US sanctions Chinese steel; 180 die from heat wave in Pakistan
(Baonghean.vn) - The world in the past 24 hours has had many outstanding events such as: The US imposed heavy taxes on steel originating from China; Israeli tanks fired at Hamas bases in Gaza; 20 foreign journalists went to North Korea; 180 people died from heat in Pakistan; Uber began to conquer the Japanese market...
US imposes heavy sanctions on Chinese steel
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| Chinese workers at a steel plant in Jiangsu. Photo: Reuters. |
On May 21, the US Department of Commerce imposed heavy taxes on steel originating from China but transported through a third party to conceal its origin to avoid being sued for dumping.
Accordingly, US customs will collect anti-dumping (AD) tax of 199.76% and anti-subsidy (CVD) tax of 256.44% on cold-rolled steel imported from Vietnam but using materials from China. The corresponding rates for anti-rust steel are 199.43% and 39.05%, respectively.
The decision of the US Department of Commerce is considered a victory for steel manufacturing companies in this country.
Israel fires at Hamas stronghold in Gaza Strip
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| Israeli tanks. Photo: RT |
On May 22, Israeli Army tanks fired at a Hamas stronghold in the Gaza Strip, after Gaza residents infiltrated Israeli territory and set fire to a military post.
Israel said the military post was unoccupied when it was set on fire. Meanwhile, there were no reports of casualties in Gaza.
Later that day, the Israeli army continued to attack two other Hamas military sites in the southern Gaza Strip after another round of fire targeted Israeli soldiers. No Israeli soldiers were injured in either incident.
20 journalists traveled to North Korea to report on the closure of the nuclear test site.
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Reporters from foreign media agencies arrive in North Korea. Photo: South China Morning Post |
About 20 foreign journalists from Western and Chinese media have traveled to North Korea to witness Pyongyang's closure of the Punggye-ri nuclear test site.
Reuters news agency reported that reporters from major media outlets such as AP, CNN, CBS, Russia Today and Chinese government media channels checked in at Beijing International Airport early in the morning of May 22.
What is special is that the South Korean reporters were not granted permission by North Korea to report as previously planned. According to CCTV news agency, the journalists flew on an Air Koryo flight, departing at nearly 10 a.m. (local time) and landed in the coastal city of Wonsan, in the east of North Korea.
The closure of the Punggye-ri test site is expected to take place from May 23 to May 25.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Appears on Embezzlement Charge
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Former Prime Minister Najib arrived at MACC on the morning of May 22. Photo:Reuters. |
According toChannel NewsAsiaAt around 9:40 a.m. on May 22 (local time), former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was present at the headquarters of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), in the context of being investigated for suspected embezzlement of billions of dollars from the state development investment fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).
The 64-year-old former prime minister has been asked by MACC to explain nearly $10.6 million transferred into his bank account, a sum suspected to be a fraction of billions of dollars embezzled from 1MDB.
The scandal was one of the main reasons why the ruling National Front (BN) coalition was defeated in the May 9 election.
4 days, 180 people died from heat in Pakistan
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| People cool off at a water supply system during hot weather in Karachi, Pakistan on May 22. Photo: AFP/TTXVN |
On May 22, the Pakistani non-profit social organization Edhi Foundation said the number of deaths in Karachi in the past four days has doubled compared to the average number, up to 180 people.
Mr. Faisal Edhi, the head of this organization, said that although it could not be confirmed, relatives of the deceased said the main cause was the hot weather. Meanwhile, according to officials, so far only one death has been confirmed due to heatstroke.
Pakistan Meteorological Department predicts that the heat wave will continue in Karachi for the next 2-3 days with temperatures reaching 44 degrees Celsius.
Sweden distributes 'war preparation' guide to 4.8 million households
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20-page booklet with many illustrations. Photo:DinSäkerhet. |
The Swedish government has distributed a booklet advising citizens to prepare for a surprise attack and called for contributions to the country's "total defence".
The move comes amid heated debates about security and the possibility of joining NATO in Sweden after Russia annexed Crimea in 2014. Recently, Russian aircraft and submarines have also suddenly violated the country's airspace and territorial waters.
The "If crisis or war comes" guidebook was distributed to more than 4.8 million households, providing instructions on how to ensure basic needs such as food, water, temperature, the meaning of warning signals and how people can contribute to the country's "total defense".
Accordingly, all citizens aged 16 to 70 can be "summoned if there is a threat of war or war".
In the event of an attack, Sweden "will not surrender" and "any information advocating an end to resistance is incorrect".
Uber begins testing technology taxi service in Japan |
| Uber logo. Source: AFP/VNA |
Uber will begin its first pilot program for its technology taxi service in Japan this summer, with ambitions to conquer the difficult market of the world's third largest economy.
In a statement on May 22, Uber said that the Japanese market is relatively "picky" about service providers because passengers are not adventurous and are always loyal to the current high-quality traditional taxi service.
In major cities in Japan, it only takes a few seconds to call a taxi. This is also a big challenge for technology taxis because speed is not an advantage in this market.
