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The Delusion of Peak China: America Can't Wish Away Its Toughest Challenger: America can't wish away its toughest challenger.
foreignaffairs.com/china/delusion-peak-china-united-states-evan-medeiros
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Europol says Turks involved with the most threatening criminal networks in Europe - Nordic Monitor
nordicmonitor.com/2024/04/europol-says-turks-among-the-most-threatening-criminal-networks-in-europe/
Quick Glance: Europol's Insights on Turkish Criminal Networks in Europe
- A Europol report confirms that under President Erdogan, Turkey has become a hub for criminal syndicates posing a serious threat to European security.
- Turkish criminal networks extend across the Western Balkans, engaging in fraudulent schemes and arms trafficking, with Turkey being highlighted as a key location for online fraud systems.
- Turkey plays a key role in illegal firearms trafficking into Europe and exports weapons to conflict zones in the Middle East and Africa.
- Despite pressure from FATF, Turkey remains on the grey list and has intensified operations against criminal networks in the last 10 months, resulting in the arrest of hundreds of suspects.
Report on UNRWA concludes Israel has not provided evidence of employees' militancy
npr.org/2024/04/23/1246613547/unrwa-israel-hamas-gaza-war
Quick Glance: UNRWA Report Highlights Lack of Evidence for Israel's Employee Militancy Claims
- An independent review commissioned by the United Nations found that Israel has not provided evidence to support its accusation that a 'significant' number of employees of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are members of terrorist organizations.
- The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, revealed that UNRWA 'plays an indispensable and irreplaceable role in the region,' despite issues such as employees expressing political views and offices being used for 'political or military purposes'.
- The review listed recommendations to enhance UNRWA operations, including improved training, more rigorous employee screening, and a thorough review of all textbooks and supplements.
- Concerns were raised regarding the screening of UNRWA employees and the content of textbooks, while Israel has yet to provide evidence to support the claim that a significant number of UNRWA employees are members of terrorist organizations.
China’s Alternative Order: And What America Should Learn From It: And what America should learn from it.
foreignaffairs.com/china/chinas-alternative-order-xi-jinping-elizabeth-economy
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Australians flattened by biggest tax increase in world: Bracket creep and the end of the low- and middle-income offset delivered the biggest tax hike in the ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/australians-flattened-by-biggest-tax-increase-in-world-20240425-p5fmgf.html
New EU regulation aims to reduce packaging waste in households: Large packages that contain more air than product are to be banned in the EU in future ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/eu-verpackung-muell-100.html
Why East Asia is simply better at Pisa: East Asian countries regularly perform best in the Pisa study. That's because of the lessons and: because of Confucius ...
spektrum.de/news/bildungsmisere-warum-ostasien-einfach-besser-ist-bei-pisa/2203434
Twenty one dead, 23 missing after boat capsizes off Djibouti coast, UN agency official says
reuters.com/world/africa/un-migration-agency-16-dead-28-missing-after-boat-capsizes-off-djibouti-coast-2024-04-23/
Latvia to stop teaching Russian as foreign language in schools: Children in Latvia will no longer learn Russian as a foreign language in schools from 2026 ...
kyivindependent.com/latvia-to-stop-teaching-russian-as-foreign-language-in-schools/
This new GPU will power the next era of #computing .
Learn more from the Forum’s Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution: www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/03/physical-tech-wrapper-22-march/ NVIDIA
The European Union (EU) announced on Monday its decision to grant a five-year valid multiple-entry visa to citizens of the Sultanate of Oman and other Gulf ... Show more www.omanobserver.om/ #Oman
Bundeswehr: Exercise “Quadriga 2024” in the event of a defense.: “More camouflage on the highway”: NATO is starting a major exercise lasting several weeks in ...
