Blinken tells CNN the US has seen evidence of China attempting to influence upcoming US elections
cnn.com/2024/04/26/politics/blinken-china-interview-intl-hnk/
Quick Glance: Xi and Blinken Clash Over China's Backing to Russia
- Xi orders China’s biggest military reorganisation since 2015.
- He emphasizes that China is not afraid of competition as long as it is based on common progress.
- China is willing to cooperate with the US, provided it is mutual.
- A five-point consensus was reached to stabilize relations between the two countries.
War against Ukraine: USA announces new military package for Kiev: After the approval of new aid by the US Congress, Washington wants to deliver more weapons to ...
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Ben-Gvir, Israeli far-right minister, in car accident: The controversial National Security Minister was taken to hospital after his car overturned.
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US announces new Patriot missiles for Ukraine as part of new $6 billion aid package
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Quick Glance: Billion-Dollar Package for Long-Term Ukraine Weapon Contracts
- The United States announced a $6 billion weapons package for Ukraine on Friday, its largest military aid package to date for Kyiv’s forces.
- The weapons and equipment will include critical interceptors for Ukraine’s Patriot and NASAM air defense systems, significant amounts of artillery ammunition, air-to-ground munitions, counterdrone weapons, and maintenance and sustainment support.
- In addition to previous aid packages, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is seeking additional Patriot batteries to create a shield around Ukrainian cities and defend against further Russian missile attacks.
Robert Habeck under pressure: Germany's nuclear phase-out was about ideology: Internal correspondence shows: At the height of the energy crisis ...
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Quick Glance: Robert Habeck under Pressure: German Nuclear Phase-Out Driven by Ideology
- Internal correspondence reveals the ideological nature of the German nuclear phase-out.
- Green ministries pushed through the nuclear phase-out despite warnings and safety concerns.
- The energy transition was primarily about ending nuclear power, not climate protection.
- The aftermath of the nuclear phase-out in Germany is an energy policy tragedy.
Wang Yi tells Antony Blinken not to step on China's red lines: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in China in an attempt to put relations on an even keel.
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Boese on allegations of nuclear power plant shutdown: How serious is the situation for Habeck and Lemke?
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Quick Glance: CDU Official Demands Halt to Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning
- A revelation from "Cicero" magazine indicates that the decision for Germany's nuclear phase-out was primarily driven by green anti-nuclear activists, sparking harsh criticism towards Economy Minister Robert Habeck.
- The Economy Ministry refutes the "Cicero" portrayal, emphasizing that decisions were based on transparent and open-ended evaluations.
- The CDU and FDP criticize Habeck, calling for clarification and a reassessment of the nuclear power plant decommissioning.
- Experts and politicians express concerns over potential public misrepresentation and the erosion of trust in the government due to the revelations from the documents.
Traffic light coalition: Liberals feel their fist on their necks: The FDP is struggling with the traffic lights and wants to use an “economic turnaround” to lead ...
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China warns US of rising ‘negative factors’ in bilateral ties: World is watching to see if rivalry will ‘break out into conflict’, foreign minister Wang Yi tells ...
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US postpones decision on aid to Israeli army battalion accused of abuses against Palestinians
apnews.com/article/israel-us-military-aid-west-bank-abuses-515acf20ddfffd1b2838bcf55c9a7c73
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken snapped up a Taylor Swift album along with one by classic Chinese rocker Dou Wei during an unexpected detour to a Beijing ...
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Baerbock's descent: What she is currently doing has never happened before: Foreign ministers are usually held in high esteem by the population ...
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Israeli minister Ben-Gvir slightly hurt in car accident: Israel's hardline security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was slightly hurt in a car accident and taken to ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-minister-ben-gvir-slightly-hurt-car-accident-2024-04-26/
China’s EV supply chain dominance risks ‘collapse’ of US subsidies, warns South Korea
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Quick Glance: South Korea Warns of Collapse of US Subsidies Due to Chinese EV Supply Chain Dominance
- China’s grip on the EV supply chain threatens US subsidies, warns South Korea.
