Iranian Kurdish militias have consulted with the United States in recent days about whether, and how, to attack Iran’s security forces in the western part of the country, according to three sources with knowledge of the matter. The Iranian Kurdish coalition of groups based on the Iran-Iraq border in the semi-autonomous region of Iraqi Kurdistan has been training to mount such an attack in hopes ...
Iranian Kurdish militias have consulted with the United States in recent days about whether, and how, to attack Iran’s security forces in the western part of the country, according to three sources with knowledge of the matter. The Iranian Kurdish coalition of groups based on the Iran-Iraq border in the semi-autonomous region of Iraqi Kurdistan has been training to mount such an attack in hopes of weakening the country’s military, as the United States and Israel pound Iranian targets with bombs and missiles. The goal would be to create room for Iranians opposed to the Islamic regime to rise up now that Supreme leader Ali Khamenei and other top officials have been killed since the US-Israeli attack began on Saturday, two of the sources said. Advertisement A final decision has not yet been made on the operation and its possible timing, added the sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity to talk freely about sensitive military planning. 00:38 US President Donald Trump seeks to justify striking Iran amid shifting White House account US President Donald Trump seeks to justify striking Iran amid shifting White House account The groups have requested US military support and Iraqi leaders in Erbil and Baghdad have also been in touch with the Trump administration in recent days, they said.
JPMorgan Head of Asia Economics and Chief India Economist Sajjid Chinoy says the conflict in Iran represents a 'modest macro-economic shock', that's unlikely to derail global expansion. He speaks with Haslinda Amin on "Insight with Haslinda Amin." (Source: Bloomberg)
JPMorgan Head of Asia Economics and Chief India Economist Sajjid Chinoy says the conflict in Iran represents a 'modest macro-economic shock', that's unlikely to derail global expansion. He speaks with Haslinda Amin on "Insight with Haslinda Amin." (Source: Bloomberg)
Barclays Global Chairman of Research Ajay Rajadhyaksha expects markets to be down for a bit amid tensions in the Middle East. He speaks with Haslinda Amin on "Insight with Haslinda Amin." (Source: Bloomberg)
Barclays Global Chairman of Research Ajay Rajadhyaksha expects markets to be down for a bit amid tensions in the Middle East. He speaks with Haslinda Amin on "Insight with Haslinda Amin." (Source: Bloomberg)
Barbara Bodine, Former US Ambassador to Yemen and Director & Distinguished Professor in the Practice of Diplomacy at Georgetown University says she is observing an ad hoc, "make it up as you go along, hope that it works out" strategy when it comes to the current US administration managing ongoing conflicts in Iran. She speaks with Haidi Stroud Watts and Avril Hong on "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade". (...
Barbara Bodine, Former US Ambassador to Yemen and Director & Distinguished Professor in the Practice of Diplomacy at Georgetown University says she is observing an ad hoc, "make it up as you go along, hope that it works out" strategy when it comes to the current US administration managing ongoing conflicts in Iran. She speaks with Haidi Stroud Watts and Avril Hong on "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade". (Source: Bloomberg)
Scott Price, Group Chief Executive of DFI Retail Group, discusses the Asia-based retailers' full year net income that beat estimates, and speaks about the outlook for business growth and investments. He speaks exclusively with Haidi Stroud Watts and Avril Hong on "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade". (Source: Bloomberg)
Scott Price, Group Chief Executive of DFI Retail Group, discusses the Asia-based retailers' full year net income that beat estimates, and speaks about the outlook for business growth and investments. He speaks exclusively with Haidi Stroud Watts and Avril Hong on "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade". (Source: Bloomberg)
The Fix Is In To Defeat Alberta Independence Authored by Bruce Pardy via The Brownstone Institute, Last week, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a referendum for October 19. It will ask Albertans a slate of policy and constitutional questions. Independence, she said the next day, will be added to the ballot if the requisite number of signatures is met in the petition drive, which is likely. ...
The Fix Is In To Defeat Alberta Independence Authored by Bruce Pardy via The Brownstone Institute, Last week, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a referendum for October 19. It will ask Albertans a slate of policy and constitutional questions. Independence, she said the next day, will be added to the ballot if the requisite number of signatures is met in the petition drive, which is likely. Albertans will get their chance to say if they want to leave Canada. But Canadian federalists can relax. The Alberta premier is one of them. The referendum is the fix to defeat Alberta independence. It will undermine the separatist cause and split the independence vote. Smith’s referendum will ask whether the province should exercise more control over immigration, social programs, and voter identification. And whether Alberta should pursue constitutional amendments. Give provinces the power to appoint judges to superior courts? Abolish the unelected Senate? Grant provinces the right to opt out of federal programs in areas of provincial jurisdiction without losing federal funding? Give provincial laws priority over federal ones when they conflict? These referendum questions lead nowhere. Alberta already has constitutional authority over the policy questions. It could exercise more control in these areas tomorrow if it wanted. There is no realistic prospect of amending the Canadian constitution on controversial matters. Smith and her advisors must know that. Smith has repeatedly said that her mandate is a sovereign Alberta inside a united Canada. But many of her fellow Albertans are fed up. They perceive that their province has long received a raw deal in Confederation. They tire of Ottawa throwing obstacles in the way of their primary industries. They resent having their wealth taxed and sent elsewhere around the country. A growing number of Albertans are determined to leave Canada. Recent polls peg it at about one in three . But even among restless Albertans, there’s a mode...
