Investors on the stock market in Amsterdam face a shortened trading week as European markets are closed on Easter Monday. No trading on Good Friday either. But Friday’s U.S. jobs report promises to be an important week, with more jobs still available. There will be new inflation figures from the US and quarterly earnings season […]
Discussion needed on how US could use Philippine bases – Secretary of State
Washington and Manila should discuss what the US can do with access to some military bases in the Philippines, Philippine Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo said on Monday. The Philippines last week designated four more military bases for US access amid concerns about China’s growing power. A day ahead of the first joint meeting of US […]
Another shooting in the US: five dead, eight injured in Kentucky | Abroad
10 apr 2023 om 19:51Update: een uur geleden Five people were killed in a shooting at a bank in Louisville, Kentucky on Monday. Eight others were injured. This is the second mass shooting in the United States this year. In downtown Louisville, a gunman opened fire at the Old Bank of Louisville. Due to this, […]
US destroyer annoys China in third day of military drills around Taiwan
AFPTaiwan’s military exercises in response to China’s military exercises NOS news•Today, 10:46 China has been conducting military exercises around Taiwan for the third day. At the same time, the U.S. Navy called for a routine mission in the South China Sea. It concerns at least 71 Chinese warplanes and nine ships that crossed the unofficial […]
Phillips recalls 1233 sleep apnea devices in America and France | economy
Philips is recalling 1,233 sleep apnea devices in France and the United States. This was stated by the spokesperson of the Health Technology Committee. These are DreamStation-type devices that, among other things, help people with sleep apnea during sleep. US medical regulator FDA has issued an urgent warning, saying that using the devices could cause […]
Macron: Europe must not follow US or China
International•Apr 9 ’23 at 5:09 PMAuthor of the book: AP French President Emmanuel Macron believes Europe should not be a ‘follower’ of the US or China amid tensions between the two superpowers over Taiwan’s stance. He says this in a conversation with French business magazine Les Echos. He also stressed that the EU risks getting […]
China is launching precision military strikes on Taiwan, and the U.S. is urging it not to escalate
CCTV via APA Chinese fighter jet refuels mid-air NOS news•Today, 09:46 China conducted military exercises near Taiwan for the second day in a row. The exercises took place between the waters off the southeast coast of the Philippines and Taiwan. According to Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense, about 70 Chinese aircraft were spotted around the island […]
China has started a three-day military exercise after Taiwan’s president’s visit to the US
EPAFighter jet transfer at an air base in Taiwan NOS news•Yesterday, 05:08•Edited Yesterday, 13:06 China has started a three-day military exercise around Taiwan. The exercise follows Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen’s visit to the US. In the exercise, 71 Chinese aircraft and nine ships crossed the center line of the Taiwan Strait, Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense […]
China conducts military drills around Taiwan: ‘Indivisible Territory’ | Abroad
UpdateThe Chinese military will hold military exercises in the Taiwan Strait this weekend. It comes amid rising tensions between China and Taiwan after Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen visited the US. A Chinese military statement said the People’s Liberation Army will conduct combat exercises in the north, east, south and west of Taiwan Island and its […]
Sunak wants to renegotiate the trade deal with the US
International•8 Apr ’23 at 12:46Author of the book: Remy Cook The UK wants to restart talks on a trade deal with the US in the hope of allaying US President Joe Biden’s reluctance. Bloomberg reports. Biden is afraid of bad deals with his supporters. The UK wants to restart talks on a trade deal with […]