New U.S. Sanctions Target Syrian Captagon Traffickers: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
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Explore our latest: The #ElectoralBonds Database!
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Electoral Bonds Tracker: At The Reporters' Collective, we have followed and investigated the Electoral Bonds story very closely since its unholy inception ...
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US economic growth for last quarter is revised up slightly to a healthy 3.4% annual rate
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Biden's NYC fundraiser with Obama and Clinton raised $25M, campaign says: Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and some big names from the entertainment world have ...
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Quick Glance: Fundraising Gala: Obama and Clinton Boost Biden's Campaign
- Obama, Clinton, and Biden raise 25 million dollars at fundraising gala in New York.
- Discussion on politics, democracy, and climate change with show performances.
- Biden needs momentum in campaign due to age and reservations.
- Trump contrasts with memorial service and fundraising efforts for campaign.
Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas to receive prestigious knighthood: Film director Christopher Nolan and producer Emma Thomas, the long-time collaborators in ...
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Quick Glance: Knighthood Awarded to Christopher Nolan After 'Oppenheimer' Oscars Triumph
- Honoring Christopher Nolan with a knighthood and Emma Thomas with a damehood recognizes their significant impact on the film industry.
- Nolan's path to knighthood resembles a captivating journey full of twists, paying homage to his own intricate narratives.
- The Oscar victory for Oppenheimer, Nolan's gripping exploration of J. Robert Oppenheimer's life and the creation of the atomic bomb, signifies a peak in his career.
- Thomas' exceptional attention to detail and deep understanding of filmmaking played a crucial role in bringing Nolan's visionary projects to fruition.
#LokSabhaElection2024 | Sitharaman said that BJP chief JP Nadda asked her if she wanted to contest the election from Tamil Nadu or Andhra Pradesh ... Show more
Quick Glance: Nirmala Sitharaman rejects offer to contest Lok Sabha election
- Nirmala Sitharaman said she doesn't have enough money to participate in the Lok Sabha elections and declined the BJP's offer for a ticket.
- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has turned down the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) offer to participate in the upcoming elections, citing a lack of funds to contest the Lok Sabha elections in 2024.
Baerbock criticizes Merz for new elections: “Party political games”: In the event that the traffic light coalition breaks up prematurely, CDU leader Merz has ...
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Baltimore bridge collapse live updates: Massive crane makes its way to crash site to aid cleanup efforts
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Quick Glance: Survivors of Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Workers in Their Cars
- Julio Cervantes survived bridge collapse, others missing or dead
- Construction workers were in their cars when ship hit bridge
- Two bodies found, four missing, presumed dead
- President Biden promises bridge reconstruction
Technology, digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence — these were the key topics that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a chat on with founder and former ... Show more
Controversial former Chancellor: Schröder does not want to be erased from SPD history
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Schröder hopes that his good relationship with Putin might still be helpful: "It is obvious that the war cannot end with the total defeat of one side or the ...
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Fear of the four-day week: Stihl flirts with Switzerland as a location: First it was Miele and now it's Stihl: one traditional brand after another is turning its ...
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Quick Glance: Stihl considers Switzerland as a location
- Stihl and Miele consider leaving Germany.
- Stihl plans production site in Switzerland.
- Stihl views Germany as uncompetitive.
- Companies call for measures to strengthen the German economy.
Israeli Supreme Court orders government to stop funding religious schools that defy enlistment, in blow to Netanyahu
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Robert Habeck in an interview: “If Putin isn’t stopped, he won’t stop”: A conversation with Economics Minister Robert Habeck about German commitment to Ukraine ...
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RKI files: Green politician suspects secret service operation: The Green Party politician Janosch Dahmen warns that “foreign intelligence services” would be ...
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Whakaata Māori celebrates 20 years of telling Māori stories: The broadcaster has survived the last two decades by staying true to its kaupapa, despite challenges ...
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Minister Robert Habeck emphasizes the need for a strong defence industry: According to Habeck, Germany must arm itself in view of the changed global threat ...
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The newly appointed Minister of State for trade, industry and cooperatives (trade), Gen Wilson Mbadi has handed over the office of the Chief of Defence Forces ... Show more
The end of airmail: Swiss Post no longer flies letters through Germany: The postal service no longer has to be as fast, but it does have to be more ...
