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Pakistan Confirms Mediation Between Iran and US in Call with China
by anna walterby anna walterPakistan mediation between Iran and the US gains support after Dar-Wang call Pakistan’s efforts to mediate between Iran and the US drew public backing from China after Foreign Minister Ishaq …
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China calls United States and Israel war on Iran illegitimate and urges complete ceasefire
by anna walterby anna walterChina Decries US-Israel War Against Iran as ‘Illegitimate’ During Beijing Meeting China says US-Israel war against Iran is “illegitimate,” urges immediate ceasefire as foreign ministers meet in Beijing on April …
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Business
Asia pivots to solar for energy security, risks growing China dependence
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerAsian energy transition accelerates as Iran war chokes oil and gas supplies Asian energy transition accelerates after Iran war disrupts oil and gas flows; nations import Chinese solar panels en …
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Mercedes Q1 2026 Results: Automotive EBIT Falls Nearly 50% to €933m Mercedes Q1 2026 results: automotive EBIT fell 47.2% to €933m as deliveries dropped and China sales plunged 27%; management …
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Mercedes Q1 2026 auto profit plunges 47% to €933m amid China slump
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerMercedes Q1 2026 results: Automotive EBIT plunges 47% to €933m as deliveries and China sales slide Mercedes Q1 2026 results: automotive EBIT fell 47% to €933m as sales dipped and …
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Eli Lilly acquires blood cancer therapy firm as China blocks Meta AI
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEli Lilly acquisition of blood-cancer developer leads a day of cross-border corporate shakeups Eli Lilly acquisition bolsters the drugmaker’s hematology pipeline while China blocks a major Meta AI deal and …
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Politics
China expands influence in international organizations as US withdrawals leave gaps
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoWill China replace the United States as the world’s leading power? As the United States withdraws from many international bodies, analysts ask whether China can replace the United States by …
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Japan approves National Intelligence Council to centralize spy operations amid China threat
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoJapan to establish national intelligence council as part of security overhaul Japan will create a national intelligence agency to centralize threat analysis and counter-disinformation, a move aimed at strengthening responses …