-Sharaa at the People's Palace. The visit coincided with President Joseph Aoun's announcement of Saudi Arabia as his first foreign destination, signaling a dual-track diplomatic approach.
Israeli forces continued operations in southern Lebanon, demolishing houses in Aita al-Shaab while Lebanese Army units deployed in Qouzah and Ramia areas. A drone strike in Kounine resulted in two injuries.
The UAE announced plans to reopen its Beirut embassy, while Syrian authorities claimed to have thwarted an ISIS attack on the Sayyida Zeinab shrine. By evening, opposition forces announced their support for Fouad Makhzoumi as prime minister candidate, challenging Mikati's expected nomination in Monday's consultations.
Israeli forces continued operations in southern Lebanon, demolishing houses in Aita al-Shaab while Lebanese Army units deployed in Qouzah and Ramia areas. A drone strike in Kounine resulted in two injuries.
The UAE announced plans to reopen its Beirut embassy, while Syrian authorities claimed to have thwarted an ISIS attack on the Sayyida Zeinab shrine. By evening, opposition forces announced their support for Fouad Makhzoumi as prime minister candidate, challenging Mikati's expected nomination in Monday's consultations.
Ukraine
•11.01.2025
•Saturday
•225 days ago
•⌨
Russian forces captured Kurakhove early morning, though conflicting reports emerged throughout the day about ongoing battles at the thermal power station. The capture follows intensifying combat in the Pokrovsk sector over previous days.
Ukrainian special forces captured two North Korean soldiers in Kursk region, providing first direct evidence of DPRK troops in combat roles - a significant development following Zelenskyy's earlier claims about North Korean casualties. The prisoners are being interrogated by security services.
Massive drone exchanges continued, with Ukraine repelling 70 drones while launching strikes on Russian territory, including a major oil refinery in Tatarstan. By evening, combat intensity increased to 157 engagements, concentrated in the Pokrovsk sector.
The first tranche of EU loans backed by frozen Russian assets arrived, while reports surfaced of Biden administration leaving $4 billion in unused Pentagon aid.
Ukrainian special forces captured two North Korean soldiers in Kursk region, providing first direct evidence of DPRK troops in combat roles - a significant development following Zelenskyy's earlier claims about North Korean casualties. The prisoners are being interrogated by security services.
Massive drone exchanges continued, with Ukraine repelling 70 drones while launching strikes on Russian territory, including a major oil refinery in Tatarstan. By evening, combat intensity increased to 157 engagements, concentrated in the Pokrovsk sector.
The first tranche of EU loans backed by frozen Russian assets arrived, while reports surfaced of Biden administration leaving $4 billion in unused Pentagon aid.
Palestine
•11.01.2025
•Saturday
•225 days ago
•⌨
Gaza's Civil Defense vehicles stopped operating due to lack of spare parts, marking a new phase in the humanitarian crisis. Meanwhile, ceasefire negotiations gained momentum as Trump's envoy arrived in Doha with demands for quick results, leading Netanyahu to authorize Mossad and Shin Bet chiefs' travel to Qatar.
By afternoon, reports emerged of one of the war's deadliest days for Israeli forces, with 7 soldiers killed and 30 wounded in a single incident. The military acknowledged thousands of unexploded Israeli ordinance being repurposed by resistance groups. Washington informed Lebanon of planned Israeli withdrawal from its southern territories within two weeks.
Evening brought confirmation of military plans for rapid withdrawal from Gaza, while UNRWA faced operational challenges with thousands of archive files being transferred to secure locations ahead of expected ban decision by month's end.
By afternoon, reports emerged of one of the war's deadliest days for Israeli forces, with 7 soldiers killed and 30 wounded in a single incident. The military acknowledged thousands of unexploded Israeli ordinance being repurposed by resistance groups. Washington informed Lebanon of planned Israeli withdrawal from its southern territories within two weeks.
Evening brought confirmation of military plans for rapid withdrawal from Gaza, while UNRWA faced operational challenges with thousands of archive files being transferred to secure locations ahead of expected ban decision by month's end.