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Quick Glance: End of German Airmail: Post Adopts Greener Transport Methods
- The Deutsche Post has ceased the domestic transport of letters by airplane to reduce costs and improve its carbon footprint.
- The night airmail network, established in 1961, was discontinued due to decreasing demand for letters and changes in communication habits.
- Although the end of transport flights may increase the delivery time of letters, the Post continues to use airmail for international correspondence.
- The transition to more environmentally friendly transport methods demonstrates the Deutsche Post's commitment to acting sustainably and adapting to current trends.
Africa Live: Deadly cyclone hits northern Madagascar - BBC News: At least six people have died with some of them having drowned in floodwaters - and other ...
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Quick Glance: Africa Live: Court Sentences Former Liberian Rebel Leader to 30 Years - BBC News
- Police in Togo dispersed an opposition press conference convened to discuss a controversial constitutional reform. Concerns exist that shifting from a presidential to a parliamentary system could lead to the long-standing President, Faure Gnassingbe, staying in power indefinitely.
- Uganda's President, Yoweri Museveni, formally inaugurated the nation's inaugural interest-free commercial Islamic bank. This financial institution is expected to play a substantial role in advancing the country's financial sector.
- A South African entrepreneur has been implicated in the murder of renowned rapper AKA. Allegedly, the individual transferred a significant sum of money to one of the current suspects on trial for the rapper's homicide.
- A French court commuted the life sentence of former Liberian rebel leader Kunti Kamara to 30 years. He was convicted of crimes against humanity and violence against civilians during Liberia's civil war.
Princess Aiko visits Emperor Jinmu's tomb in Nara: The 22-year-old princess made a Shinto ritual offering at the tomb of Japan's mythical first Emperor to report ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/28/japan/princess-aiko-visits-emperor-jinmus-tomb/
Large-scale influence operation: How deep is the AfD in the Russia swamp?: Several hundred thousand euros are said to have flowed from Russia to politicians in ...
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Chinese leader Xi issues a positive message at a meeting with US business leaders as ties improve
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Quick Glance: Chinese Leader Xi Warns Against Technology Restrictions
- Chinese President Xi Jinping told Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte that attempts to restrict China’s access to technology will not hinder the country’s progress.
- In 2023, the Netherlands imposed export licensing requirements on machinery used to make advanced processor chips.
- Xi cautioned against scientific and technological barriers that could lead to division and confrontation.
- Rutte emphasized the importance of protecting ASML's interests while acknowledging that national security takes precedence over economic interests.
ON SECOND THOUGHT: U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen appeared to walk back comments Biden made about the federal government footing the bill for ... Show more
Quick Glance: US Seeks Constructive Talks with China on the Negative Impact of Flooding Markets with Cheap Goods
- US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen plans to warn China about the negative effects of Beijing's subsidies for clean energy industries.
- Yellen visited a solar cell manufacturing plant in Georgia that closed due to competition from cheaper, subsidized panels from China but is now reopening due to anticipated demand.
- She will inform China about the overproduction of solar panels, EVs, and lithium-ion batteries and press for necessary actions to address this issue.
- The US is utilizing tax incentives for clean energy to attract investments that can build viable EV and alternative energy sectors independent of China.
RKI protocols: Göring-Eckardt warns against “misuse” of Corona processing: “Not everything was wrong, not everything was right,” says Bundestag Vice President ...
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China lifts heavy tariffs on Australian wine as ties improve: China says it will lift tariffs placed on Australian wine over three years ago ...
apnews.com/article/australia-wine-china-tariffs-penalties-ac155e732d4b882dce4f1663a01ae4c4
US looks to reboot aluminium sector with a new smelter: The U.S. is going to build its first primary aluminium smelter in 45 years.
reuters.com/markets/commodities/us-looks-reboot-aluminium-sector-with-new-smelter-2024-03-27/
There is sheer fear in Berlin - these "traffic light" exit scenarios are being played out
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House Speaker Mike Johnson is committed to advancing Ukraine aid. But it will be a difficult task
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Quick Glance: House Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Difficult Task
- House Speaker Mike Johnson has been contemplating a funding package for over a month that would send desperately needed ammunition and weaponry to Ukraine.
