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Dutch leader visiting Beijing for talks on Ukraine, Gaza
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has told visiting Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte that attempts to restrict China’s access to technology will not stop the country’s advanceABC News - World - Netherlands -
German interior minister believes IS responsible for Moscow attack
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Report: German interior minister warns of Russian election meddling
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Novo Nordisk to Expand Cardio Push with German Buy
Novo Nordisk said it will acquire Cardior Pharmaceuticals for more than $1 billion as the Wegovy maker moves to strengthen its pipeline of drugs to treat cardiovascular disease.The Wall Street Journal - World - Germany -
Israeli defense minister to visit D.C. amid tensions over Gaza
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant will visit Washington to meet with senior U.S. leaders on Sunday, the Israeli government announced, as tensions continue to rise between the Biden administration and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Singapore's former transport minister S Iswaran slapped with 8 new charges
The new charges bring his total amount of charges to 35, including corruption. Iswaran has pleaded not guilty to the earlier 27 charges.CNBC - Business -
Israel-Gaza war live: Netanyahu hits back at war cabinet minister who criticised cancellation of US visit
Israeli prime minister’s political rival said Netanyahu should have travelled to the US after visit is cancelled following UN vote to pass ceasefire resolution. Unrwa’s planning director has said “more people will die” in the north of the Gaza ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
UN chief pushes for Gaza ceasefire during visit to Rafah crossing
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'The Ancient Art of Thinking for Yourself' Review: Dialogues for Democracy
Political discourse in America has been warped by ideology and rhetorical exploitation. Ancient Athens may have useful lessons for us.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Lewis Carroll Goes to Taiwan
In the face of Beijing’s coercion, simply maintaining the status quo requires the U.S. ‘to run as fast as we can.’The Wall Street Journal - World - Taiwan -
Berlin drag show ‘Together’ seeks to address Middle East grief
As the Israel-Hamas war grinds on, an Israeli drag queen and a Syrian belly dancer are using their platform in Berlin to encourage dialogue and share grief.NBC News - Top stories -
Taiwan leader, European parliamentarians promote closer ties
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Beijing Responds on Hong Kong: 'Don't Be a Worrywart'
The foreign ministry blames Western media for deteriorating perceptions of the territory.The Wall Street Journal - World - Hong Kong -
‘We are dealing with fundamentalist rightwingers’: Berlin statues are latest battleground in Germany’s culture wars
Monuments erected on the Stadtschloss are an ‘infiltration’ of the city and its skyline by nationalists, say critics. Silently towering into the grey Berlin sky, the latest addition to the German capital’s skyline is easily missed by passengers ...The Guardian - World -
Julian Nagelsmann 'in intensive dialogue' over Germany extension ahead of Euro 2024, says DFB president
Nagelsmann has been linked with potential moves to Liverpool or Manchester UnitedCBS Sports - Sports -
China’s Dispute With Taiwan Is Playing Out Near This Tiny Island
A fatal episode off Kinmen, a Taiwanese-controlled island, has become the latest occasion for Beijing to warn and test Taiwan’s president-elect.The New York Times - World - China -
Taiwan war game exposes vulnerability of energy grid to a China attack
Table top exercise by experts finds even basic power supplies could be knocked out by Beijing blockade or missile attackFinancial Times - Business - China -
Ferrari doubles Taiwan sales as chip entrepreneurs fuel demand
Customers ‘making a lot of money’ as appetite for luxury cars outpaces China and Hong Kong, says chiefFinancial Times - Business -
Philippines summons China envoy over standoff, dares Beijing to seek arbitration
The Philippines summoned China’s envoy on Monday to protest against “aggressive actions” in the South China Sea at the weekend, as Manila’s defense minister dared Beijing to bolster its vast sovereignty claims by taking them to international ...NBC News - Top stories - China -
UK accuses groups linked to China of two 'malicious cyber campaigns'
Deputy PM Oliver Dowden announces sanctions against Chinese state-affiliated organisations after hacking attacks.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
China Critic's Exit From Congress Threatens Anti-Beijing Momentum
Mike Gallagher, who championed the bill that could lead to a TikTok ban, made companies tremble over their links to China.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
U.S. business leaders meet with China’s president as Beijing seeks closer ties
NBC News' Janis Mackey Frayer reports from Beijing, where a number of U.S. business leaders, including the CEOs of Blackstone, Qualcomm, Bloomberg, Chubb and FedEx, met with the Chinese presidentNBC News - Top stories - China -
Mumbai overtakes Beijing to become Asia's billionaire capital for the first time
Mumbai has overtaken Beijing as the city with the most billionaires in Asia, according to the Hurun Research Institute’s global rich list.NBC News - Top stories -
Tesla’s Pivot to China Saved Musk. It Also Binds Him to Beijing.
Tesla and China built a symbiotic relationship, with credits, workers and parts that made Mr. Musk ultrarich. Now, his reliance on the country may give Beijing leverage.The New York Times - Business - China -
Taiwan’s Top Diplomat Says U.S. Aid to Ukraine Is Critical for Deterring China
Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said in an interview that a Russian victory could embolden China to move against Taiwan and would fuel anti-American propaganda.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
Deadly FlixBus crash on German motorway
Four people are killed when a coach veers to the right on the busy A9 autobahn before falling over.BBC News - Top stories - Germany -
German Retail Sales Unexpectedly Slide
German retail sales fell 1.9% in February against forecasts for a modest rise, with the weakness symbolizing the woes in the sector as consumer confidence remains sluggish.The Wall Street Journal - World - Germany -
Two ministers quit government in mini-reshuffle
Education minister Robert Halfon and armed forces minister James Heappey are also standing down as MPs.BBC News - Top stories -
Humza Yousaf questioned over new hate crime laws
The first minister faces questions from opposition party leaders and backbench MSPs at Holyrood.BBC News - Top stories -
Forecasts for German economy see stagnation, or recession, in 2024
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German Consumer Mood Improves, Uncertainty Remains
German consumer confidence improved slightly, according to the latest GfK reading, but the overall mood remained sluggish, as doubts about the economy continue.The Wall Street Journal - World - Germany -
German lawmakers approve growth package for businesses
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Institute says German economy is "struggling" and lowers forecasts
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How Thames Water can avoid nationalisation
Without fresh equity the UK utility would have to slash costs and investment and focus squarely on cash preservationFinancial Times - Business -
German historians accuse Scholz’s SPD of appeasing Russia
Social Democrats’ equivocal stance towards Moscow over Ukraine war causes problems for chancellorFinancial Times - Business - Germany -
China faces ‘fork in the road,’ IMF chief says, urging Beijing to embark on pro-market reforms
China’s economy can grow far faster if it adopts a comprehensive package of pro-market reforms, according to IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva.CNBC - Business - China -
Taiwan commissions 2 new navy ships as safeguards against rising threat from China
Taiwan has commissioned two new navy ships as a safeguard against the rising threat from China, which has been ratcheting up its naval and air force missions around the island that it claims as its own territory to be annexed by force if necessaryABC News - World - China -
China built a mock-up of key area in Taiwan's capital city at a desert training site, satellite images show
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UN chief urges immediate ceasefire on Rafah visit
Antonio Guterres called on Israel to give "total, unfettered" access to humanitarian aid in Gaza.BBC News - Top stories - United Nations -
Turkey Details Visits by Accused Moscow Attackers to Istanbul
A Turkish official said two of the suspects had made recent trips to Turkey, but were radicalized earlier.The New York Times - World - Turkey