Amazon is set to replace 95% of plastic air cushions in North American shipping packages with 100% recyclable paper fillers.
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China, EU Agree to Hold Talks on Planned EV Tariffs Amid Ongoing Tensions
China and the European Union (EU) have agreed to negotiate on proposed tariffs on Chinese EVs amid ongoing tensions.
Chinese Man Gets Over 2 Years in Prison for Stealing $88,700 From Jeweler on Singapore Airlines Flight
A Chinese man was sentenced to two-and-a-half-year in prison for stealing around $88,700 from a Singaporean jeweler on a Singapore Airlines flight.
FDA Approval of First Menthol E-Cigarettes for Sale in US Draws Parental Criticism
The FDA has approved the first menthol e-cigarettes for sale in the US, prompting criticism from parent groups who claim the agency has "failed American families."
China, Australia Roll Out 5-Year Visas to Citizens for Business, Tourism
China and Australia will now offer each other's citizens multiple-entry visas valid for up to five years.
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill allowing parents to block algorithm-suggested social media posts for minors and restrict notifications, aiming to limit addictive feeds for users under 18.
During a visit to North Korea to strengthen economic ties, Russia's President Vladimir Putin gifted North Korean leader Kim Jong Un with a Russian-made limousine, a tea set, and artwork.
Following a cyberattack on Synnovis that disrupted NHS hospitals, Russian hacker group Qilin has demanded a $50 million ransom while threatening to release stolen data obtained during the breach.
Chinese "underground bankers" reportedly helped Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel launder over $50 million from drug trafficking, according to the US Justice Department.
Bank Indonesia announced that its interest rate was maintained at 6.25% for a second month in a row since April despite the weakening of the rupiah.
The US Senate passed a bill with strong bipartisan support to accelerate the deployment of nuclear energy by streamlining permits and creating incentives for advanced reactor technologies.
Industry groups are urgently calling for action to combat the escalating Houthi rebel attacks on merchant shipping in the Red Sea, following the recent sinking of a second vessel and over 70 drone and missile strikes since November.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang's visit to Malaysia includes plans to integrate the East Coast Rail Link with regional projects, boosting China's Belt and Road initiative in Southeast Asia.
The Vietnamese finance ministry is considering offering cash rewards to individuals offering tips to authorities in helping them track down corrupt government officials.