- Johnson is facing dilemmas in Congress about how to handle funding for Ukraine and how decisively to act while his own leadership position is being threatened.
- There is growing support for the funding package proposed by Johnson, despite challenges from hardliners within the House party and concerns about Israel's offensive.
- The mood in Kyiv is tense as the city withstands missile attacks and awaits approval of aid from Washington.
U.N. chief calls for slavery reparations to overcome ‘generations of discrimination’
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Federal Minister of Economics: Habeck speaks out in favor of an EU Commissioner for Defense
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Speaker Anita Among has protested the move by Ministry of Finance to slash Parliament’s budget by 50%, with MPs describing the decision as humiliating and ... Show more
Biden campaign tests waters on Trump’s financial woes: President Biden’s reelection campaign has grown more aggressive in its mocking of former President Trump’s ...
thehill.com/homenews/4558031-biden-campaign-tests-waters-on-trumps-financial-woes/
Quick Glance: Election 2024: Biden tours swing states, Trump fundraises and golfs
- Biden is touring the country and visiting swing states, while Trump remains mainly in Florida.
- Trump is struggling with money shortages and legal issues, focusing on donors.
- Biden emphasizes his activity to dispel concerns about his age, while Trump engages in fundraising and golf.
- Both sides project confidence as they try to highlight the weaknesses of the opponent.
Kate ‘battling much more than cancer’: COMMENT
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Too little stimulus for the economy: SPD leader Klingbeil sees Germany on the "completely wrong track" with the debt brake
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King will attend Easter service at Windsor Castle: The King will attend with the Queen and other members of the Royal Family, Buckingham Palace confirms.
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Corona: Lindner calls for a commission of inquiry in the Bundestag: Federal Ministers Robert Habeck of the Greens and Christian Lindner of the FDP believe that a ...
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill that bans children under 14 from having social media accounts
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Quick Glance: Florida's Legislation Limits Social Media Access for Minors
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs bill prohibiting social media use for children under 14.
- Supporters aim to safeguard children's mental health, while critics argue against potential infringement on free speech.
- The law mandates social media platforms to delete accounts of minors and conduct third-party age verification.
- Several other states have implemented comparable regulations, with Meta opposing the law citing privacy concerns.
Lauterbach now has to explain €45 million problem due to vaccination campaign: An expensive vaccination campaign by the Ministry of Health under Karl Lauterbach ...
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Stagnation in Germany: researchers predict only 0.1 percent growth: "The economy in Germany is struggling", say the leading German economic institutes in their ...
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The Memo: RFK Jr. set to hurt Biden more than Trump — but it’s complicated: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is enjoying a new burst of attention after unveiling his choice ...
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Quick Glance: RFK Jr. selects attorney Nicole Shanahan as his VP candidate
- Independent presidential hopeful, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., revealed on Tuesday that Nicole Shanahan, a wealthy attorney and entrepreneur in the San Francisco Bay Area, is joining his campaign as his vice presidential candidate.
- Shanahan has been actively contributing to Kennedy's campaign and his super PAC, solidifying her position as a potential vice presidential candidate.
- Additionally, Shanahan has established a foundation advocating for issues such as reproductive longevity and equality, criminal justice reform, and a sustainable planet.
- Kennedy has a strong emphasis on anti-vaccine efforts and has incorporated anti-vaccine activists into his campaign team to bolster his stance on the matter.
The Central Bank of Nigeria on Monday disclosed that it sold $10,000 to each Bureau De Change operators at a rate of N1,251 per U.S. dollar ... Show more
BoE warns of risks to UK businesses from private equity bubble: Officials escalate warnings about leverage, transparency and valuations
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Quick Glance: Bank of England monitors private equity and bank valuations
- The Bank of England is examining the risks of the opaque private equity sector and the subdued valuations of Britain's main banks compared to international competitors.
- The Bank will conduct a 'desk based' stress test of lenders this year to assess their resilience to shocks.
