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South China Morning PostJack Ma makes rare speech at Ant Group's 20th anniversary, predicts AI-driven future
Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba Group Holding, gave a rare public speech at the 20th anniversary of the company's fintech affiliate Ant Group, saying he had faith in the "next 20 years of Ant" and expects "more miracles", according to Chinese media reports and people who were there. Ma's attendance at the evening event on Sunday was the first time he had addressed Ant since it withdrew its mega initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong and Shanghai in November 2020. Early last year, the Chinese
- Zacks
If You Invested $1000 in Arista Networks a Decade Ago, This is How Much It'd Be Worth Now
Holding on to popular or trending stocks for the long-term can make your portfolio a winner.
- Reuters
US agencies to brief House on Chinese Salt Typhoon telecom hacking
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. government agencies will hold a classified briefing for the House of Representatives on Tuesday on China's alleged efforts known as Salt Typhoon to infiltrate American telecommunications companies and steal data about U.S. calls, officials said on Monday. The FBI, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Federal Communications Commission Chair Jessica Rosenworcel, the National Security Council and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are set to take part in the 2:15 p.m. ET briefing for all House lawmakers after holding a similar closed-door briefing last week for senators.
- The Independent
Death of singer, 20, sparks warnings against ‘neck-twisting’ massages in Thailand
It’s not not clear if massages were reason for deaths of Singaporean tourist and Thai singer
- The Telegraph
Fall of the House of Assad, with a billion-pound fortune and blood on its hands
He didn’t look like a dictator. Awkward and gangly, his mannerisms unassuming, at least until he opened his mouth, Bashar al-Assad exuded none of the machismo of other Arab strongmen like Muammar Gaddafi or Saddam Hussein.
- The Telegraph
Iran’s armed forces ‘at war with themselves’ over fall of Assad
A furious blame game is unfolding among Iran’s armed forces over the fall of Bashar al-Assad, The Telegraph has learned.
- CNN
Syrian rebel leader’s victory speech holds a message for Iran – and for Trump and Israel too
Abu Mohammad al-Jolani’s road to Damascus has been long. He has talked openly about his change along the way. From young al Qaeda fighter two decades ago, to rebel commander espousing sectarian tolerance.
- People
How Police Closed in on Man Suspected of Shooting United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson
Luigi Mangione, 26, was arrested in Altoona, Pa., in connection with Brian Thompson's fatal shooting on Dec. 4, in New York City
- The Guardian
Monk abused children for decades on Welsh island ‘in plain sight’, review says
Thaddeus Kotik groomed, raped and sexually assaulted boys and girls on Caldey Island despite repeated complaints
- INSIDER
Malaysia's 99-year-old former prime minister — who was re-elected at 92 — shares his simple longevity secret
Mahathir was reelected as Malaysia's prime minister in 2018, at age 92. In comparison, Joe Biden, at 82, is the oldest American president.
- Hello!
Princess Beatrice's stepson, 8, to undergo cosmetic 'transformation' – details
Princess Beatrice's husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi's son has attended a private clinic in London with his mum – see his predicted transformation
- WWD
Charli XCX Embraces Dramatic Opacity in Sheer Saint Laurent Dress at Variety Hitmakers Brunch
The "Brat" music star freed the nipple in a jersey gown by Anthony Vaccarello.
- Associated Press
Trump calls for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and says a US withdrawal from NATO is possible
Donald Trump on Sunday pushed Russian leader Vladimir Putin to act to reach an immediate ceasefire with Ukraine, describing it as part of his active efforts as president-elect to end the war despite being weeks from taking office. “Zelenskyy and Ukraine would like to make a deal and stop the madness," Trump wrote on social media, referring to Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. In a television interview that aired Sunday, Trump also said he would be open to reducing military aid to Ukraine and pulling the United States out of NATO.
- The Telegraph
Putin and I are the only significant world leaders left, Erdogan says
Turkish-backed rebels claim to have seized a city in northern Syria from US-backed Kurdish militants.
- People
Who Is Luigi Mangione? What We Know About the Ivy League Grad Suspected of Shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
Luigi Mangione was detained in a Pennsylvania McDonald's five days after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's death
- PA Media: UK News
British wife of ousted Syrian leader Assad ‘not welcome in the UK’, Lammy says
The Prime Minister said it was too early to say whether the Government would strip Asma Assad of her British citizenship.
- MoneySmart
Wedding Ang Bao Rates in Singapore (Dec 2024)—How Much Should You Give?
Wedding dinners in Singapore can sometimes be a mercenary affair. Don’t be fooled into thinking that wedding ang baos (red packets) are purely a gift from the heart. In Singapore,...
- Hello!
Prince Louis and Princess Kate's sweet moment at carol concert didn't go unnoticed
Prince Louis was on his best behaviour when he joined his siblings Prince George and Princess Charlotte at mum Kate's annual Christmas carol concert…
- Evening Standard
Liverpool 'make contract offers' to Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk
Reds keen to keep star trio - who are all set to be free agents next summer
- INSIDER
10 months after landing a job in my dream city in Europe, I packed up and moved back to Manila. I have no regrets.
She met her fiancé after moving back to the Philippines. She's unsure whether she'll start a family there but knows it's where she wants to retire.