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After abbot’s mysterious death in its custody, China cracks down on his monastery, locals

(TibetanReview.net, Apr16’25) – China has launched a crackdown on Lung-ngon Monastery and surrounding Tibetan villages in Gade (Chinese: Gande) County of Golok (Guoluo) prefecture, Qinghai Province, even as it remains tight-lipped about the circumstance of …

China Open to Talks If U.S. Shows Respect

“China wants to see a number of steps from President Donald Trump’s administration before it will agree to trade talks, including showing more respect by reining in disparaging remarks by members of his cabinet,” Bloomberg reports. “Other conditions …

Hong Kong Post Suspends Parcel Deliveries to U.S. Over Tariff Dispute

Home World Hong Kong Post Suspends Parcel Deliveries to U.S. Over Tariff Dispute FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – The Hong Kong Postal Service announced Wednesday it is halting parcel shipments to the United States in response to President Donald Trump’s latest tariff …

Australian prime minister says he trusts Trump and Xi during debate with election rival

Article content MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he had no reason not to trust U.S. President Donald Trump or Chinese President Xi Jinping while debating his rival on Wednesday ahead of the May 3 election. …

Hong Kong postal service halts U.S. parcels over tariff ‘bullying'

Hong Kong will stop official postal services for goods to the U.S., as the city follows Beijing in hitting back at U.S. President Donald Trump in a trade war that is increasingly sweeping up the Asian financial hub. Hongkong Post will suspend the …

Dutch parliament passes resolution on Tibetan rights, Dalai Lama reincarnation despite China’s objections  

(TibetanReview.net, Apr16’25) – Despite strong criticisms from the Chinese embassy, the Dutch House of Representatives has passed a resolution on three motions on Tibet on Apr 15, which the exile Tibetan administration has called a significant development …

The Guardian view on UK-China relations: a dilemma made sharper by Brexit | Editorial

Even when the transatlantic alliance was more functional than it is now, there was not a united view of China. There has always been common wariness of Beijing as a commercial rival and potential security threat. But for hawks in Washington the idea of an …

Labour select committee chairs call for parliament to vote on trade deal with US

The Labour chairs of the foreign and trade committees have called for parliament to have a vote on any UK trade deal with the United States. Emily Thornberry, who chairs the foreign affairs committee, and Liam Byrne, who chairs the business and trade …

Chinese hedge fund Greenwoods adds Hong Kong stocks amid market rout

A US$20 billion Chinese hedge fund used last week’s sell-off in Hong Kong stocks to boost exposure, betting that Beijing’s policy support will drive shares higher and lure global investors as US markets lose appeal. Gao Yuncheng of Greenwoods Asset …

White House says China faces up to 245pc tariffs due to its retaliatory actions

The United States announced that China now faces a new tariff of up to 245 per cent due to its retaliatory measures, according to a statement by the White House late on Tuesday. The White House’s latest administrative order, revealed late on Tuesday, has …

China's President Xi Jinping (L) held talks with Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday

Advantage China? Plus saving British Steel

In all the confusion of Donald Trump’s trade policies, two things have become clearer. First, that China is the White House’s main tariff target and, second, that Beijing has a strategy that may result in its economy coming out in better shape than America …

Tesla suspends importing Cybercab, Semi parts from China as Trump tariff war wages on: report

Elon Musk’s Tesla has reportedly halted imports of car parts from China needed for its upcoming Cybercab and Semi electric truck because of the trade war with Beijing — throwing a wrench into the company’s much-touted plans. The EV pioneer had planned to …

White House moves create yet more stormy water on the transpacific

© Woraphon Banchobdi The 90-day tariff moratorium on US imports, except those from China, have failed to keep transpacific bookings from falling. On 5 April, all US imports were hit with a basic 10% tariff, with additions varying by country planned for 9 …

Historic Realignment? Amid US-China Trade War, Xi Jinping Uses Tri-Nation ‘Charm Offensive’ To Win Big In S.East Asia

The US-China trade war has morphed into a larger geopolitical contest—one that’s playing out not just in tariff charts and trade balances but also in diplomacy, alliances, and shifting supply chains. As Washington escalates with heavy-handed tariffs, …

Chinese embassy slams UK politicians’ ‘arrogance, ignorance’ in British Steel row

The Chinese embassy in the UK lambasted “anti-Chinese rhetoric” of some British politicians, who criticised Beijing after a Chinese group said it would shut down the UK’s last two steel furnaces. Rooftops of residential housing are seen in front of British …

Australian Greens, Socialist Alliance display pro-Labor, bankrupt protest politics at election forum

An election forum focussed on the Gaza genocide, held in the Melbourne electorate of Wills Tuesday evening, demonstrated the dead-end political perspective of the Greens and Socialist Alliance. Candidates for both organisations insisted that the struggle …

White House: China Is To Make Agreement With Us - Not Us With It

7 Trump's spokeswoman said the ball is on China's side. US President Donald Trump wants China to approach him to conclude a trade agreement, Trump spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said at a media briefing. ‘The ball is on China's side. China needs …

China’s leader Xi Jinping arrives in Cambodia to conclude 3-nation Southeast Asia tour

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Cambodia on Thursday for a two-day state visit that serves as an opportunity to further strengthen already robust relations. The visit, Xi’s first since 2016, will conclude a three-nation …