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Industrial Technology Research Institute Chair Wu Tsung-tsong (吳政忠) said that it will partner with domestic research units and universities to strengthen AI, robotics, and unmanned vehicle technologies, as part of its plan to support Taiwan’s industries, CNA reported. Wu said the next two decades will be crucial for advancing unmanned and AI technologies, emphasizing that Ta...
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Industrial Technology Research Institute Chair Wu Tsung-tsong (吳政忠) said that it will partner with domestic research units and universities to strengthen AI, robotics, and unmanned vehicle technologies, as part of its plan to support Taiwan’s industries, CNA reported. Wu said the next two decades will be crucial for advancing unmanned and AI technologies, emphasizing that Taiwan has the ability and must seize the opportunity. The institute added that it also plans initiatives to bolster Taiwan’s semiconductor manufacturing. Wu praised the institute’s efforts to strengthen Taiwan–US cooperation in the drone supply chain. In January, the institute joined the US Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International’s Green UAS program, becoming the first overseas organization recognized for drone cybersecurity testing and technical evaluations. Wu thanked the Ministry of Economic Affairs for supporting the institute’s rare earth refining efforts. The initiative is scheduled to begin production by 2029, aiming to significantly reduce Taiwan’s reliance on imports from China. ITRI is focusing on extracting neodymium and dysprosium, rare earth elements used in EV motors, wind turbines, and computer equipment. The institute added that typical rare earth refining produces significant pollution, so it is adopting wastewater and acid recycling techniques to make the process cleaner. ITRI President Chang Pei-zen (張培仁) said the institute will focus on developing robotics and unmanned technologies to streamline industry operations. Additionally, it will help about 150,000 small and medium-sized enterprises in Taiwan adopt AI-powered systems and digital transformation. Chang noted that partnerships with domestic researchers will also aim to reduce R&D costs for AI and unmanned vehicle technologies and help boost training for tech talent.
兩會｜陳勇：香港團建議不追求每項全團聯署 關鍵凝聚真知灼見 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】全國人大香港團副團長陳勇說正醞釀商討香港團的共同建議，強調未必每項建議都追求全團聯署。 陳勇：「就算一、兩...
兩會｜陳勇：香港團建議不追求每項全團聯署 關鍵凝聚真知灼見 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】全國人大香港團副團長陳勇說正醞釀商討香港團的共同建議，強調未必每項建議都追求全團聯署。 陳勇：「就算一、兩位代表自己提出的建議得到更多認同，及在法律上各方面，國家大方針方面都是配合時，都是往往能夠取得比較大的進展，以及得到更多重視，所以我們大家未必追求每人都需要很多人大家聯署，最關鍵是大家凝聚更多真知灼見，助力國家發展。」
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. shares tumbled the most in almost a year after its banking subsidiary was reported to have a big exposure to Market Financial Solutions Ltd. , whose collapse in the UK has hit several financial firms. The shares of Japan’s second biggest lender fell as much as 8.3%, the most since April last year, before recovering some losses. Its decline outpaced the price tu...
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. shares tumbled the most in almost a year after its banking subsidiary was reported to have a big exposure to Market Financial Solutions Ltd. , whose collapse in the UK has hit several financial firms. The shares of Japan’s second biggest lender fell as much as 8.3%, the most since April last year, before recovering some losses. Its decline outpaced the price tumble across the sector, with shares of domestic rivals Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. and Mizuho Financial Group Inc. both down by more than 5%, while Japan’s Topix banking index is also lower by more than 6%. A Tokyo-based spokesperson for Sumitomo Mitsui declined to comment. New Credit Blowup in London Has Wall Street Chasing Billions MFS Creditors Warn of £930 Million Shortfall in Collateral Barclays, Apollo’s Atlas Among Lenders to Failed UK Firm MFS Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. has about £100 million ($133 million) of exposure to MFS, people familiar with the matter earlier said . MFS, which provides loans as well as finances retail sales, collapsed into administration amid serious allegations of fraud, including the alleged double-pledging of assets. The Japanese bank’s exposure would join other banks that got impacted. Barclays Plc , Banco Santander SA, Wells Fargo & Co. and Jefferies Financial Group Inc. are among those seeking to recoup whatever money they can from the embattled company.