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Hong Kong experienced a significant increase in listing activities this year, with more Chinese companies choosing the city for capital-raising and investors growing optimistic following Beijing's support for the offshore market. The Hong Kong stock exchange saw new listings rise for the first time in three years, raising a total of $10.65 billion across 63 deals, marking an increase of over 80% compared to the previous year. Despite signs of recovery, experts caution that sustained...

The Israeli military ordered an evacuation in central Gaza ahead of an offensive, as talks for a ceasefire with Hamas continue; Israeli President Herzog will meet with U.S. envoy Boehler. Settlers briefly crossed into Lebanon, prompting a military investigation, while the U.N. envoy to Syria emphasized the need for a credible political transition under Resolution 2254. Full Article

Armenian residents of Jerusalem's Old City are facing existential threats from Jewish settlers and a controversial land deal, leading to fractures within the community and clashes with armed men hired by a real estate developer. The Armenian Patriarchate's secretive land lease sparked outrage and legal action, revealing tensions between the mainly secular community and the church. Armenians, who have lived in the area for centuries, are now vulnerable to increasing attacks, leaving them feeling marginalized...

Twenty-five years ago, six-year-old Elian Gonzalez arrived off the coast of Miami after a journey from Cuba with his mother, who tragically did not survive. The debate over whether Elian should stay in the U.S. with relatives in Miami or return to Cuba to be with his father sparked international discussions on democracy, family, U.S.-Cuba relations, and immigration. This episode, originally produced by Futuro Studios and hosted by Peniley Ramirez, delves into the complexities of...

In Oxfordshire, Thomas Johnson, 19, admitted causing death by dangerous driving after inhaling laughing gas and crashing his car at 100mph, killing three teenage friends. The victims' families condemned Johnson's reckless behavior and urged others to learn from the tragedy. Johnson, who had only held his license for less than a year, lost control of his vehicle, resulting in the fatal crash that claimed the lives of Ethan Goddard, Daniel Hancock, and Elliot Pullen. Full...

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers responded to critics on "The Pat McAfee Show," urging them to disclose their vaccination status before critiquing him. This came after a feud with ESPN analyst Ryan Clark, who called Rodgers a "fraud" for his remarks on the network. Rodgers criticized ESPN's talk show format, prompting Clark to label him a "fraud" and attempt to call into the show to respond. Full Article