- South Korea warns that China’s control over a crucial battery material will make it nearly impossible for any electric vehicle makers to qualify for President Joe Biden's subsidy scheme.
- The United States announced last week that they will provide up to $6.4 billion in federal subsidies to the South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics, investing $40 billion in its Texas facilities for cutting-edge logic chips, advanced packaging, and next-generation chip technology research and development.
U.S. chip bans not meant to hobble China's growth, Blinken says: U.S. export controls on sending advanced computing chips to China are not meant to hold back ...
reuters.com/technology/us-chip-bans-not-meant-hobble-chinas-growth-blinken-says-2024-04-26/
Taiwan reports Chinese military activity after Blinken leaves Beijing: Taiwan reported renewed Chinese military activity near the island on Saturday with 12 ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/taiwan-reports-chinese-military-activity-after-blinken-leaves-beijing-2024-04-27/
Ukraine Detains First Minister in Zelenskiy’s Graft Crackdown: Ukraine’s agriculture minister became the first cabinet member under Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s ...
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Tagesschau does not mention the scandal in Habeck's ministry at all: If the Federal Ministry of Economics and the Federal Ministry for the Environment are ...
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FDP in crisis: The wrong track of traffic light criticism - Lindner's double problem
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Quick Glance: FDP in Crisis: Misguided Criticism – Lindner's Double Trouble
- The FDP criticizes its own government and is in crisis. The role of opposition is damaging the party's reputation.
- The FDP struggles to assert itself against other parties. Liberalism in Germany is often misinterpreted.
- The FDP faces internal challenges and needs to strengthen its position within the government. The party struggles to assert itself against coalition partners.
- Under Christian Lindner, the FDP faces difficulties in maintaining a clear stance. Internal conflicts and clumsy communication lead to tensions within the party.
Sharp criticism from London: Wallace calls Scholz "wrong man in the wrong place": It is a devastating verdict: the former British Defense Minister Wallace ...
n-tv.de/politik/Wallace-nennt-Scholz-falschen-Mann-am-falschen-Ort-article24902496.html
Quick Glance: Criticism of Scholz: Wallace Calls for Delivery of Taurus Missiles
- Former British Defense Minister Wallace criticizes Chancellor Scholz for weak leadership and lack of communication regarding Ukraine.
- He calls for the delivery of German Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine and emphasizes the importance of clear communication and determination in dealing with Russia.
- Wallace warns against freezing the conflict in Ukraine and mentions the possibility of NATO membership as a countermeasure.
- He stresses the need for adequate security guarantees to prevent Russia from rearming and launching another attack.
Germany and France together towards defense: After years of negotiations, Germany and France have agreed to build a common battle tank system ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/kampfpanzer-deutschland-frankreich-100.html
Poland’s foreign minister says Putin should fear a war with NATO: In a speech Thursday, Poland’s Foreign Minister, Radoslaw Sikorski said Russian President ...
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China is ‘helping fuel the biggest threat’ to European security since the Cold War, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warns ... Show more
After Robert Habeck's statements in a special meeting on the nuclear phase-out, "many questions have not been answered," says the Union parliamentary group's ... Show more
'I intend to fight that vote of no confidence.' Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf tells Sky's Connor Gillies that he will not resign ... Show more
Politics latest: Scotland's first minister Humza Yousaf says he will not resign as he faces prospect of no-confidence vote | Politics News | Sky News
Politics latest: Scotland's first minister Humza Yousaf says he will not resign as he faces prospect of no-confidence vote | Politics News | Sky News
Trump mocks Barr after endorsement, says he will remove ‘lethargic’ label: Former President Trump swiped at his one-time attorney general, Bill Barr ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4620415-trump-mocks-bill-barr-after-endorsement/
US economic growth for the first quarter could be revised higher and inflation will ease to more normal levels, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told @Reuters ... Show more
Yellen says US economy strong, all options open on China's overcapacity | Reuters
Yellen says US economy strong, all options open on China's overcapacity | Reuters
Accusations against Habeck and Lemke: What the new nuclear dispute is about: Did employees of the Federal Minister of Economics suppress criticism from their own ...
tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/atom-aus-habeck-100.html
Controversy over the nuclear phase-out: Habeck claims to have discussed extending the life of nuclear power plants before the outbreak of war
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/robert-habeck-will-vor-kriegsausbruch-ueber-laufzeitverlaengerung-von-akws-gesprochen-haben-a-4bc2be74-76dd-428b-94ab-90f595ec23bf
Ukraine agriculture minister released on bail in $7m corruption case: Ukraine has pledged to bolster its anticorruption efforts as part of its bid for European ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/26/ukraine-detains-agriculture-minister-in-7m-corruption-case
Arrest of Russian defence minister's deputy may be strike by rival 'clan': Sergei Shoigu, Russia's defence minister, has tried to send a
reuters.com/world/europe/arrest-russian-defence-ministers-deputy-may-be-strike-by-rival-clan-2024-04-26/
"If experts didn't get through to Habeck, that would be very worrying": Economics Minister Robert Habeck has apparently not listened to his experts on the ...
focus.de/finanzen/experten-zu-cicero-enthuellung-so-viel-hat-sie-habecks-atomausstieg-gekostet_id_259889421.html
Land Combat System MGCS: The Tank Crackers: Germany and France want to develop battle tanks of the future. Now really, ministers Pistorius and Lecornu assert - ...
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Israel's Smotrich urges 'complete destruction' of Gaza instead of truce talks
middleeasteye.net/news/israel-far-right-minister-calls-complete-destruction-gaza
There is now a “Veterans Day” in Germany - on 15th of June. When is it really celebrated for the first time? And what exactly is supposed to happen? Veterans Day: What is behind the day that exists today? | STERN.de
Censorship scandal: Italian broadcaster RAI wants to strike against Meloni government's influence
spiegel.de/ausland/rai-italienischer-rundfunk-will-gegen-einflussnahme-durch-meloni-streiken-a-024ef5f5-d395-402f-9931-596b8cf7485d
Quick Glance: RAI Italian broadcaster to strike against government influence Meloni
- Journalists at RAI plan to strike against government control.
- Criticism of attempts to turn RAI into a government mouthpiece.
- Discussion flares up after cancellation of critical talk show appearance.
- Doubts about the broadcaster's independence since Meloni's government took office.
Putin "is up to something": Pistorius warns against arming Russia: Ukraine has long suffered from a lack of ammunition. Now the USA is supplying long-range ...
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/politik/Pistorius-warnt-vor-Aufruestung-Russlands-article24899865.html
Biden administration delays proposed ban on menthol cigarettes: A proposed ban on menthol cigarettes in the US “will take significantly more time ...
cnn.com/2024/04/26/health/fda-menthol-cigarettes/
Quick Glance: Biden administration faces delays in menthol cigarettes ban
- The planned implementation of a ban on menthol cigarettes in the US is expected to take 'significantly more time,' according to US Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra in a statement on Friday.
- In April 2022, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) initially announced the ban on the popular mint flavor, setting a deadline for August 2023. Final rules were sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review in October, with the status listed as 'pending.'
- According to the proposed FDA regulations, the manufacturing and sale of menthols would be prohibited, without direct regulation of smokers themselves.
- A prohibition on menthol cigarettes could potentially save up to 650,000 lives over the next 40 years, with a third of these lives being saved within the black community, as stated by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.
