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Chinese carrier group in Western Pacific for training: Taiwan

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8 months ago

September 11, 2023

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On Monday, a Chinese naval formation, led by the aircraft carrier Shandong, transited through waters 60 nautical miles (111km) southeast of Taiwan, entering the western Pacific for training, as reported by Taiwan’s defence ministry.

The ministry also noted that at 5:40 a.m., it detected 11 Chinese military aircraft, including J-16 fighters, within Taiwan’s air defence identification zone, prompting a measured response from Taiwanese forces.

The Shandong, commissioned in 2019, had previously participated in military exercises near Taiwan in April and sailed through the Taiwan Strait in June.

Meanwhile, on Saturday, a U.S. and a Canadian warship conducted a joint mission through the Taiwan Strait, the second such mission since June, coinciding with the G20 summit attended by the leaders of both nations.

These developments highlight heightened tensions between China and Taiwan, fueled by Beijing’s persistent military activities near the democratically governed island, driven by concerns over perceived collusion between Taiwan and the United States.

Taiwan strongly disputes China’s sovereignty claims over the island.

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Will the U.S. approve MDMA therapy?

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3 hours ago

May 15, 2024

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MDMA is a drug commonly known as molly or ecstasy.

Some medical professionals say it can be helpful for people with post-traumatic stress disorder — which is why a group has been fighting to get MDMA legalized as a prescription drug.

Currently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reviewing an application to use MDMA to treat PTSD. The agency is expected to announce its ruling as soon as August.

Anna Silman, a features correspondent with Business Insider joins Veronica Dudo to discuss. #IN AMERICA TODAY #trending #drugs #MDMA #MDMATherapy #business #pharmaceutical

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Apple responds to crushing iPad Pro criticism

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15 hours ago

May 14, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Apple issued an apology following backlash over a recent advertisement for the latest iPad Pro.

On this episode of Ahron & Mike Live – Painted Panda dogs confuse zoo goers, luxury Police cars cruise the roads, Siri meets up with ChatGpt and Apple’s “Crush” iPad ad faces overwhelming backlash.

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured #trending

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Why the meme-stock frenzy is unlikely to repeat

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15 hours ago

May 14, 2024

Nathan Langridge

GME shares surge 74%, but experts stress a meme-stock frenzy resurgence is unlikely due to fundamental differences in the company’s financial situation.

Australia’s budget unveils a second consecutive surplus of A$9.3 billion, prioritising the critical minerals industry and green energy initiatives to reduce reliance on Chinese supply.

Also, GameStop shares have surged 74%, but experts caution against expecting a repeat of the 2021 meme-stock frenzy. #featured #trending