It’s unclear how many of the voters were Taiwanese Americans, but some 4,000 citizens living abroad registered to vote, according to the Central Election Commission. Relations with China were a major factor for the Taiwanese watching from afar, and especially those who live in the US, which has long been Taipei’s most powerful ally. Source [...]read moreWhy these Taiwanese Americans flew home to vote
César Suárez was shot dead in the port city of Guayaquil on Wednesday, the attorney general said. Source link
The shocking killing of student Rita Waeni, 20, has ignited an anti-femicide campaign in Kenya. Source link
Members of the group are accused of promoting rituals involving psychoactive substances like toad venom. Source link
The IDF says the strike hit a “terrorist squad”, but witnesses tell the BBC the group posed no threat. Source link
Of course, Stanley cups are far from the first brand to benefit from online hype. In recent months we have seen a surge in popularity for Prime Energy drinks (popularised by KSI and Logan Paul), as well as Ugg boots, AirPod Max headphones, Telfar bags… and even feta cheese. Source link
By Bloomberg Published Jan 17, 2024 Luxury stock investors are facing the risk of more bad news as the likes of Burberry Group Plc and Hugo Boss AG fell short of already reined-in expectations and economic data from China dents chances of a near-term rebound. Burberry – Spring-Summer2024 – Womenswear – Royaume-Uni – Londres – [...]read moreLuxury’s rebound is proving elusive as China gloom adds to warnings
The proposed guidelines also aim to protect children, with the new set of regulations including tough penalties for influencers who fail to correctly advertise their collaboration with a brand and their commercial interest, with fines up to €250,000 (£214,450). Source link
The US secretary of state was due to return from the World Economic Forum in Davos when the issue occurred. Source link
Ernest Bai Koroma has been charged with treason after being linked to a failed coup last November. Source link