Which countries recognize a state of Palestine, and what is changing?
Paris — Israel’s more than seven-month war in Gaza since the October 7 attack has revived a global push for Palestinians to be given a state of their own. Norway, …
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Israel recalls ambassadors from Norway, Ireland over their recognition of a Palestinian state
Israel’s Foreign Minister Israel Katz has ordered Israel’s ambassadors from Ireland and Norway to immediately return to Israel, as Norway said it would recognise a Palestinian state and Ireland was …
China’s Xpeng officially enters Hong Kong following tie-up with car distributor Sime Darby
“We are committed to providing the best products and first-rate customer services that meet the aspiration of Hong Kong consumers,” said James Wu, vice-president of finance and accounting at Xpeng. …
For sale: a unique piece of land in strategic Arctic archipelago. Will Chinese buy it?
Measuring 60 sq km (23 square miles) – about the size of Manhattan – the property is home to mountains, plains, a glacier and about 5km of coastline, but no …
Chinese EV maker Xpeng launches SUVs in France as European expansion gains pace
“We are proud to highlight Xpeng’s power of technological innovation, through which we are paving the way for a new era in smart mobility, which we hope will be inclusive …
Japan’s compliant, ‘elite’ media blamed for poor press freedom ranking: ‘they don’t want to rock the boat’
It also criticised Japan’s system of ‘kisha’ clubs – government-sanctioned news associations affiliated with ministries that are only open to established media outlets and have the right to deny or …
Brit boffins taking part in first mission to Arctic Sea’s deepest point using £5m underwater vehicle
BRITISH scientists are taking part in the first mission to the Arctic Sea’s deepest point — 3½ miles below the surface. The experts were in a team who left Norway …
Opinion | Sleep is a booming business. Here’s why that’s a problem
Sleep technologies range from wearables and trackers to sound and light therapy. There are even services like sleep coaching, meditation, sleep-wellness spas and sleep tourism to tackle “cognitive behavioural therapy …
Sex offender asks Norway’s Supreme Court to declare access to Snapchat a human right
His lawyers argue that depriving him of his account is unlawful under the European Convention on Human Rights. ‘Sadistic’ UK cop who sexually abused 162 girls on Snapchat jailed for …
Shell beats profit estimates, launches $3.5 billion share buyback
The Shell logo is displayed outside a petrol station in Radstock on February 17, 2024 in Somerset, England. Matt Cardy | Getty Images News | Getty Images British oil giant …