Katty Kay: A growing case of transatlantic heartburn
Synopsis by BBC May 28 23
European leaders are getting nervous about the US election and shifts in foreign policy.Read full article 
BBC: Katty Kay: A growing case of transatlantic heartburn
Story Details
| Last Updated | May 28 23 |
| Total Articles | 1 |
Main Topics
More news on this subject
Previous
Donald Trump: This is how he becomes the star of a political thriller: A criminal trial begins in New York that will make screenwriters green with envy ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/usa/us-wahl/id_100386292/donald-trump-so-wird-er-zu-star-eines-polit-thrillers.html
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 ...
straitstimes.com/sport/online-videos-show-chinese-runner-being-gifted-win-in-beijing-half-marathon
Quick Glance: Beijing Half Marathon under Controversy Investigation
- Organisers are probing the Beijing half marathon following claims that three African athletes purposefully slowed down to let China's He Jie cross the finish line first.
- He completed the race in 1 hour, 3 minutes, and 44 seconds, surpassing Kenya's Robert Keter and Willy Mnangat, and Ethiopia's Dejene Hailu, who all tied for second, a second behind the leader.
- While an investigation is ongoing, none of the involved runners have issued a statement regarding the incident, although users on the Chinese social media platform Weibo have discussed the race and criticized the conclusion.
- The Beijing Sports Bureau, responsible for sports in the city, stated that an investigation is in progress and the results will be disclosed once available.
Woman starts Tesla update in the blazing sun and is trapped afterwards: Cars get very hot in summer. A young woman from the USA had to experience this firsthand ...
stern.de/auto/frau-startet-tesla-update-in-der-prallen-sonne-und-ist-danach-gefangen-34628428.html
U.S. to Limit Deadly Mining Dust as Black Lung Resurges: Federal regulation capping toxic airborne silica has been decades in the making ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/us/coal-miners-black-lung-dust.html
Trial starts with defeat for former President Trump: For the first time in US history, a criminal trial has started against an ex-president ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/amerika/trump-prozess-schweigegeld-102.html
Quick Glance: Cohen's Lawyer Responds to Trump's Alleged Violation of Gag Order
- On Saturday, Trump labeled Cohen a 'disgraced attorney' despite the gag order in his Stormy Daniels case.
- Lanny Davis, Michael Cohen's attorney, stated that it would be very challenging for a judge to silence Donald Trump with a gag order.
- Regarding Trump's harsh attack on Cohen on Saturday, Davis mentioned the difficulty in imprisoning Trump for his social media outbursts.
- Cohen is expected to be a key witness in Trump's trial, focusing on alleged hush money payments before the 2016 election, which commenced on April 15.
Rock icon slams Taylor Swift: ‘Not important’: Fan footage has shown the carefree moment Travis Kelce lifts Taylor Swift over his head during a Dom Dolla set at ...
news.com.au/entertainment/music/courtney-love-disses-taylor-swift-not-important/news-story/1cfc246115295b916d7bab13d495db84
Quick Glance: Rock Icon Criticizes Taylor Swift: 'Not Important'
- Outspoken rock legend Courtney Love criticized Lana Del Rey, Madonna, and Taylor Swift in a new interview, stating that the latter is 'not important.'
- Love expressed negative views on Taylor Swift, calling her 'not important' and uninteresting as an artist, despite potentially being a safe space for girls.
- She also mentioned her ongoing feud with Madonna, dating back to their awkward encounter on MTV in 1995.
- Furthermore, Love harshly criticized Lana Del Rey, suggesting she delay the release of her upcoming album 'Lasso' until 2031 due to perceived overexposure.
'Rust' armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed sentencing: Watch live: A movie weapons supervisor has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for the fatal shooting of a ...
apnews.com/article/rust-alec-baldwin-shooting-armorer-sentencing-627373b6fd8aabe1f25050943777daba
Quick Glance: 'Rust' Armorer Sentenced to 18 Months in Fatal Shooting
- Former 'Rust' movie armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was sentenced to 18 months in prison by the New Mexico District Court Judge.
- The incident that shocked the film industry is believed to mark the first instance in recent history of a member of a film crew or cast being fatally injured by a live round mistakenly loaded into a firearm.
- Baldwin's trial is scheduled for July 10 following his indictment for involuntary manslaughter in January.
- Initially, Hutchins' death led to a halt in the use of real firearms and blank ammunition by US film and television productions, but many have resumed usage due to the authenticity they provide.
Germany’s Leader, Olaf Scholz, Walks a Fine Line in China: Chancellor Olaf Scholz tried to promote German business interests while delivering warnings from ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/world/asia/olaf-scholz-germany-china.html
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.
