BERLIN: A member of the European Parliament for Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party said on Wednesday (Apr 24) he would not resign after one of his aides was arrested on suspicion of spying for China. Maximilian Krah told reporters he would sack the member of his staff who…
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See AllPRESSING ON RUSSIA A senior US official previewing Blinken’s trip said that the United States and China were at a “different place than we were a year ago, when the bilateral relationship was at a historic low point”. “We also believe, and we have also clearly demonstrated, that responsibly managing competition does not mean we will pull back from measures to protect US national interests,” he said. The Biden administration’s eagerness to engage China stands…
ELECTION MEDDLING FEARS An AfD spokesman described the allegations as “very disturbing” and said the…
MUMBAI : Extreme weather events along with prolonged geopolitical tensions could pose a risk to…
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View MoreSINGAPORE — A 36-year-old serial molester with a history of touching women’s feet illegally was charged on Wednesday (April 24) after he allegedly approached a woman at a playground and requested to draw a smiley face on her feet as part of a dare. While taking photos of his drawing, Tan…
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View MoreMEXICO CITY: NASA is hoping that nations will work together more closely in the future on topics such as climate change, including greenhouse gas emissions, the space agency’s head, Bill Nelson, said on Tuesday (Apr 23). Solutions to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions that rapidly warm the planet and drive the…
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View MoreAMSTERDAM : Alphabet-owned Google is investing 600 million euros ($640.62 million) in a new data centre in the Dutch city of Groningen, it said on Tuesday, adding the investment will create 125 new jobs.Since 2014, Google has invested more than €3.8 billion in data centres and related digital infrastructure in…
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View MoreWith the mercury rising on Singapore’s shores, the idea of a winter break in the months ahead comes as welcome relief. Nestled near the southernmost edge of Western Australia in the Pemberton wine region lies Ampersand Estates, a haven awaiting discovery. Say hello to sweater weather, with temperatures lingering between 10…