Chinese students at UK universities are being pressured to spy on their classmates in an attempt to suppress the discussion of issues that are sensitive to the Chinese government, a new report suggests.
The UK-China Transparency (UKCT) think tank…
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Strengthening RIC for a Stronger BRICS+ — Russia in Global Affairs
At the recent meeting of the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers, the long-dormant Russia–India–China (RIC) format received a new impetus as Moscow confirmed efforts to revive the trilateral dialogue and Beijing…
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South Korea begins removing loudspeakers on border with North to reduce tensions | South Korea
South Korean authorities have begun removing loudspeakers that blare propaganda broadcasts along its border with the North, Seoul’s defence ministry said on Monday, as the new government of President Lee Jae Myung seeks to ease tensions with…
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Why Europe’s train Wi-Fi never works – POLITICO
Last year, Belgian rail firm SNCB gave up on setting up Wi-Fi on its trains because of the “high implementation costs and coverage by telecom operators,” spokesperson Tom Guillaume said.
Instead, SNCB decided to pass the buck to telecom…
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US White House Dy Chief of Staff alleges India 'financed' Ukraine crisis by buying Russian oil
Washington DC [US], August 4 (ANI): Stephen Miller, Deputy Chief of Staff at the White House on Sunday (local time) said that it was not acceptable for India to purchase Russian oil, alleging that it ‘financed’ the crisis in Ukraine.
Miller, in an…
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New Zealand woman arrested after 2-year-old girl found alive in suitcase stowed in bus luggage
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A New Zealand woman was arrested on a child neglect charge Sunday after a bus driver found a 2-year-old girl alive in a suitcase that was stowed in the vehicle’s luggage…
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Trump’s Patriot missile deal for Ukraine sparks European fears over air defence gaps
A deal between Donald Trump and European NATO states to get desperately needed Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine hangs on just how quickly new batteries can be shifted to the continent.
Several European countries initially signalled…
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early modelling shows most economies lose – the US more than many
The global rollercoaster ride of United States trade tariffs has now entered its latest phase.
President Donald Trump’s April 2 “Liberation Day” announcement placed
reciprocal tariffs on all countries. A week later, amid financial…Continue Reading
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Modi defiant as Trump steps up pressure on India’s Russia oil purchases
[NEW DELHI] Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi struck a defiant tone in the face of US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats, urging the nation to buy local goods as his administration signalled it would continue buying Russian oil.
Modi’s…
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Les préfets Shiva, ou la victoire obtenue de haute lutte par le ministère de l’Intérieur
PARIS — Dans les cartons depuis des mois, trois décrets viennent enfin d’atterrir sur le bureau des préfets pour renforcer leur rôle localement. Les voici plus que jamais managers et chefs d’orchestre de l’action publique dans les…
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