FEUSA’s Pat Soldano, Brownstein’s Mark Warren Speak at Sonoma Authors Festival on Importance Family Businesses

Over 25 Well-Known Authors, including Isabel Allende and Michael Connelly, Discuss Successful Writing, Business of Writing, and Today’s Top Issues WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pat Soldano, President of …

MatchAwards Welcomes Digital Marketing Expert Fredrick Muriithi as an Economic Development Organization (EDO) Partner

MERU, MERU, KENYA, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MatchAwards, the cutting-edge ITO-powered economic development platform, is redefining how businesses, governments, and investors connect to funding and growth opportunities. Fueled by the …

Akelos Receives Australian Patent Allowance on Lead Compound, AKE-1018

Akelos -1018 for Chronic Neuropathic Pain NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Akelos Receives Australian Patent Allowance on Lead Compound, AKE-1018 Patent Covers Inventions Licensed from Weill Cornell Medicine …

Benjamin Casad’s Debut Book Challenges the Illusion of Democracy

ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Benjamin Casad doesn’t write to provoke. He writes because silence, in his eyes, is no longer an option. In The Last True President, Casad lays bare a portrait of America on the …

Decision Lens Appoints Steve Tolbert as President to Drive Operational Excellence and Fuel Strategic Growth

ARLINGTON, VA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Decision Lens, the leading provider of integrated planning software for government agencies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Tolbert as President. A proven …

USHBC Urges Congress & President Trump to Secure a National Mall Location for the National Museum of the American Latino

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly endorses the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino Act, a bipartisan effort led by Representatives …

EMS Leaders Unite Behind 'Six Minutes to Live' to Drive Lifesaving Change in Communities

Free virtual summit features powerful new film and expert panel urging EMS leaders to act faster, lead better, and save more lives from cardiac arrest. ALBANY, NY, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Just over a year after NFL …

Sheikh Tahnoon in Washington: UAE-US relations reimagined for the 21st century with technology at the core

Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, the United Arab Emirates’ national security adviser and a central figure in its tech and security landscape, visited Washington for high-level engagement with President Donald Trump’s team late last month, signaling a …

Three issues to watch in Trump’s emerging Iran policy approach

The biggest recent development to emerge from the still-evolving Middle East policy of President Donald Trump’s second administration was the initiation of talks between the United States and Iran in Oman last Saturday, with the next round reportedly on …

Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert Celebrates Topping Out Ceremony for University Health Retama Hospital

SELMA, TX, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Monday, April 14, 2025, Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert Jr. wrote “Finally!” and signed his name on the final steel beam for a 450-million-dollar county hospital he worked …

Alona Lebedieva: Ukrzaliznytsia Doesn’t Need New Tariffs, It Needs Smarter Asset Management

KYIV, UKRAINE, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has adopted Resolution No. 399, which allows JSC “Ukrzaliznytsia” to independently sell decommissioned property if its book value does not exceed UAH 500 …

GovPilot Named to 2025 GovTech 100 List, Celebrated for Driving Government Innovation and Community Impact

GovPilot named to the 2025 GovTech 100 for the 8th year, recognized for helping local governments deliver smarter, faster, community-first services. MANASQUAN, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GovPilot, a leading provider …

HII Hosts Secretary of the Navy at Newport News Shipbuilding

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) hosted the secretary of the Navy at its Newport News Shipbuilding division Wednesday for a tour of the shipyard, meetings with company leadership, and direct interactions with …

APA, NCPA Cheer First-Of-Its-Kind State Law Banning PBMs from Owning Pharmacies

Alexandria, Va., April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a significant victory for patients and community pharmacies in Arkansas, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed HB 1150 into law today. This is groundbreaking legislation that prohibits state permits to …

Canadian Institute for Historical Education Launches Campaign about Restoring the Legacy of Historical Figures

#ContextMatters campaign comes during pivotal federal election season when Canadian sovereignty is under siege and patriotism on the rise. TORONTO, CANADA, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Canadian Institute for Historical Education ( …

Power Grids, Hospitals, and 911 Systems at Risk as CVE Funding Expires

Loss of CVE program would cripple vulnerability coordination across critical infrastructure, raising the risk of cyberattacks with life-threatening consequences COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Matt Santill, …

Enhancing Security in BiH: OSCE ILP Project Delivers Tangible Results

Since its launch in September 2022, the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina’s (Mission) project Enhancing Intelligence-led Policing to Combat Serious Security Threats and Crimes (ILP) has made significant strides in supporting law enforcement agencies …

OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Christophe Kamp visits Ukraine, reiterates support for legislative and ...

OSCE High Commissioner Christophe Kamp visited Ukraine between 6 and 12 April, where he met with a wide range of interlocutors, including representatives of the government, local authorities, national minority communities, civil society and the …

A Red Circle Opens Creative Spot in Ferguson: A Youth Arts & Wellness Center Rooted in Restoration

As Ferguson nears 10 years of reflection, youth open a joyful new space for art, healing, and leadership with a public celebration May 2–3. FERGUSON, MO, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the 10-year anniversary of the …

America’s Silent Inheritance: The Hidden $150 Trillion Asset No One Told You About

WASHINGTON, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For more than 160 years, it sat untouched. Not because it was lost—but because the public was never able to access it. Now, in a series of revelations that are only beginning to surface, former CIA advisor and …