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US Expands Blacklist of Chinese Firms Over Xinjiang Forced Labor Allegations
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US Expands Blacklist of Chinese Firms Over Xinjiang Forced Labor Allegations

The United States added 43 Chinese companies to its blacklist over alleged forced labor in Xinjiang, expanding its veto on exports. China's Commerce Ministry denied the accusations, while some international figures, like Chile's Kast, continued to court China despite the US tariffs.

Anti-Migrant Riots Target Homes in Belfast
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Anti-Migrant Riots Target Homes in Belfast

Anti-migrant riots in Belfast led to homes being attacked and vandalized, with police having been warned for months about addresses targeted by extremist groups. The violence has affected numerous migrant families, including Romanian nationals, and left one stabbing victim in critical condition.

US Commentators Banned from UK for SXSW London Appearances
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US Commentators Banned from UK for SXSW London Appearances

Left-wing US commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur were banned from entering the UK, preventing their appearances at SXSW London. The decision, which Piker called 'Kafkaesque,' has sparked controversy and debate over freedom of speech and political views.

UK Bars US Commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur, Sparking Debate
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UK Bars US Commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur, Sparking Debate

The United Kingdom has barred American political commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur from entering the country, with both claiming the ban is due to their criticism of Israel. The visa refusals have exposed tensions between protecting open argument and importing those whose public role is to turn conspiracy into cash.

UK Denies Entry to US Political Commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur
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UK Denies Entry to US Political Commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur

The UK Home Office has denied entry to American left-wing political commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur, preventing them from attending scheduled events in London. Both commentators claim the ban is due to their pro-Palestinian views and criticism of Israel.

Iraqi reporter raised in China, famous for viral dance, gets engaged to Xinjiang woman
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Iraqi reporter raised in China, famous for viral dance, gets engaged to Xinjiang woman

An Iraqi journalist, who is also an online celebrity in China and was once praised by China’s foreign minister Wang Yi, has become engaged to a woman from the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. Ameen Muneer Mohammed Al-Obaidi, who is better known by his Chinese name, Fang Haoming, boasts about 5 million followers on social media. He works as a China correspondent for the Dubai-based China-Arab TV. Fang, 26, joined other foreign journalists to perform the popular Subject Three street dance at a...

‘46,800 jobs’: Xinjiang official says textile industry is growing despite US sanctions
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‘46,800 jobs’: Xinjiang official says textile industry is growing despite US sanctions

A senior official in Xinjiang said the region’s textile industry expanded last year despite the trade restrictions imposed by US-led sanctions, creating tens of thousands of jobs, while pledging stronger legal support for affected companies to defend their rights and interests. Wang Kuiran, secretary general of the far western Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region government, described the region as resilient as he declared yarn output rose more than 20 per cent in 2025. According to Wang, fabric...