Month: June 2024

International Criminal Court Issues Arrest Warrants for Russians Shoigu and Gerasimov

International Criminal Court Issues Arrest Warrants for Russians Shoigu and Gerasimov

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Sergei Shoigu, former Russian defense minister, and Russian General Valery Gerasimov, in connection with alleged crimes committed during Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This brings to eight the total number of arrest warrants for high-level Russian suspects since the deployment of Russian troops in Ukraine in February 2022. Among those targeted is Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is accused of deporting Ukrainian children to Russia. Although the move was welcomed by Kiev, Moscow rejected it as legally meaningless. The International Criminal Court declared that Shoigu and Gerasimov are suspected of war…
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Chinese EV Pioneer Backs European Investment Amid Trade Tensions

Chinese EV Pioneer Backs European Investment Amid Trade Tensions

Wan Gang, the visionary behind China’s surge in electric vehicles, sees European collaboration as a promising path forward. HEFEI, China — Wan Gang, widely recognized as the architect of China’s electric vehicle (EV) strategy, suggested Wednesday that Chinese investment in Europe’s EV industry could benefit both regions amid ongoing trade disputes. “I think the governments of China and the European Union are now considering how, through negotiations, they can combine investment with commodity trade,” said Wan Gang, the current president of the China Association of Science and Technology. Wan made the remarks through an official English translation during a panel…
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Lakers officially introduce JJ Redick as their new coach

Lakers officially introduce JJ Redick as their new coach

In an insightful sports discussion, top sports personalities Skip Bayless, Rachel Nichols and Keyshawn Johnson delve into the latest news, tackling a variety of topics, including JJ Redick's highly anticipated introductory press conference with the Los Angeles Lakers. As the conversation unfolds, Skip Bayless, known for his insightful analysis, provides his unique perspective on adding Redick to the Lakers' roster. With his quick wit and deep understanding of the game, Bayless explores the potential impact that Redick's shooting prowess and veteran experience can bring to the team. He raises questions about how Redick's presence will complement the Lakers' current star-studded…
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Live presidential debate: Biden, Trump and Kennedy clash in Atlanta

Live presidential debate: Biden, Trump and Kennedy clash in Atlanta

As President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump descend on Atlanta for a highly anticipated debate, the political atmosphere is electric. Adding to the mix, independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be participating in his own way. While he doesn’t meet CNN’s official debate requirements, Kennedy will provide real-time answers to debate questions via a live stream on X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk. Dubbed the “real debate,” the alternative broadcast aims to present Kennedy’s point of view directly to the public. In a surprising turn of events, Melania Trump's position remains unknown just hours…
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Bank of England keeps rates at 5.25% in ‘finely balanced’ decision; traders increase bets for August cut

Bank of England keeps rates at 5.25% in ‘finely balanced’ decision; traders increase bets for August cut

General view of the Bank of England building in London. LONDON – The Bank of England announced its decision to keep interest rates stable at its June meeting, but described the choice as "finely balanced" following the UK reaching its inflation target of 2 %. Money market prices pointed to a nearly 50% chance of a rate cut in August, as investors interpreted a subtly dovish message. The central bank's key rate stands at 5.25%, its highest level in 16 years, and has been held since August. Seven members of the monetary policy committee voted to keep the rate unchanged,…
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Italy's Meloni uneasy as EU reaches deal on top positions

Italy's Meloni uneasy as EU reaches deal on top positions

President of the European Commission and leading candidate of the European People's Party (EPP) for re-election, Ursula von der Leyen, greets delegates before giving a speech at the congress of the conservative German Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party at the Estrel Berlin Hotel in Berlin, May 8, 2024. John MacDougall | AFP | Getty Images The European Union's three main political groups have reached an agreement on who will fill the bloc's top positions, according to three officials who spoke to CNBC. This agreement has caused some dissatisfaction among some legislators in Europe. The officials, speaking anonymously due to the…
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Cisco's Bright Outlook for China EV Joint Venture Expansion

Cisco's Bright Outlook for China EV Joint Venture Expansion

General view of the Bank of England building in London. LONDON – The Bank of England announced its decision to keep interest rates stable at its June meeting, but described the choice as “finely balanced” after the UK reached its 2% inflation target. Money market prices indicated around a 50% chance of a rate cut in August as investors interpreted a subtly dovish message. The central bank's key rate stands at 5.25%, its highest level in 16 years, and has been held since August. Seven members of the monetary policy committee voted in favor of maintaining the rate, while two…
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Christopher Bell in the running for number 1

Christopher Bell in the running for number 1

Christopher Bell achieved weekend success by winning both the Xfinity and Cup races Saturday and Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. It was the first time this season that a driver won multiple times in NASCAR National Series races on the same weekend. The move bumped Bell from third to second in the standings, and this analysis seemed like a good time to take a look at whether these ranked drivers have ever won a Cup race and another NASCAR National Series race in one weekend, and how many times they’ve won. I’ve been pulling double duty this year. Cup…
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Trade conflicts aside, Chinese companies remain active in the US market, survey reveals

Trade conflicts aside, Chinese companies remain active in the US market, survey reveals

A recent survey by a Chinese business group in the United States shows that Chinese companies are still interested in doing business in the United States, even if things are difficult. Most of the companies surveyed (nearly 60%) want to continue investing the same amount of money in the United States, and some (30%) even want to invest more. The survey also found that many Chinese companies are concerned about the U.S.-China relationship and the overall health of the U.S. economy. More than 60% of respondents believe the economic environment in the United States is worsening. There is also much…
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Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight rescheduled for November 15 after Tyson's health episode

Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight rescheduled for November 15 after Tyson's health episode

Mike Tyson's fight with Jake Paul is now set for November 15 after the former world heavyweight champion fell ill on a flight last month. The game was originally set for July 20 in Arlington, Texas, home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys, and will be broadcast on Netflix. Tyson felt nauseous and dizzy during the last hour of the flight from Miami to Los Angeles. His plane was met by first responders, while Tyson's camp attributed the episode to an ulcer problem and said he would need to do light training for several weeks. Tyson will turn 58 on June…
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