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Auditors warn of LNG dependency after Russian sources cut off

Mei Hui — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:35 +0000

The successful phasing-out of gas imports from Russia risks making Europe dependent on liquified natural gas (LNG) imports, according to a report published by the European Court of Auditors (ECA) today (June 24). Between 2021 and 2022, LNG imports increased from 80 billion cubic meters (bcm) to 120 bcm — reflecting an increase from 22% to 34% of […]

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Tajikistan Passes Bill to Ban Hijab Despite 98% Muslim Population

Mei Hui — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 17:51:56 +0000

Tajikistan officially banned the hijab, imposing hefty fines in its latest move to curb Islamic influence. Beni Mellal – The Central Asian nation of Tajikistan officially prohibited the wearing of hijabs and other “alien garments” this week, as the country’s parliament passed a new bill regulating Islamic clothing and Eid celebrations. The bill, approved by […]

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We must win. Ukraine will win

Mei Bo — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 16:40:07 +0000

Brussels/London (16/6 – 33.33) The defeat of the Russian Federation is a foregone conclusion. It is a reality. It is a must. Victory for Ukraine is non-negotiable. It is an absolute necessity. As ironclad as Brussels, London, Berlin or Washington. As ironclad as the Normandy battlefield, Waterloo, Verdun, or many other spots on the planet. […]

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang stresses financial support for real economy

Xiulan — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 09:40:38 +0000

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has highlighted the role of the financial sector in serving the real economy and urged efforts to promote the sector’s high-quality development. Li, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and head of the Central Financial Commission, made […]

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Tajikistan: Who Killed the Pamiris?

Fen Chun — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 16:14:59 +0000

Dubai/Astana (10 June – 60). The Pamiris are an ethnic minority group in Tajikistan, culturally distinct from the majority Tajik population. They have faced persecution and discrimination in their mountain homeland bordering Afghanistan that some experts say amounts to ethnic cleansing and even genocide. One of the lead persecutors is Ministry of Internal Affairs “Maj. […]

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Tesla is building a huge battery factory in Shanghai even as trade tensions rise

Ju Huiwen — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 09:35:52 +0000

Tesla broke ground on a new manufacturing plant in Shanghai on Thursday, just weeks after CEO Elon Musk made a surprise visit to China in a bid to shore up the carmaker’s slumping sales. The factory, which was announced in April last year, aims to begin production in the first quarter of 2025. It will be able to make […]

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Eyeing Chinese modernization, China doubles efforts to further deepen reform on all fronts

Chih Ming — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 09:44:00 +0000

Built after China’s reform and opening up, Rizhao Port in east China’s Shandong Province is a vital global hub for the transshipment of energy and bulk raw materials. Through recent technological innovation, the port has been upgraded into a modern port, serving as a key node for the New Eurasian Land Bridge and an important […]

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Leong Yeow Chicken Rice, family-run business with 50-year history, to shutter both outlets

Zhen Yu — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 08:38:00 +0000

Goodbyes are never easy, especially when a bond has been formed for decades. The Loy family has been running Leong Yeow Chicken Rice since 1974 but come May 27, this 50-year run is set to come to an end. Not only would the family be waving goodbye to the business, they’d be parting ways with their customers too. […]

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Russian loss of life, who cares?

Mei Bo — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 16:18:07 +0000

Kiev (8/6 – 17). The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense’s announcement about the personnel losses suffered by Moscow in May underscores the toll the conflict has taken on the Russian side. The reported figure of 38,940 personnel losses for Moscow as stated by the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, indicates a significant escalation in the conflict’s […]

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Tens of thousands protest against contentious Taiwan parliament reforms

Fen Juan — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 09:33:00 +0000

TAIPEI: Tens of thousands of people took to the streets around Taiwan’s parliament on Friday (May 24) to demonstrate against contested parliamentary reforms, in a protest also marked by anger over China’s perceived influence on the island’s democracy. The rally outside parliament, following one on Tuesday, came on the same day China, which claims Taiwan […]

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