A climate-change disclosure proposal at Toyota that was pushed forward by three European funds has been voted down by shareholders. Danish pension fund AkademikerPension submitted the climate resolution together with Norway’s Storebrand Asset Management and Dutch pension investment company APG Asset Management in May. The resolution sought to make Toyota improve the disclosure of its…
Toyota Shareholders Defeat Climate-Change Proposal, Decline ESG Funds
June 15, 2023
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NZ Public Broadcaster Published Stories With Pro-Russian, Chinese, Palestinian Bias
June 15, 2023
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An ongoing review of the public broadcaster, Radio New Zealand (RNZ), has not only discovered a pro-Russian slant in its articles but also evidence of pro-Beijing and pro-Palestinian bias. RNZ chief executive, Paul Thompson, most recently apologised for publishing “pro-Kremlin garbage.” Speaking to the RNZ’s own daily news program, Checkpoint, Thompson described it as a…
Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Strikes Northern Philippines
An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck the Philippines’ main island on Thursday, authorities said, halting some railway operations in the capital Manila. No casualties or major damage were reported after the quake, which struck out at sea at a depth of 10 kilometres (6.21 miles) and was felt in nearby provinces, the Philippine seismology agency…
US Bill Calls for Joint Weapons Production With Taiwan Amid Increasing China Tensions
June 15, 2023
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The Armed Services Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives released the draft version of the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on June 12, proposing the possibility of U.S.-Taiwan joint production of weapons to resolve delays in arms deliveries to Taiwan and to enhance the island’s ability to replenish weapon inventories. The Armed Services…
South Korea Becomes Non-Permanent Member of UN Security Council
June 14, 2023
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South Korea has been re-elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) with 180 affirmative votes out of 192 member states. Political analysts believe this marks the international community’s recognition of the country’s global status and influence. This is the third time the East Asian country has served as a non-permanent…
Japanese Cucumber Diet May Aid Weight Loss
June 14, 2023
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Cucumbers have been used since ancient times for weight loss benefits due to their high water and low-calorie content. In addition to containing rich nutrients, cucumbers can help people to maintain an ideal weight, according to renowned Japanese physician Dr. Takashi Tsurumi, who is famous for his research on enzyme nutrition and introducing a simple cucumber…
Cucumber May Aid Weight Loss Argues Japanese Doctor
June 14, 2023
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Cucumbers have been used since ancient times for weight loss benefits due to their high water and low-calorie content. In addition to containing rich nutrients, cucumbers can help people to maintain an ideal weight, according to renowned Japanese physician Dr. Takashi Tsurumi, who is famous for his research on enzyme nutrition and introducing a simple cucumber…
Biden Dispatching Sullivan to Tokyo for Talks With Japan, Philippines, South Korea Officials
June 14, 2023
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WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden is dispatching White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan to Tokyo this week for talks with his counterparts from Japan, Philippines, and South Korea. Sullivan will also take part in “the first-ever trilateral meeting of the Japanese, Philippine, and U.S. national security advisers” while in Japan, the White House National Security Council…
US Should Brace for ‘Aggressive’ Sabotage From Chinese Hackers, Top Cybersecurity Official Says
June 14, 2023
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Chinese state hackers will “almost certainly” conduct aggressive cyberattacks to disrupt critical U.S. infrastructure, such as pipelines and railways, if a conflict breaks out with the United States, a senior U.S. cybersecurity official has warned. At an event at the Aspen Institute in Washington, Jen Easterly, director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, said…
Shen Yun Faces Unrelenting Interference From Beijing in South Korea
Shen Yun Performing Arts has faced challenges in securing top-flight venues in South Korea, sparking concerns over Beijing’s interference in South Korea’s internal affairs and cultural sovereignty. New York-based Shen Yun is the world’s top classical Chinese dance company, and since its inception in 2006, it has become a global phenomenon. Using the universal language…
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