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US and EU Work Together to Combat Chip Shortage
The United States and the European Union are expected to develop a plan on Monday to tackle disruptions in the semiconductor chain. These are important for the production of computer chips, among other things, of which there is a…
Russia’s First Civilian Killed Since Ukraine Raid Begins
Russian authorities say a Russian civilian has been killed on Russian soil for the first time since the start of the war in Ukraine.
According to the governor of Belgorod, this happened in that border region during shelling. Three…
Chip Shortage Continues to Affect Sony and Nintendo
Sony and Nintendo come with less good numbers than expected. Although the demand for game consoles is high, their makers cannot build enough copies due to a lack of parts. The shortage would last until next year.
Nintendo was able…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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".
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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…
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…