China cuts key lending rates to record lows to counter the impact of US tariffs
China’s central bank has cut its key lending rates to record lows to bolster the economy and cushion the impact of escalating trade tensions with the United States. The move…
Latest news bulletin | May 20th – Morning
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French government covered up Nestlé’s illegal treatment of bottled water, inquiry finds
Last year, the Swiss company publicly acknowledged having used treatments on mineral waters and agreed to pay a €2 million fine to avoid legal action. Read More
China’s new ‘drone mothership’ expected to launch for first test flight within days
When it is fully operational, Jiu Tian will release a vast swarm of up to 100 smaller drones that would work together to overwhelm an enemy’s air defence systems. Read…
Bird flu outbreak halts Brazilian poultry exports to the EU
Brazil can no longer issue the required export certificates for poultry meat destined for the EU due to a avian flu outbreak. Read More
Indigenous Brazilians protest EU-Mercosur deal in European Parliament
Indigenous peoples’ representatives fear that increased trade with Europe will lead to the agricultural exploitation of their territories Read More
Putin tells Trump a Ukraine ceasefire is ‘possible if the right agreements are reached’
In a phone call with the US president Vladimir Putin said that Russia was ready to work on a memorandum with Ukraine, which includes a possible ceasefire for a fixed…
First aid trucks enter Gaza after almost three-month Israeli blockade, UN says
Israel has meanwhile launched a new wave of air and ground operations across the territory and the army ordered the evacuation of Gaza’s second-largest city, Khan Younis, where Israel carried…
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez calls for Israel to be excluded from Eurovision over Gaza war
This year’s Eurovision Song Contest is now over, but political tension, voting doubts and differing positions haunt the European song contest. Read More
Latest news bulletin | May 19th – Evening
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