sueddeutsche.de/politik/bundeswehr-verteidigung-nato-quadriga-1.6565226
According to the SIPRI report, states spent more on the military in 2023 than ever before
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/ruestungsausgaben-nato-sipri-100.html
UN labor agency report warns of rising threat of excess heat, climate change on world's workers
apnews.com/article/ilo-labor-un-heat-health-report-bf6b0f8d25b82c23c7fed339aaac63fb
Bremen Institute: Shipping traffic is likely to miss the climate target: According to EU guidelines, shipping should become climate neutral by 2050 ...
tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/weltwirtschaft/schiffsverkehr-klima-nachhaltigkeit-co2-emissionen-lng-e-fuels-100.html
Czechia wants to restrict travel for Russian diplomats again: Czechia will propose restricting the movement of Russian diplomats within countries in the Schengen ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/22/7452322/
Sipri report: Global military spending at all-time high: With many wars and conflicts, global military spending rose to an all-time high last year ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/sipri-militaerausgaben-waffen-100.html
TikTok Lite: EU may suspend money-for-views feature: The feature, which pays users to go on TikTok, could be temporarily suspended as early as Thursday.
bbc.com/news/articles/c9ez1zzmmjzo
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
Sipri study: Germany is becoming Europe's arms giant - and dictatorships are profiting from it
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/sipri-studie-deutschland-wird-europas-ruestungsriese-und-diktaturen-profitieren-davon-li.2208220
The Ukrainian president thanked the new US aid. The law will prevent the war from spreading, emphasized Volodimir Zelensky ... Show more www.handelsblatt.com/politik/international/ukraine-krieg-kiew-hofft-auf-baldige-lieferung-von-militaerhilfe/100001663.html
Despite currently faltering demand, Bosch CEO Stefan Hartung expects electromobility to increase massively almost everywhere in the world by 2023 ... Show more
Exxon is leading the pushback against plans to cap the production of plastics, saying alternatives to plastic packaging could have a higher emissions ... Show more www.ft.com/content/c02b3f33-fcc0-4aab-be6f-8702443a3622
E-car prices need to halve to win over mass market - ECA: The European Court of Auditors has said that electric car prices would need to halve to ensure they are ...
rte.ie/news/europe/2024/0423/1445081-electric-cars/
According to an EU-wide e-commerce survey, a third of young people in the EU deliberately bought counterfeits last year.
How much cash can you keep at home?: Cash is still a popular means of payment in Germany. But can you store it at home indefinitely?
bo.de/nachrichten/wie-viel-bargeld-darf-man-zuhause-haben
IN FOCUS: No one wants to host the Commonwealth Games. 'Time to let it go', along with its colonial past?
channelnewsasia.com/sport/commonwealth-games-host-country-colonial-empire-focus-4274506
Robert Habeck visits Ukraine: his delicate mission: Robert Habeck is in Ukraine. It's a delicate visit for the vice chancellor. Because he will probably have to ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/ukraine/id_100388272/robert-habeck-zu-besuch-in-der-ukraine-seine-heikle-mission.html
Quick Glance: Habeck's Visit to Ukraine: Solidarity and Support
- Robert Habeck visits Ukraine to show German solidarity and promise support.
- Ukraine is in a war fighting for freedom and European values.
- Habeck brings business representatives to promote investments and boost arms production.
- Germany supports Ukraine with a Patriot air defense system and financial aid for the energy sector.
Pornhub, XVideos, Stripchat face strict EU rules, Commission says: Adult content companies Pornhub, Stripchat and XVideos will have to do risk assessment reports ...
reuters.com/business/media-telecom/pornhub-xvideos-stripchat-face-strict-eu-rules-commission-says-2024-04-19/
Controversial activities in the West Bank: EU apparently imposes sanctions against Israeli settlers for the first time
spiegel.de/ausland/eu-verhaengt-offenbar-erstmals-sanktionen-gegen-israelische-siedler-a-bb12f456-fdcb-4b25-8387-2642daa05120
Dubai Airports: 1,244 flights cancelled over two days; 61 flights diverted due to bad weather
Partial operations reopen at Terminal 1 as well at Terminal 3 ... Show more gulfnews.com/ #uae #dubai
'They're not competing, they're cheating': US President Joe Biden calls for sharply higher tariffs on Chinese steel and other metals on a visit to Pittsburgh ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/us/biden-call-higher-tariffs-chinese-metals-steel-city-pittsburgh-2024-04-17/
Secretary General urges NATO members to send weapons to Ukraine instead of spending 2% of GDP on defence
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451676/
Quick Glance: NATO Urges Allies to Provide Air Defense Systems to Ukraine
- Beijing is informed by China's president that it is not considered a security threat, as conveyed to the German chancellor.
