China Lifts Final Bans on Australian Red Meat as Trade Row Nears End
Red meat and lobster were the last two commodities subject to some form of barrier or export ban.
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US Petitioners Withdraw Call for Probe on China Over Fentanyl
The petition, led by a group of families affected by the drug and advocacy organizations, urged for action to be taken to tackle “unjustified and unreasonable” practices of China and Chinese entities.
Trump Names Billionaire Investment Banker Warren Stephens For US Ambassador To Britain
Stephens, whose investment bank Stephens Inc is based in the southern state of Arkansas, has since funneled money into a political action committee that backed Trump’s 2024 election campaign.
Macron, Saudi Crown Prince Sign Strategic Partnership, Call for Lebanon Elections
President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed a strategic partnership on Monday aimed at deepening bilateral ties and de-escalating conflict in the Middle East, including Lebanon, where the two leaders called for presidential elections.
Trump Says Will ‘Block’ Nippon Steel From Taking Over US Steel
US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday said he would “block” a planned takeover of US Steel by Japanese company Nippon Steel, a deal worth $14.9 billion including debts.
Nine Reportedly Killed in Israeli Strikes on Southern Villages Of Lebanon
Lebanon’s health ministry said the strikes killed five people and wounded two in the village of Haris “in an initial toll”, while in the village of Tallous, another four people were killed and one wounded.
BBC Under Pressure Over Harrassment Claims Against Star Cooking Presenter
The allegations against Wallace emerged from a BBC News investigation which also reported the broadcaster had warned the presenter after a complaint was made in 2018.
British MPs Back Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill now progresses to the next stage where lawmakers can propose amendments, a process likely to be vexed.
Bangladeshi Politicians Call For Calm Amid Unrest
Bangladesh’s leading political parties have called for calm following widespread unrest in the country triggered by the killing of a lawyer during clashes between Hindu protesters and security forces.
China Jails Journalist For Seven Years for Spy Allegations
Dong, a senior columnist at the Communist Party newspaper Guangming Daily, was detained in February 2022 along with a Japanese diplomat at a Beijing restaurant.
