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Kiev and Moscow briefly held peace talks shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, but the talks collapsed over a range of key issues.Kuleba and Wang met in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou on the first official visit by a Kyiv diplomat to the country since the Ukrainian war erupted in February 2022.Wang said China has always Pushing for a political solution He expressed his intention to continue playing a constructive role in addressing the crisis. Ceasefire Peace talks are also expected to resume, according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.”China believes that the resolution of…
It’s becoming more and more apparent that celebrities will do anything for beauty, especially when it comes to their skin.From Kim Kardashian’s penchant for so-called “vampire facials” to Victoria Beckham’s obsession with bird poop face cream, it seems society’s elite are willing to go to any length to maintain their glowing skin.But in terms of weirdness, the sure winner is Cate Blanchett’s preferred treatment: known simply as the “penis facial.”No, this isn’t a misleading name; it really does have to do with the penis, and more specifically, the foreskin of Korean newborns (you can’t make this up).Sign up for our…
With an eye on the upcoming state assembly elections, the BJP in Maharashtra has decided to take a firm stance on the controversial Maratha quota issue to reaffirm its identity within the ruling alliance and take on the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA).The BJP’s core committee believes that the cautious approach taken so far has allowed the opposition to exploit caste-based polarisation to their advantage, the BJP report said. Indian Express.This was evident in India’s recent Lok Sabha elections, where the BJP’s tally of seats in the state fell to nine from 23 in 2019.To counter this, the party has…
Like an already convulsive presidential election cycle, the NFL is about to kick into high gear with teams set to report to training camps en masse this week. And like the election, just when you think you’ve fully grasped what’s going on with America’s most popular sports league … well, think again. And then again. Upsets, injuries, firings, pressure, chemistry and other factors can all instantly change the complexion of the pro football landscape – just ask Aaron Rodgers, Joe Burrow, the Eagles, Bill Belichick or even eventual champion Chiefs, each veering into unexpected outcomes during a wild 2023 campaign.Onward.With…
Has anyone else felt like they’ve been hit by a truck?From the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump to the end of Joe Biden’s reelection campaign, political upheaval continues.Photographer and fellow geek Nicholas McPherson pretty much summed it all up in Threads Sunday .”As a Canadian and long-time watcher of the American reality show The Election, I have to say this season really raised the bar. Kudos to the writers and cast. The idea of last-minute cast changes, great storytelling, truly captivating.””*Someone whispers in your ear*”…What do you mean it’s true!?!?!?!”While I wasn’t even born in 1968, the last year…
The funds are intended to stabilize Pakistan’s economy and combat terrorism. News Desk | July 24, 2024 The Biden administration has requested $101 million in aid from Pakistan to counter terrorism, support economic reforms and provide debt relief, US Under Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Donald Lew announced on Tuesday. Speaking before a subcommittee of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Lew stressed that the aid is aimed at stabilizing Pakistan’s economy and preserving democracy and human rights. This comes amid continuing financial difficulties in Pakistan despite securing a 37-month programme from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Lu,…
Alden BentleyNEW YORK (Reuters) – Alden Bentley’s outlook for AsiaMarkets were weak ahead of second-quarter earnings reports from Alphabet and Tesla after the close of regular trading on Tuesday. The first of the market’s large, leading companies to report results led to mixed after-hours trading on Wednesday, with ripple effects that could spill over into the day.Shares in both companies fell despite reporting better-than-expected earnings.On the economic data front, there’s not much to watch beyond earnings until the release of preliminary second-quarter U.S. GDP data on Thursday and the June personal consumption expenditures price index on Friday, which markets expect…
BANGKOK (AP) — Chinese officials warned a delegation of top U.S. businesses visiting Beijing this week that raising tariffs on Chinese imports would hurt business activity in the country.The delegation of powerful business leaders from the U.S.-China Business Council, including the CEOs of FedEx and Micron, came after top-level meetings last week in which ruling Communist Party leaders approved a policy blueprint with numerous pledges to improve the business environment for foreign investors. But they also vowed to be more vigilant about protecting state secrets, a potential danger zone for foreign companies that face increased scrutiny from authorities for doing…
In this photo released by Xinhua, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi (sixth from left) poses with a U.S. business delegation that includes FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam (fifth from left) and Chinindex CEO Roberta Lipson (fifth from right), in Beijing, Monday, July 22, 2024. Chinese officials have told the visiting top U.S. delegation that higher tariffs on Chinese imports will hurt business in the country. Meanwhile, China’s Communist Party has vowed to improve the business environment for foreign investors. (Yue Yuewei/Xinhua via The Associated Press) BANGKOK (AP) — Chinese officials warned a delegation of top U.S. businesses visiting Beijing this week…
Swiss-based premium confectionery brand Lindt & Sprungli reported strong half-year results, with sales up 7% to CHF 2.16 billion. Europe, the core region for growth, recorded a 9.3% increase, reports Neil Burston. The premium chocolate industry says the company’s improved position comes as it implemented mid-single-digit price increases across its product lines to combat soaring cocoa prices, which hit $12,000 a ton in May but have since fallen slightly to around $8,000 on the New York futures market. Notably, the company’s position has also been strengthened by its successful resolution of a legal battle in the US, which, according to…