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Why didn’t New Zealand impose sanctions on China?
New Zealand did not follow the US and UK in imposing financial restrictions after accusing Beijing of links to cyber-attacks. Politicians, journalists and critics of Beijing were among those targeted by cyber-attacks run by groups backed by China, ...The Guardian - World - New Zealand -
US and UK unveil sanctions against Chinese state-backed hackers over alleged ‘malicious’ attacks
The US alleges the individuals were working as a front for Beijing in an indictment and sanctions announcement. China cyber-attacks explained: who is behind the hacking operation against the US and UK?Hackers backed by China’s government spy ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Kaine: Russia, Iran wouldn't tell US if they knew of impending terrorist attack
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) said Sunday that the difference between democratic and authoritarian regimes is that Russia and Iran would not tell the United States if there was going to be a terrorist attack in the U.S. Host Shannon Bream asked Kaine on ...The Hill - Politics - Iran -
EU court overturns sanctions on Russian racing driver
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US and EU differ over the future of fossil fuel subsidies in OECD talks
Second round of discussions ends without significant progress on export credit policiesFinancial Times - World -
Meta, Google, Apple face EU probes over new tech regulations
The European Union launched investigations into Meta, Google and Apple to review if the three U.S.-based tech giants’ recently announced measures comply with the EU’s new tech regulations, the European Commission announced Monday. The ...The Hill - Politics -
EU probes U.S. tech giants over compliance with new digital law
European Union regulators have opened investigations into Apple, Google and Meta under a new law designed to stop tech companies cornering digital markets.CBS News - World - European Union -
New Zealand joins the US and the UK in alleging it was targeted by China-backed cyberespionage
New Zealand says hackers linked to the Chinese government targeted its Parliament in 2021ABC News - Tech - United Kingdom -
'You Can't Do That!' Lawmakers' Kids Confront Them Over TikTok Crackdown.
Over burritos. In school drop-off line. Moms and dads of Congress get an earful from their own teens and tweens amid debate over a ban or forced sale of the app.The Wall Street Journal - World - Tiktok -
Judge imposes gag order on Trump in New York "hush money" case
A judge imposed a gag order restricting what former President Donald Trump can say about those involved in his upcoming criminal trial in New York.CBS News - Politics - New York -
UK farmers in tractors head to Parliament to protest rules they say threaten livelihoods
Yahoo News - World - United Kingdom -
Migrants using deadly Arizona border crossing amid Texas crackdown
As Texas continues its crackdown on illegal border crossings, many migrants are attempting to cross the border in Arizona. But that crossing can be much more dangerous. Camilo Montoya-Galvez gets a first-hand look at the risky route.CBS News - Top stories - Arizona -
Bond giant Pimco favours gilts over US Treasuries amid inflationary pressure
Fund manager projects Fed will cut interest rates more slowly than other central banksFinancial Times - Business -
‘You’ve got to be joking’: Mandelson dismisses prospect of UK rejoining EU
Labour peer says there is little desire among voters for a referendum and in Brussels for renegotiations. Peter Mandelson has dismissed the prospect of an incoming Labour government taking Britain back into the EU, saying “you’ve got to be joking” ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
US sanctions China-based hackers for allegedly targeting critical infrastructure
The United States has sanctioned China-based hackers for allegedly targeting U.S. critical infrastructure, the Treasury Department announced Monday.ABC News - Top stories -
US sanctions Chinese hackers accused of targeting critical infrastructure
The Biden administration sanctioned two Chinese nationals and a Wuhan-based company Monday that allegedly targeted critical infrastructure sectors in the U.S. as part of an expansive hacking effort. The Treasury Department levied sanctions against ...The Hill - Politics -
US and Cyprus will sign a deal to fight money laundering and evasion of Russian sanctions
The United States and Cyprus say they’re formalizing their collaboration in fighting money laundering, sanctions evasion and other financial crimesABC News - World - Russia -
Russia criticised for using veto to end UN monitoring of North Korea sanctions
Ukraine’s foreign minister calls veto ‘guilty plea’ amid claims Pyongyang is aiding Moscow’s war against Kyiv. Russia has blocked the renewal of a UN panel monitoring sanctions against North Korea, weeks after the body said it was investigating ...The Guardian - World - North Korea -
EY drops appeal against German sanctions over Wirecard audits
Big Four firm seeks to conclude years-long crisis triggered by work for defunct payments firmFinancial Times - Business - Germany -
Clashing convictions mark protests as US supreme court weighs abortion pill
