US has told Iran it was not involved in Damascus attack, White House says (www.reuters.com)
The US assured Iran it wasn’t involved in the airstrike that killed an Iranian commander in Damascus, likely conducted by Israel....
Israel would let 150,000 Gazans return north in potential truce, officials say (www.reuters.com)
Arizona's top court revives 19th century abortion ban (www.reuters.com)
Arizona’s top court on Tuesday revived a ban on nearly all abortions under a law from 1864, a half century before statehood and women’s suffrage, further restricting reproductive rights in a state where terminating a pregnancy was already barred at 15 weeks of gestation....
Dutch set to comply with U.S. demands on China exports (www.reuters.com)
China trying to gain space through force, US admiral says (www.reuters.com)
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China trying to gain space through force, US admiral says (www.reuters.com)
Admiral John Aquilino, Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, said in an address to the Lowy Institute think tank in Sydney that China’s actions against the Philippines, particularly in Second Thomas Shoal, were “dangerous, illegal and they are destabilising the region”.
Turkey imposes export restrictions on Israel until Gaza ceasefire (www.reuters.com)
Turkey restricted exports of a wide range of products to Israel on Tuesday until a ceasefire is declared in Gaza, in Ankara’s first significant measure against Israel after six months of war....
Swiss women win landmark climate victory at human rights court (www.reuters.com)
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruled on Tuesday in favour of a group of elderly Swiss women who had argued that their government’s inadequate efforts to combat climate change put them at risk of dying during heatwaves....
US to award Samsung up to $6.6 billion chip subsidy for Texas expansion, sources say (www.reuters.com)
China's top coal province Shanxi to cut output for first time in seven years (www.reuters.com)
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China's top coal province Shanxi to cut output for first time in seven years (www.reuters.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.ml/post/14229239...
How three European human rights cases could shape climate litigation (www.reuters.com)
Does government inaction on climate change violate human rights?...
Australia supermarkets should face hefty fines for code of conduct breach, says report (www.reuters.com)
Australia’s major supermarkets should face hefty fines if they do not comply with an industry code of conduct when dealing with suppliers, a government-commissioned report said while rejecting calls to give regulators the power to break up the big chains....
Brazil judge opens inquiry into Musk after refusal to block accounts on X (www.reuters.com)
A standoff between Elon Musk and Brazil escalated on Sunday when a Supreme Court judge opened an inquiry into the billionaire after Musk said he would reactivate accounts on the social media platform X that the judge had ordered blocked....
Israel reduces troops in south Gaza, Egypt to host new talks (www.reuters.com)
Yellen says global concerns growing over China's excess industrial capacity (www.reuters.com)
Russia increases gasoline imports from Belarus as domestic supplies shrink (www.reuters.com)
Russia has increased gasoline imports from neighbouring Belarus in March to tackle the risk of shortages in its domestic market because of unscheduled repairs at Russian refineries after drone attacks, four industry and trade sources said on Wednesday....
Israeli military reduces troops in southern Gaza, spokesperson says (www.reuters.com)
The Israeli military has withdrawn all ground troops from the southern Gaza Strip except for one brigade, a military spokesperson said on Sunday....
Murder trial seen as test of Kazakh leader's pledge on women's rights (www.reuters.com)
The trial of a former government minister charged with beating his wife to death has gripped public attention in Kazakhstan, and some see it as a litmus test of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s promise to build a fairer, more equitable society....
Finland signs Ukraine security deal and provides additional military aid, Zelenskiy warns of Russia troop plans (www.reuters.com)
Cross-posted from: beehaw.org/post/12976164...
Colombia seeks to join Gaza genocide case against Israel at World Court (www.reuters.com)
Colombia has requested permission from the International Court of Justice to intervene in South Africa’s case against Israel for genocide in Gaza, aiming to protect Palestinian safety and existence....
US, China hold military talks in Hawaii (www.reuters.com)
Mayor of Russia's Orenburg orders evacuations amid 'critical' flooding (www.reuters.com)
Exclusive: Tesla scraps low-cost car plans amid fierce Chinese EV competition (www.reuters.com)
The decision represents an abandonment of a longstanding goal that Tesla chief Elon Musk has often characterized as its primary mission: affordable electric cars for the masses. His first “master plan”, opens new tab for the company in 2006 called for manufacturing luxury models first, then using the profits to finance a...
Israel sacks two officers after finding grave errors in strike on aid workers (www.reuters.com)
An Israeli inquiry into the killing of seven aid workers in an air strike in Gaza this week found serious errors and breaches of procedure by the military, with the result that two officers have been dismissed and senior commanders formally reprimanded....