UK
•11.01.2025
•Saturday
•225 days ago
•⌨
Governor Newsom's investigation confirmed widespread hydrant failures impaired firefighting efforts in LA, as death toll reached 11 and 10,000 structures were destroyed. Morning coverage documented celebrity evacuations to luxury hotels, while drone users received warnings for hampering rescue operations.
By midday, thickening smoke prompted health emergency declarations as new evacuation orders expanded. The situation deteriorated when Mayor Karen Bass faced criticism over previous $17M fire department budget cuts. Fire Chief's public condemnation of the cuts sparked controversy.
Evening brought reports of 13 missing persons and 22 arrests, while prisoners were deployed to fight blazes. International support arrived from Mexico and Canada as the National Guard doubled its presence. The day ended with residents trapped in gridlock as fires surrounded millionaire enclaves, while an energy company made an undisclosed "staggering admission" about the disaster's cause.
By midday, thickening smoke prompted health emergency declarations as new evacuation orders expanded. The situation deteriorated when Mayor Karen Bass faced criticism over previous $17M fire department budget cuts. Fire Chief's public condemnation of the cuts sparked controversy.
Evening brought reports of 13 missing persons and 22 arrests, while prisoners were deployed to fight blazes. International support arrived from Mexico and Canada as the National Guard doubled its presence. The day ended with residents trapped in gridlock as fires surrounded millionaire enclaves, while an energy company made an undisclosed "staggering admission" about the disaster's cause.
Iran
•11.01.2025
•Saturday
•225 days ago
•⌨
The IRGC unveiled another underground missile facility, continuing the week's military demonstrations, while two-thirds of Iran's provinces announced closures due to severe energy shortages. The energy crisis overshadowed the military messaging, with widespread industrial shutdowns and public facility closures.
By afternoon, the Syrian intelligence service claimed to have foiled an ISIS plot against the Sayyida Zaynab shrine in Damascus, while General Salami issued warnings about Iran's readiness for "prolonged confrontations." The timing aligned with Lebanon's PM Mikati's first Damascus visit since 2011.
Evening coverage revealed internal tensions over drug price increases, which the Health Ministry attempted to frame as "price adjustments" rather than increases. Seventy political prisoners issued a joint statement against capital punishment, while reports emerged of a significant Russia-Iran military cooperation agreement.
By afternoon, the Syrian intelligence service claimed to have foiled an ISIS plot against the Sayyida Zaynab shrine in Damascus, while General Salami issued warnings about Iran's readiness for "prolonged confrontations." The timing aligned with Lebanon's PM Mikati's first Damascus visit since 2011.
Evening coverage revealed internal tensions over drug price increases, which the Health Ministry attempted to frame as "price adjustments" rather than increases. Seventy political prisoners issued a joint statement against capital punishment, while reports emerged of a significant Russia-Iran military cooperation agreement.
Russia
•11.01.2025
•Saturday
•225 days ago
•⌨
Russian media coverage opened with reports of an unprecedented overnight drone attack, with 85 UAVs targeting multiple regions. Seven civilians were injured when drones struck residential buildings in Tambov oblast's Kotovsk city. The incident prompted a terrorism investigation.
The attacks triggered a cascade of airport closures across central Russia, starting with Saratov and spreading to Kazan, Ulyanovsk, and Samara. By afternoon, most airports resumed operations. State media simultaneously reported Russian forces taking control of Shevchenko in DPR, while covering a DDoS attack on Crimean telecommunications infrastructure.
Evening coverage shifted to the economic impact of new US sanctions, with the Foreign Ministry claiming they would leave "scorched earth" for the next US president. German AfD candidate Weidel's promise to restart Nord Stream generated significant attention, while reports emerged of new earthquakes in Sochi.
The attacks triggered a cascade of airport closures across central Russia, starting with Saratov and spreading to Kazan, Ulyanovsk, and Samara. By afternoon, most airports resumed operations. State media simultaneously reported Russian forces taking control of Shevchenko in DPR, while covering a DDoS attack on Crimean telecommunications infrastructure.
