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Ferryboat fever mars visitor experience
"I for one still find it hard to believe that I actually paid money to be treated so poorly," George Gigicos wrote on the English-language news site Nea Proini. The Greek-American entrepreneur, co-publisher of Nea Proini and former White House director of scheduling and advance (early in the Trump administration) was commenting on the state of ferryboat transportation in Greece this summer.
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Trump-Musk: Their Conversation Almost Turned into a Disaster – Attacks on Harris and Biden with Mutual Compliments
The two-hour “discussion” between U.S. Presidential candidate Donald Trump and X platform owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk faced technical issues, starting 40 minutes late. Musk hinted at a cyberattack, which prevented thousands from joining. During the conversation, Trump attacked Kamala Harris and Joe Biden, focusing on issues like inflation and illegal immigration.
Biden vs. Trump: A Historic Debate on Key Issues
In a historic debate held in Atlanta, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump faced off on various pressing issues. This debate was unique for several reasons: it took place earlier than any previous debate, featured two candidates not yet officially nominated by their parties, and was the first debate between a current and former president.
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US to raise tariffs on $18 bn of China imports including chips
The United States is hiking tariffs on $18 billion worth of imports from China, targeting strategic sectors like electric vehicles, batteries, steel and critical minerals, the White House said Tuesday.
US Renews Sanctions Against Venezuela
In a move set to reverberate through global markets and geopolitical dynamics, the United States has announced the renewal of sanctions against Venezuela, citing unmet political commitments by President Nicolás Maduro. This decision comes amid escalating tensions between the two nations and holds significant implications for Venezuela, a key player in the international oil arena.
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Biden pushes to triple tariffs on Chinese steel, aluminum
U.S. President Joe Biden urged a tripling of tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum, citing "unfair competition" as he seeks to win blue-collar votes in November's election.
Trump's Potential Plan: Pressure on Ukraine to Cede Crimea and Donbas
As speculation swirls around the potential return of former US President Donald Trump to the White House, a recent report from the Washington Post suggests that if elected, Trump may exert pressure on Ukraine to cede Crimea and Donbas to Russia.
TikTok is its own worst enemy
SAN FRANCISCO - I was really rooting for TikTok.
In 2020, when the Trump administration first tried to force TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell the app or risk having it shut down, I argued that banning TikTok in the United States would do more harm than good.
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US hawkish economic approach on China to intensify
In a shift from tit-for-tat tariffs and strong-arm tactics to tech restrictions and investment curbs, U.S. policy towards China has become more targeted under President Joe Biden -- though still hardline.
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Pompeo to speak at American Mediterranean Investment Forum
Mike Pompeo, who served in the Trump administration as director of the CIA and as secretary of state, will be the keynote speaker at the American Mediterranean Investment Forum, which will be held next month in Athens.