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China says 'bullying' tariff hike shows some in US are 'losing their minds'

A U.S. move to raise tariffs on Chinese goods is a sign of weakness, not of strength, and shows that some in the United States may be "losing their minds", China's foreign minister

China says 'bullying' tariff hike shows some in US are 'losing their minds'
Europe|News|World

Irish welfare cuts will hit one in three Ukrainian refugees - minister

Ireland's decision to slash welfare payments for Ukrainian refugees in state accommodation will impact close to one third of the 86,000 people who fled Russia's invasion and remain

Irish welfare cuts will hit one in three Ukrainian refugees - minister
News|World

Russia says Blinken's Kyiv visit sign of U.S. alarm over frontline situation

The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that U.S.

Russia says Blinken's Kyiv visit sign of U.S. alarm over frontline situation
Europe|News|World

EU adds Russian media outlets to sanctions list despite Kremlin warning

European Union countries on Wednesday agreed in principle to add four Russian state media outlets to the EU's list of entities under sanctions, accusing them of propaganda,

EU adds Russian media outlets to sanctions list despite Kremlin warning
News|World

India says it is working to repatriate UN staffer killed in Gaza

India said on Wednesday it was working to repatriate the body of a former Indian Army officer serving as a U.N. staffer, who was killed in Gaza when his vehicle was hit by what

India says it is working to repatriate UN staffer killed in Gaza
Asia|News|World

Thai PM orders probe into death of activist in pre-trial detention

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin ordered an investigation on Wednesday into the death of a young political activist who died after she went on a partial hunger strike during

Thai PM orders probe into death of activist in pre-trial detention
Asia|News|World

Philippines seeks to ensure safety of civilian mission in South China Sea

The Philippines has sent three coast guard vessels to ensure the safety of a civilian flotilla sailing to a shoal in the South China Sea, where Manila and Beijing have been embroiled

Philippines seeks to ensure safety of civilian mission in South China Sea
Europe|News|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy puts off visit to Spain and Portugal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has postponed all upcoming foreign visits including a trip to Spain and Portugal this week, his press secretary said on Wednesday, amid Russia's

Ukraine's Zelenskiy puts off visit to Spain and Portugal
Asia|Health|News|World

Taiwan says WHO should let it attend all its meetings

Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu called on the World Health Organization on Wednesday to allow the island to attend all its meetings if it is serious about its goal of "Health for

Taiwan says WHO should let it attend all its meetings
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News

China considers local government purchases of unsold homes, Bloomberg News says

China is considering a plan for local governments nationwide to buy millions of unsold homes, Bloomberg News said on Wednesday, after a meeting of leaders of the ruling Communist Party

China considers local government purchases of unsold homes, Bloomberg News says
Crime|Election|News|US

US House Republican Carol Miller defeats primary challenger, Edison projects

U.S. House Republican Carol Miller in a Tuesday primary defeated a challenger who had pleaded guilty to a role in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, Edison Research projected.

US House Republican Carol Miller defeats primary challenger, Edison projects
Asia|Europe|News|World

Putin backs China's Ukraine peace plan, says Beijing understands the conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin, in an interview published early on Wednesday, said he backed China's plan for a peaceful settlement of the Ukraine crisis, saying Beijing had a full

Putin backs China's Ukraine peace plan, says Beijing understands the conflict
News|World

North Korean leader oversees tactical missile weapons system, KCNA says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday oversaw a tactical missile weapons system that will be newly installed at missile units of its army, state media KCNA reported on Wednesday

North Korean leader oversees tactical missile weapons system, KCNA says
News|US

Trump's Boeing 757 clipped corporate jet at West Palm Beach airport - source

Former U.S.

Trump's Boeing 757 clipped corporate jet at West Palm Beach airport - source
News|US|World

US State Dept moves $1 billion weapons aid for Israel to congressional review, officials say

The U.S. State Department has moved a $1 billion package of weapons aid for Israel into the congressional review process, two U.S. officials said on Tuesday.

US State Dept moves $1 billion weapons aid for Israel to congressional review, officials say
Crime|News|World

Islamic State claims attack on army post in northern Iraq

Islamic State claimed responsibility on Tuesday for an attack on Monday targeting an army post in northern Iraq which security sources said had killed a commanding officer and four

Islamic State claims attack on army post in northern Iraq
Economy|News|World

Putin signs decrees appointing government ministers

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed decrees on Tuesday appointing all members of the government and planned a late-evening meeting with his new cabinet line-up, Kremlin spokesman

Putin signs decrees appointing government ministers
MidEast|News|World

Palestinian truckers fear for safety after convoy for Gaza wrecked

Palestinian hauliers said on Tuesday they feared for the security of supply convoys to Gaza, a day after Israeli protesters wrecked trucks carrying goods bound for the

Palestinian truckers fear for safety after convoy for Gaza wrecked
Business|Economy|Europe|News|World

Portugal to build new airport across the river from Lisbon

Portugal will build a new international airport in the municipality of Alcochete, across the River Tagus from Lisbon, Prime Minister Luis Montenegro announced on Tuesday after

Portugal to build new airport across the river from Lisbon
Asia|Environment|News|Science|World

Asia's extreme April heat worsened by climate change, scientists say

Extreme temperatures throughout Asia last month were made worse - and more likely - as a result of human-driven climate change, a team of international scientists said on

Asia's extreme April heat worsened by climate change, scientists say
Crime|MidEast|News|World

What is the history of the Israel-Palestinian conflict?

Israel and Hamas have been waging war since gunmen from the Palestinian militant group in the Gaza Strip stormed into southern Israel on Oct. 7, killing 1,200 people and capturing 253

What is the history of the Israel-Palestinian conflict?
Americas|Crime|News|World

Peru police report 13 dead in Andean highway crash

Police in Peru reported 13 people killed in a crash on a highway in the South American country's Andean region, according to a radio announcement on Tuesday, marking the latest fatal

Peru police report 13 dead in Andean highway crash
Arts|Europe|News

King Charles unveils his first portrait since coronation

Britain's King Charles on Tuesday unveiled the first official portrait of himself since his coronation last May.

King Charles unveils his first portrait since coronation
Americas|Election|News|Opinion

Mexico's presidential frontrunner Sheinbaum holds wide lead in latest poll

Former Mexico City Mayor and ruling party candidate Claudia Sheinbaum held a comfortable, albeit slightly narrower lead over her closest rival ahead of the nation's elections

Mexico's presidential frontrunner Sheinbaum holds wide lead in latest poll
Europe|News|US|World

Senior US diplomat: Georgia's foreign agent legislation must meet EU norms or our relations are at risk

A senior U.S. diplomat said on Tuesday that if a law approved by Georgia's parliament on "foreign agents" went ahead without complying with European Union norms, Washington's

Senior US diplomat: Georgia's foreign agent legislation must meet EU norms or our relations are at risk

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