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Trump’s 100% tariff on films will have little impact on Hong Kong industry: experts
Instead, it is Hollywood and the US movie industry that will suffer, as they depend on other countries to keep their production costs down, expert says.
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China urges Japan, South Korea and Asean to deepen cooperation amid trade war turbulence
Beijing’s top financial and economic officials want to strengthen regional ties amid US trade war uncertainties.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:ANC Gauteng bets on internal renewal to lift 2026 election prospects
Internal polls forecast at least 40% of votes in the local government elections, while warnings against factionalism abound
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:AfD sues German intelligence over ‘unlawful’ extremist label: ‘tyranny in disguise’
The classification means domestic intelligence officials can now use informants and other tools such as audio and video recordings to monitor the party’s activities.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Colourful parade opens Cheung Chau’s Bun Festival
Hong Kong’s Cheung Chau island burst into celebration on Monday as the annual Bun Festival got underway with a vibrant parade through its narrow streets.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:EU set to propose 2027 Russian-gas exit plan — as experts warn of glut
The European Commission will on Tuesday unveil the ‘RePower EU roadmap’ — a strategy to phase out all Russian fossil-fuel imports.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Cancer Research in the US Is World Class Because of Its Broad Base of Funding—with the Government Pulling Out, Its Future Is Uncertain
Without federal support, the lights will turn off in many labs across the country.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Uncertainty Looms for Kenya Following Tense IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings
[IPS] Nairobi, Kenya -- Reflecting on this year's IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings, one word lingers in my mind: uncertainty. The shifting global geopolitical landscape loomed large--none more so than the US administration's initial threat to withdraw from the Bretton Woods institutions.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:South Africa: A Basic Income Support Grant Can Address Extreme Poverty and Inequality in South Africa - Economic Model Shows How
[The Conversation Africa] South Africa remains one of the most unequal countries in the world. The country's per-capita expenditure Gini coefficient, a measure of how spending from income is distributed, stands at 0.65. This puts it among countries with the most unequal distribution of spending globally.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:India-Pakistan tensions escalate amid missile tests near Kashmir
Pakistan’s military announced it conducted a missile test on Monday, marking the second test in two days amid heightened tensions with India over Kashmir.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Israel plans to seize Gaza under new strategy to expand military operations, officials say
Israel approved plans on Monday to seize the Gaza Strip and to stay in the Palestinian territory for an unspecified amount of time, two Israeli officials said. If implemented, the move would vastly expand Israel's operations there and likely draw fierce international opposition.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Will the Federal Reserve ignore Trump and keep rates stable this week?
While the US Federal Reserve is still under significant pressure from the Trump administration to slash interest rates, some experts believe that rate cuts may not come for another few months at least.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Sixth-gen fighter could block airspace 1,000km from Chinese shore, military article says
In a Taiwan conflict, J-36 could counter advantages of American B-21 stealth bomber, says magazine affiliated with state shipbuilder.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:South Korea’s sinkhole cases spark fears of underground malls’ structural stability
In Seoul alone, more than 63 sinkholes have been reported across the city since March 2022, according to a newspaper.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Chinese sovereign wealth fund’s private-equity investment head moves to Citic
Bao Jianmin is now listed as deputy general manager and a member of the Communist Party committee at the investment company.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | May 5th – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:‘We are less protected’ due to AI, says Cambridge Analytica whistleblower on protecting our data
In an interview with Euronews Next, Brittany Kaiser unpacks her advocacy for open-source artificial intelligence (AI) in government.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Severe storms lash southern Poland, causing widespread damage
Violent storms swept across southern Poland on Sunday, bringing heavy hail, strong winds and flash flooding.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Hundreds of STEM Grants Have Been Terminated. K-12 Math Educators Will Lose Out.
The National Science Foundation stopped funding 417 education research grants valued at more than $322 million.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Albanese has a mandate to shift Australia’s strategic ties
The re-election of the Albanese Labor government by such a wide margin should not mean “business as usual” for Australia’s security policy. The global uncertainty instigated by US President Donald Trump means Australia’s security landscape is very different today from when Labor was first elected in 2022, or even when its Defence Strategic Review was […] The post Albanese has a mandate to shift Australia’s strategic...
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:In response to US tariffs, Malaysia unveils US$356 million SME relief measures
The US tariffs will ‘certainly have a significant impact’ on Malaysia’s exports and economy, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Bangladesh: Old Myths, New Country
In post-Hasina Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, once known as Bangabandhu, has been stripped of his status as the country’s founding father.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Nationalist Simion wins first round of Romanian election rerun
Romania's previous presidential election was cancelled over allegations of campaign fraud and Russian interference.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Yes, you can still visit Barcelona. Here’s how to do it more responsibly
Groups across Europe are calling for a day of anti-tourism protests in June, foreshadowing another summer of unrest.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Trump film tariffs threaten Australia and New Zealand, home of Lord of the Rings, Marvel studios
Trump said the US film industry is declining due to incentives from countries like Australia and New Zealand, which are home to Lord of the Rings, and Marvel studios.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Israeli cabinet approves plan to seize all of Gaza Strip, reports claim
Since a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas collapsed in mid-March, Israel has taken control of further territory in the Strip, which now amounts to roughly 50% of Gaza.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Late counting continues in several seats, with Goldstein and Melbourne among those too close to call
Some contests are so close it may be some time before a result is confirmed.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Israel plans to capture all of Gaza and move ‘most of the population’, officials say
Israeli ministers approved plan in an early morning vote, hours after military announced it was calling up tens of thousands of reservists.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Star Wars fans flock to Santiago to celebrate 'May the Fourth'
The Force was strong in Santiago on Sunday as fans gathered to celebrate Star Wars Day, the annual tribute to the legendary film series.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Germany updates: Conservative-led coalition signs agreement
The CDU, CSU and SPD have signed their coalition agreement. Meanwhile, the conservative CDU/CSU faction in the Bundestag has elected Jens Spahn as its new leader. Follow DW for more.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:Discounts, jobs and better services: Can community engagement create real support for renewables?
Most Europeans support the shift to renewable energy, but translating that into support for actual projects on the ground isn’t easy.
Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source:How an accidental email captured what some call Pope Francis's mixed legacy on women
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As cardinals meet to pick next pope, 2SLGBTQ+ issues divide church
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First plume of black smoke signals end to 1st vote as cardinals consider Pope Francis's successor
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OPINION: Calling all California education leaders: This is no time to sit back and watch our world-class systems be demolished
As the nation plunges deeper into chaos, this moment is testing the values, fortitude and courage of California’s leaders. Our state’s rich diversity, which has transformed and powered California’s economy, is under attack. The world-class universities that have made California home to innovation are caught in the crosshairs of the Trump administration’s agenda. The very […] The post OPINION: Calling all California...
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