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North Korea reaffirms nuclear status a day before Xi Jinping's visit

Road tripping in Bhutan: Big fun in a tiny kingdom

DAZN forgoes World Cup broadcast exclusivity to expand reach in Japan

Federal Reserve's independence, credibility face new scrutiny in Warsh era

Summit with Zelensky: Ukraine war: Europeans rush to the negotiating table

Negotiations to end the war in Ukraine are on hold; instead, the fighting is intensifying. In this situation, the Europeans are launching a new diplomatic initiative.

Virtual money: Crypto investors believe in high profits despite price losses

Whether Bitcoin and Co. are investments or speculation is still controversial in the financial world. The high price losses this year are apparently not deterring private investors.

Shipping: Aida celebrates 30 years - how long will the party last?

Cruises have become a mass business, also thanks to the Rostock shipping company Aida Cruises. The number of passengers is increasing and increasing. At the same time, new regulations are putting the industry under pressure.

Parliamentary election in the South Caucasus: Election in Armenia as a test between East and West

In Armenia, Prime Minister Pashinyan is hoping for re-election. The vote will be on the future foreign policy course of the country, which is being wooed by the EU and put under pressure by Russia.

Rookie Taiwan lawmaker blacklisted by Beijing makes long-shot bid to become Taipei mayor

A first-term lawmaker who was blacklisted by Beijing over his alleged support for Taiwanese independence will challenge Taipei’s popular incumbent mayor in the local elections later this year. The ruling Democratic Progressive Party’s decision to nominate Puma Shen Pao-yang, an outspoken critic of Beijing whose political identity has been built around his calls to strengthen the island’s security, came as a surprise to many. The former academic joined politics only two years ago, entering the...

IW forecast: late World Cup kick-off times could significantly reduce catering sales

Football World Cups actually bring a lot of popularity to bars. This time it could be different, experts suspect.

Indonesia’s labour movement is deeply divided over political patronage

In Jakarta last month, many May Day demonstrations took place, but two stood out as reflections of the divisions among Indonesia’s trade unions. At the National Monument (Monas), tens of thousands of workers gathered at a rally with President Prabowo Subianto as the guest of honour. Several kilometres away at the People’s Representative Council complex, around 10,000 people assembled under a different banner: “May Day with the People”. Their stated position was an explicit refusal to be co-opted

Malaysian hiker missing for 2 weeks miraculously survives on forest berries

Jaslinda Saludin, the Malaysian hiker who went missing after descending Gunung Batu Putih mountain in Perak state’s Tapah two weeks ago, has been found and is now undergoing treatment. “Thank you to everyone involved, especially the police, Fire and Rescue Department personnel, NGOs, the Orang Asli (indigenous people) and all those who participated in the search operation,” said her husband, Haszman Othman, 61, who was full of gratitude over the successful rescue. He was met by the media at the.

Thaw in China-India ties is real, but don’t call it reconciliation

Six years after the Ladakh crisis erupted in May 2020, triggering the worst military confrontation between India and China in decades, the two countries are attempting something that once seemed improbable: a diplomatic reset. The latest indication came late last month when officials met in Beijing for the 35th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs. The message emerging from the talks was positive. The two sides reaffirmed their...

Iran War: US Military: Two Iranian drones shot down

Are Iranian drones threatening shipping in the Strait of Hormuz area? At least that's how the US military presents it - and acts.

When will the Lego bubble burst?

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How travel permit for non-Chinese in Hong Kong has redefined weekends over border

Visiting indoor ski resorts, enjoying water parks and eating at dim sum restaurants in Shenzhen and other nearby cities have become weekend draws for Hong Kong residents holding foreign passports, who praise a travel permit that has made crossing the border easier and faster. But even two years after the launch of the scheme, some hiccups remain, such as the lack of recognition of the permit by some mainland Chinese immigration staff, representatives of non-Chinese residents and foreign business

China grandma, 74, gains online fame for fashion sense, youthful spirit, inspires with confidence

A “girlish grandma” from eastern China is taking the internet by storm with her dazzling white hair, colourful outfits and fearless confidence. Yingzi, 74, from Shanghai, has more than two million online followers and often dances or poses on city streets in heels. Her videos have reportedly racked up over 100 million views at their peak. On her social media, Yingzi shares the secrets behind her youthful figure. She says it starts with “sticking to your style,” choosing clothes that young people

Drugs: Accidents involving cannabis while driving should be included in statistics

The partial release of cannabis has been in effect for a good two years. This includes a limit for driving - similar to alcohol. But what about data to identify road safety consequences?

+++ Ukraine War +++: Ukraine – power line to nuclear power plant restored

Ukraine reports attack on oil depot in Leningrad region +++ Zelenskyj: “Russia is choosing war again” +++ Fire in Russian oil refinery – apparently not a drone attack +++ The news blog.

Package foods consumer staples

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Inside Dark Mofo 2026: Australia's wildest music festival returns

In South Korea, separate surnames can leave moms feeling left out

Malaysia’s gas-guzzling data centre boom clashes with its clean energy goals

Malaysia has staked its economic future on becoming Southeast Asia’s data-centre capital. It has also promised to slash fossil fuel use by 2050. Right now, those two ambitions are pulling in opposite directions – and gas is winning. There were 54 operational data centres across Malaysia by the end of 2024, with that number expected to rise to 81 by 2035, government minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir told parliament last year. In the handful of years from 2021 and mid-2025, some 144.4 billion...

Multiple people shot near festival in Toledo, Ohio

Multiple people were shot on Saturday near a busy community street festival in Toledo, Ohio, and a search for the suspects was ongoing as victims were taken to nearby hospitals, police said. Toledo police officers responded to a report of a person shot near the Old West End Festival at about 5.30pm. When they arrived, they found multiple shooting victims, the police department said in a statement. Police said “many victims” were transported to medical facilities but did not provide further...

Aviation: US low-cost airline Breeze Airways is targeting an IPO in 2027

Breeze Airways is positioning itself in the USA as a provider of alternative flight routes beyond the major hubs. JetBlue founder David Neeleman is behind the airline.

Korean conflict: Kim's sister: North Korea's nuclear status is non-negotiable

Kim Jong Un's sister calls North Korea's nuclear status an 'irreversible reality'. Her statement comes just hours before the Chinese president's first state visit since 2019.

Aviation: World association expects further airline bankruptcies – criticism of Boeing and Airbus

Rising fuel costs, disrupted flight routes and delayed aircraft deliveries are putting a strain on the industry. The World Aviation Association warns of a new wave of consolidation.

Oil Market Flying Blind as Dark Tanker Traffic Surges in Hormuz

Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has collapsed by 90% to 95% compared to pre-war levels, analysts concur. Some oil cargoes continue to trickle through the critical chokepoint, but under increasingly opaque operating conditions, complicating the tracking of oil and gas flows and obscuring the visibility of how much energy supply actually reaches buyers these days. Traffic appears to have ramped up in recent weeks, according to an analysis of shipping data by Reuters energy columnist Ro

Trump to meet AI leaders to discuss US investment in their companies

US President Donald Trump is planning to meet the bosses of some of the country's most notable artificial intelligence (AI) companies to discuss the government taking a financial stake in their future. Speaking on Air Force One, Trump said the goal of the US government investing in AI companies was to "create almost a partnership with the American public". He expects to meet leaders of major AI companies at the White House - likely next week. Although the president did not name specific companie