Philippines says it won't give US access to more local military bases: The Philippine president says his administration has no plan to give the U.S ...
apnews.com/article/philippines-us-military-china-marcos-a89fc14bdef820b83d4a18adb557b487
Quick Glance: Philippines Rejects US Access to More Military Bases
- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. allowed US access to four more Philippine military bases, bringing the total to nine.
- The Biden administration is strengthening alliances in the region to counter China, aligning with Philippine efforts to enhance external defense.
- Marcos emphasizes that the presence of US troops is in response to China's aggressive actions in the South China Sea.
- China accuses the Philippines of providing the US with bases that could undermine its security.
China's new home prices decline at fastest pace since 2015
reuters.com/world/china/chinas-new-home-prices-decline-fastest-pace-since-2015-2024-04-16/
After 100 Years, Lake Tahoe Is Seeing An Old Friend: The Sandhill Crane: Sandhill cranes are returning to the Lake Tahoe basin after a century long hiatus in ...
laist.com/news/climate-environment/lake-tahoe-sandhill-cranes-return
Iran able to 'handle situation' and spare Middle East more tension, China's foreign minister says
reuters.com/world/middle-east/iran-able-handle-situation-spare-middle-east-more-tension-chinas-foreign-2024-04-16/
FBI opens criminal investigation into Baltimore bridge collapse, AP source says: The FBI is conducting a criminal investigation into the deadly collapse of ...
apnews.com/article/baltimore-bridge-collapse-fbi-investiagation-58188d524035c756872603055f309c78
Quick Glance: Investigation of Key Bridge Incident
- The FBI has initiated a criminal investigation focusing on the colossal container vessel that caused the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore last month.
- Authorities are examining the sequence of events that led to the Dali, a 985-foot Singaporean ship, losing power as it departed from the Port of Baltimore and colliding with one of the bridge's support pillars.
- Federal agents appeared to have boarded the ship on Monday morning to conduct a search.
- President Biden and Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D) have expressed their commitment to hold accountable any entities potentially responsible for the bridge's destruction.
Manufacturers need to face up to new wave of Chinese competition: Pace of post-pandemic development a wake-up call for western companies
ft.com/content/9feb754c-d1c1-4b3b-8e4a-c09c240d1179
After getting 600-screen release in India, 12th Fail to come out on 20,000 screens in China, confirms Vikrant Massey
indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/12th-fail-release-20000-screens-china-after-600-screen-release-in-india-9273477/
High risk of animal-to-human diseases developing in some China fur farms, animal protection group says
reuters.com/world/china/high-risk-animal-to-human-diseases-developing-some-china-fur-farms-animal-2024-04-15/
EU countries to pledge help for solar sector, but no trade curbs on China, draft shows
reuters.com/sustainability/eu-countries-pledge-help-solar-sector-no-trade-curbs-china-draft-shows-2024-04-15/
Exclusive: China's CNOOC stockpiles Russian oil at new reserve base, traders, tanker trackers say
reuters.com/business/energy/chinas-cnooc-stockpiles-russian-oil-new-reserve-base-traders-tanker-trackers-say-2024-04-15/
Tesla to lay off more than 10 percent of its workers as sales slow: "Cost reductions and increased productivity" needed, says Musk.
arstechnica.com/cars/2024/04/tesla-to-lay-off-more-than-10-percent-of-its-workers-as-sales-slow/
Quick Glance: Tesla to Cut 14,000 Jobs, Elon Musk Aims for Lean Brand
- Tesla is laying off more than 10% of its global workforce, equivalent to at least 14,000 roles, in response to slowing demand and price pressure.
- Elon Musk announced the 'difficult decision' in a memo, mentioning that Tesla had experienced role and function duplications in certain areas due to rapid growth in recent years.
- The job cuts follow a difficult start to the year for the electric carmaker, citing production problems caused by unforeseen factors and a decline in global demand.
- Tesla recorded a gross profit margin of 17.6% in the fourth quarter, the lowest in over four years, attributed to repeated price cuts and increased competition in China.