🔴 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he “very much understands” the frustration of protesting Palestine solidarity students and respects their right to ... Show more
Israel’s war on Gaza live: Hamas tells world ceasefire a must for any deal | Israel War on Gaza News | Al Jazeera
Israel’s war on Gaza live: Hamas tells world ceasefire a must for any deal | Israel War on Gaza News | Al Jazeera
Energy security: Habeck employees are said to have ignored concerns about the nuclear phase-out
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/soziales/robert-habeck-mitarbeiter-sollen-kritik-am-atom-aus-ignoriert-haben-a-f2fc858d-41f5-46e7-ac7c-12e9435a827f
Scottish First Minister Yousaf promises to fight no-confidence vote: SNP leader says ‘confident’ to win vote as pressure builds following decision to end ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/26/scottish-first-minister-yousaf-promises-to-fight-no-confidence-vote
President William Ruto arrives in Tanzania ahead of 60th independence day celebrations; he has been received by Minister for Minerals Anthony Mavunde
Thousands in Budapest protest to demand child-protection reform: Thousands took to the streets in downtown Budapest on Friday to demand child-protection reform ...
reuters.com/world/europe/thousands-budapest-protest-demand-child-protection-reform-2024-04-26/
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on the last day of his China tour.
According to Chinese state broadcaster ... Show more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met British finance minister Jeremy Hunt in Kyiv and called for sanctions against Russia to be tightened to stop Moscow ... Show more
Ukraine's Zelenskiy meets Britain's Jeremy Hunt in Kyiv | Reuters
Ukraine's Zelenskiy meets Britain's Jeremy Hunt in Kyiv | Reuters
Scotland's first minister to cancel event as he fights for his future: Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf is to cancel a speech he was due to deliver on ...
news.sky.com/story/scotlands-first-minister-to-cancel-event-as-he-fights-for-his-future-13123176
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks to Al Jazeera about the country's approach to diplomacy, cooperation, and Israel's war on Gaza.
🔗: ‘Create harmony’: Q&A with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi | Israel War on Gaza News | Al Jazeera
Ukraine court orders agriculture minister into custody for suspected corruption: A Ukrainian court ordered on Friday for Agriculture Minister Mykola Solsky to be ...
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Tense political situation: Faeser announces special protection for Ukrainian European Championship team
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken called pro-Palestine student protests that have rocked university campuses across the US a “hallmark of our democracy” ... Show more
Traffic light climate policy: An autocrat annoys Scholz and Baerbock: Azerbaijan's President makes it clear in Berlin how dependent Europe is on gas ...
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German Development Minister Svenja Schulze on Thursday called for greater contributions from the world's richest people to protect the environment ... Show more
Federal Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) wants to present his plan for a new conscription model in the next few weeks: “I will have a few political ... Show more
Now the “Cicero” journalist who published secret nuclear files speaks: For a year and a half, “Cicero” editor Daniel Gräber fought for the release of secret ...
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Biden won't sanction Israeli military units accused of human rights violations in West Bank before start of war with Hamas
abcnews.go.com/Politics/biden-sanction-israeli-military-units-accused-human-rights/story
Cabinet launches increase - this is how much pension there will be from July: The more than 21 million pensioners in Germany will receive significantly higher ...
focus.de/finanzen/news/grosse-tabelle-rentner-erhalten-ab-juli-mehr-rente-so-viel-geld-gibt-es-mehr_id_259779796.html
How the Greens discovered patriotism: What the Greens never wanted to be, they now deny others the ability to be. About an astonishing transformation that can be ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/inland/wie-die-gruenen-den-patriotismus-fuer-sich-entdeckt-haben-19677945.html
Political quake after nuclear power plant papers: Why don't the Tagesschau and meine-Journal report?
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/politisches-beben-nach-akw-papieren-warum-berichten-tagesschau-und-heute-journal-nicht-li.2209659
BREAKING: Humza Yousaf has told journalists he will not resign as First Minister.
Speaking to the media in Dundee, he said he intends to lead the SNP into the ... Show more
At the start of the “Petersberg Climate Dialogue”, the Federal Foreign Minister called for more money to be invested in climate protection ... Show more
Petersberg Climate Dialogue: Baerbock calls for more money for international climate protection
Petersberg Climate Dialogue: Baerbock calls for more money for international climate protection
Vote in the Bundestag: Country of Veterans: Germany should have a national veterans day. The Bundestag is in favor of this with a large majority ...
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Quick Glance: Bundestag Approves Veteran's Day to Honor Soldiers
- Soldiers to be honored annually on June 15 in Germany.
