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New Trump assassination attempt: The suspect arrested has been identified
The individual detained in connection with the “attempted assassination” of Donald Trump, as characterized by the FBI, has been identified.
It is 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Ruth. Ruth failed to shoot the former president, and Trump was unharmed during the incident.
China’s Belt and Road project may hurt Turkish exports: Olpak
China's Belt and Road Initiative may have an adverse impact on Türkiye as Turkish companies could face significant losses in their European export markets, warns Nail Olpak, the president of the Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEİK).
China is seeking to have quick and fast access to a rich market, Olpak told a group of journalists in his hometown Burdur.
Uncontrolled Chinese Goods Create Economic and Environmental Challenges for Bulgaria and Europe
Chinese online trading platforms are inflicting significant financial damage on European and Bulgarian manufacturers, leading to business closures and job losses in Bulgaria. The influx of low-quality Chinese goods has resulted in increased waste management issues in Europe.
Reuters: Russia Producing Kamikaze Drones with Chinese Engines Since Last Year
Over 2,500 of these drones have been created from July 2023 to July 2024 – The drone has been deployed against military and civilian targets in Ukraine, sources say
Russia began producing a new long-range attack drone, the Garpiya-A1, last year, using Chinese engines and components, according to two sources from a European intelligence agency and documents seen by Reuters.
US: Increased customs duties on imported Chinese strategic goods from 27 September
A 100% increase in tariffs for cine electric cars, a 25% increase for electric vehicle batteries and a 50% increase for age cells was announced by USgovernment, which from 27 September puts in place new tariffs on Chinese products of strategic sectors.
Dacic meets with Hong Kong chief executive
HONG KONG - Serbian Deputy PM and Interior Minister Ivica Dacic met with Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu on Friday.
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China to raise retirement age as demographic crisis looms
People wait to cross a road near a construction site in Beijing on July 9, 2024.
China said Friday it would gradually raise its statutory retirement age, as the country grapples with a looming demographic crisis and an older population.
Hundreds of millions of people in China are set to enter old age in the coming decades while the birth rate dwindles dramatically.
Putin Warns of Direct Conflict with West if Ukraine Launches Long-Range Strikes
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that the West would enter into direct conflict with Russia if it allows Ukraine to launch long-range missile strikes deep into Russian territory. He emphasized that such a move would drastically alter the nature of the ongoing conflict.
No issues with China’s BYD investment in Turkey, government sources tell Reuters
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD's investment process in Turkey continues without any problems, Turkish industry ministry sources said on Thursday when asked about China's warning to its companies about risks of investing overseas.
Discussions are underway with other Chinese carmakers for new investments, the sources added, requesting anonymity.
North Korea releases images of uranium enrichment facility for first time
North Korea released images of its uranium enrichment facility for the first time on Friday, showing leader Kim Jong Un touring it as he called for more centrifuges to boost his nuclear arsenal.