Taiwan President Urges Democracies to Unite at Largest-ever Gathering of Foreign Lawmakers in Taipei – The Diplomat

Budweiser's 'Tomorrow is Yours to Take' campaign has made its way to India after three years, focusing on music, festivals, and experiences to connect with the youth. AB InBev India has tailored the campaign to align with the Indian audience's love for music, shifting the focus to festival-goers. Experiential marketing has become crucial for alco-bev brands in India due to tightening regulations, with AB InBev India leading the charge by engaging young consumers through immersive...

Oliver Stone, director of the Oscar-winning film JFK, called for a new congressional investigation into President John F. Kennedy's assassination during a House Task Force hearing. Stone challenged the Warren Commission's conclusion that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone, citing delays in releasing unredacted records. Despite skepticism about the historical accuracy of JFK, Stone urged for a new investigation to re-examine all evidence from the 1963 assassination. Full Article

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Sales activity in the dry bulk market, particularly in the supramax sector, is strong, with increased interest in Japanese- and Korean-built vessels. The US Trade Representative's discussion on potential port call fees for Chinese-built vessels has led to a notable shift in ownership towards non-Chinese assets, as seen in recent sales transactions. The widening price gap between Chinese and non-Chinese vessels raises concerns about a potential divergence in asset values in the market. Full Article

Authorities in Thailand are investigating the collapse of a Bangkok skyscraper during an earthquake, resulting in 13 deaths. The building, constructed by a Chinese company and a Thai firm for the State Audit Office, collapsed trapping around 90 workers. Concerns about substandard steel, worker shortages, and delays had been raised prior to the earthquake, prompting government investigations and the questioning of workers removing files from the site. Full Article

Three days after Myanmar's devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Sagaing, international aid was slowly arriving but being hindered by the military, leaving 300,000 residents to fend for themselves amidst collapsed buildings and trapped monks. The death toll surged to 2,056, with over 80% of Sagaing destroyed, prompting pleas for more aid as people slept on the streets with dwindling resources and no help from soldiers, who have been battling rebels in the region for control. Full...