China

Rare slice of Queen Elizabeth II's wedding cake sold at auction for £2,200

The cake was found under a bed with a letter from the queen 77 years after her wedding day.

China advances in developing “Death Star”-like microwave weapon able to destroy satellites

Chinese scientists have advanced in developing a high-power microwave weapon system that uses multiple transmitting vehicles to synchronize electromagnetic waves into a single, focused beam.

Hold off celebrations, Tehran planned for the long game

Despite hitting Iran's missile sites, the real threat looms larger: with Russian and Chinese backing, Iran's arsenal could grow tenfold.

By MAJ.-GEN. (RES.) YITZHAK BRICK
01/11/2024

TikTok founder now China's richest person

TikTok's parent company chief Zhang Yiming tops Hurun rich list at $49.3b as ByteDance profits surge 60% – even as Chinese tech wealth generally declines and US ban threat looms.

Isolated Iran: Israel's success in driving Islamic Republic's allies away

For Israel, this is an opportunity that must not be missed. Continued pressure and military action will further isolate Iran.

By ALEX SELSKY
30/10/2024
 How Chinese Traders Will Help Drive Gold to $3,000 - Jesse Colombo

Jesse Colombo: How Chinese Traders Will Help Drive Gold to $3,000+

China's futures traders drove a remarkable $400 surge in gold prices this past spring, and now they are positioned to propel it to $3,000 and beyond.

By ERAN TAL
29/10/2024

Israel, US face moment of reckoning and must embrace their power

The decisions Israel and the US make in the coming months will set the course of history for generations. 

By MICAH AVNI , GUY GOLDSTEIN
29/10/2024
 Soaring Prices Cool China's Gold Buying, Consumption Falls 11%

Soaring Prices Cool China's Gold Buying, Consumption Falls 11%

China's gold consumption plunged 11% from January to September as surging prices dampened demand. With buyers holding back, the market faces challenges amid ongoing price volatility.

By ERAN TAL
28/10/2024

Chinese hackers collected audio from unnamed Trump campaign adviser

A Trump adviser told the Washington Post that some senior staffers are now using encrypted devices to make basic phone calls.

The time is right for Israel to question the nature of Beijing's Middle East agenda

This Sino-Israeli diplomatic nadir offers an opportunity for Israel to reassess the merits of diplomatic and economic cooperation with Beijing.

By DAVID RADER , BRYCE MITCHELL
26/10/2024
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