China restricts EU imports of medical devices
China's finance ministry announced on Sunday that it is imposing restrictions on imports of medical devices from the European Union valued over 45 mil...
The State Department office that handles refugee issues and works to cut illegal migration will deal with the U.S. response to overseas disasters, a role for which they say it lacks the know-how and personnel.
The Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) is taking over some functions from USAID, which has been gutted under the Trump administration’s downsizing efforts, largely overseen by Elon Musk. This has been blamed for a delayed U.S. response to Myanmar’s March 25 earthquake.
A recent ALDAC cable instructed all U.S. diplomatic missions to consult PRM on foreign disaster declarations. With PRM approval, up to $100,000 can be issued for initial response, with more aid possible based on need.
The State Department declined to comment. The dismantling of USAID has led to mass layoffs, staff terminations, and the cancellation of billions in humanitarian aid.
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck off Japan’s Tokara Islands on Wednesday, with no tsunami warning issued but residents advised to remain vigilant.
The United States has rescinded licensing restrictions on ethane exports to China, allowing shipments to resume after a temporary halt and signalling progress in efforts to ease recent trade tensions.
Italy plans to grant approximately 500,000 work visas to non-EU nationals between 2026 and 2028, as announced in a cabinet statement. The initiative aims to address labor shortages by expanding legal immigration pathways
Following a deadly glacier collapse in Blatten, near the Swiss Alpine village of Kandersteg, the town is on high alert as melting permafrost and shifting rock threaten another potential disaster after it was buried a month ago.
China’s northern and western provinces are on high alert for flash floods and landslides as intense monsoon rains continue to overwhelm defences, killing at least seven and displacing communities across the country.
U.S. manager Mauricio Pochettino is looking forward to his team's Gold Cup final against Mexico, viewing it as possibly their last opportunity to play under real pressure before the FIFA World Cup next year.
Japan is set to export six used Abukuma-class destroyers to the Philippines to strengthen its defense capabilities against China’s expanding maritime influence.
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Leaders of the expanding BRICS alliance are set to meet in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, aiming to position the group as a champion of multilateralism and a counterbalance to traditional Western-led institutions.
Shanghai welcomed its first-ever Legoland resort, attracting visitors with a giant 26-meter Lego figure named Dada.
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