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Tesla has laid off more than 10% of its global workforce, about 14,000 employees, across all departments and at all levels to cut costs and improve productivity amid declining profits and falling sales.
China's economy grew by 5. 3% in the first quarter of 2024, exceeding expectations and, as indicated in Beijing, laying a good foundation for the whole year, thanks to government stimulus plans and an increase in industrial production, retail sales and fixed asset investment.
Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed holding an international peace conference, recognized by both Ukraine and Russia, to resolve the conflict, outlining four principles for a settlement.
Iran launched a massive missile strike against Israel in response to the attack on its embassy in Syria, which China called "the exercise of the right to self-defense.
The meeting of the G7 foreign ministers will focus on calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, reducing tensions between Israel and Iran, and reaffirming full support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.
During his official visit to China, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he would discuss with President Xi Jinping the possibility of promoting a "just peace" in Ukraine.
This week's meetings of the IMF and the World Bank are to discuss unblocking frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine's resistance and long-term recovery.
The United States has added 10 individuals and 12 legal entities to the sanctions list against Belarus. The restrictions include 10 individuals and 12 legal entities. The blacklist includes citizens of Belarus, Lebanon, Syria, Slovakia, and Sweden.
During his visit to China, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz warned China against supporting Russia in its aggressive war against Ukraine.
A Russian copper company and Chinese firms are trading in new copper coils disguised as scrap metal to avoid taxes and circumvent Western sanctions imposed on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
12 people were killed when a homemade sightseeing boat capsized during a tour in Qinhuangdao, China.
Iran has launched a massive attack on Israel, using 170 drones, 30 cruise missiles and 120 ballistic missiles, repeating Russia's tactics in Ukraine to test air defense systems, according to analysts at the Institute for the Study of War.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has begun a three-day visit to China to strengthen ties with its main trading partner amid Beijing's growing support for Moscow.
Four tankers carrying Russian oil and oil products are stuck at sea after the US imposed new sanctions on Iran, indicating increased cooperation between Moscow and Tehran, as well as Western efforts to cut off their revenues.
China is providing significant military assistance to russia in its war against Ukraine, including drone and missile technology, satellite imagery, machine tools and other critical materials for defense production, according to senior U. S. officials.
Ukraine is in talks with China and other countries such as Brazil, India, South Africa, and Saudi Arabia to participate in the upcoming Peace Summit in Switzerland to find a solution to end the war.
China has launched a satellite communication system called Tiantong, which allows smartphones to directly connect to satellites, providing access to communication in areas without cellular coverage, solving the problem of communication interruptions during natural disasters.
China strongly condemned Israel's military attack on the Iranian embassy in Syria, and the United States called for deterrent actions against possible retaliation by Iran.
China has imposed sanctions on two major American arms companies, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and General Dynamics Land Systems, for selling weapons to Taiwan, citing interference in its internal affairs and violation of the "one China" principle.
During his visit to China, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will express concerns about China's support for Russia and Chinese overcapacity, while seeking to mitigate risks without separating from the Chinese economy.
Biden reaffirmed the US defense commitments to the Philippines and Japan, saying that any attack on Philippine forces in the South China Sea would lead to the strengthening of their mutual defense treaty.
Major U. S. airlines and aviation unions have called on the Biden administration to suspend approval of additional flights between the U.S. and China due to China's "anti-competitive policies.
Russian hackers have used access to Microsoft's email system to steal correspondence between US government officials and institutions.
Turkey has prepared a draft peace treaty that proposes a "freeze" on the front line and a non-aligned status for Ukraine to resolve the Ukrainian-russian war.
China refuses to accept previously ordered deliveries of 4-5 batches of Ukrainian corn from April to June to reduce supply on the domestic market and support prices for its farmers before the sowing season.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will address the U. S. Congress to call for continued military assistance to Ukraine and emphasize the importance of a strong U.S.-Japanese partnership.
From January to March 2024, Ukraine imported $16 billion worth of goods and exported $10 billion worth of goods, with Poland, Spain, and China being the largest export destinations.
Ukraine's national para-volleyball team has won a license for the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, defeating the US team 3-0 in the final match of the qualifying tournament in Dali, China.
Switzerland will host a two-day high-level peace conference on Ukraine on June 15-16, aimed at creating "a framework conducive to achieving a comprehensive and lasting peace in Ukraine.
China defends its right to "normal cooperation" with russia, rejects accusations and pressure over the "Ukrainian crisis" and calls for the promotion of peace talks.