Evening coverage shifted to the economic impact of new US sanctions, with the Foreign Ministry claiming they would leave "scorched earth" for the next US president. German AfD candidate Weidel's promise to restart Nord Stream generated significant attention, while reports emerged of new earthquakes in Sochi.
Italy
•11.01.2025
•Saturday
•225 days ago
•⌨
Morning coverage centered on Trump's Stormy Daniels conviction without prison time, quickly overshadowed by Los Angeles wildfires reaching $150 billion in damages. The narrative shifted when Milan's central railway system suffered a major electrical failure, paralyzing northern Italy's train network for eight hours. Opposition parties used the crisis to attack Transport Minister Salvini, while his ministry cited "decades of missing investments."
By afternoon, the Palisades fire expanded to Bel Air and Encino, with evacuation orders extending to 153,000 residents. Meloni-Biden phone call emphasized "extraordinary collaboration" amid these crises. Evening brought violent protests in Rome and Milan over Ramy's death, resulting in eight injured police officers and multiple arrests, while Meta's dismantling of inclusion programs following Trump's conviction generated parallel coverage.
By afternoon, the Palisades fire expanded to Bel Air and Encino, with evacuation orders extending to 153,000 residents. Meloni-Biden phone call emphasized "extraordinary collaboration" amid these crises. Evening brought violent protests in Rome and Milan over Ramy's death, resulting in eight injured police officers and multiple arrests, while Meta's dismantling of inclusion programs following Trump's conviction generated parallel coverage.
Japan
•11.01.2025
•Saturday
•225 days ago
•⌨
Flight recorders from Korean Air crash at Muan Airport stopped functioning four minutes before impact, complicating investigations into the incident that killed 179. The development dominated morning coverage alongside news of Japan's Foreign Minister Iwaya arranging to attend Trump's inauguration.
Headlines shifted midday to Zelenskyy's announcement of capturing two North Korean soldiers in Ukraine's Kursk region, with subsequent reports revealing they carried Russian military identification. The soldiers, born in 1999 and 2005, claimed they thought they were going for training.
Local coverage continued monitoring the Noto earthquake aftermath, with delayed coming-of-age ceremonies finally taking place in affected areas. The Hosei University hammer attack investigation revealed the perpetrator targeted students without prior connections, citing bullying as motivation. Record ramen shop bankruptcies in 2024 received attention as an economic indicator.
Headlines shifted midday to Zelenskyy's announcement of capturing two North Korean soldiers in Ukraine's Kursk region, with subsequent reports revealing they carried Russian military identification. The soldiers, born in 1999 and 2005, claimed they thought they were going for training.
Local coverage continued monitoring the Noto earthquake aftermath, with delayed coming-of-age ceremonies finally taking place in affected areas. The Hosei University hammer attack investigation revealed the perpetrator targeted students without prior connections, citing bullying as motivation. Record ramen shop bankruptcies in 2024 received attention as an economic indicator.
Netherlands
•11.01.2025
•Saturday
•225 days ago
•⌨
The morning brought dangerous ice conditions across northern Netherlands, with multiple accidents in Friesland and Groningen leading to road closures. Weather warnings expanded southward by evening.
Extinction Rebellion resumed A12 protests in The Hague, met with water cannons, while climate concern polls showed declining public interest. Political party Volt's departure from X/Twitter platform highlighted growing scrutiny of Musk's influence on European far-right movements, particularly as the AfD congress in Germany faced protests.
Agricultural concerns intensified with confirmation of foot-and-mouth disease cases in Germany reaching Dutch territory, prompting ministerial action to lock down calf farms. Los Angeles fires, reaching eleven casualties, received continued coverage through Dutch correspondent reports and evacuation stories.
The persistent republishing of Syrian refugee housing stories throughout the day suggested coordinated media focus on displacement narratives.
Extinction Rebellion resumed A12 protests in The Hague, met with water cannons, while climate concern polls showed declining public interest. Political party Volt's departure from X/Twitter platform highlighted growing scrutiny of Musk's influence on European far-right movements, particularly as the AfD congress in Germany faced protests.