US opens probe into 3,322 GM Cadillac Lyriq EVs over loss of brake assist: The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Monday it has ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-opens-probe-into-over-3300-gm-cadillac-lyriq-vehicles-over-loss-brake-assist-2024-04-15/
China’s Big Data Release to Show If Economy Rebounded
bloomberg.com/news/live-blog/2024-04-16/china-quarterly-gdp-key-data
Can China play a role in avoiding an all-out war in the Middle East?: China has voiced “deep concern” over escalating tensions in the Middle East ...
cnn.com/2024/04/15/china/china-israel-iran-mediator-intl-hnk/
Tesla: Jobs are being lost worldwide - Plant in Grünheide affected: Tesla is struggling with the slow growth in the electric car market. Elon Musk's US car ...
noz.de/deutschland-welt/wirtschaft/artikel/tesla-weltweit-fallen-jobs-weg-werk-in-gruenheide-betroffen-46825250
Quick Glance: Tesla: Layoffs and Elon Musk's Reality Check
- Tesla is planning a major layoff to prepare for the future.
- Elon Musk's grasp on reality is questioned as Tesla performs mediocre in the automotive industry.
- Tesla experiences a decline in revenue margin compared to other automakers.
- The success of Tesla's future depends on the implementation of autonomous driving technology.
India's steelmakers fall short of investment target due to delays linked to China
reuters.com/markets/commodities/indias-steelmakers-fall-short-investment-target-due-delays-linked-china-2024-04-15/
After air attacks Iran tells China it will not escalate violence against Israel as Wang Yi holds Mideast calls
scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3259127/after-air-attacks-iran-tells-china-it-will-not-escalate-violence-against-israel-wang-yi-holds
NIKKEI Film: The power of fully driverless taxis in China : ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/NIKKEI-Film-The-power-of-fully-driverless-taxis-in-China
Paid articlePaid
Chinese company introduces ‘unhappy leaves’: ‘Not happy, don't come to work please'
hindustantimes.com/business/chinese-company-introduces-unhappy-leaves-not-happy-dont-come-to-work-please-101713156977380.html
Exclusive: Russia and China trade new copper disguised as scrap to skirt taxes, sanctions
reuters.com/markets/commodities/russia-china-trade-new-copper-disguised-scrap-skirt-taxes-sanctions-2024-04-15/
Steffi Lemke's action plan: Environment Minister wants to persuade China to save plastic
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/steffi-lemke-umweltministerin-will-china-zum-plastik-sparen-ueberreden-a-2c4e2253-d342-4c5c-a6e6-23404cac4da4
2023 saw highest coal power capacity additions since 2016 with China leading the race: Report
wionews.com/world/last-year-saw-highest-coal-power-capacity-additions-since-2016-led-by-china-report-711309
VW staff cuts: car manufacturer relies on severance payments, turbo bonuses, partial retirement
wiwo.de/unternehmen/auto/sparprogramm-bei-volkswagen-vw-will-personalabbau-mit-geldgeschenken-und-altersteilzeit-vorantreiben/29757096.html
China c.bank keeps policy rate unchanged, drains cash from banking system: China's central bank on Monday left a key policy rate unchanged as expected when ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/china-cbank-keeps-policy-rate-unchanged-drains-cash-banking-system-2024-04-15/
How Would China Weaponize Disinformation Against Taiwan in a Cross-Strait Conflict?
thediplomat.com/2024/04/how-would-china-weaponize-disinformation-against-taiwan-in-a-cross-strait-conflict/
Strengthening economy: BMW and Mercedes warn of trade dispute with China: China's economy is growing surprisingly strongly - but also with state funding ...
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/unternehmen/bmw-und-mercedes-warnen-vor-handelsstreit-mit-china-a-6ee67a08-f65e-4edc-b2a9-d980bcc3ea3d
Biden’s options for retaliating against Iran risk antagonizing China: The administration faces challenges enacting new economic penalties that are not purely ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/16/sanctions-iran-biden-china/
Race organisers investigating controversial Beijing half marathon finish: Video footage of the race shows three African runners appear to hold back and encourage ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-15/race-organisers-investigating-controversial-beijing-half-marathon-finish
Solomon Islands prepares for ‘most important election since independence’: Voters worry about state of economy and cost of living as foreign analysts focus on ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/16/solomon-islands-prepares-for-most-important-election-since-independence
Iran attack on Israel: "Sanctions will not bring Iran to its knees": At the weekend, Iran attacked Israel with drones and missiles. Political scientist Cornelius ...
wiwo.de/politik/ausland/angriff-auf-israel-iran-ist-international-deutlich-weniger-isoliert-als-es-hierzulande-oftmals-scheint/29756324.html
US Ally Spots Chinese Ship Armed With 'Autocannon': China's coast guard has patrolled around the disputed Tokyo-held Senkaku Islands on more than 100 consecutive ...
