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October 16th Qingqiao Morning Post | Israeli army opens fire on UN forces
Release time:2024-10-16 Source: Qingqiao Number of views:

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Today in history:On this day 178 years ago, American dentist Morton successfully performed a neck tumor resection surgery using ether for the first time in a patient who was painless and unconscious. This was the first public use of ether for pain relief in humans. The invention of ether anesthesia has epoch-making significance in promoting the healthy development of humanity and the progress of human social civilization, opening a new chapter in the history of modern medicine.
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Politics
01Indian political leader murdered

According to Xinhua News Agency, on October 12th, local political leader Shiddik in India was attacked in Mumbai and shot multiple times, shocking Indian society. It is understood that Shidik is a famous Islamic leader in Maharashtra, India, who has served as a member of the state parliament and a minister in the state government. His son is also a member of the state legislative assembly. The Maharashtra state parliamentary elections will be held in a few weeks. Hiddink had previously received death threats and increased security measures, but was still shot and killed. Leaders of various political parties in India condemned the murder and called for an immediate investigation by the authorities.


The local police stated that a total of three gunmen were involved in this operation, two of whom were arrested after the incident, and the identity of the third person has been confirmed. The police are currently pursuing him, and all three of them have been involved in political assassinations.


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military
01Israeli army opens fire on UN forces

According to Reuters, on October 10th, an Israeli tank opened fire on a watchtower at the headquarters of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon in Naqurah, injuring two peacekeeping personnel. Spokesperson for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, Teneti, stated that military tank shells and small arms were used to attack his troops, resulting in two peacekeeping soldiers being injured and hospitalized, and damaging some of the Force's monitoring capabilities.


The two injured peacekeeping soldiers are from Indonesia, and the Indonesian representative to the United Nations stated that this incident clearly demonstrates how Israel is above international law. The Israeli military admitted to firing, but stated that Hezbollah militants were operating near a United Nations outpost at the time.

02North Korea claims South Korean drone flew into Pyongyang to distribute leaflets

According to the Korean Central News Agency, on October 11th, the North Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement stating that drones entered Pyongyang last week and this night, and distributed a large number of anti North Korean leaflets. They stated that this irresponsible and dangerous provocation could lead to armed conflict or even war between the two sides and should be stopped immediately.


The South Korean military quickly denied it and emphasized that South Korea did not send drones into North Korea. Previously, some South Korean activists flew balloons into North Korea, carrying aid packages and flyers criticizing leader Kim Jong un.


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Economics

01Germany's economic growth is expected to shrink by 0.2% in 2024

Bloomberg News: Recently, the German government lowered its forecast for Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to shrink by 0.2% in 2024, marking the latest sign of sluggish economic growth in Europe's largest economy and the second consecutive year of economic contraction since the reunification of West and East Germany in 1990.


German Economy Minister Habermann stated that the German economy may experience a slow recovery next yearAccelerating growth in 2026, he emphasized that Germany urgently needs to address persistent 'structural issues', including energy security, excessive bureaucracy, and labor shortages.

02Boeing plans to lay off 17000 employees worldwide

According to reports from Reuters and Bloomberg, on October 11th, Boeing CEO Ultraberg told employees in a memo that the company plans to reduce its total workforce by about 10% in the coming months, including executives, managers, and regular employees. Boeing will also incur approximately $5 billion in expenses due to the restructuring. Commercial aircraft will incur pre tax expenses of $3 billion, while defense, space, and security businesses will incur pre tax expenses of $2 billion.


Previously, negotiations between Boeing and its largest union to end the nearly month long strike broke down for the third time, and the shutdown of Boeing's key commercial manufacturing base on the West Coast of the United States will be further extended. As the strike continues, Boeing also faces the risk of a rating downgrade.


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security

01Indonesia plans to build giant Java Island seawall

According to Agence France Presse, Indonesia recentlyPresident elect Prabowo proposed to build a giant seawall from Jakarta to Surabaya in the northern part of Java Island. The straight-line distance between the two places is about700 kilometers.It is reported that there are many water stilted houses along the northern coast of Jakarta. Due to the continuous sinking of Jakarta and the rise in sea levels caused by global warming, these residents will be directly threatened by seawater backflow in the future.


Indonesian Ministry of Public Works and Housing spokesperson Andra revealed that China's Nanjing Institute of Water Resources is interested in participating in this large-scale infrastructure project, and South Korea and the Netherlands are also interested in participating.


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Culture
01Japanese atomic bomb survivor group wins Nobel Peace Prize

According to the Lianhe Zaobao, on October 11, the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded this year's Nobel Peace Prize to the Japan Atomic and Hydrogen Bomb Victims Group Agreement. The Nobel Committee stated in its award speech that the association has made significant contributions to establishing nuclear taboos.


The Japan Atomic and Hydrogen Bomb Victims' Association stated at a press conference that nuclear weapons should absolutely be abolished because their destructive power far exceeds that of the past, capable of killing millions of people and causing catastrophic impacts on the climate. Nuclear war may destroy our civilization.







Financial Newsletter
Global Financial News: Recently, FU2411, the main force of high sulfur fuel oil, closed at 3257 yuan/ton, up 15%.


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