Far right makes strong gains in EU elections as liberals and Greens lose seats, projections show
Populist, far-right parties won record support in this year's European Parliament elections, early exit polls and estimates indicated on Sunday.
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German state election affirms right-wing AfD’s rise
Brandenburg’s vote on September 22 was the third and final state election in Eastern Germany this month, following crucial votes in Saxony and Thuringia.
Australia must stand up to US and UK pressure over Aukus
Australia could persuade its Anglo-American allies to take a more rational approach to Hong Kong and mainland China in the interests of global peace and stability. Instead, the Australian political elite, seemingly in thrall to the United States, continues to fuel tensions with China. This positions the remote island nation as a potential pariah in its region.
Hyundai Motor revving up Indonesia’s EV potential
South Korea’s Hyundai Motor is building a complete electric vehicle (EV) supply chain in Indonesia, a drive in line with the Southeast Asian nation’s policy of moving away from raw mineral exports and into more value-added production.
Central Asia teaming up to ship clean power to Europe
Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are set to consolidate a strategic partnership in sustainable energy initiatives, a collaboration that promises to supply clean energy to Europe and beyond.
Philippine diving town swaps trash for rice to clean up its beaches
MABINI, Philippines — Green campaigners in a diving resort in the Philippines have come up with a novel way to clean up the town's shores — offering to swap a bag of rice for every sack of trash gathered by local residents.
Japan's Inpex picks Australia for $1.25bn renewable energy buildup
TOKYO -- Inpex will invest more than 200 billion yen ($1.25 billion) through 2030 in renewable energy projects in Australia, Nikkei has learned, with the Japanese energy group aiming to make the continent a base for exporting "green" hydrogen.
Europe’s political earthquakes point to geopolitical shifts
European elections have sent shockwaves through the continent, revealing significant shifts in political landscapes and signaling potential changes in geopolitical dynamics.
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