- Russia's seizures offer warning to Western firms hoping for Trump-inspired return Reuters
- Why American Businesses Aren’t Raring to Get Back Into Russia The New York Times
- What CEOs Know about Putin that Stumps Donald Trump TIME
- From fashion to cars, Russian markets pose new test for Western brands weighing return Yahoo Finance
- Will US companies return to Russia? Morning Brew
Mapping Ukraine’s rare earth and critical minerals
Ukraine holds deposits of 22 out of 34 minerals the EU classifies as critical. Many are in parts controlled by Russia.
For Ukraine “bad deal worse than no deal”
Analyst James Nixey talks about how Ukraine “isn't getting enough back” in the deal on rare earth minerals with the US.
Doug Ford wins Ontario election on back of tariff rallying cry
Progressive Conservative premier of Canada’s most populous province retains office and vows to work with all sides of politics in ‘fighting back against Donald Trump’
Doug Ford, the incumbent premier of Canada’s Ontario province, has declared victory in an election returning his Progressive Conservative party to office for a rarely won third term.
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) projected a sweeping victory for the Progressive Conservatives, with 43% of the vote.
Continue reading...Tens of thousands of Palestinians seek shelter after Israeli assaults across the West Bank – The Associated Press
- Tens of thousands of Palestinians seek shelter after Israeli assaults across the West Bank The Associated Press
- CNN goes inside West Bank amid Israeli military operation CNN
- Israeli tanks enter Jenin in occupied West Bank as military operation displaces more than 40,000 Palestinians CBS News
- 'It'll be a disaster': Uncertainty for thousands forced from West Bank camps by Israeli raids BBC.com
- Oxfam warns of ‘Gazafication’ of West Bank amid Israeli operation Vatican News
Japanese woman under investigation for kissing BTS’s Jin
The incident happened during a public event where the K-pop star hugged 1,000 fans.
Doug Ford reelected as Ontario’s premier with mandate to fight Trump tariffs – The Associated Press
- Doug Ford reelected as Ontario’s premier with mandate to fight Trump tariffs The Associated Press
- Doug Ford wins Ontario election on back of tariff rallying cry The Guardian
- Canada: 5 Indo-Canadians elected as Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives win third term Hindustan Times
- Ontario's Doug Ford says in claiming election win he has a "mandate" to take on Trump Axios
- Doug Ford Re-elected as Ontario Premier in Vote Pitched as Fight Against Trump The New York Times
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand – US Embassy in Thailand – USEmbassy.gov
- Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand US Embassy in Thailand - USEmbassy.gov
- US Embassy in Thailand warns Americans of 'violent retaliatory attacks' risk after Uyghurs deported to China Yahoo
- Thailand deports 48 Uighurs to China despite human rights concerns Al Jazeera English
- US embassy issues security alert in Thailand after Uyghurs' deportation to China Reuters
- Thailand deports dozens of Uyghurs to China BBC.com
Judge overthrows conviction of owners of New Zealand island where 22 died in volcanic eruption – The Associated Press
Kurdish militant leader jailed by Turkey tells his movement to disarm and dissolve – The Washington Post
- Kurdish militant leader jailed by Turkey tells his movement to disarm and dissolve The Washington Post
- One of the world’s longest conflicts may be ending The Economist
- Jailed PKK leader tells group to lay down arms, end conflict with Turkiye Al Jazeera English
- The Guardian view on Turkey and the PKK: an elusive peace is in view once more | Editorial The Guardian
- What to Know About the Turkey-P.K.K. Conflict The New York Times
Canada’s Doug Ford wins Ontario election focused on Trump’s tariffs
Progressive Conservative Party wins third consecutive majority in vote dominated by trade tensions.
Cook Islands China deal riles allies as West’s grip loosens
The recent spree of deals between the two is upsetting traditional allies wary of Beijing.
Cook Islands China deal riles allies as West’s grip loosens – BBC.com
- Cook Islands China deal riles allies as West’s grip loosens BBC.com
- Cook Islands PM survives no-confidence vote over China pact Reuters
- Cook Islands Says It Has Signed Cooperation Pacts With China Bloomberg
- China cooks up trouble in the South Pacific GZERO Media
- In Sign of Deepening Ties, China Signs Agreements With Cook Islands Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Cook Islands China deal riles allies as West’s grip loosens
The recent spree of deals between the two is upsetting traditional allies wary of Beijing.
Russia, US hold talks, Putin says contacts inspire hope – Reuters
- Russia, US hold talks, Putin says contacts inspire hope Reuters
- Putin Praises Trump for Working to Thaw U.S.-Russia Tensions The New York Times
- Kremlin says dialogue with US should move forward but nobody expects quick solutions Reuters
- On Moscow streets, Russians welcome thaw in relations with Washington Voice of America
- Putin warns Europe against sabotaging US-Russia rapprochement Yahoo
Oscar-tipped Japanese MeToo film not shown in Japan
Shiori Ito became the face of Japan's MeToo movement after she accused a prominent journalist of rape.
Japan’s MeToo icon is up for an Oscar – but the film can’t air in the country
Shiori became the face of Japan's MeToo movement after she accused a prominent journalist of rape.
Greece gripped by massive strikes as suspicion and anger boil over – POLITICO Europe
- Greece gripped by massive strikes as suspicion and anger boil over POLITICO Europe
- Violent protests in Greece on rail crash anniversary as frustration at system failures boils over The Associated Press
- Clashes erupt in Greece as hundreds of thousands protest deadly train crash Reuters
- No Trains, No Planes and Huge Protests: Strike Brings Greece to a Halt The New York Times
- Greeks hold mass protests demanding justice after train tragedy BBC.com
Youths throw rocks at police in Athens as violence erupts amid train crash rally
Riot officers fire teargas at hundreds of hooded youths as protests across Greece mark anniversary of Tempe disaster
Peaceful protests in central Athens have been eclipsed by the eruption of full-scale clashes between rock-throwing youths and riot police, as demonstrations and strikes were held across Greece to mark the second anniversary of a fatal train crash.
Thousands of people who had crammed into Syntagma Square for a demonstration later fled, some even seeking refuge in the parliament, as riot police fired rounds of teargas at hundreds of black-clad hooded youths lobbying rocks at them.
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Safety net for laid off fashion group workers
Workers out of a job after the collapse of fashion retailer Mosiac Group will be guaranteed their entitlements after the federal government fast-tracked access to its worker safety net scheme.
Staff are largely women, many balancing part-time employment with care responsibilities, and highly reliant on their pay, so we want to ensure they have as much certainty as possible around their finances going forward.
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