China’s economy is off to a solid start, rising 4.5% in 2023- QHN

Hong Kong CNN  —  China’s economy is off to a solid start in 2023 following its emergence from three years of strict pandemic restrictions. The country’s gross domestic production grew … Read More

Yellen to CNN: The US can bring down inflation while maintaining a strong job market- QHN

CNN  —  Last month’s upheaval within the banking sector hasn’t pushed America off course from achieving a soft landing, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told CNN’s Fareed Zakaria in an exclusive … Read More

SpaceX’s Starship rocket receives FAA approval for launch- QHN

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. CNN  —  SpaceX has cleared the final regulatory hurdle standing … Read More

IMF: Banking crisis boosts risks and dims outlook for world economy- QHN

London CNN  —  At the start of the year, economists and corporate leaders expressed optimism that global economic growth might not slow down as much as they had feared. Positive … Read More

Army’s Fort Rucker becomes Fort Novosel. Here’s why- QHN

CNN  —  But for a flight surgeon who gave him a pass when he came up an eighth of an inch short of a height requirement, Michael Novosel Sr. might … Read More

Pinduoduo: One of China’s most popular apps has the ability to spy on its users, say experts- QHN

CNN  —  It is one of China’s most popular shopping apps, selling clothing, groceries and just about everything else under the sun to more than 750 million users a month. … Read More

Boao Forum: Li Qiang says China ‘confident and capable’ of hitting 2023 growth targets- QHN

Hong Kong CNN  —  China’s newly minted Premier Li Qiang painted a bullish picture of his country’s economic recovery at a key business forum this week, as Beijing seeks to … Read More

2024 GOP field tests their messages — while largely avoiding conflict with Trump- QHN

CNN  —  As former President Donald Trump heads to Texas on Saturday for his first major campaign rally, the handbrake remains on for most of his potential 2024 rivals. Trump … Read More

After TikTok chief’s grilling in Washington, Apple’s Tim Cook is all smiles in Beijing- QHN

Hong Kong CNN  —  Apple (AAPL) CEO Tim Cook gave a show of support for China as a market and manufacturing base during a visit to Beijing Saturday, even as … Read More

Abdullah el-Faisal: First person tried under New York terror laws passed in the wake of 9/11 is sentenced to 18 years- QHN

CNN  —  Abdullah el-Faisal believed every word in a speech by Osama bin Laden was “like a gem,” and thought images of the coffins of US service members were laughable, … Read More