newsweek.com/china-japan-coast-guard-patrol-senkaku-diaoyu-island-territorial-sea-1890290
What Chinese Navy Planners Are Learning from Ukraine’s Use of Unmanned Surface Vessels
thediplomat.com/2024/04/what-chinese-navy-planners-are-learning-from-ukraines-use-of-unmanned-surface-vessels/
Paid articlePaid
Indonesia's Jonatan Christie takes Asia badminton crown; China bags three titles: Indonesia's Jonatan Christie cliched the Badminton Asia Championships ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/14/indonesia039s-jonatan-christie-takes-asia-badminton-crown-china-bags-three-titles
U.S.-China fight over manufacturing subsidies just getting started: Stephen Olson is senior adjunct fellow with the Pacific Forum, a foreign policy research ...
asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/U.S.-China-fight-over-manufacturing-subsidies-just-getting-started
Paid articlePaid US, China officials discuss Middle East, Taiwan, South China Sea: The top U.S. diplomat for East Asia discussed Middle East developments, the South China Sea and ...
reuters.com/world/us-china-officials-discuss-middle-east-taiwan-south-china-sea-2024-04-15/
China ‘invisible man’ painter blends into surroundings with chameleon body colouring to promote love of nature
scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3257639/china-invisible-man-painter-blends-surroundings-chameleon-body-colouring-promote-love-nature
German companies are not on an equal footing: Scholz is working on economic relations in China
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/wirtschaft/Scholz-schraubt-in-China-an-wirtschaftlichen-Beziehungen-article24873194.html
Dog ‘driver’ in China pulls cart to pick up kindergarten girl, envious classmates say it is ‘Rolls-Royce’ for children
scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3257529/dog-driver-china-pulls-cart-pick-kindergarten-girl-envious-classmates-say-it-rolls-royce-children
China Responds to Iran Military Strike on Israel: Beijing stopped short of criticizing Tehran for the attack, stressing the need for an immediate ceasefire in ...
newsweek.com/china-responds-iran-military-strike-israel-1890184
Indo-Pacific is regaining salience amid West Asia crisis, US-China strategic contestation
wionews.com/opinions-blogs/indo-pacific-is-regaining-salience-amid-west-asia-crisis-us-china-strategic-contestation-711405
Chinese firms to assemble EVs in Europe, duck tariffs: Chinese electric vehicle makers are pushing forward their plans to building production capacity in Europe ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/chinese-firms-to-assemble-evs-in-europe-duck-tariffs/
L'attaque est suivie de la riposte d'Israël : quatre scénarios: Un soldat israélien dirige un char près de la frontière avec la bande de Gaza, le 10 avril 2024 ...
morgenpost.de/politik/article242097590/Auf-den-Angriff-folgt-Israels-Gegenschlag-Vier-Szenarien.html
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.
China or not, that is the question: The people of the South Pacific nation of the Solomon Islands will go to the polls Wednesday in the first general election ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3247/
Hanoi’s high-speed rail plans lay tracks for closer China-Vietnam ties: Earlier this month, Vietnam said it was seeking to learn from China to develop its first ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/vietnam-china-high-speed-rail-4265801
Germany Navigates Delicate Diplomatic Balance with China: In a landmark moment, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz embarked on a pivotal visit to China
riotimesonline.com/germany-navigates-delicate-diplomatic-balance-with-china/
Senior US diplomats hold ‘frank and constructive’ talks with Chinese officials: Senior Chinese and American diplomats held “frank, in-depth and constructive” ...
scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3259103/senior-us-diplomats-hold-frank-and-constructive-talks-chinese-officials
Football player seeks to return to pitch after 10-month detention in China : Football player Son Jun-ho has been seeking to return to the K5 League ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/sports/2024/04/600_372651.html
G42 Made Secret Pact With US to Divest From China Before Microsoft (MSFT) Deal: Microsoft Corp.’s just-announced partnership with Abu Dhabi’s G42 followed ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-16/g42-made-secret-pact-with-us-to-divest-from-china-before-microsoft-deal
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Microsoft to Invest $1.5 Billion in Emirati AI Firm G42 for Minority Stake
- Microsoft is investing $1.5 billion in the United Arab Emirates-based artificial intelligence firm G42 to acquire a minority stake and a board seat.
- The partnership aims to deepen ties between the USA and the UAE amid the global battle for tech dominance.
- The deal includes G42 using Microsoft cloud services to run its AI applications.
- G42 and Microsoft plan to jointly bring advanced AI and digital infrastructure to countries in the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa.
