Trump's Truth Social gets a lifeline after deadline for a big cash infusion is extended September 06, 2023 at 04:54AM

Donald Trump's Truth Social, a social media platform, received an extension on its merger deadline with Digital World Acquisition Corp., a special-purpose acquisition company. Shareholders voted to push the deadline to September 8, 2024, giving Truth Social more time to secure funding. The merger would release $290 million from Digital World and an additional $1 billion from private investors. However, the deal has faced challenges, including a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission on fraud charges and a federal criminal probe. Shares of Digital World fell in early trading following the news.

China warns against 'new Cold War' as big powers meet in South Asia September 06, 2023 at 01:31AM

China's premier said on Wednesday major powers must keep their differences under control and avoid "a new Cold War", in a thinly veiled reference to Washington, as top Asian and US officials gathered for talks in Indonesia.Beijing has expressed concern about US-backed blocs forming on its doorstep, while facing disputes with other powers in the region over the South China Sea and other issues.

Denmark ends height requirements for soldiers best known for ceremonial unit outside royal palaces September 06, 2023 at 01:23AM

The Danish defense said Wednesday that they are abolishing the height requirements for people serving with the Danish Royal Life Guards, mainly known for being a ceremonial unit outside Denmark's royal palaces. Until now, it was required for men had to be at least 175 centimeters tall (5-foot-9) and women 169 centimeters (5-foot-6) to serve in the unit.

China warns against 'new Cold War' at ASEAN summit September 06, 2023 at 12:24AM

Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday it is important to avoid a "new Cold War" when dealing with conflicts between countries as world leaders gathered in Indonesia amid sharpening geopolitical rivalries across the Indo-Pacific region. Speaking at an annual summit involving members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and China, Japan and South Korea, Li said countries needed to "appropriately handle differences and disputes".