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On June 4, 2026, the British Embassy in Beijing marked the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre by posting a short commemorative video to its official account on Weibo, the Chinese social media platform where the embassy maintains a verified presence. The 16-second clip showed the iconic image of
European Commission Foresees $100-billion Plan for Private Chip Investment by 2030
A European Commission official said on Wednesday, May 22, that the European Chips Act is on track to...
Yellen Warns German Banks to Comply With US Sanctions on Russia
During her Europe visit, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen urged German bank executives to step up...
Risi e Bisi: Make This Venetian Delight at Home Using Cheap, Easy Ingredients
Published with permission from LuxuryWeb Magazine Risi e bisi is a classic Italian dish from the Veneto...
Xi Jinping’s Visit to Paris Bombarded by Protests, Activists Rage Against the Communist Leader
On May 5, as Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Paris, France, he was welcomed by flags and banners...
Learn How to Make ‘Cretan Kakavia’ at Home: A Delightful Greek Fish Soup
Published with permission from LuxuryWeb Magazine Kakavia is a traditional Greek fish soup, named...
EU Launches Probes Into Chinese Subsidies and Imports
In a latest effort to protect local manufacturers from Chinese product dumping, the European Union launched...
Italy Tries to Ease Fears Over Curbs on Costly Constructions Incentives
On Thursday, May 9, an Italy's Treasury official said the country has no plans to backdate before 2024...
Democracy’s Double-Edged Sword: How Ancient Greece Embraced the Lost Tool of ‘Ostracism’
Published with permission from LuxuryWeb Magazine Democracy, as practiced today, is modeled after...
Russia Detains Two US Citizens, Including American Soldier
On May 7 (Tuesday), Russian authorities said they had detained two U.S. nationals, including a ...