Agricultural concerns intensified with confirmation of foot-and-mouth disease cases in Germany reaching Dutch territory, prompting ministerial action to lock down calf farms. Los Angeles fires, reaching eleven casualties, received continued coverage through Dutch correspondent reports and evacuation stories.
The persistent republishing of Syrian refugee housing stories throughout the day suggested coordinated media focus on displacement narratives.
India
•11.01.2025
•Saturday
•225 days ago
•⌨
Dense fog continued paralyzing North India's transportation, with over 100 trains delayed and flights disrupted in Delhi-NCR, while meteorological services predicted rainfall. The weather crisis evolved into a defining narrative as Los Angeles wildfires reached catastrophic proportions, with damages estimated at $150 billion.
AAP MLA Gurpreet Gogi's death from gunshot wounds in Punjab sparked political tensions, while Delhi's pre-election landscape shifted as BJP released its second candidate list, featuring former AAP minister Kapil Mishra from Karawal Nagar.
The CAG report on Delhi's liquor policy generated friction between BJP and AAP, with claims of Rs 2,026 crore losses. Meanwhile, UP CM Yogi Adityanath's statements at Ram Temple's first anniversary preparations revealed growing political undertones in religious commemoration.
HMPV virus cases reached 16 across India, with Gujarat reporting the highest concentration at 4 cases, adding another layer to public health concerns.
AAP MLA Gurpreet Gogi's death from gunshot wounds in Punjab sparked political tensions, while Delhi's pre-election landscape shifted as BJP released its second candidate list, featuring former AAP minister Kapil Mishra from Karawal Nagar.
The CAG report on Delhi's liquor policy generated friction between BJP and AAP, with claims of Rs 2,026 crore losses. Meanwhile, UP CM Yogi Adityanath's statements at Ram Temple's first anniversary preparations revealed growing political undertones in religious commemoration.
HMPV virus cases reached 16 across India, with Gujarat reporting the highest concentration at 4 cases, adding another layer to public health concerns.
Poland
•11.01.2025
•Saturday
•225 days ago
•⌨
Dubai court's extradition decision regarding Sebastian M. dominated morning coverage, though details remained unclear throughout the day. The government's breakthrough announcement on Volyn massacre exhumations faced immediate skepticism from opposition figures, with former PM Morawiecki claiming Tusk took credit for previous administration's groundwork.
By afternoon, Adrian Zandberg's presidential candidacy announcement reshaped electoral calculations, potentially splitting left-wing votes with Magdalena Biejat. Meanwhile, winter storm Charly caused widespread infrastructure damage across Poland, leaving thousands without power.
Evening coverage focused on domestic judicial tensions as Poland's largest court moved to suspend "neo-judges" from criminal cases. The Supreme Bar Council issued warnings about constitutional compliance, while former deputy attorneys general filed lawsuits against Minister Bodnar's decisions. North Korean soldiers' presence in Ukraine generated late coverage, with Zelenskyy addressing the issue directly.
By afternoon, Adrian Zandberg's presidential candidacy announcement reshaped electoral calculations, potentially splitting left-wing votes with Magdalena Biejat. Meanwhile, winter storm Charly caused widespread infrastructure damage across Poland, leaving thousands without power.
Evening coverage focused on domestic judicial tensions as Poland's largest court moved to suspend "neo-judges" from criminal cases. The Supreme Bar Council issued warnings about constitutional compliance, while former deputy attorneys general filed lawsuits against Minister Bodnar's decisions. North Korean soldiers' presence in Ukraine generated late coverage, with Zelenskyy addressing the issue directly.
Spain
•11.01.2025
•Saturday
•225 days ago
•⌨
The PSOE proposed judicial reforms that critics identify as aimed at protecting Sánchez's family from ongoing investigations, particularly regarding Begoña Gómez's case. The opposition labeled it 'Begoña's Law', marking an escalation in political confrontation.
Princess Leonor's departure aboard the Juan Sebastián Elcano training ship dominated mid-morning coverage, with extensive reporting of the emotional farewell scenes in Cádiz. The event provided temporary respite from political tensions.