- Zelenskyy and his followers advocate for equal treatment: What is feasible for Israel should also apply to Ukraine.
- The recent investigation by Brussels into Chinese wind turbines coincides with the increasing dominance of Beijing in the global market for solar panels.
- An examination will be conducted into the impact of Chinese state subsidies on wind turbine operations in Spain, Greece, France, Romania, and Bulgaria.
US to grow at double the rate of G7 peers this year, says IMF: Fund also upgrades inflation forecasts as strong demand and tight labour market delay possible Fed ...
ft.com/content/3b819571-662d-4185-9ca5-c7e682b55700
Quick Glance: IMF upgrades global growth forecast despite risks
- The International Monetary Fund slightly raised its global growth forecast on Tuesday, noting that the economy had proven 'surprisingly resilient' despite inflationary pressures and monetary policy shifts.
- IMF's chief economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, indicated that the global economy is heading for a 'soft landing,' with risks to the outlook now broadly balanced.
- While advanced economies are expected to lead the growth, dim prospects in China and other major emerging markets could impact global trade partners, according to the report.
- Despite Tuesday's brighter outlook, global growth remains low compared to historical standards, partly due to weak productivity growth and increasing geopolitical fragmentation.
Ukraine War: Zelensky thanks Germany after Robert Habeck's visit: After Habeck's visit, President Zelenskyj thanks Germany's help. Lithuania's president is ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/ukraine-krieg-selenskyj-dankt-deutschland-nach-besuch-von-robert-habeck-19664217.html
US vetoes UN resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine: The United States has vetoed a widely backed U.N. resolution that would have paved the way for ...
apnews.com/article/un-vote-palestinian-membership-us-veto-8d8ad60d8576b5ab9e70d2f8bf7e2881
Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
Shortage of skilled workers in Germany: Lack of a welcoming culture, bureaucratic hurdles and right-wing populism: Many international skilled workers are now ...
deutschlandfunk.de/internationale-fachkraefte-deutschland-100.html
Large income losses are forecast for most regions, including North America and Europe. South Asia and Africa are most affected: www.tagesspiegel.de/wissen/billionenschaden-fur-die-weltwirtschaft-klimawandel-fuhrt-zu-massiven-einkommensverlusten-11531753.html
Germany lags behind in G7: IMF sees global economy on the right track: Despite interest rate increases and fluctuating prices, the global economy remains robust ...
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/wirtschaft/IWF-sieht-Weltwirtschaft-auf-gutem-Weg-article24878699.html
Security Council to vote on Palestinian UN membership: The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to vote on Friday on a Palestinian request for full UN ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0417/1443968-middle-east/
US fears Russia is beginning to see signs of fatigue among Ukraine's allies: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said that the United States and the G7 ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451651/
Flightright: Lufthansa with the most flight cancellations in the EU: An analysis of flight movement data in Europe puts Germany, and Lufthansa in particular ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/wirtschaft/lufthansa-flugausfall-flightright-100.html
US to grow at double the rate of G7 peers this year, says IMF: Fund also upgrades inflation forecasts as strong demand and tight labour market delay possible Fed ...
ft.com/content/3b819571-662d-4185-9ca5-c7e682b55700
Quick Glance: IMF upgrades global growth forecast despite risks
- The International Monetary Fund slightly raised its global growth forecast on Tuesday, noting that the economy had proven 'surprisingly resilient' despite inflationary pressures and monetary policy shifts.