- The Bank plans to assess the resilience of financial firms and market infrastructure such as payment, clearing, and settlement systems against cyber attacks, IT glitches, and other disruptions with set deadlines.
One of Africa’s largest airlines, Kenya Airways, made an operating profit in 2023 – the first time since 2017.
Part of the reason for the success was a more ... Show more
One of Africa’s largest airlines, Kenya Airways, made an operating profit in 2023 – the first time since 2017.
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Africa Live this week: 25-31 March 2024 - BBC News: Bringing you the latest news from around Africa at bbc.com/africalive.
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Quick Glance: Africa News: 25-31 March 2024
- Six people found guilty of the murder of politician Chokri Belaid after a decade-long wait
- Kenya Airways reports an operating profit for the first time since 2017
- Cocoa prices hit a record high due to harvest failures caused by droughts
- Ugandan government instructs all civil servants to exercise weekly for health benefits
Diddy's houses were raided by law enforcement: What does this mean for the music mogul?
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Quick Glance: Sean 'Diddy' Combs Allegations: Timeline and Key Details
- Sean 'Diddy' Combs has a lengthy list of alleged legal troubles, including recent sexual assault accusations. Here's a history of some of Combs' latest legal issues.
- From November to February, five lawsuits were filed against Combs in New York accusing him of sexual assault, sexual trafficking, and engaging in other criminal activities. Despite his denials, federal agents recently conducted searches on Combs' properties, where guns were found, and his phones were seized.
- Allegations range from sexual assault and trafficking to accusing Combs of being involved in serious illegal activities. Some plaintiffs claim he intentionally drugged, sexually harassed, and coerced them into procuring sex workers.
- The searches of Combs' homes in Los Angeles and Miami by federal agents in March led to the seizure of firearms. Combs maintains his innocence, stating there have been no findings of criminal or civil liability and he will continue to fight to clear his name.
Lawmakers in Togo have adopted a new constitution that will see the country shift from a presidential to a parliamentary system of governance ... Show more
Africa Live this week: 25-31 March 2024 - BBC News: Bringing you the latest news from around Africa at bbc.com/africalive.
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Quick Glance: Africa Live: Ethiopian bank suffers multimillion-dollar loss due to technical issue
- South Africa: Court rejects ANC's request to deregister Zuma's party
- Ethiopian bank loses over $14 million due to technical glitch
- Rwanda passes law to preserve forests
- South Africa demands German company SAP to repay $26 million
Son of Guinea-Bissau's ex-president jailed in US for trafficking drugs to fund coup
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A cartoon by Asher Perlman. #NewYorkerCartoons See more from this week’s issue: www.newyorker.com/gallery/cartoons-from-the-april-1-2024-issue
Citizen's income on "Hart aber fair": "They want to turn the welfare state into a land of milk and honey"
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Judge overseeing NY hush money trial imposes gag order on Trump: The New York judge overseeing former President Trump’s hush money trial imposed a gag order on ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4557435-judge-overseeing-ny-hush-money-trial-imposes-gag-order-on-trump/
Quick Glance: Restriction on Statements in New York Criminal Case against Trump
- A judge imposes a restriction on statements about Trump in the New York criminal case involving hush money.
- Public comments on witnesses and court staff are prohibited.
- The necessity of silence around Trump is emphasized due to his attacks on involved parties.
- Trump faces multiple charges, pleads not guilty, and alleges political motivations behind the cases.
China's WZ-7 High-Altitude Drone Makes First Known Flight Over Sea Of Japan: The WZ-7 joined-wing drone very possibly flew through Russian or North Korean ...
twz.com/air/first-known-chinese-wz-7-high-altitude-drone-flight-over-sea-of-japan
Chinese Communist Party-Backed Businessman in Fiji is a Top Australian Criminal Target - OCCRP
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Quick Glance: Chinese Businessman in Fiji Targeted by Australian Authorities
- Zhao Fugang is seen as a trusted advocate for China's interests in Fiji, but Australian authorities suspect he also plays a leading role in organized crime.
- Zhao is alleged to be a member of a syndicate involved in drug smuggling, money laundering, and human trafficking.
- Australian authorities have shared intelligence on Zhao with Fiji to urge local authorities to take action against him.