- Motion passed by Bundestag with significant majority.
- Events in Berlin planned to recognize soldiers.
- Objective: Show appreciation and enhance social support for soldiers.
The economics minister has increased the growth expectations in Germany “moderately to 0.3 percent”. Nevertheless, further reforms are necessary ... Show more
Economy: Habeck expects slightly more growth again - and has new plans
Economy: Habeck expects slightly more growth again - and has new plans
With war in Ukraine on its border, Poland should be among countries setting EU agenda, minister says
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Quick Glance: Poland's Assertive Stance in Europe Amid Russian Threat
- Poland's foreign minister urged NATO to increase defense readiness and expressed the desire for central decision-making in the EU amidst the Ukraine conflict.
- Sikorski highlighted the benefits of EU membership and emphasized Poland's goal to be part of the countries shaping Europe, not defending against it.
- He praised French President Macron's support for Ukraine and called for more military aid from Paris, while condemning Russia's attempts to create conflict between Poland and Ukraine.
- Sikorski underlined the West's superiority in case of a Russian attack and criticized the previous government's policies, aiming to restore Poland's international standing and democratic norms.
Blinken tells China it's in their interest to stop helping Russia : NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken following his talks ...
npr.org/2024/04/26/1247405942/antony-blinken-tells-china-stop-helping-russia
Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir facing anti-graft probe in a case involving his sons: The investigation comes amid a widening crackdown on graft involving prominent ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaysia-mahathir-anti-graft-probe-sons-macc-declare-wealth-4291531
Annalena Baerbock is doing a lot wrong, but it could have been worse: The Green chief diplomat is more ridiculed than respected internationally ...
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Aiming for a 50-50 ratio of men and women in the police force, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif caused quite a stir on Thursday when she arrived at a ... Show more
Punjab CM Maryam’s uniformed appearance at parade causes a stir - Pakistan - DAWN.COM
Punjab CM Maryam’s uniformed appearance at parade causes a stir - Pakistan - DAWN.COM
Chinese President Xi to Visit Hungary on May 8-10, Minister Says: Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Hungary from May 8 to 10 as part of a trip to Europe ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/chinese-president-xi-to-visit-hungary-on-may-8-10-minister-says
Blinken Meets With Xi as U.S. Pressures China to End Support for Russia: Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged China to cut back its support for Russia’s ...
wsj.com/world/blinken-meets-with-xi-as-u-s-pressures-china-to-end-support-for-russia-96e831e0
U.S. labor secretary says UAW win at Tennessee Volkswagen plant shows southern workers back unions
thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-business/ap-u-s-labor-secretary-says-uaw-win-at-tennessee-volkswagen-plant-shows-southern-workers-back-unions/
Ben Gvir asks police to 'protect Jewish communities outside of Israel': Far-right minister wants emergency security response squads to aid Jewish ...
middleeasteye.net/news/ben-gvir-police-protect-jewish-communities-outside-israel
‘Create harmony’: Q&A with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi: Wang Yi sat down with Al Jazeera to outline his country’s approach to international conflict ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/25/create-harmony-qa-with-chinas-foreign-minister-wang-yi
Prime Minister #NarendraModi thanked #Italian PM #GiorgiaMeloni for the invitation to G7 which will be held from June 13 to 15 in Italy.
Read more PM Narendra Modi speaks to Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni, thanks for G7 invite | Latest News India - Hindustan Times
BREAKING: Humza Yousaf is to cancel a speech he had been due to deliver on independence in Glasgow this afternoon, it has been reported ... Show more
Dispute over climate policy: Scottish coalition government collapsed: The Scottish SNP is ending its collaboration with the Greens. First Minister Humza Yousaf ...
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Haiti's transitional government weighs future after 'collapse' of institutions: Haiti’s transition council took power in a ceremony on Thursday ...
nbcnews.com/news/world/haitis-transitional-government-weighs-future-collapse-institutions-rcna149528
UK minister trolled after he asks if Congo is different to Rwanda: 'How are these people elected'
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