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US election: Barack Obama endorses Kamala Harris
US election: Barack Obama endorses Kamala Harris

US election: Barack Obama endorses Kamala Harris

Former President Barack Obama has publicly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president. The most notable holdout, he and wife Michelle said they had offered their backing privately in a phone call
17 hours ago
China opens investigation of EU-imposed trade barriers
China opens investigation of EU-imposed trade barriers

China opens investigation of EU-imposed trade barriers

Brussels has previously looked into Beijing’s support for domestically produced trains, solar panels and electric cars. The EU also wants to reduce its dependence on Chinese technology. Beijing’s Ministry of Commerce said Wednesday
2 weeks ago
South Korea: Samsung union declares indefinite strike
South Korea: Samsung union declares indefinite strike

South Korea: Samsung union declares indefinite strike

The union said management did not seem willing to discuss workers’ demands, including a 3.5% pay rise to reflect inflation. Samsung insisted that the labor action would not cause disruptions in production.
2 weeks ago
India's Modi arrives in Moscow for talks with Putin
India's Modi arrives in Moscow for talks with Putin

India’s Modi arrives in Moscow for talks with Putin

Indian Prime Minister Narenda Modi is on a two-day visit to Moscow which will include meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Relations between the two powers are at a key juncture. Indian
3 weeks ago
Facing China, Philippines and Japan forge defense alliance
Facing China, Philippines and Japan forge defense alliance

Facing China, Philippines and Japan forge defense alliance

Tokyo and Manila have long been allies of the United States, which has been strengthening its alliances to counter China’s growing military strength and influence in the region. Japan and the Philippines signed a key
3 weeks ago
Germany: Far-right AfD's donation account shut down
Germany: Far-right AfD's donation account shut down

Germany: Far-right AfD’s donation account shut down

The Alternative for Germany must now look for a new banking provider, as Grannies against the Right stir up trouble for the far-right party. The donation account for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD)
3 weeks ago
Taliban and US discuss prisoner swap deal in Doha
Taliban and US discuss prisoner swap deal in Doha

Taliban and US discuss prisoner swap deal in Doha

The Taliban and US representatives have been discussing a possible prisoner exchange in Doha. Several Afghans are being held in the Guantanamo Bay prison complex. A Taliban delegation discussed the topic of a possible
3 weeks ago
Russia, China headline regional security summit
Russia, China headline regional security summit

Russia, China headline regional security summit

Russian President Putin hailed a Central Asian summit as “one of the key pillars of a fair, multipolar world order.” The summit is meant to counter Western alliances. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese
3 weeks ago
Pro-Palestinian protesters scale Australian parliament roof
Pro-Palestinian protesters scale Australian parliament roof

Pro-Palestinian protesters scale Australian parliament roof

The protesters climbed the roof of Australia’s Parliament House in Canberra, in a serious security breach. Pro-Palestine protesters climbed the roof of Australia’s Parliament House in Canberra on Thursday in a security breach that
3 weeks ago
Taiwan urges China to release fishing boat
Taiwan urges China to release fishing boat

Taiwan urges China to release fishing boat

Taiwan’s coast guard said five people were on the boat that was operating during China’s no-fishing season. It was seized near the Taipei-controlled Kinmen islands. Taiwan has called on Beijing to release a
3 weeks ago