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Six digital rights groups have filed an antitrust complaint against Alphabet in the EU
Alphabet is under scrutiny in the EU after six human and digital rights organizations filed an antitrust complaint against the company. The complaint urges regulators to investigate whether Alphabet violates the Digital Markets Act (DMA),...

Mubadala hosts business leaders on sidelines of DC Open
Abu Dhabi’s strategic investment arm Mubadala has co-hosted a business convening with the Milken Institute and Citi on the sidelines of the Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington. Speakers at the event included Mubadala deputy group chief executive...
Business : Tariff Uncertainty Clouds USÂ Apparel Sourcing Decisions, Say Industry Experts
NEW YORK, July 24 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Ongoing tariff uncertainty is putting pressure on US textile and apparel firms, as sourcing executives warn that the lack of clear trade rules is complicating supply chain planning, pricing strategies, and...

China-EU play nice despite widening cracks
Beijing has called on the European Union to increase diplomatic dialogue and improve trade relations after the bloc sanctioned two rural banks in northern China, accusing them of facilitating trade between China and Russia. Chinese President Xi...

India-UK FTA offers clear benefits, but long-term impact depends on execution and political will
On a warm July afternoon at Chequers, Prime Ministers Keir Starmer and Narendra Modi finally signed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which negotiators from London and New Delhi have been pursuing since 2022. The deal is the...

How Iran, Vajpayee and a Crying Farooq Saved India’s Kashmir Diplomacy at UN
by Humaira Nabi SRINAGAR: In March 1994, as Pakistan prepared a diplomatic ambush at the United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC), India was forced into one of its tensest foreign policy battles since Independence. The charge: gross human...

Chinese firms committed to EU market, ready to support Europe's growth under fair, transparent and predictable conditions: chamber head
Fang Dongkui, Secretary General of the China Chamber of Commerce to the EU (CCCEU) Photo: Courtesy of CCCEU Chinese companies remain firmly committed to the EU market and stand ready to contribute to Europe's economic development under conditions...

UN court says nations can sue each other over climate change
The Hague — Countries now have the green light to hold each other legally accountable for the damage caused by climate change, following a groundbreaking advisory opinion from the United Nations’ top court. In a historic decision issued on...

One Civilian Killed as Cambodia-Thailand Border Clash Continues, UN Calls for Urgent Meeting Updated
UPDATES:14:45: The United States Embassy in Phnom Penh, in a post on social media, expressed grave concern by reports of “the escalating fighting” along the Cambodian-Thai border. They “strongly urged” the “immediate cessation of attacks,...

Chinese Embassy in the UK urges Europe to respect market economy after latest 'overcapacity' claim
China EU Photo:VCG The Chinese Embassy in the UK on Wednesday rejected fresh EU allegations that Beijing's industrial subsidies and "excess capacity" are distorting global markets and widening the EU-China trade deficit, urging the EU to avoid the...

EU–UTA and Development Partners Unite to Champion Sustainable Tourism in Uganda
On July 21st, the Uganda Tourism Association (UTA), in collaboration with a broad coalition of international development partners, held a high-level hybrid meeting to address the pressing challenges and unlock the vast potential of Uganda’s...

EU tells China ties have ‘reached inflection point’ at tense Beijing summit
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Dar in Washington to boost Pak-US economic ties
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has arrived in Washington, D.C. for a crucial meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Upon arrival, Dar was warmly welcomed by Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, and...

China's 'green economy dividends' fuel BRI co-op, enrich local industrial ecosystem
Illustration: Tang Tengfei/GTThe value of Chinese companies' new investment and construction contracts in Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) partner countries has hit a record high this year, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing a study by...

China & EU pledge climate push ahead of COP30
China and the European Union have pledged to deepen climate cooperation and jointly lead global efforts towards a just green transition, as they marked the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement and the 50th anniversary of EU-China diplomatic...
Govt Outlines New Approach at G20
UK is resetting its relationship with countries in the Global South and helping countries exit the need for aid The UK is resetting its relationship with countries in the Global South and helping countries exit the need for aid, as Baroness...
Business : Govt Has Secured More Than RM63 bln Investments Through NSS As Of March 2025
PETALING JAYA, July 24 (Bernama) -- The government has secured more than RM63 billion of investments under the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS) as of March this year, with RM5 billion from domestic sources and RM58 billion from foreign...
Business : Malaysia In Active Talks With US, Aims To Secure Tariff Below 20 Pct – Tengku Zafrul
PETALING JAYA, July 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is actively engaging in discussions with the United States (US) over the impending 25 per cent tariffs set to take effect on Aug 1, aiming to secure a tariff rate below the 20 per cent level, said...
EU introduces surveillance of imports and exports of metal scrap
The EU Commission has activated a customs surveillance system to monitor the import and export of metal waste and scrap into and out of the EU, covering ferrous waste and scrap (including steel), aluminium and copper. The post EU introduces...

Economic diplomacy to support growth target of 8.3 - 8.5% in 2025: PM
Held in a hybrid format, the conference connected the Government headquarters in Hanoi with 94 overseas missions and 34 provincial and municipal People’s Committees. Deputy PM and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son co-chaired the event. The...