Internet and Games Company Tencent Falls on Lower Hong Kong Stock Market
In Hong Kong, where investors returned after a long weekend, Chinese internet and games company Tencent was under pressure on Tuesday. The markets were still reacting to the new rules of the Chinese internet regulator to protect minors better when playing games and following live streams on the internet.
Chinese Export Growth Slows to Lowest Level in Two Years
Chinese export growth slowed to its lowest level in nearly two years in April due to the severe corona lockdowns in Shanghai and other parts of the country. Partly due to factory closures and supply chain problems, the growth in Chinese goods exports slowed last month to 3.9 percent
US Drug Watchdog Imposes Heavy Restrictions on Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
The US drug watchdog FDA is imposing strict restrictions on Johnson & Johnson’s corona vaccine after the vaccine was linked to a risk of serious thrombosis (blood clots). In concrete terms, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine may now only be administered to adults if an injection with Pfizer or
Queen is Not Going to Garden Parties at Buckingham Palace Due to Health
The British Queen Elizabeth (96) will not be present at any of the four Garden Parties at Buckingham Palace. Those are being organized again for the first time since 2019, but standing up for an hour is very difficult for the 96-year-old Queen. In addition, concerns about her health
Russia: Israeli Mercenaries Fight in Ukraine
The Russian Foreign Ministry claims that Israeli mercenaries are fighting in the war in Ukraine. Sputnik, a spokesman, told the Russian radio station that the Israelis are “practically shoulder to shoulder with the Azov battalion”. The Russian information has not been independently confirmed. Russian state media often describes the
US: Russians Executed Ukrainians Who Wanted to Surrender
The United States says it has reliable information that Russian soldiers executed their Ukrainian opponents when they tried to surrender. Beth Van Schaack, the US special envoy for international criminal law, said this on Wednesday at a meeting of the UN Security Council to discuss Russian war crimes and
Bloomberg: Four European Customers Pay Gazprom in Rubles
Four European buyers of Russian gas have already settled in rubles. Bloomberg reported this based on an anonymous insider at state gas company Gazprom. In addition, ten European companies are said to have opened an account with Gazprombank to pay for gas from Russia in rubles. Russian President Vladimir
Israel to Reopen Gaza Strip for Workers
Israel is set to reopen the Erez border crossing in the north of the Gaza Strip on Tuesday to workers and traders from Gaza after the security situation has improved somewhat. That was announced Monday evening. On Sunday, Israeli authorities decided to close the border crossing after rockets were
SPD Chairman Calls on Former Chancellor Schröder to Leave Party
Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder is “absurd” with his uncritical comments about Russian President Vladimir Putin and should resign from the Social Democratic SPD. SPD co-chair Saskia Esken said this on the radio following an interview with Schröder in the New York Times. He rejected the allegations of war
Chancellor Scholz Wants to Prevent Escalation Ukraine Anyway
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz believes that NATO should do everything it can to avoid a direct confrontation with Russia. According to him, this could lead to a third world war and a nuclear war with terrible consequences. Scholz urged caution in an interview with the weekly Der Spiegel. His
