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China hits out at EU brandy ‘threat’, signals car probe days after EV vote

Martell, Remy Martin and Hennessy will be expected to pay at least 30 per cent ‘security charges’ for imports into China, but EU says it will challenge at WTO.

Martell, Remy Martin and Hennessy will be expected to pay at least 30 per cent ‘security charges’ for imports into China, but EU says it will challenge at WTO

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Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen to visit Europe in first overseas trip since stepping down

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Austrian rapper channels anti-racist rage in Romani hip-hop songs

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Congo finally begins mpox vaccinations in a drive to slow outbreaks

The 265,000 doses donated by the EU and US were rolled out on Saturday. DR Congo has reported 30,000 suspected mpox cases and 859 deaths.

Clinicians get ready to administer mpox vaccines during the launch of the vaccination campaign at the General Hospital of Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday. Photo: AFP

Child ‘trampled to death’ in asylum seekers’ Channel crossing

A French tow vessel picked up 14 people on board, including the deceased during a rescue mission between 8:00 and 9:00am.

Austrian far-right head urges rivals to let him govern after election win

The Freedom Party (FPO) secured about 29 per cent of the vote on Saturday, a historic first for a party founded by a Nazi.

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China EV tariff vote leaves EU relieved yet wary of retaliation

Decision to slap duties of up to 35 per cent on mainland imports lays bare divisions in European leadership as complex negotiations continue.

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New European Union tariffs on mainland-made EVs, such as these by Chinese luxury brand Voyah, will be imposed by October 31 for five years. Photo: Xinhua

Tencent, Guillemot family said to eye buyout of French video gaming firm Ubisoft

Shares of Ubisoft, in which Tencent has a direct stake, have fallen about 40 per cent this year amid weaker-than-expected sales.

Malaysia’s palm oil lobby welcomes ‘sensible’ reprieve from EU deforestation law

The delay gives producers more time to comply with the complex regulations, which were originally set to come into effect on December 30.

EU votes for tariffs on Chinese-made EVs in blockbuster trade row

China, which had lobbied with Germany for the tariffs to be rejected, says it will do all it can to safeguard the interests of Chinese companies.

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The EU vote on Friday followed an anti-subsidy investigation that found Chinese-made EVs were distorting the European market. Photo: AFP

China, EU must reason their way out of EV dispute: ex-Merkel adviser

Former adviser to German chancellor says dialogue, not punitive tariffs, should be basis for conflict resolution in EU-China dispute.

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Former German chancellor Angela Merkel was considered more open to engagement with China than many of her European counterparts. Photo: DPA

Nato’s new chief Mark Rutte visits Ukraine in first trip since taking office

Rutte pledged continued support for Ukraine in its war against Russia.

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Exclusive | German foreign minister expected to make crucial visit to China in coming days

Both sides have ‘plenty to discuss’, says insider, amid EV deliberations in Europe and conflicts in Ukraine and Mideast.

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EU expected to back tariffs on China-made EVs despite last-gasp German effort

Berlin expects the move to be approved despite reports Chancellor Olaf Scholz went ‘ballistic’ in efforts to block it.

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The German ambassador to the EU has said he expects the proposal to be approved. Photo: Reuters

UK’s Keir Starmer visits Brussels for first talks on EU reset

He is looking to tweak the relationship but has ruled out any return to the EU’s single market, its customs union or freedom of movement.

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Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer (left) and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen speak to the press at the European Commission headquarters in Brussels. Photo: Reuters

Asian companies face reputation risk as tougher EU sustainability rules kick in

New EU rules take sustainability reporting to unprecedented levels, Deloitte says, allowing well-prepared companies to build an advantage.

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D-Day looms for China’s exporters as EU moves towards EV tariffs vote

Chinese car companies’ offers to set minimum prices for their imports run up against toughening resolve led by France and others.

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Putin orders conscription of 133,000 servicemen in Russia’s autumn draft

Putin last month ordered army to be increased to 1.5 million servicemen, a move that would make it the world’s second largest, after China.

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A billboard St Petersburg, Russia advertising military conscription. Photo: EPA-EFE

EU must tackle China, US threats without being protectionist: Draghi

Italian prime minister delivered the strong message just weeks after warning in a report that Europe faced ‘existential’ challenges.

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Ukraine ‘disappointed’ at Swiss support for China-Brazil peace plan

Switzerland took part in a meeting in New York last week, at which a six-point peace plan for Ukraine was proposed.

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France’s Le Pen and party go on trial accused of embezzling EU funds

The trial will be closely watched, as Le Pen remains a strong contender in the race to succeed President Emmanuel Macron.

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French far-right leader Marine Le Pen speaks to the media as she arrives at court in Paris on Monday. Photo: AP

Austria’s far-right claim first national election since World War II

Austria far-right scores historic win, but party could struggle to find partners with whom they can govern.

Head of Freedom Party, Herbert Kickl, as projections show that the party won the general election. Photo: Reuters

Rescuers search for missing migrants after boat sinks off Canary Islands, 9 dead

Rescuers were able to pick up 27 of 84 migrants who were trying to reach the Spanish coast on Saturday.

France’s new government sets sights on right-wing migration policy

The Barnier government is dominated by conservatives and centrists and lacks the majority in parliament necessary to pass new legislation.

Chinese EVs face EU vote to raise tariffs to up to 45% on Friday

China denies any unfair activity on its part, and has threatened retaliatory tariffs on European products such as dairy, brandy and pork.

Employees work on an electric vehicle production line at a factory of Jiangling Group Electric Vehicle in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, on May 22, 2024. Photo: Reuters

Can China’s new ambassador to EU build bridges after doomed efforts in Israel?

Cai Run nearly pulled off a major diplomatic coup before the Gaza conflict, and now faces a major challenge in the form of the Ukraine war.

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Cai Run, China’s new ambassador to the EU. Photo: Handout

Russia warns West against ‘trying to fight to victory with a nuclear power’

Top diplomat Sergey Lavrov’s fiery UN speech comes just days after Putin aired a shift in the country’s nuclear doctrine.

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Baltic states and Poland seek EU funds for a border defence line

No mines, barbed wire, anti-tank weapons, or other such devices will be deployed in peacetime along the border fortifications.

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28 August, 2024
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