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Is Germany's economy too dependent on China?
The government in Berlin wants to reduce dependence on the country's most important trading partner. But German businesses are not convinced.
COSCO ship in Hamburg Port's Tollerort terminal
The Port of Hamburg and Chinese shipping giant COSCO an example a close German-Chinese business relationship
The Port of Hamburg, Germany's biggest seaport, is...
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Germany's Olaf Scholz in Gulf to boost energy security
The chancellor met the Saudi crown prince, and will also head to the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. Europe's largest economy needs to secure new oil and gas supplies, but doesn't want to be seen as soft on human rights.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman gestures to...
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French, Qatari energy giants sign major natural gas deal
TotalEnergies and QatarEnergy will collaborate on the North Field South project, a section of the world's largest single gas field. The deal could boost gas supplies to Europe from the Gulf state within four years.
An LGN tanker parked at a port in Qatar
Qatar has the world's third-largest...
Former adviser sees influence by Chinese President Xi Jinping in Putin’s recent decisions
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Former adviser sees influence by Chinese President Xi Jinping in Putin's recent decisions
Former Putin adviser Andrei Illarionov, speaking with DW, said it was likely Chinese President Xi Jinping and not Ukraine's counteroffensive that pushed the Russian president to make his recent announcements.
Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping (2nd from right) in...
LEBANON
Sirens and sorrow: victims of migrant boat tragedy returned to Lebanon Access to the commentsCOMMENTS
By Euronews with AFP • Updated: 24/09/2022 - 13:09
Red Cross ambulances carrying bodies of those died on a boat carrying migrants from Lebanon that sank in Syrian waters
Red Cross ambulances carrying bodies of those died on a boat carrying migrants from Lebanon...
A Qualcomm sign is pictured in front of one of its many buildings in San Diego, California November 5, 2014. Qualcomm Inc gave a disappointing forecast for 2015 revenue after quarterly earnings missed expectations, as the wireless chipmaker continues to struggle in China with royalty collection and an antitrust investigation. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Reuters Images/Mike Blake
The jump in future business was...
His Highness congratulates the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques on the occasion of the National Day of Saudi Arabia
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His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to his brother, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on the occasion of his country's National Day.
MOBILITY
At a fork in the road: Do hydrogen cars offer a better future than electric?
The BMW iX5 Hydrogen prototype model.
The BMW iX5 Hydrogen prototype model. - Copyright BMW
By Geraldine Herbert • Updated: 21/09/2022 - 08:00
Sales of battery electric cars (BEVS) are on the rise across Europe and according to the annual Global...
Tesla is set to unveil its ‘Optimus’ humanoid robot this month. What should we expect?
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BIZTECH NEWS
Tesla is set to unveil its ‘Optimus’ humanoid robot this month. What should we expect?
Musk said at a TED talk robots could be used in homes, making dinner, mowing the lawn and even becoming a "buddy" or a "catgirl" sex partner.
Musk said at a TED talk robots could be used in homes, making dinner, mowing the lawn and...
Got video call fatigue? You may soon be able to send holograms of yourself through your phone
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Got video call fatigue? You may soon be able to send holograms of yourself through your phone
Example of hologram test
Example of hologram test - Copyright MATSUKO
By Pascale Davies • Updated: 21/09/2022 - 18:41
Video calls have transformed the way we communicate but European operators are now testing what could be the future...
NEWS
Boeing to pay $200 million over misleading investors on 737 MAX
US authorities said Boeing and its former leader, Dennis Muilenburg, had "put profits over people" and misled investors about the safety of its 737 MAX planes after the 2018 and 2019 crashes.
An Air Canada Boeing 737 MAX 8 jet
The crashes led regulators around...
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Latin America bank directors urge firing Trump-nominated chief
Mauricio Claver-Carone, president of Latin America's largest development bank, was found to have violated ethics rules by investigators. US President Joe Biden's administration has been pushing for his removal.
President of the Inter-American Development Bank Mauricio Claver-Carone
Claver-Carone has been president of the IDB since October 2020
The 14 directors on...
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US says Russia 'shredding' global order at UN Security Council
US Secretary of State Blinken directly challenged Russia with allegations of war crimes in Ukraine. Blinken told UN Security Council members they should not let Putin "get away with it."
US Secretary of State Blinken addresses the UN Security Council
Blinken said Russia's president chose to escalate the...
Asia FX Eyes Weekly Losses, Japanese Yen Supported by Intervention
Forex 1 hour ago (Sep 22, 2022 11:09PM ET)
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Asia FX Eyes Weekly Losses, Japanese Yen Supported by Intervention© Reuters.
USD/JPY
-0.09%
DX
+0.03%
DXY
+0.02%
USD/INR
+0.05%
USD/CNY
+0.31%
USD/IDR
+0.11%
By Ambar Warrick
Investing.com-- Most Asian currencies fell further on Friday and were headed for steep weekly losses as hawkish signals from the U.S. Federal Reserve boosted the dollar, while...