Calls for ban mount for TikTok even as users reach 1 billion
By Jules Bonnard Paris, France—TikTok’s breakneck rise from niche video-sharing app to global social media behemoth has brought plenty of ...
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IPOPHL to clamp down on piracy, IP violations
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines said over the weekend it will curb counterfeiting and piracy activities flagged by ...
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EU welcomes US green subsidy scheme for EVs
Washington—The European Commission said Thursday it “welcomes” US guidelines on a green subsidy scheme for commercial vehicles, after officials outlined ...
Read moreEU members near deal on capping price of Russian oil at $60 a barrel
Brussels, Belgium—European Union member states are close to agreeing on a $60 per barrel price cap on Russian oil, diplomats ...
Read moreEU signals shift toward price cap on imported gas
Strasbourg, France—The EU is “ready to discuss” a price cap on imported gas to bring down soaring energy costs, European ...
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Europe proposes joint arms purchases to replenish stocks
The European Commission on Tuesday proposed spending 500 million euros ($508 million) to finance joint defense purchases among member states ...
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Allusive lift to the ‘European dream’
Few days back, the European Commission recommended that Ukraine, in a battle for life since February 24 after Russia invaded ...
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Ukraine war puts EU ‘at crossroads’ on anniversary
As the EU poises to mark its anniversary on Monday, it is morphing into a more muscular global actor, a ...
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Microsoft faces anti-competition complaint in Europe
Three companies have lodged a complaint with the European Commission against Microsoft, accusing the US technology giant of anti-competitive practices ...
Read moreEU coordinates aid deliveries for Ukraine
The EU said on Saturday it was coordinating aid deliveries to Ukraine, helping to fly in medical supplies and protective ...
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