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The World in Brief from The Economist The Economist
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The World in Brief tells you what’s on the global agenda in the coming day, what to look out for in business, finance and politics and, most importantly, what to make of it.
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ICJ orders Israel to halt Rafah assault; Orban seeks to “redefine” Hungary’s NATO role, and more
The head of Russia’s security services told local media that the perpetrators of the attack on Crocus City Hall, a concert venue outside Moscow, were affiliated with Islamic State Khorasan Province, a terrorist group
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Biden meets Kenya’s president; European grouping expels AfD, and more
In Washington, DC, President Joe Biden greeted William Ruto, Kenya’s president, the first African leader to make a state visit to America in 16 years.
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ICJ orders Israel to halt Rafah assault; China holds more drills around Taiwan, and more
The head of Russia’s security services told local media that the perpetrators of the attack on Crocus City Hall, a concert venue outside Moscow, were affiliated with Islamic State Khorasan Province, a terrorist group
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ICJ to rule on Israel’s Rafah operation; China holds more drills around Taiwan, and more
Israel launched several strikes on the Gaza Strip amid mounting international pressure for a ceasefire. Also, China carried out a second day of military drills around Taiwan, including exercises designed to test its forces’ ability to “seize power” and “occupy key areas”.
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Biden meets Kenya’s president; European grouping expels AfD, and more
America’s Department of Justice and 30 state and district attorneys-general launched an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation-Ticketmaster
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Nvidia’s revenue soars; China’s armed forces hold drills around Taiwan, and more
Nvidia announced record year-on-year revenue growth of 262% in the first quarter of 2024. Also, Taiwan dispatched troops to “defend” itself after China began two days of military drills in five areas around the self-governing island