Rights group: Iran protests death toll exceeds 4,000

The death toll from widespread protests in Iran has now exceeded 4,000, according to a human rights group tracking the death toll. Human rights group Activist News Agency announced on Monday that confirmed deaths had reached 4,029, while more than 9,000 deaths were being reviewed. The numbers represent an increase of hundreds from Saturday, when…

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China’s stock market overheats amid record high turnover

Shipping containers and gantry cranes beyond a fishing boat near the Yangshan Deepwater Port in Shanghai, China, on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images China’s stock market rally is drawing closer regulatory scrutiny after trading activity surged to unprecedented levels, prompting officials to move to curb leverage even as many investors…

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Doctor who treated Dick Cheney calls for congressional inquiry into Trump's presidential fitness

Dr. Jonathan Reiner, a cardiologist for the late former Vice President Dick Cheney, on Monday called for a congressional investigation into President Trump’s fitness. CNN medical analyst Renner cited Trump’s recent letter to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Storey, in which he appeared to link his threats to take over Greenland to his not… Source…

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Nikkei 225, Kospi, Hang Seng Index

Atlantide Phototravel | Corbis Documentary | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were mostly lower on Monday as investors assessed renewed U.S. tariff threats tied to Greenland, raising concerns about escalating trade tensions with Europe. European states are reportedly discussing counter-tariffs and broader punitive economic measures in response to fresh tariff threats from President Donald Trump, further…

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