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China ready to defend interests as EU tariffs on EVs loom

China will take all necessary measures to "firmly safeguard" its lawful rights and interests after a newspaper reported that the European Commission would impose tariffs of up to

China ready to defend interests as EU tariffs on EVs loom
Europe|News|World

EU proposes to sanction Russian shipping giant Sovcomflot, Bloomberg News reports

The European Union is proposing to sanction Russia's oil-shipping giant Sovcomflot PJSC in a move to limit the Kremlin's ability to finance its war against Ukraine, Bloomberg News reported

EU proposes to sanction Russian shipping giant Sovcomflot, Bloomberg News reports
Election|Europe|News

France election: Key quotes from Macron's press conference

President Emmanuel Macron defended on Wednesday his shock call for a snap election after the far right's strong showing in last weekend's European vote.

France election: Key quotes from Macron's press conference
Election|News|World

Electoral reform in New Caledonia is suspended, says French President Macron

France has suspended a planned electoral reform in its overseas territory of New Caledonia which triggered civil unrest on the Indo-Pacific archipelago last month, President Emmanuel

Electoral reform in New Caledonia is suspended, says French President Macron
Europe|News

Britain's Sunak cites growing up without Sky TV as example of hardship

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, whose family is estimated to be wealthier than King Charles, said he went without "lots of things" as a child, including Sky TV, when asked if he

Britain's Sunak cites growing up without Sky TV as example of hardship
Europe|News|World

Ship meant to house police for G7 summit seized over poor conditions

A ship that had been set to host more than 2,000 police officers providing security at this week's Group of Seven leaders' summit was impounded on Wednesday after complaints

Ship meant to house police for G7 summit seized over poor conditions
Crime|MidEast|News|Videos|World

Fire in Kuwait building kills 49 foreign workers

At least 49 people were killed in Kuwait on Wednesday after a fire broke out in a building housing foreign workers, with Kuwait's deputy prime minister accusing property owners of

Fire in Kuwait building kills 49 foreign workers
News|Uncategorized|US

Flat US May CPI boosts confidence that Fed is reining in inflation

The U.S.

Flat US May CPI boosts confidence that Fed is reining in inflation
Asia|News|World

China dismisses Taiwan's concerns after man arrested on river leading to Taipei

China's government said on Wednesday that a Chinese man arrested near Taipei after crossing the Taiwan Strait on a speedboat was acting on his own and that Taiwan should not be so

China dismisses Taiwan's concerns after man arrested on river leading to Taipei
Asia|Economy|News|World

Myanmar poverty deepens, economic growth stagnant, World Bank says

Poverty in Myanmar is more widespread than at any time in the last six years and growth in the conflict-torn nation is likely to remain at a measly 1% in the current fiscal year with

Myanmar poverty deepens, economic growth stagnant, World Bank says
Asia|News|World

South Korea opposition leader Lee indicted over funds transfer to North Korea

South Korea's main opposition leader was indicted on Wednesday on bribery charges in an alleged scheme to use an underwear maker to transfer funds to North Korea and facilitate a

South Korea opposition leader Lee indicted over funds transfer to North Korea
Asia|News|World

Thai court sets June 18 for hearing on PM Srettha dismissal case

Thailand's Constitutional Court said on Wednesday that it will hear a case on June 18 that could lead to the dismissal of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin related to a cabinet

Thai court sets June 18 for hearing on PM Srettha dismissal case
Economy|News|US|World

US will announce new Russian sanctions and export controls at G7 summit, White House says

The U.S. will announce new sanctions and export controls against Russia during the G7 summit in southern Italy later this week, White House spokesman John Kirby said on Tuesday.

US will announce new Russian sanctions and export controls at G7 summit, White House says
News|US|World

Biden will work with French leaders, no matter who they are, White House says

U.S. President Joe Biden will work with the democratically elected leaders of France, no matter who they are, White House spokesman John Kirby said on Tuesday.

Biden will work with French leaders, no matter who they are, White House says
News|Political|World

Putin hopes to meet Turkish President Erdogan at regional meeting

Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, quoted by Russian news agencies, said on Tuesday he hoped to meet Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan next month at a regional meeting in Kazakhstan.

Putin hopes to meet Turkish President Erdogan at regional meeting
MidEast|News|World

Hamas responds to Egypt, Qatar on Gaza ceasefire plan; source says group proposes new timeline

Mediators Egypt and Qatar received a response from Hamas and Palestinian groups to a U.S. ceasefire plan for Gaza, the Egyptian and Qatari governments said on Tuesday as an official

Hamas responds to Egypt, Qatar on Gaza ceasefire plan; source says group proposes new timeline
Americas|Europe|News|World

Argentina's Milei to travel for Ukraine peace summit 

Argentine President Javier Milei will participate in the Ukraine peace summit to be held in Switzerland over the weekend, a spokesperson for the leader said on Tuesday.

Argentina's Milei to travel for Ukraine peace summit 
Europe|News|Political|World

Russian rights commissioner calls for swift release of Russians held by Hamas

Russia's Human Rights Commissioner said on Tuesday she had issued a fresh appeal to senior U.N. and other officials to take action to secure the release of Russian nationals still held by

Russian rights commissioner calls for swift release of Russians held by Hamas
News|Political|World

Putin to keep demoted ally Patrushev on Russia's Security Council

President Vladimir Putin will keep demoted ally Nikolai Patrushev, a Cold War warrior who crafted the Kremlin's national security strategy, on Russia's top consulting security body,

Putin to keep demoted ally Patrushev on Russia's Security Council
News|World

North Korea's Kim boasts of 'invincible' ties with Russia amid talks of Putin visit

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said his country is an "invincible comrade-in-arms" with Russia in a message to President Vladimir Putin, state media KCNA said on Wednesday, amid

North Korea's Kim boasts of 'invincible' ties with Russia amid talks of Putin visit
Economy|Europe|News|World

Oxfam urges G7 to tap fraction of military spend for global hunger, debt

Charity Oxfam urged wealthy nations to boost spending on ending hunger ahead of a Group of Seven (G7) annual summit set to kick off in Italy on Thursday, saying that just 3% of G7 military

Oxfam urges G7 to tap fraction of military spend for global hunger, debt
MidEast|News|Political|World

Hamas accepts UN ceasefire resolution, ready to negotiate over details, official says

Hamas accepts a UN Security Council ceasefire resolution and is ready to negotiate over the details, senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri told Reuters on Tuesday, adding that it was

Hamas accepts UN ceasefire resolution, ready to negotiate over details, official says
Asia|World

North Korean public security officials to visit Russia as ties grow

A group of North Korean officials in charge of public security was set to visit Russia, state news agency KCNA said on Tuesday, amid signs of growing diplomatic and security

North Korean public security officials to visit Russia as ties grow
MidEast|News|World

Gaza civilian deaths in Israel's hostage raid may be war crimes, UN says

The U.N. human rights office said on Tuesday the killings of civilians in Gaza during the Israeli operation to free four hostages, as well as Palestinian armed groups' holding of

Gaza civilian deaths in Israel's hostage raid may be war crimes, UN says
Crime|Europe|World

Denmark's PM says she recovers from assault, warns of rising public aggression

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Tuesday she was still recovering both physically and mentally from an assault in central Copenhagen last week and warned about

Denmark's PM says she recovers from assault, warns of rising public aggression

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