- Inclusion of Zhao in the list of Australian Priority Organization Targets is based on intelligence and not proof of wrongdoing.
Climate change driving up inflation in food prices: Study: Rising global temperatures are associated with inflation in food prices, both in regions that are ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4554700-climate-change-driving-up-inflation-in-food-prices-study/
We have Wayne Brown’s texts to the boss of AT. They’re exactly what you’d expect: 'WTF is this?' wrote Wayne Brown on September 14 last year ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/27-03-2024/we-have-wayne-browns-texts-to-the-boss-of-at-theyre-exactly-what-youd-expect
Russia extends WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich's pretrial detention again: He has already spent almost a year behind bars without having been convicted of a crime.
axios.com/2024/03/26/evan-gershkovich-russia-detention-extension-wsj
Middlemen Push Up Prices As Gazans Struggle To Survive - OCCRP: A broken and exploited system where money is skimmed at every point in the commercial supply ...
occrp.org/en/investigations/middlemen-push-up-prices-as-gazans-struggle-to-survive
Trump seethes after New York trial set for April 15: Former President Trump fumed Monday over his legal troubles after a New York judge scheduled an April 15 ...
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For first time, Naperville ranks No. 1 on Niche’s annual best cities in America list
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/26/naperville-best-city-to-live-in-united-states-niche-2024-ranking/
SWIFT planning launch of new central bank digital currency platform in 12-24 months
reuters.com/business/finance/swift-planning-launch-new-central-bank-digital-currency-platform-12-24-months-2024-03-25/
Ex-oil and gas workers push geothermal power forward in Texas: Texas has become an early hot spot for geothermal energy exploration as scores of former oil ...
texastribune.org/2024/03/26/texas-geothermal-energy-oil-and-gas/
Diddy's electronics seized in Homeland Security raid: HSI agents raided the rap mogul's homes in Los Angeles and New York.
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Quick Glance: Firearms Discovered at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' L.A. and Miami Properties, Sources Say
- During searches of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' properties in Los Angeles and Miami, federal agents found firearms, as confirmed by three informed sources on Tuesday. Homeland Security Investigations executed search warrants from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on Monday and confiscated the music mogul's phones in Miami before his planned trip to the Bahamas. According to a source familiar with the matter, Combs is under a federal criminal investigation due to multiple lawsuits filed against him in recent months.
- Reportedly, Combs has been involved in numerous civil lawsuits since November, following a lawsuit from his former romantic partner Cassie, who accused him of physical and sexual abuse over several years. Combs has denied each of the sexual assault allegations, calling them 'sickening.' In February, a former employee who worked for Combs from September 2022 to November 2023 filed a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment, drugging, and threats.
- The cases are ongoing, and Combs has maintained his denial of the allegations. A man arrested on drug charges at a Miami airport on Monday is said to be an associate of Combs. Brendan Paul, 25, was arrested at the Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport on suspicion of possessing suspected cocaine and suspected marijuana candy. Court records indicated that Paul was released on bond on Tuesday.
White House vows to repeal GOP-led ban on Pride flags over U.S. embassies: A provision in the $1.2 trillion government funding bill effectively bans nonofficial ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/25/pride-flags-spending-bill/
Japan approves plan to sell fighter jets to other nations: Japan’s Cabinet has approved a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets that it’s developing ...
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Quick Glance: Japan Approves Sale of Fighter Jets to Other Nations
- Japan’s Cabinet on Tuesday approved a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets that it’s developing with Britain and Italy to other countries, moving away from its postwar pacifist principles.
- The decision to allow international arms sales aims to secure Japan’s role in the joint fighter jet project, build up the Japanese arms industry, and bolster its global security involvement.
- Japan is collaborating with Italy and the U.K. to develop an advanced fighter jet to replace its aging fleet, with the goal of exporting lethal weapons it coproduces for the first time.
- The approval to sell fighter jets comes with a revision in Japan’s arms equipment guidelines, permitting the export of coproduced lethal weapons to countries beyond project partners, aiming to defray development costs and enhance Japan's defense industry.