Key takeaways: supreme court abortion pill hearingHearing on mifepristone most consequential abortion-related case since overturning of Roe v Wade nearly two years ago. Supporters and opponents of abortion rights gathered on the steps of the ...The Guardian - World - Abortion -
‘Harkens back to the Aids quilt’: using art as protest for the trans community
With an increase in US anti-trans legislation, this year’s Transgender Day of Visibility will see impactful art and a drive to validate a powerful community. Since its inception in 2009, Transgender Day of Visibility – which occurs every year on ...The Guardian - World -
Greek police clash with demonstrators protesting a concert by US military cadets
Police in Greece have clashed with Communist-backed demonstrators who tried to prevent a concert by U.S. military cadetsABC News - World -
Revised figures confirm UK ended 2023 in recession
Official data shows the economy contracted during the last two quarters of last year.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
EV News: Fisker Delisting, Tesla's Big Promo, and China's WTO Protest
A WTO dispute looms between the U.S. and China, while Elon Musk responds to softening demand at Tesla, and Fisker continues its slide.Inc. - Business - China -
US sanctions online site 'Gaza Now' and its founder for allegedly supporting Hamas
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on an online media site called Gaza Now and its founder Mustafa Ayash, for allegedly supporting HamasABC News - Top stories -
Why the ban on using EU funds for arms could become more flexible
Also in this newsletter: Finland’s PM on the threat from Russian migrationFinancial Times - World -
U.S. and U.K. announce sanctions over China-linked hacks on election watchdog and lawmakers
The U.S. and British governments on Monday announced sanctions against a company and two people linked to the Chinese government over a string of malicious cyberactivity targeting the U.K.’s election watchdog and lawmakers in both countries.NBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Boeing boss Dave Calhoun to step down; EU to investigate Alphabet, Apple and Meta – business live
Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as Boeing chief executive departs after safety incidents including mid-air door blow-out. The government’s shareholding in NatWest Group has fallen below 30% for the first time ...The Guardian - World - Apple -
Poland sacks Nato-EU battlegroup chief over counter-intelligence issue
Warsaw investigates ‘personal security clearance’ of Jarosław Gromadziński after his dismissal as commander of EurocorpsFinancial Times - Business -
Apple, Meta, Google Probed by EU Under New Law
The investigations add to regulatory headaches for U.S. tech companies under growing scrutiny worldwide.The Wall Street Journal - World -
EU probes Apple, Meta and Alphabet under landmark new law
Big Tech groups are the first to face full investigations under bloc’s Digital Markets ActFinancial Times - Business - European Union -
Trump scores two financial victories with appeals-bond ruling and Wall Street stock listing
A bond decision lifts immediate financial pressure off the former president while a Nasdaq listing windfall moves closer to fruition — but trouble still looms as a first criminal-trial date is set.MarketWatch - Business - Donald Trump -
Biden campaign taps entertainment-industry stars and Clinton, Obama for New York City fundraiser
Stephen Colbert, Mindy Kaling and other stars are slated to take part in a fundraising event Thursday for Biden’s re-election effort vs. Trump.MarketWatch - Business - Joe Biden -
Oil prices end higher, buoyed by geopolitical tensions, Russia’s output cuts
Oil futures rose on Monday as investors monitored escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and between Russia and Ukraine, while supply concerns continued to weigh on crude-oil prices.MarketWatch - Business - Russia -
Treasury yields end higher to kick off holiday-shortened week
Rates on U.S. government debt jumped by the most in one week on Monday as traders braced for a busy holiday-shortened period.MarketWatch - Business -
U.S. stock-market rally could hit the skids if companies miss this mark, strategist warns
The record-setting rally in U.S. stocks could run into trouble if companies report disappointing profits, according to a top equity-market strategist at Morgan Stanley.MarketWatch - Business -
Super Micro’s stock stands out by these metrics, JPMorgan says in bullish call
Another analyst has joined the bull camp on shares of Super Micro, which have experienced a roughly 800% surge over the past 12 months.MarketWatch - Business -
Fisker warns of possible ‘event of default’ following NYSE move to delist stock
The New York Stock Exchange on Monday said it would begin the delisting process for Fisker Inc. stock — a move the struggling electric-vehicle maker said would trigger an “event of default” on some of its convertible debt due next year.MarketWatch - Business -
Hire factcheckers to fight election fake news, EU tells tech firms
Parliamentary elections thought vulnerable to fake news will test social media firms and bloc’s new DSA laws. Social media firms including TikTok, X, Facebook and Instagram will be required to put an army of factcheckers and moderators in place ...The Guardian - World - European Union -
Apple, Meta, Google Probed by EU Under New Law
The investigations add to regulatory headaches for U.S. tech companies under growing scrutiny worldwide.The Wall Street Journal - Tech