China economy growth slows to 4.3% in Q2 as exports surge while domestic demand weakens China economy slows: Q2 GDP up 4.3% year-on-year, missing forecasts; exports surge while consumption, investment …
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Politics
UAE reshapes foreign policy and strengthens Israel ties and domestic defense industry
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoUAE foreign policy shifts as Abu Dhabi reassesses alliances after Iran conflict Abu Dhabi reorients UAE foreign policy after the Iran war, reassessing alliances, deepening Israel ties and bolstering domestic …
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AfD in Bavaria to remain under domestic intelligence observation, court rules
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoCourt Upholds Surveillance of Bavarian AfD by State Verfassungsschutz Bavarian court rejects AfD appeal, allowing the state’s Verfassungsschutz to continue observing the Bavarian AfD over remigration-related statements in ruling. The …
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FIFA World Cup expansion raises revenue but fuels concerns over saturation, ticketing and dependency Experts warn the FIFA World Cup expansion to 48 teams increases revenue potential but risks media …
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Business
German Domestic Tourism Expected to Surge at Coasts Amid Middle East Crisis
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany domestic tourism gains as Middle East crisis redirects holidaymakers to North and Baltic coasts Middle East conflict and rising fuel costs are driving Germany domestic tourism to beaches and …
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Business
US Reimposes Sanctions on Russian Oil as Domestic Gas Prices Surge
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerUS Reimposes Sanctions on Russian Oil Sector as Temporary Waiver Expires US reimposed sanctions on the Russian oil sector after a temporary waiver expired, ending an exemption meant to steady …
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Politics
Germany’s Justice Minister proposes stripping visitation rights in domestic violence cases
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany moves to restrict child visitation rights in domestic violence cases Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig proposes law letting family courts limit or remove child visitation rights for domestic violence perpetrators …
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World
Iran imposes petrochemical export ban to secure domestic supply after Israeli strikes
by anna walterby anna walterIran halts petrochemical exports after April 13 directive to prioritise domestic supply Iran halts petrochemical exports after an April 13, 2026 directive to prioritise domestic supply; firms told to suspend …
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German government discloses thousands of domestic intelligence checks on bookstores
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany Reveals Widespread Use of Verfassungsschutz Bookstore Checks After Süddeutsche Zeitung Report Government figures prompt fresh scrutiny after disclosure that Verfassungsschutz bookstore checks were applied in thousands of cases following …