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While supply chain issues are hampering the auto industry output, Mercedes posts profits beating recession fears. Watch this report.

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Newly-elected UK PM Rishi Sunak is facing his first PMQs. There is a faceoff over Braverman's reappointment. Opposition is demanding a snap general election in the UK.

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The German cabinet on Tuesday approved China’s Cosco buying&nbsp;a 24.9 per cent stake in HHLA, a container operator at Germany’s Hafen Hamburg port. The nod came despite calls from several quarters urging Chancellor Olaf Scholz to not let the Chinese company buy stakes in the firm.

Referring to the deal, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson&nbsp;Wang Wenbin said Beijing hoped that&nbsp;"relevant parties would see pragmatic cooperation between China and Germany rationally (and) stop gratuitous speculation."

Earlier, Cosco was attempting to buy a 35 per cent stake in the company. However, the smaller-than-planned stake was necessitated after Germany learned its painful lesson of being overtly dependent on a single country, in the aftermath of the Russian gas crisis.&nbsp;

Yet,&nbsp;it appears that&nbsp;Scholz used his veto power to allow the deal to go through. As reported by WION, last month, German Economy Minister Robert Habeck said that Berlin couldn't be allowed to be blackmailed by other countries, hinting at China.

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He referred to Cosco-HHLA and said he was against the deal. "I’m leaning towards the fact that we don’t allow that," said&nbsp;Habeck.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/once-bitten-twice-shy-after-russia-lesson-germany-to-reconsider-trade-deal-with-china-516058">Read more:&nbsp;Once bitten, twice shy: After Russia lesson, Germany to reconsider trade deal with China</a>

Notably, China is Germany's biggest trade partner for the last six years. The volume of trade between the two nations reached $246 billion in 2021. However, the trade is imbalanced as Germany is much more dependent on China.&nbsp;

Berlin's trade deficit with Beijing has increased to almost $41 billion as of mid-2022. While German imports to China have only increased by 12.4 per cent in the first half of 2022 compared to 3.4 per cent in 2000, the German imports of Chinese goods have leapt an astronomical 45.7 per cent on a year-on-year basis.

China has been known to use its advantageous position in bilateral trade to coerce sovereign governments by bending them to its will. The German opposition has protested against the deal and questioned Scholz.&nbsp;

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The German cabinet on Tuesday approved China’s Cosco buying a 24.9 per cent stake in HHLA, a container operator at Germany’s Hafen Hamburg port. The nod came despite calls from several quarters urging Chancellor Olaf Scholz to not let the Chinese company buy stakes in the firm.

The German cabinet on Tuesday approved China’s Cosco buying a 24.9 per cent stake in HHLA, a container operator at Germany’s Hafen Hamburg port. The nod came despite calls from several quarters urging Chancellor Olaf Scholz to not let the Chinese company buy stakes in the firm. Referring to the deal, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said Beijing hoped that "relevant parties would see pragmatic cooperation between China and Germany rationally (and) stop gratuitous speculation." Earlier, Cosco was attempting to buy a 35 per cent stake in the company. However, the smaller-than-planned stake was necessitated after Germany learned its painful lesson of being overtly dependent on a single country, in the aftermath of the Russian gas crisis. Yet, it appears that Scholz used his veto power to allow the deal to go through. As reported by WION, last month, German Economy Minister Robert Habeck said that Berlin couldn't be allowed to be blackmailed by other countries, hinting at China. WATCH | Gravitas: Germany | Next in China's trap? × He referred to Cosco-HHLA and said he was against the deal. "I’m leaning towards the fact that we don’t allow that," said Habeck. Read more: Once bitten, twice shy: After Russia lesson, Germany to reconsider trade deal with China Notably, China is Germany's biggest trade partner for the last six years. The volume of trade between the two nations reached $246 billion in 2021. However, the trade is imbalanced as Germany is much more dependent on China. Berlin's trade deficit with Beijing has increased to almost $41 billion as of mid-2022. While German imports to China have only increased by 12.4 per cent in the first half of 2022 compared to 3.4 per cent in 2000, the German imports of Chinese goods have leapt an astronomical 45.7 per cent on a year-on-year basis. China has been known to use its advantageous position in bilateral trade to coerce sovereign governments by bending them to its will. The German opposition has protested against the deal and questioned Scholz. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Germany allows Chinese company to buy stakes in container operator at its largest port

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Tensions have flared up yet again in the West Bank as Israel launched an overnight raid in the city of Nablus in Palestine and amid the bombings five Palestinians were killed and one more member of the rebel group Lion's Den was killed while cross-questioning.

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In a rather out-of-the-blue move, more than 300 companies from 56 countries that include the likes of Nestle, H&M and Tata Steel among others have called upon world leaders to make it compulsory to disclose their environmental impact by 2030.

In a rather out-of-the-blue move, more than 300 companies from 56 countries that include the likes of Nestle, H&M and Tata Steel among others have called upon world leaders to make it compulsory to disclose their environmental impact by 2030. Reportedly, an open letter was dispatched to heads of state and business leaders ahead of Cop15, scheduled to take place in Montreal this December. In the letter, the businesses called for the leaders to take the pledge at the event itself. If the world leaders agree to the proposal put forth, the pledge will apply to all large companies across 196 countries that have signed up for the Convention on Biological Diversity. Read more: NASA's new methane detection tool will help detect 'super-emitters' from space Speaking about agreeing to sign such a proposal, clothing giant H&M said it was looking for 'opportunities to change'. “We are looking into opportunities to change the materials we use towards 100% recycled or sustainably sourced materials, which are less resource-intensive – basically, less land use, water, pesticides and chemicals,” said Leyla Ertur, the head of sustainability at H&M. WATCH | Mad rush in Moscow as shoppers take last chance to shop at H&M Experts suggested that the business houses had finally come around to the idea that if the planet was dead, no businesses could be sustained. “They stand ready to transform their businesses and are calling on governments to set the rules of the game through legislation that will create fair competition for business.” Notably, the companies that have raised their hands and come on board for the proposal have combined revenues of more than $1.5 trillion. However, if other companies don't agree to make such disclosures mandatory, it will become voluntary. There has been an increase in the number of companies coming forward and making such pledges. UK, France and New Zealand have made climate disclosures mandatory for companies. Thus, the new proposal will put pressure on other countries to take action as well. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Business houses bat for disclosure of their environmental impact by 2030

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Moscow has accused Kyiv of planning to deploy a 'dirty bomb' on its own land. Ukraine and the West however have denied these claims, Zelensky has counter accused the Kremlin of planning a false flag operation.

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Day one of Harvey Weinstein's Los Angeles rape trial started with an accuser breaking down in tears while recounting the sexual assault. She was allegedly subjected to sexual assault by the former Hollywood Mogul.

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The cost of motorcycle permits has now surpassed the cost of a new, entry-level bike in Singapore. The cost of a 10-year motorcycle permit in the city-state hit a record of over $9000.

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The Moroccan city of Marrakesh is home to a secret paradise, a garden of plants and artworks designed by an Austrian artist. The eight acre site is open to visitors who come to wander through the parts of this eccentric attraction.

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From toasting your breakfast to turning on the AC before heading to bed, almost everyone is responsible for carbon emissions all through their day but only a few stop to reflect on the impact. An Australian couple however has gone the extra mile and has decided to be completely carbon neutral.

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The market town in the far north province of Cameroon which borders Chad has been struggling with major flooding for a week now. The town is the confluence point for two regional rivers both of which are witnessing exceptionally high water levels.

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