Despite losing seats, Japanese Prime Minister Kishida retained a majority in Parliament. His Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) alone fills more than half of the House of Commons (465 seats) with at least 247 seats, and its coalition partner Komeito won 27 seats. The party suffered some painful defeats in today’s elections. For example, the head […]
The European Union and the United States sign an agreement on tariffs on steel and aluminum | Financial issues
Thus, an imminent increase in anti-European duties, for example on Harley-Davidson motorcycles and Levi Strauss jeans, is out of the question. The deal should better arm both superpowers against an oversupply of steel, especially from China. US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo reported that exports to the US from the European Union are increasing somewhat. European […]
A couple steals one of Spain’s best restaurants as part of a one-of-a-kind wine collection
This included a 215-year-old Château d’Yquem bottle, which is already in the catalog for 350 thousand euros. Six precious bottles from the 19th century also disappeared from the house of Romani Conti. The wine is so special that it is impossible to market it. That is why the owners of the Atrio restaurant in Caceres […]
Record number of Turks apply for asylum in the Netherlands
Figures from the IND show that 1,814 Turks applied for asylum in the third quarter, compared to 250 in the previous quarter. Since 2018, more than 1,300 Turks annually have not applied for their first asylum, and in 2021 there will be more than 2,250. After Syrians and Afghans, Turks now make up the largest […]
Tensions escalate over Franco-British fishing dispute: ‘We will do everything to protect British interests’ | Abroad
Britain and France are sharpening their knives for hunting war. According to the French, the British are violating the agreements enshrined in the Brexit agreement. President Macron and Prime Minister Johnson will meet this weekend at the G20 Summit in Rome. The dispute over fishing rights has now reached an all-time high. President Emmanuel Macron […]
Archaeologists find ancient Mayan boat in southern Mexico | Abroad
Mexican archaeologists have unearthed a nearly intact Mayan wooden boat in the Yucatan Peninsula that experts say may be more than a thousand years old. The rare find was made during the initial research to build a train route in the area, where many Mayan structures still stand. The canoe was found in an underground […]
“Bolsonaristas” continue to support the Brazilian president despite the problems
Luis Augusto fits the picture that political scientist Guilherme Casares paints for Bolsonaro’s followers. He spent years searching for Bolsonaro and his supporters. “They are mostly white, and slightly older than middle-class men.” “We’ve had a left-wing government for 13 years and Bolsonaro describes himself as an anti-left,” Casares said. “He also introduced a new […]
French ambassador summoned for further escalation in Anglo-French hunting war
The British government called on the French ambassador to explain the arrest of a British fisherman in Le Havre. It is the first time in a long time that London has taken such a drastic measure. Patrick Van IsendornOctober 29 2021, 12:49 French authorities brought the fishing boat Cornelis Geert Jean, registered in Scotland, to […]
According to CEO Mark Zuckerberg, the new name fits better with Facebook’s future technology
VideoMark Zuckerberg – founder and CEO of Facebook – presented his plans for what he calls the metaverse. Under the name Meta, he wants to combine the digital and physical world in the metaverse. Tens of thousands of people around the world watched his presentation, which lasted more than an hour and a half. foreign […]
UK recalls ambassador to France over fishing boat accident
The British government is summoning the French ambassador in London to explain an incident that occurred last night in two British fishing boats. they became punished by France Because they were fishing off the French coast in Le Havre. British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said she had ordered Under-Secretary of State for European Affairs Wendy […]