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US Supreme Court Introduces Ethics Code Amid Controversy and Pressure

November 15, 2023

The US Supreme Court has taken a significant step by releasing its first-ever code of conduct, aiming to address mounting criticism and concerns surrounding ethics scandals involving some of its senior rightwing justices. This 14-page document outlines the “rules and ..

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China Proposes Additional Cybersecurity Checks for Auditors in National Security Matters

November 15, 2023

China’s finance ministry has introduced a proposal suggesting that auditors should undergo or conduct extra cybersecurity checks, especially when their work involves national security considerations. Guidelines for Managing Data Related to Chinese Firms The draft of these new measures, made ..

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APEC Leaders’ Week in San Francisco

November 15, 2023

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Week, taking place in San Francisco, has garnered significant attention as it hosts the first in-person meeting in a year between US President Joe Biden and China’s President Xi Jinping. The meeting is set ..

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Attend ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus in Jakarta

November 15, 2023

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to embark on an official visit to Jakarta on November 16 and 17. His visit is in connection with the 10th Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus). During his ..

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OPEC Maintains Confidence in Oil Market Despite Price Drop, Blames Speculators

November 14, 2023

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has expressed confidence in the oil market’s underlying strength, emphasizing robust fundamentals. Despite recent price declines, OPEC cited healthy global growth trends, strong Chinese imports, minor downside risks to economic growth, and ..

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Iceland Declares Emergency as Quakes Portend Volcanic Eruption

November 13, 2023

A state of emergency was declared in Iceland after powerful earthquakes rocked the Reykjanes peninsula, signaling a possible volcanic eruption could occur within days. Earthquake Swarm Near Populated Areas Thousands of tremors have hit near Grindavik village since October. Friday ..

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