- IMF's chief economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, indicated that the global economy is heading for a 'soft landing,' with risks to the outlook now broadly balanced.
- While advanced economies are expected to lead the growth, dim prospects in China and other major emerging markets could impact global trade partners, according to the report.
- Despite Tuesday's brighter outlook, global growth remains low compared to historical standards, partly due to weak productivity growth and increasing geopolitical fragmentation.
🔴 US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, along with other G7 countries and close allies, has stated their intention to swiftly implement sanctions ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/17/israels-war-on-gaza-live-eleven-killed-in-israeli-strike-on-refugee-camp
US says Russia’s arms trade with North Korea violates sanctions: The US ambassador to the United Nations said Russia’s arms trade with North Korea breaches ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/17/us-says-russia-s-arms-trade-with-north-korea-violates-sanctions
UN raises $600 million for Ethiopia, falls short of target: A UN-led event to secure donations to address Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis fell short of its ...
dw.com/en/un-raises-600-million-for-ethiopia-falls-short-of-target/a-68845033
#VantageOnFirstpost : While Iran has no friends remaining in the Western world, it has cultivated close ties with countries like Russia and China ... Show more
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is warning Iran that the U.S. "will not hesitate" to impose new sanctions in response to Iran's "unprecedented ... Show more abcnews.go.com/Site/fullpage/page-unavailable-61369435
Quick Glance: Yellen warns of further sanctions in response to Iran's increasing activities
- Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned of potential global economic damage from rising tensions in the Middle East and pledged that the U.S. and its allies won't hesitate to use their sanctions powers to address Iran's 'malign and destabilizing activity' in the region.
- The fast-rising tensions between Iran and Israel and the potential implications of escalation on the global economy are at the forefront of the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank.
- Yellen announced additional sanctions actions against Iran in the coming days and expressed support for liquidating roughly $300 billion in frozen Russian Central Bank assets for Ukraine's reconstruction.
- Another major focus of this year's meetings will be Chinese industrial policy, which Yellen believes poses a threat to U.S. jobs and the global economy. She plans to meet with Chinese counterparts to identify potential areas of cooperation and address concerns.
Gold is back — and it has a message for us: The precious metal’s surge may herald a whole new world
ft.com/content/bdcb7d8a-e958-4910-9d1b-a6a519812503
US warns Iran, calls on Security Council to condemn attack on Israel: But Russia and Iran criticized the calls for deescalation as hypocritical.
politico.com/news/2024/04/14/us-warns-iran-calls-on-security-council-to-condemn-attack-on-israel-00152160
European Commission endorses EUR 50 billion reform plan for Ukraine: The European Commission has supported the reform plan called the Ukraine Plan proposed by ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/15/7451364/
World leaders call on nations to swiftly ratify U.N. ocean treaty: The European Union and the governments of 13 countries urged nations on Tuesday to prioritise ...
reuters.com/world/europe/eu-spend-35-bln-euros-protect-ocean-environment-chief-says-2024-04-16/
More than 3 million Germans are still offline: Around five percent of Germans have never been online by 2023. The so-called offline users are also found in the ...
heise.de/news/Mehr-als-3-Millionen-Deutsche-sind-nach-wie-vor-offline-9679014.html
Iran launched explosive drones and fired missiles at Israel late on Saturday in its first direct attack on Israeli territory. Read more: www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3258940/iran-launches-drones-towards-israel-amid-fears-retaliatory-strike
Christopher Luxon readies for 'full-on' Southeast Asia tour: Christopher Luxon is determined to prove the scoffers wrong in his promise to "raise the energy" of ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/514211/christopher-luxon-readies-for-full-on-southeast-asia-tour
Promise of traffic lights: Driving at 16: Germany fails to comply with EU law: Statistics show that accompanied driving for teenagers increases their road safety ...
