Lawmakers Urged to Tighten UK Laws Over Evidence China Is Killing People for Their Organs

British lawmakers have been urged to confront the true nature of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) after a parliamentary seminar presented detailed evidence of forced organ harvesting from prisoners of conscience in China. The event, titled “Understanding the Chinese Leadership,” was held on July 8 at Portcullis House in London and focused on the gap … Read more

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Apple Expands US Chip Production in $30 Billion Broadcom Deal

Apple is expanding its U.S. chip manufacturing push through a new $30 billion deal with Broadcom, the iPhone maker said on July 8. The two tech giants have worked together for years, with Broadcom supplying the company with radio-frequency components, Bluetooth, and other connectivity semiconductors. As part of a new multiyear agreement, about 15 billion … Read more

Senator Urges National Security Review of Chinese Solar Company’s Planned Use of Facility Near US Military Base in Ohio

Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) has asked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to carry out a national security review of a Chinese solar company’s potential use of a facility located near a major U.S. military base in Dayton, Ohio. Moreno, who serves on the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, sent a July 31 letter to … Read more

Taiwan Officials Warn Beijing Is Turning Taiwan’s Political Divisions Into Distrust

Beijing does not need to convince the Taiwanese people to trust communist China if it can weaken their trust in one another and in the United States, according to Taiwanese officials, including a researcher studying Chinese Communist Party (CCP) influence operations. Liu Yu-hsi, an associate professor at Shih Hsin University and a member of Taiwan’s … Read more

Prisoner release row proving to be Burnham’s first big test as PM

Three weeks into his premiership, Andy Burnham has “hit bumps in the road” in the estimation of one long-serving Labour MP with the row over the early release of some prisoners from jail. His political opponents are already sharpening their attacks, believing they have found an issue with which to discomfit a new prime minister … Read more

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Shriram bullish on CV growth despite recent price hikes

Shriram Finance sees strong CV demand despite price hikes, while EV financing jumps fivefold to Rs 250 crore monthly MUMBAI: Price hikes in commercial vehicles are unlikely to dent demand, according to Shriram Finance (SFL), the largest financier of CVs, in the wake of commodity inflation-driven price hikes.SFL is also seeing a surge in electric … Read more

Syed Akbaruddin, Annie George Mathew, Janmejaya Kumar Sinha on RBI board

Centre appoints Annie George Mathew, Janmejaya Sinha and Syed Akbaruddin as part-time directors on RBI’s central board MUMBAI: The Centre has appointed former finance ministry special secretary Annie George Mathew, Boston Consulting Group India chairman Janmejaya Kumar Sinha and former diplomat Syed Akbaruddin as part-time, non-official directors on RBI’s central board for four years.The appointments … Read more

FPIs accelerate buying: Invest 23.5k crore in August

FPIs pour Rs 23,544 crore into Indian equities in August as earnings recovery and rupee stability boost investor sentiment NEW DELHI: Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have accelerated buying in Indian equities this month, infusing Rs 23,544 crore so far as improving quarterly earnings, a stable rupee and better market prospects lift sentiment.The inflow comes after … Read more

‘Awarapan 2’ box office collection day 10: Emraan Hashmi’s film nears Rs 140 crore net in India after an impressive second weekend, declared a big hit | Hindi Movie News

Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani’s Awarapan 2 is maintaining a steady run at the box office as it enters its 10th day in theatres. Following a strong opening week and a solid second weekend, the sequel has now crossed the Rs. 136 crore India net mark and Rs. 190 crore worldwide.The film opened with Rs. … Read more

Weakness in currency can create negative loop: HSBC

HSBC India CEO Hitendra Dave says the bank is doubling down on affluent banking, while eyeing growth in wealth management, digital services and cross-border offerings MUMBAI: HSBC has been in India since 1853 and has maintained the most consistent retail presence among global banks. Its Indian operations have doubled pre-tax profits in four years, making … Read more