China’s anti-lockdown protests rock stocks and oil
by China announces record number of new local COVID cases Commodities were sold due to demand concerns Dollar Slips Against Yen, Swiss Franc NEW YORK/ LONDON, …
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China tightens security after rare COVID curb protests
Shanghai, Beijing police make presence visible on streets No sign of new protests in Beijing, Shanghai on Monday Backlash is a setback to efforts to …
More than 80 injured in clash between Indian police and protesters at Adani port
KOCHI, India Nov. 28 (Reuters) – More than 80 people were injured in southern India as villagers halting construction of a $900 million port clashed …
Venezuela’s frozen funds are gradually being released for humanitarian aid
MEXICO CITY, Nov 26 (Reuters) – The Venezuelan government and opposition have asked the United Nations to manage a multibillion-dollar fund now in foreign banks …
Iranian Khamenei praises Basij troops for confronting ‘rioters’
DUBAI, Nov 26 (Reuters) – Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Saturday that Iran’s Basij militias sacrificed their lives in what he called riots, …
Vatican says China violated pact with bishops, wants explanation
VATICAN CITY, Nov. 26 (Reuters) – The Vatican on Saturday accused Chinese authorities of violating a bilateral pact on the appointment of bishops by installing …
India’s first private rocket company aims to cut satellite costs
BENGALURU, Nov 26 (Reuters) – The startup behind India’s first private space launch plans to launch a satellite into orbit by 2023 and expects to …
Massive COVID protests erupt in China’s Xinjiang after deadly fire
Nov 26 (Reuters) – Rare protests erupted in China’s far western region of Xinjiang, with crowds shouting at security guards after a deadly fire sparked …
Reality puts an end to some Qatari dreams of World Cup rental bonanza
Agency says Qatar hotel group demanded new payments Some rates have been reduced, but many properties are vacant Broker says some landlords were seeking unrealistic …
Foxconn’s woes are taking a greater toll on China’s giant iPhone factory as more workers leave – source
Foxconn Zhengzhou factory shipments will fall further in November – source The misfortune of workers at the factory escalated into protests this week More than …