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Lithuania and Latvia declared national emergencies after crops damaged by rain ( www.devdiscourse.com )

Lithuania declared a national emergency after heavy rainfall destroyed 50-70% of its agricultural harvest this summer. Flooded fields have made it impossible for farmers to gather crops, which have deteriorated in quality. Similar weather conditions prompted Latvia to announce an emergency. ...

German right-wing politician faces probe over China bribery and money laundering ( www.devdiscourse.com )

German public prosecutors in Dresden have initiated a probe against an AfD politician over allegations of bribery and money laundering. The investigation is reportedly focused on Maximilian Krah, following the arrest of his former aide for spying for China. Krah has not publicly commented. ...

China: Human Rights Lawyer Lu Siwei Jailed After Closed-Door Trial Amid Transnational Repression Concerns ( www.devdiscourse.com )

In a case that has drawn international attention, renowned Chinese human rights lawyer Lu Siwei was sentenced to 11 months in prison following a closed tribunal in Chengdu, Sichuan province. Lu, charged with 'illegally crossing the border,' was initially detained in Laos while attempting to join his family in the United States, ...

Hyundai and IndianOil Drive Hydrogen Fuel Future in India ( www.devdiscourse.com )

Hyundai Motor India and IndianOil have joined forces to explore hydrogen fuel cell vehicle viability through a new partnership. As part of the agreement, Hyundai's NEXO FCEV will undergo extensive testing on Indian roads. This collaboration aims to enhance sustainability, energy security, and foster India's hydrogen ecosystem.

India Charges Ahead with Green Hydrogen-Powered Pilot Projects ( www.devdiscourse.com )

The Indian government unveiled five pilot projects to test hydrogen fuel-based vehicles, part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission. With participation from major companies, these projects involve 37 vehicles and aim to assess the viability of hydrogen technology. The mission supports India's clean energy transition and ...

Chinese fast-fashion retailer Shein's UK Listing in Jeopardy Amid Forced Labour Allegations ( www.devdiscourse.com )

Stop Uyghur Genocide accuses Shein of using forced Uyghur labour in its supply chains. A dossier of evidence has been presented to Shein’s legal team as the company faces scrutiny by the UK's Business and Trade Select Committee. Calls grow to block Shein’s stock market listing in London. ...

Czech parliament backs Taiwan against China's UN stance, calls on EU to support Taiwan's inclusion in global forums ( www.devdiscourse.com ) German

In a significant political move on December 12, the Czech Chamber of Deputies' Foreign Affairs Committee adopted a resolution challenging China's interpretation of United Nations Resolution 2758. The resolution champions Taiwan's participation in international organizations, as per an official statement released by the ...

Pakistan’s Imran Khan gets bail in a graft case but with more cases pending, he is staying in prison ( www.devdiscourse.com )

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Pakistani court granted bail Wednesday to former Prime Minister Imran Khan in a graft case, his lawyer said. But with a slew of other charges pending against him, the opposition leader is staying behind bars. ...