Israeli embassy told to take down 'completely unacceptable' Facebook post about Palestine: Shanmugam
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/israel-embassy-singapore-palestine-facebook-post-shanmugam-4219541
Poverty situation in Germany remains mixed: 2022 was the year of rapid inflation. However, according to the poverty report by the Paritätischer Gesamtverband ...
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What's next for Kate Middleton, Prince William and their kids after cancer diagnosis
goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/kate-middleton-prince-william-kids-after-cancer-diagnosis-108506590
Quick Glance: British Royal Family Left with Only 9 Working Members
- Kate Middleton and King Charles have announced cancer treatments and temporarily stepped back from royal duties.
- The royal family now consists mainly of older members who are taking on responsibilities.
- Prince William is supporting his wife and taking on duties while King Charles and others are absent.
- The royal family is in a vulnerable position, relying on few working members who are mostly in their 70s and 80s.
'Collapse of Political Ambition': EU Shelves Nature Restoration Law: "To let this go now means we go into European elections saying the European system is ...
commondreams.org/news/eu-nature-restoration-law
Benjamin Netanyahu Is Israel’s Worst Prime Minister Ever: One man’s ambition has undermined Israel’s security and consumed its politics.
theatlantic.com/international/archive/2024/03/benjamin-netanyahu-worst-prime-minister-israel-history/677887/
Florida governor signs law restricting social media access for children: Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law banning children under ...
cnn.com/2024/03/25/tech/florida-social-media-law-age/
Taiwan receipt lottery reveals winning numbers for January, February: Winning number for NT$10 million Special Prize is 16620962
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Federal Reserve expected to cut rates, lift Biden's prospects: The U.S. Federal Reserve looks on track to cut interest rates as the presidential campaign season ...
reuters.com/markets/us/federal-reserve-expected-cut-rates-lift-bidens-prospects-2024-03-25/
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 AI
‘Waiting for a call from Daddy’: Sri Lankans die in Russia’s Ukraine war: At least two Sri Lankans have been killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/26/waiting-for-a-call-from-daddy-sri-lankans-die-in-ukraine-for-both-sides
Kara Swisher says Musk ‘subtle as a brick’ with Trump support: Tech journalist Kara Swisher said in a Sunday interview that Elon Musk is as “subtle as a brick” ...
thehill.com/policy/technology/4554016-kara-swisher-says-musk-subtle-as-a-brick-with-trump-support/
Whatever Jeremy Hunt thinks, £100k is by any measure a high income: Median salary is estimated to be just above £35,000 and anything higher than £81 ...
theguardian.com/money/2024/mar/24/despite-what-jeremy-hunt-thinks-high-income-salary
Quick Glance: Jeremy Hunt's View on £100k Income & Financial Realities
- Jeremy Hunt's perception of £100,000 as a high income contrasts with the national median of £35,000, placing it significantly above average.
- Even in affluent areas like Godalming and Ash, where Hunt is campaigning, the median income of £56,606 shifts the perspective on six-figure salaries.
- Hunt's remarks were deemed inappropriate by experts as data shows many households are struggling due to living costs, including those in higher income brackets.
- New tax and benefit regulations for higher incomes could lead to unexpected financial burdens, as the offer of free childcare for parents earning over £100,000 is limited.
North Korea says Japan's prime minister proposed summit with leader Kim Jong Un: North Korea says Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has proposed a summit ...
apnews.com/article/north-korea-japan-kim-kishida-81d36cc5ceb3373d7468245859602ce2
Quick Glance: Japanese PM Offers to Meet Kim Jong Un, Conditions Pose Challenges
- North Korea states that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida proposed a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un 'as soon as possible,' contingent on Tokyo's stance towards North Korea's weapons program and past abductions of Japanese nationals.
- Kishida emphasizes the importance of a meeting with Kim to address the abduction issue, but North Korea's preconditions make a Kim-Kishida summit unlikely.
- Kim Yo Jong, Kim Jong Un's sister, highlights the need for Japan to make political decisions aligned with its overall interests to enhance bilateral relations and regional peace.
- Experts suggest that a potential meeting could benefit both North Korea and Japan, with North Korea aiming to strengthen its position and Japan considering potential economic assistance if ties normalize.
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