Marcos says Duterte struck ‘secret’ deal with Beijing on South China Sea: The Philippine president says the insistence of the Chinese government convinces him ...
rfa.org/english/news/southchinasea/philippines-southchinasea-04152024130834.html
Siachen: 40 years of Op Meghdoot: An explainer on Operation Meghdoot on Siachen glacier which marked its 40th anniversary on April 13
thehindu.com/news/national/siachen-40-years-of-op-meghdoot/article68069363.ece
How US, China Seek Influence With Solomons and Other Pacific Islands: Competition is heating up between China and the US in the southern Pacific ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-16/how-us-china-seek-influence-with-solomons-and-other-pacific-islands
Paid articlePaid
EACC recovers Sh100 million land in Nakuru: EACC has recovered prime public land within Nakuru Central Business District (CBD), estimated to be worth more than ...
standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001493277/eacc-recovers-sh100-million-land-in-nakuru
Ex-Indian Army officer, UN diplomat makes waves in China by performing yoga in sub-zero temperatures
hindustantimes.com/trending/exindian-army-officer-un-diplomat-makes-waves-in-china-by-performing-yoga-in-sub-zero-temperatures-101713247785351.html
C Raja Mohan writes: What Opposition manifestos say about changing domestic views on India’s foreign policy
indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/opposition-manifestos-india-foreign-policy-9273440/
The nightmare of connecting war fronts in Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific
english.elpais.com/international/2024-04-15/the-nightmare-of-connecting-war-fronts-in-europe-the-middle-east-and-the-asia-pacific.html
Görlach's thoughts: This makes China an important partner in the Middle East conflict
wiwo.de/my/politik/ausland/goerlachs-gedanken-das-macht-china-zum-wichtigen-partner-im-nahost-konflikt/29757848.html
Anite commends phone company over plant plans: The minister encouraged the team to hasten the process of setting up the factory so that they stop importing the ...
newvision.co.ug/category/business/anite-commends-phone-company-over-plant-plans-NV_185978
Adams celebrated birthday at lux pad of Chinese billionaire implicated in straw donor scheme
nydailynews.com/2024/04/15/adams-celebrated-birthday-at-lux-pad-of-chinese-billionaire-implicated-in-straw-donor-scheme/
Panda lovers petition for return of Fu Bao to Korea : The Seoul Metropolitan Government has received some 10 petitions filed by citizens who called for bringing ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/281_372725.html
Intel Meteor Lake-powered Huawei MateBook X Pro draws scrutiny from US lawmakers: It was the Donald Trump administration that placed Huawei on the Bureau of ...
techspot.com/news/102620-intel-meteor-lake-powered-huawei-matebook-x-pro.html
Hong Kong loses 10,000 civil servants amid political crackdown: Government talent programs have yet to bear fruit, as brain drain from once-prestigious jobs ...
rfa.org/english/news/china/hong-kong-civil-servants-04152024143953.html
Politics Briefing: Joly dispatching David Morrison to thaw relations with Beijing
theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-politics-briefing-joly-dispatching-david-morrison-to-thaw-relations/
Paid articlePaid
China accused of running sleeper cells to sow discord: Beijing dismissed the claims saying as ‘nothing but a fabrication’
thetimes.co.uk/article/china-accused-of-running-sleeper-cells-to-sow-discord-b2rmkrn02
Paid articlePaid
What the Chancellor advises Israel should also be protected by Germany: Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) is currently traveling in China.
morgenpost.de/politik/article242109292/Was-der-Kanzler-Israel-raet-soll-auch-Deutschland-schuetzen.html
Dong Xuan Center: Dispute in nail salon escalates - Injured: Police cars drive on the grounds of the Dong Xuan Center.
morgenpost.de/berlin/article242094688/Dong-Xuan-Center-Streit-in-Nagelstudio-eskaliert-Verletzte.html
What China’s central bank and Costco shoppers have in common: Hint: it is not a fondness for cryptocurrencies
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/11/what-chinas-central-bank-and-costco-shoppers-have-in-common
China pushes thousands of electric cars onto the market now they are parked in German ports
focus.de/auto/news/autoabsatz/china-drueckt-tausende-e-autos-in-den-markt-jetzt-parken-sie-in-deutschen-haefen_id_259856041.html
China claims PH broke three agreements: China now claims the Philippines broke not one but three agreements concerning the Ayungin Shoal.
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/15/china-claims-ph-broke-three-agreements-2144
German Leader Scholz Warns China Over Dumping, Overcapacity Echoing US: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz instructed Chinese officials to promote free trade and ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-15/german-leader-warns-china-over-dumping-overcapacity-echoing-us
Paid articlePaid Next
New to NewsWall?
Sign up now to get your own personalized news!
Trending topics