Hotpot, bubble tea and sportswear: China’s new exports take on the world
Made in China used to mean cheap, mass-produced goods but a new wave of Chinese brands is emerging.
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'Landmark' EU court ruling rejects Hungary anti-LGBTQ law
The EU’s top court ruled Tuesday that anti-LGBTQ legislation in Hungary breached the bloc’s rules, in a move hailed as a “landmark” victory by Brussels. The European Commission, 16 of 27 member states and the European Parliament took Hungary to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) over the law, in what has been billed as […]
Continue ReadingTrump extends Iran ceasefire with Tehran regime ‘seriously fractured’
Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran following a request from Pakistan, which has been mediating in the conflict. However, the US president said the blockade of the country’s ports would remain in force. The move comes as the deadline loomed on the current fragile truce and proposed talks in Islamabad were put on […]
Continue ReadingA Kashmir tourist hotspot became a bloodbath. A year on, the pain remains unbearable
A year after militants killed 26 people in Indian-administered Kashmir, families are trying to cope with their loss.
Continue ReadingUkraine reopens damaged Druzhba pipeline to unlock €90 billion EU loan
Kyiv said Tuesday it has repaired the damaged Druzhba oil pipeline, clearing the last obstacle to a long-delayed €90 billion EU loan. The move forces Ukraine into the uncomfortable position of resuming Russian oil flows to Hungary and Slovakia even as Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky presses allies to tighten sanctions on Moscow.
Continue ReadingIran regime able to ‘absorb pain’, says British ambassador to US
The ability of the Iranian regime to “take pressure and absorb pain” is often underestimated, according to a top UK diplomat, who has extensive experience of negotiating with Tehran. The current British ambassador to Washington, Christian Turner, made his comments ahead of possible talks in the Pakistani capital Islamabad between the US and Iran as […]
Continue ReadingU.S. operations against Iran expand to Indian Ocean with tanker capture
The capture of the tanker ship Tifani follows a Trump administration directive to interdict sanctioned vessels believed to be involved in smuggling Iranian oil.
Continue ReadingEU attempts to outmaneuver Iran rollercoaster with emergency energy plan – POLITICO
Coordination is also an issue. While groups are regularly convened to discuss supply issues, most real coordination takes place bilaterally between the Commission and countries, according to two energy officials involved in such discussions. It’s no surprise one energy minister in a meeting earlier this month went so far as to call for a WhatsApp […]
Continue ReadingCosta steps up pressure to break EU budget deadlock – POLITICO
“We need a political steer from leaders as there is only so much we can do at a technical level,” said an EU diplomat. “It is no longer [the] time for leaders to read their pre-written notes during the summit.” The discussion in Nicosia is expected to help the Cyprus presidency of the Council of […]
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9° Sunny Today, Riga will experience cool weather, with temperatures ranging between 1 °C and 9 °C. Gentle breezes are expected across Riga Today, with speeds reaching around 14 km/h.
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