Taiwan #MeToo Scandals Push Tsai to Toughen Equality Laws
President Tsai Ing-wen’s government moved to strengthen Taiwan’s equality laws after a series of sexual harassment scandals rocked the island’s political elite ahead of a critical election.
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Ouster of Russian General ‘Spartacus’ Sparks Ruling Party Feud
A Russian general who accused army chiefs of “treacherously” ousting him for criticizing troop losses in the war in Ukraine has sparked a political feud within President Vladimir Putin’s ruling party, the latest sign of tensions over the military following the mutiny by Wagner mercenaries.
England’s Junior Doctors Begin Longest Strike in NHS History
Tens of thousands of England’s junior doctors are walking out of hospitals across the country, plunging the National Health Service into the longest strike in its history at a time of record waiting lists.
India’s Newest Airline to Add 800 Staff and Fly Internationally
Akasa Air, India’s newest airline, is planning to add up to 800 new workers by the end of this fiscal year as it prepares to start international services, Chief Executive Officer Vinay Dube told Bloomberg News.
China Takes Friendlier Approach to AI in Finalized Guidelines
China has loosened some of the guardrails it proposed for ChatGPT-style services months ago, as it acknowledges the need to compete for global leadership in artificial intelligence.
Sunak Signs Off on Pay Recommendations for Public Sector Workers
UK cabinet ministers approved recommendations for public sector pay rises, a person familiar with the matter said, as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak tries to draw a line under a year-long battle with labor unions.
Wall Street Results Expected to Take a Hit From Cost Pressures, Rate Struggle
The largest US banks weathered a punishing first half largely unscathed. Now they just need to prove they can navigate a surge in expenses, regulatory changes and pricier deposits.
New Alzheimer’s Drug Is First to Show It Slows Disease. But It’s Facing a Rocky Rollout
Eisai Co.’s breakthrough Alzheimer’s drug — the first to show it slows the brain-destroying disease — is facing a rocky rollout as doctors grapple with logistical issues, insurance uncertainties and complicated safety testing requirements.
Uncertainty Looms Over Thai PM Vote Even If Frontrunner Wins
Thai politician Pita Limjaroenrat faced his first major test in his bid to occupy the country’s top political office Thursday, as lawmakers gathered to elect a new prime minister in a vote that will test whether conservative groups are willing to undermine the results of a May election.
Investors Slash China Local Government Bond Tenors to Shortest On Record
Investors in China’s local government financing vehicles are cutting the length of time they are prepared to extend credit and demanding higher returns, as cracks appear in the $9.1 trillion market.
