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New Covid variant hits Asia

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3 years ago

October 12, 2022

A new Covid variant dubbed ‘XBB’ is on the rise across Asia

A new mutation of coronavirus is now on the rise across Asia, as doctors rush to analysis its properties. It’s no surprise that new variants of Covid are surfacing around the world, that’s normal with any virus.

However, the newest strain of coronavirus, dubbed ‘XBB,’ is rapidly spreading across Asia. Doctors are increasingly concerned about its transmissibility and ability to evade current vaccines.

Currently, cases have been recorded in Bangladesh and Singapore. Doctors believe the XBB is a subvariant of the Omicron strain and could be the most immune-evasive form of the virus yet.

In the United States, the White House says it’s monitoring the situation closely, but are “confident” in vaccines.

“We are carefully monitoring the rise of several subvariants that are evolving rapidly and emerging around the world, including ones that evade some of our treatments.”
COVID-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha, White House press briefing

It comes at a time when the world is beginning to scale back Covid lockdowns and restrictions, getting back to some sense of normality.

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Senate clears Epstein files release despite White House push

Senate upholds vote to release Epstein files despite White House delay attempt; Trump signals intent to sign bill.

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November 20, 2025

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Senate upholds vote to release Epstein files despite White House delay attempt; Trump signals intent to sign bill.

The White House tried to delay a vote on the release of Justice Department files connected to Jeffrey Epstein, even as former President Trump insisted there was nothing to hide.

Despite this, the Senate approved the measure exactly as it passed the House, ignoring amendments proposed by Trump’s aides. This move clears the path for the files to be made public in full.

Trump has indicated he intends to sign the bill, marking a significant shift after the White House’s attempt to block or delay the vote proved unsuccessful. The decision could have wide-reaching implications for transparency and ongoing investigations.

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Nvidia earnings shake tech stocks as ASX heads into Christmas

Nvidia’s earnings spark sharp market reactions, prompting investor concerns for tech stocks and volatility ahead of year-end trading.

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5 hours ago

November 20, 2025

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Nvidia’s earnings spark sharp market reactions, prompting investor concerns for tech stocks and volatility ahead of year-end trading.

Markets are reacting sharply to Nvidia’s latest earnings, leaving investors questioning the future of tech stocks. Analysts are closely watching whether the results meet expectations and what it could mean for the broader market.

Joining us is David Scutt from StoneX to break down Nvidia’s post-earnings performance and its ripple effects across US and global equities. Investors are keeping a keen eye on how this could set the tone for year-end trading.

With Christmas approaching, the ASX faces a pivotal day as global risk sentiment shifts. Traders are positioning themselves for potential volatility, making it critical to understand the signals coming out of major tech earnings.

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