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The U.S. Defense Secretary said the strengthening of U.S. military headquarters in Japan was the most significant development between the allies.The United States has announced plans to overhaul its military command in Japan to strengthen defense cooperation as the two countries face their biggest strategic challenge yet from China. “The United States will elevate U.S. forces in Japan to a joint military command with expanded missions and operational responsibilities,” U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told reporters after so-called “2+2” talks between the two countries’ defense and foreign ministers in Tokyo on Sunday. “This is the biggest reform of U.S. forces…

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. File photo: VCGItalian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni began a five-day visit to China on Saturday. Several business officials and observers from both countries expressed high expectations for the visit, stressing the importance of strengthening bilateral cooperation, especially in areas such as new energy products, new energy vehicles and other green technologies.This is Meloni’s first visit to China since taking office, and he is the first European leader to visit China after the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China.According to China Central Television, Chinese Premier Li Qiang hosted…

On the left is Vice President Kamala Harris, and on the right is Elon Musk. Getty Images/Reuters Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign criticized her on Saturday after billionaire Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk shared a video containing doctored or faked audio of Harris calling herself the “ultimate DEI hire.” Musk re-shared the parody video on another X account on Friday to his more than 190 million followers with the caption “this is amazing.” The video had been viewed more than 73 million times by Saturday morning, according to X data. “I was selected because I am the ultimate…

Meloni’s five-day visit comes months after Italy withdrew from China’s Belt and Road Initiative. advertisementItaly and China signed a three-year action plan on Sunday to implement past agreements and experiment with new forms of cooperation, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said during an official visit to the Chinese capital.Meloni is trying to reset ties with China amid a mix of fears of a trade war with the European Union and continued interest in attracting Chinese investment in auto manufacturing and other sectors.”Certainly there is much work to be done, but I am convinced that this work will be beneficial in…

A US-based technology company has pulled its advertising for the Olympic Games in Paris, France, after determining that the ad during Friday’s opening ceremony made a “mockery of the Last Supper.”The controversial opening ceremony featured a troupe of drag entertainers performing a show that at one point resembled Leonardo da Vinci’s painting “The Last Supper.” The official OlympX/Twitter account said the scene is actually an “interpretation of the Greek god Dionysus,” adding:[It] It makes us realize the absurdity of violence between humans.”Despite explanations that it was not an imitation of the Last Supper, the performance has since sparked widespread controversy…

Medal Table | Olympic Schedule | Olympic NewsWith the 2024 Paris Olympics underway, the U.S. women’s gymnastics team begins qualifying on Sunday at the AccorHotels Arena. Simone Biles, Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles, Sunisa Lee and Hezly Rivera will be looking to return to the top in Paris after winning the team silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.The quintet started well but was not without its stumbles, most notably when Biles injured her lower left foot while warming up for floor exercise during the U.S. team’s second rotation.Biles left the field, complaining that her pushoff hurt, but remained in the…

Really supportIndependent journalismClick here for detailscloseOur mission is to provide unbiased, fact-based journalism that holds power accountable and exposes the truth.Every donation counts, whether it’s $5 or $50.Support us to deliver journalism without purpose.At least 28 people have been killed and 145 injured in clashes sparked by an inter-tribal land dispute in Kurram, a volatile district of Pakistan near the Afghanistan border.Fighting between the Boshera and Mariekel tribes erupted on Wednesday and continued on Sunday despite efforts by a jirga (tribal council) to restore calm. Tribune report. The warring tribes are using sophisticated weaponry, including mortar shells and rocket launchers,…

Recent surveys on working conditions parents Research shows that almost three-quarters (74%) would look for a new job if they had to commute to an office five days a week, according to a survey of more than 1,000 hybrid workers conducted by the International Workplace Group. parentsIt highlights the growing importance of flexibility work Arrangements. According to the survey, 83% of parents feel hybrid Working made them better parents89% say they feel closer to their children, 92% say they are more involved in their children’s lives, and 86% believe flexibility has improved the quality of their family life. hybrid Valid…

Article informationauthor, Vanessa Buschsluterrole, Latin America and Caribbean Editor, BBC News Online28 July 2024 06:01 BSTUpdated 53 minutes agoVenezuelans are facing what is seen as the biggest challenge for the ruling Socialist Unity Party (PSUV) since it took power 25 years ago. Nicolas Maduro, who has been president since the death of his leader Hugo Chavez in 2013, will be running for a third consecutive term. His main challenger is Edmundo Gonzalez, a former diplomat who is backed by the opposition coalition. Opinion polls show Gonzalez with a large lead over the incumbent president, but Maduro’s 2018 re-election was widely…

Dedollarization is merely a myth and could backfire on countries like Russia and China.That’s the view of commodity expert Jeffrey Christian, who doesn’t think the dollar’s dominance will go away anytime soon.He said countries that phase out the US dollar could also face consequences such as liquidity problems and slower growth. Thank you for your registration! Access your favorite topics on the go with your personalized feed. Download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe at any time by visiting your settings page or clicking “unsubscribe” at the…