Reports emerged of twelve Chinese companies on Pentagon's blacklist operating in Spain, while ERC formally rejected Illa's 2025 budget. Evening coverage tracked Elon Musk's growing influence in European politics, from London to Berlin, while Mediterranean fishing agreements created Spanish-Italian tensions. California's governor challenged Trump's wildfire commentary, continuing the narrative from previous days' coverage of Los Angeles fires.
Princess Leonor's departure aboard the Juan Sebastián Elcano training ship dominated mid-morning coverage, with extensive reporting of the emotional farewell scenes in Cádiz. The event provided temporary respite from political tensions.
Reports emerged of twelve Chinese companies on Pentagon's blacklist operating in Spain, while ERC formally rejected Illa's 2025 budget. Evening coverage tracked Elon Musk's growing influence in European politics, from London to Berlin, while Mediterranean fishing agreements created Spanish-Italian tensions. California's governor challenged Trump's wildfire commentary, continuing the narrative from previous days' coverage of Los Angeles fires.
Turkey
•11.01.2025
•Saturday
•225 days ago
•⌨
Morning headlines focused on large-scale security operations across 41 provinces, resulting in 147 PKK/KCK arrests. Selahattin Demirtaş received a DEM Party delegation in Edirne prison, subsequently declaring full support for Abdullah Öcalan - a significant shift in Kurdish politics discourse.
By afternoon, President Erdogan's regional tour reached both Diyarbakır and Şanlıurfa, where he issued a direct ultimatum: "Either weapons will be buried, or those pointing them at Turkey will be." This messaging aligned with previous days' security-focused rhetoric while introducing burial metaphors. The speeches generated responses from CHP leader Özgür Özel regarding alleged sectarian undertones.
Evening coverage shifted to economic concerns, with reports of textile and construction sector shutdowns, while Justice Minister Tunç continued positioning against opposition parties through "red card" metaphors - maintaining the week's pattern of sports-derived political rhetoric.
By afternoon, President Erdogan's regional tour reached both Diyarbakır and Şanlıurfa, where he issued a direct ultimatum: "Either weapons will be buried, or those pointing them at Turkey will be." This messaging aligned with previous days' security-focused rhetoric while introducing burial metaphors. The speeches generated responses from CHP leader Özgür Özel regarding alleged sectarian undertones.
Evening coverage shifted to economic concerns, with reports of textile and construction sector shutdowns, while Justice Minister Tunç continued positioning against opposition parties through "red card" metaphors - maintaining the week's pattern of sports-derived political rhetoric.
China
•11.01.2025
•Saturday
•225 days ago
•⌨
State media orchestrated extensive coverage of Xi's directive on audit oversight, with multiple outlets repeating his call throughout morning hours. This messaging campaign ran parallel to ongoing earthquake relief coverage in Tibet, continuing from previous days.
International focus shifted to multiple crises: Philippines began Spratly Islands upgrades despite tensions, WHO pressed China for COVID origin data on the pandemic's fifth anniversary, and TikTok's US Supreme Court hearing generated speculation about US-China relations under a potential Trump return.
Economic coverage revealed a dramatic shift in IPO preferences toward Hong Kong, while mainland listings declined. Reports emerged of Chinese overseas students facing employment discrimination, adding to the ongoing youth unemployment narrative. By afternoon, coverage turned to US-China electronic warfare capabilities and the resumption of UK-China financial dialogue after six years.
International focus shifted to multiple crises: Philippines began Spratly Islands upgrades despite tensions, WHO pressed China for COVID origin data on the pandemic's fifth anniversary, and TikTok's US Supreme Court hearing generated speculation about US-China relations under a potential Trump return.
Economic coverage revealed a dramatic shift in IPO preferences toward Hong Kong, while mainland listings declined. Reports emerged of Chinese overseas students facing employment discrimination, adding to the ongoing youth unemployment narrative. By afternoon, coverage turned to US-China electronic warfare capabilities and the resumption of UK-China financial dialogue after six years.
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