n-tv.de/politik/Autofahren-mit-16-Deutschland-scheitert-an-EU-Recht-article24870467.html
#FirstpostAmerica : Vice Admiral Didier Maleterre, deputy commander of NATO's Allied Maritime Command, has raised concerns about Russia's potential attacks on underwater ... Show more
Here’s What to Know About the Hunger Crisis in Gaza: “The food production system has been completely obliterated, and the lack of entry of emergency aid within a ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/11/world/middleeast/gaza-famine-hunger-crisis.html
EU approves major overhaul of migration rules: The new rules are designed to make EU states share responsibility for hosting asylum seekers.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68779387
Quick Glance: EU Parliament Approves Comprehensive Reforms to Migration Policy
- The EU Parliament has approved significant measures to reform migration policy, aiming to enhance handling irregular migration.
- The reforms aim to distribute the burden on countries that historically hosted the most asylum seekers, particularly in southern EU nations.
- Despite the limited scope of some reforms, the solidarity mechanism is expected to build trust between member states and create some harmony.
- Implementation of the reforms will take time and ultimately depend on member states, potentially leading to political tensions.
UN Security Council should have condemned Iran embassy attack in Syria - Iran's UN mission
reuters.com/world/un-security-council-should-have-condemned-iran-embassy-attack-syria-irans-un-2024-04-11/
Live blog: TRT Arabi cameraman loses foot in fresh Gaza attack: Israel's war on besieged Palestinians of Gaza — now in its 189th day — has killed at least ...
trtworld.com/middle-east/live-blog-trt-arabi-cameraman-loses-foot-in-fresh-gaza-attack-17744442
Zelenskyy calls on EU to start accession talks with Ukraine in June: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes that the European Union should officially start ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/11/7450844/
Ukraine can't wait, it needs air defence now – NATO Secretary General: Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary General, has once again called upon Ukraine’s allies to ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/10/7450644/
Eid fireworks at Burj Al Arab. Visit gulfnews.com/ for more reports. Video: Rajeev Rathisan/Gulf News reader #uae #dubai #eid #fireworks
Indonesia denies claims of normalising ties with Israel for OECD membership: Both countries have reportedly engaged in secret talks over the past three months to ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/indonesia-denies-israel-diplomatic-ties-oecd-membership-4260551
Exclusive: Deutsche Telekom, Airbus slam plan allowing Big Tech access to EU cloud data
reuters.com/technology/deutsche-telekom-airbus-slam-plan-allowing-big-tech-access-eu-cloud-data-2024-04-10/
EU court takes Russian billionaires Fridman, Avan off sanctions list: The European Union Court of Justice ruled on Wednesday to annul the inclusion of Russian ...
reuters.com/world/europe/eu-court-takes-russian-billionaires-fridman-avan-off-sanctions-list-2024-04-10/
Ukrainian Railways starts construction of European-gauge railway line from Uzhhorod to EU border
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/11/7450875/
Tradition Great displeasure on Facebook: “Mäertchen” will take place this year without Jean la Gaufre - Tageblatt.lu
tageblatt.lu/non-classe/grosser-unmut-auf-facebook-maeertchen-findet-dieses-jahr-ohne-jean-la-gaufre-statt/
Why are British farmers pleading for a universal basic income?: Brexit spelled the end of EU subsidies, leaving farmers with ‘raw deal’ from the UK government.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/10/why-are-british-farmers-pleading-for-a-universal-basic-income
Food inflation across rich nations drops to pre-Ukraine war levels: Annual change in prices across 38 industrialised countries eased to 5.3% in February ...
ft.com/content/f51368f0-c157-451d-a231-b944fbe7e7a0
Quick Glance: Decline in Food Prices in Industrialized Countries
- Annual change in prices across 38 industrialized countries eased to 5.3% in February, according to the latest OECD data.
- Food inflation across rich nations has dropped to its lowest level since before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, alleviating pressure on households affected by cost increases.
- The OECD is expected to address food prices as part of its comprehensive inflation update.
- The decrease in food price inflation was widespread in industrialized countries in February, with the latest OECD reading halved or almost halved from recent peaks.
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