Vietnam has issued a warning to Chinese e-commerce platforms Shein and Temu, demanding that they register with the government by November or face having their internet domains and apps blocked. The action comes in response to concerns over the impact these online retailers are having on local markets, particularly due to their aggressive discounting and concerns about the quality of their products. Shein, a fast-fashion brand, has been operating in Vietnam for some time, while Temu, owned by China's e-commerce giant PDD Holdings, only began offering its services in the country last month.
Shein and Temu are known for selling...
A once peaceful beach town in Japan has been thrown into chaos by a solitary dolphin repeatedly attacking swimmers. The dolphin, dubbed "The Terror of Oarai," has been responsible for a series of unprovoked assaults, leaving several people injured.
The dolphin's aggressive behavior began several weeks ago when it struck a swimmer near the shore. Initially, locals believed it was a fluke or a misunderstanding, but fear began to spread throughout the community as the attacks continued. The dolphin has been seen charging at swimmers, ramming them with its robust body, and even biting some.
Local authorities have been struggling to...
China urges the European Union to lift its proposed tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) before they take effect on July 4th. This push comes as both sides have agreed to resume trade talks on the issue, following a period of tension sparked by the EU's announcement of duties reaching up to 38.1%.
The EU claims that China provides unfair subsidies to domestic EV manufacturers, giving them a competitive edge in the European market. This alleged advantage hurts European companies and potentially distorts fair trade practices. To address these concerns, the EU launched an anti-subsidy investigation and proposed the preliminary...
For weeks, Donald Trump has remained silent in a New York courtroom as former employees and associates have testified in his criminal hush money trial. On Monday, the former U.S. president might take the opportunity to share his side of the story.
Prosecutors say that Trump reimbursed his lawyer, Michael Cohen, for payments to adult film actor Stormy Daniels to keep quiet about an alleged sexual encounter with the president in 2006. The Manhattan DA's office accuses Mr. Trump of falsifying business records to cover up an effort to influence the 2016 presidential election.
The prosecution's star witness, former Trump fixer...
The almost-daily phone calls stopped months ago, but the tension between Joe Biden and Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel's war on Hamas has burst into the open as the two leaders bicker publicly. The rift stems mainly from the scope and civilian toll of Israel's response to Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israel. The White House wants Netanyahu to do more to limit Palestinian deaths and allow in more humanitarian aid; it says that he's failing to meet those goals.
Last week, the US announced its army would build a pier to bring aid to civilians in Gaza. Still, critics say...
