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Transformation: Lidl expects expensive meat: Rising prices due to higher animal welfare standards are leading to declining meat sales at Lidl Germany ...
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Transformation: Lidl expects expensive meat
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Online videos show Chinese runner being gifted win in Beijing half-marathon: The winner, He Jia, is a member of China’s marathon team and is a national marathon ...
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Online videos show Chinese runner being gifted win in Beijing ...
Quick Glance: Investigation Launched After Beijing Half Marathon Finish
  • Following the finish of the Beijing Half Marathon, the results are now under scrutiny due to the peculiar behavior displayed by three runners from Kenya and Ethiopia.

  • A Chinese runner overtook the others, as seen in a recorded livestream of the Beijing Half Marathon. The remaining three runners - Willy Mnangat and Robert Keter from Kenya, and Dejene Hailu from Ethiopia - followed closely behind, with He claiming the first place.

  • The organizers of the half-marathon are currently examining the results after a video of the finish circulated online, prompting many to question the intention of the three African runners to slow down.

  • The winner secured the first place with a time of 1 hour 3 minutes 44 seconds. Mnangat, Keter, and Hailu shared the second place, one second later.
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China’s GDP grows 5.3% in the first quarter of 2024: China’s economy grew stronger than expected at the start of this year, partly thanks to robust factory ...
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China’s GDP grows 5.3% in the first quarter of 2024
Quick Glance: China's Economy Surprisingly Strong in Q1 2024
  • China's economy experienced stronger growth than anticipated in the first quarter of this year, primarily due to the thriving high-tech manufacturing sector.

  • In the initial quarter, industrial production saw a 6.1% increase compared to the previous year, driven by the flourishing high-tech industry. Notably, the manufacturing of 3D printing devices, electric vehicle charging stations, and electronic components surged by approximately 40% year-over-year.

  • A recent official report highlighted a rise in China's manufacturing purchasing managers' index during the first quarter, marking the first increase in six months. Moreover, the Caixin/S&P Manufacturing PMI, a privately conducted survey, achieved its highest level in over a year as foreign demand grew.

  • China's economy grew by 5.2% in 2023. Despite a significant improvement from the previous year, it still represented one of the country's weakest economic performances in more than thirty years.
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Scary: Dongfeng M-Hero 1 electric car in the driving report: The electric car from Dongfeng appears less heroic than frightening. The 3.9-ton truck with 142 kWh ...
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Scary: Dongfeng M-Hero 1 electric car in the driving report
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Japan’s China Reckoning: Why Tokyo Must Strengthen Its Ties to Democratic Allies: Why Tokyo must strengthen its ties to democratic allies.
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Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
  • In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.

  • The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.

  • Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.

  • The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
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G7 countries slam Chinese firms’ support for Russia’s defence industry: Ministers say transfer of weapons components is enabling Russia to ‘reconstitute and ...
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G7 countries slam Chinese firms’ support for Russia’s defence industry
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Iran-Israel tensions: Which countries can influence Tehran? : Countries across the geopolitical spectrum are urging de-escalation in the Middle East as Israel ...
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Iran-Israel tensions: Which countries can influence Tehran?
Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
  • The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.

  • The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.

  • Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.

  • President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
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China exports decline by 7.5%, far more than forecast: BEIJING -- China's exports in March decelerated sharply after four months of growth ...
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China exports decline by 7.5%, far more than forecast
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Margin Call Cited for Mysterious 99% Crash in China Cement Maker: China Tianrui Group Cement Co. said a sudden drop in its stock last week triggered a margin ...
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Margin Call Cited for Mysterious 99% Crash in China Cement Maker
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ASML Q1 bookings miss forecast, but China sales hold up: ASML , the largest supplier of equipment to computer chip makers, reported weaker than expected ...
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ASML Q1 bookings miss forecast, but China sales hold up
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China's foreign investment inflows fall 26.1% despite 'openness' vows: HONG KONG -- China's inbound foreign investment shrank 26.1% on the year in the ...
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China's foreign investment inflows fall 26.1% despite 'openness' vows
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Why it’s China’s turn now: In the second half of the 20th century, scholars and macrohistorians like Alvin Toffler, Francis Fukuyama and Paul Kennedy developed ...
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Why it’s China’s turn now
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Aldi, Lidl and Co.: Card payment not possible - German idiosyncrasy helps customers
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Aldi, Lidl and Co.: Card payment not possible - German idiosyncrasy helps ...
Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
  • An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.

  • People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.

  • Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.

  • A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
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US complains China hurts shipbuilding, steel firms: The Biden administration unveiled new measures to protect the US shipbuilding and steel industries from being ...
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US complains China hurts shipbuilding, steel firms
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And Scholz smiles painfully: The chancellor in China: three bitter insights: It's good that Chancellor Olaf Scholz traveled to China. Unfortunately ...
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And Scholz smiles painfully: The chancellor in China: three bitter ...
Quick Glance: Scholz Organizes Crisis Diplomacy in China
  • Scholz condemns Iran's attacks on Israel and plans crisis communication with G7 partners.

  • China trip focusing on economy and geopolitical role, despite dilemma in relations.

  • Business delegation accompanies Scholz, de-risking in other countries, export wave heading towards Germany.

  • Scholz aims to influence China regarding Ukraine conflict and Iran crisis, despite existing dependencies.