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Hui Ka Yan, the founder of China Evergrande Group that’s at the epicenter of China’s property crisis, has been put under police control, suggesting the firm may have entered a new phase involving the criminal justice system. The move adds

There’s no evidence in Australia of a developing wage-price spiral and long-term inflation expectations remain well-anchored, said Ian Harper, a member of the central bank’s interest-rate setting board.

The rivalry between Asia’s two biggest countries has extended into outer space. After India’s landing of its Chandrayaan-3 rover on the moon last month—becoming the first country to put a spacecraft near the lunar south pole and breaking China’s record

New York judge finds Donald Trump liable for fraud  CNN Judge Rules Trump Committed Fraud, Stripping Control of Key Properties  The New York Times Judge rules Donald Trump defrauded banks and insurers while building real estate empire  The Associated Press

In January, Taiwan will hold a presidential election. China’s leaders hope former New Taipei City mayor Hou Yu-ih, candidate of the Kuomintang opposition party will win the job, but the smart money is on current Vice President William Lai, who

Gold’s break this week below August’s low of $1,884/oz has been accompanied by robust downward momentum, indicating that the precious metal will continue to weaken, UOB said.

Diageo kept its guidance unchanged for fiscal 2024 despite warning of persistent cost pressures and macroeconomic challenges, and said it was well positioned to deliver its 2023-25 sales and profit growth targets.

Big takeaways from the second Republican debate – The Washington Post  The Washington Post Republican candidates attack each other and go after Trump in second presidential debate  WHAS11 Opinion | Giving Donald Trump a Pass at the GOP Debate  The Wall Street Journal

Convicted felon suspected of killing Baltimore tech CEO has been arrested, police say  CNN Baltimore police search for suspect in murder of young tech CEO  MSNBC Manhunt underway for ‘extremely dangerous’ convicted felon suspected of killing a 26-year-old female tech CEO in

White House girds itself for a shutdown  CNN