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China opens anti-dumping investigation into EU pork imports: Report
It was prompted by a complaint submitted by the China Animal Husbandry Association on June 6 on behalf of the domestic pork industry, the ministry said
 "China opens anti-dumping investigation into EU pork imports: Report")
US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy calls for social media warning labels
For a long time, Murthy has been warning that social media can profoundly harm the mental health of youth, particularly adolescent girls
 "US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy calls for social media warning labels")
Paris loses its crown to London as the biggest stock market in Europe
President Emmanuel Macron's shock announcement of a snap election sparked a rout that wiped off about $258 billion from the market capitalisation of French firms last week
 "Paris loses its crown to London as the biggest stock market in Europe")
PM Netanyahu dissolves War Cabinet after key partner bolted from govt
The move was widely expected following the departure earlier this month of Benny Gantz
 "PM Netanyahu dissolves War Cabinet after key partner bolted from govt")
China blames Philippines for a ship collision in the South China Sea
The coast guard said a Philippine supply ship entered waters near the Second Thomas Shoal, a submerged reef in the Spratly Islands that's part of territory claimed by several nations
 "China blames Philippines for a ship collision in the South China Sea")
Over 20 NATO allies likely to hit defence spending target amid Ukraine war
Only six nations were meeting the goal that year, ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine
 "Over 20 NATO allies likely to hit defence spending target amid Ukraine war")
India, US working to train Isro astronauts at NASA's Johnson Space Center
The Lunar Gateway Programme aims to build a space station around the moon as part of the collaborative Artemis programme spearheaded by the US
 "India, US working to train Isro astronauts at NASA's Johnson Space Center")
Several expats in Kuwait abruptly evicted amid building code crackdown
The development came days after 50 people, including 46 Indians, died in a massive building fire
 "Several expats in Kuwait abruptly evicted amid building code crackdown")
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway trims its stake in China's BYD
Berkshire recently sold 1.3 million Hong Kong-listed BYD shares for HK$310.5 million ($39.8 million)
 "Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway trims its stake in China's BYD")
Germany's largest industrial union seeks 7% raise for millions of workers
The IG Metall union's leadership said it was recommending a hefty raise demand for 3.9 million workers in view of a persistently high price level
 "Germany's largest industrial union seeks 7% raise for millions of workers")
Spread of deadly 'flesh-eating bacteria' in Japan raises global concerns
Data from Japan's National Institute of Infectious Diseases shows an alarming increase with nearly 1,000 reported cases of Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome this year, exceeding last year's total
 "Spread of deadly 'flesh-eating bacteria' in Japan raises global concerns")
Global spending on nuclear weapons hits record $91 billion in 2023: Report
Global military spending on nuclear arsenals surged by 33% over the past five years, reaching $91 billion in 2023
 "Global spending on nuclear weapons hits record $91 billion in 2023: Report")
Russian Prez Putin to visit North Korea, Vietnam; US embassy reacts sternly
No country should give Putin a platform to promote his war of aggression and otherwise allow him to normalise his atrocities, said US embassy in Hanoi
 "Russian Prez Putin to visit North Korea, Vietnam; US embassy reacts sternly")
StanChart fails to cut US sanctions breach claims from London lawsuit
The lawsuit comes after the London-based bank agreed to pay $1.1 billion in 2019 to US and British authorities
 "StanChart fails to cut US sanctions breach claims from London lawsuit")
US is 15 years behind China in nuclear power, claims report. Key details
According to a US-based research institute, China currently has 27 under-construction nuclear reactors, with an average completion time of approximately seven years - much faster than other nations
 "US is 15 years behind China in nuclear power, claims report. Key details")
This 50-year-old Kitty has fetched over $84.5 billion for its owner
Global sensation Hello Kitty, the iconic red bow-wearing cat, turns 50 this year. Over five decades, her cuteness has captivated audiences worldwide, generating billions for her Japanese owner, Sanrio
 "This 50-year-old Kitty has fetched over $84.5 billion for its owner")
South Africa re-elects Cyril Ramaphosa as president; what happens next?
Two smaller parties, the socially conservative Inkatha Freedom Party and the right-wing Patriotic Alliance, are also part of the pact
 "South Africa re-elects Cyril Ramaphosa as president; what happens next?")
New $50 mn Joe Biden's ad campaign targets Trump's felony convictions
The move marks a notable shift in Biden's approach to Trump's conviction after the president's initial reluctance to weigh in on the issue, to avoid engaging with Trump's legal woes
 "New $50 mn Joe Biden's ad campaign targets Trump's felony convictions")
Amidst Chinese cyberattacks, Cisco to set up cybersecurity centre in Taiwan
Democratically governed Taiwan, which Beijing views as its own territory, has repeatedly complained of cyberattacks coming from China
 "Amidst Chinese cyberattacks, Cisco to set up cybersecurity centre in Taiwan")
Landmark EU nature restoration plan gets nod as bloc gives green light
The so-called Nature Restoration Plan faced opposition from several member states for months amid relentless farmers' protests that contributed to leave the bill in a deadlock
 "Landmark EU nature restoration plan gets nod as bloc gives green light")