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In Huaraz, Peru, a landmark legal case is set to challenge corporate accountability for greenhouse gas emissions, as local farmer Saul Luciano Lliuya sues German energy company RWE. He claims the firm is responsible for 0.5% of global emissions, which he argues have accelerated glacier melting and increased the risk of catastrophic meltwater floods threatening the city. The case, beginning Monday at Germany's Higher Regional Court of Hamm, seeks RWE's financial contribution towards a $3.5 million flood defense project. Lliuya, supported by environmental group Germanwatch, hopes to establish a precedent for holding polluters liable for climate change impacts. RWE, however, contends that the lawsuit is legally unfounded and warns it could set a troubling precedent for all greenhouse gas emitters. Meanwhile, Huaraz faces growing dangers from swollen lakes and rivers linked to rapid glacial retreat, with over half of Peru's glaciers lost in the past sixty years due to climate change. 
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Mar 15 2025, 7 pmeznews.inU.S. President Donald Trump hinted on Monday that Chinese President Xi Jinping might visit the United States "in the not-too-distant future" amid escalating economic tensions between the two nations. Since taking office, Trump has imposed 20% tariffs on all Chinese imports, criticizing Beijing for its failure to curb the flow of chemicals linked to the opioid crisis in the U.S. While Trump has expressed optimism about his relationship with Xi, significant disagreements remain on issues such as tariffs and Taiwan. China has objected to the tariffs and claims to have taken substantial steps in counter-narcotics efforts, responding with limited retaliatory trade measures. During a board meeting at the John F. Kennedy Performing Arts Center, Trump reiterated the need for tariffs to correct trade imbalances and generate government revenue, dismissing concerns that they could hinder economic growth or inflate prices. The White House and Chinese embassy did not comment on the remarks.
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Mar 18 2025, 5 ameznews.inThe U.S. Commerce Department has issued a ban on the Chinese artificial intelligence model DeepSeek for all government-furnished equipment, as revealed in a recent internal communication. Staff were instructed not to download or access any applications related to DeepSeek, which has raised concerns about data privacy and the potential sharing of sensitive information with the Chinese Communist Party. The ban follows a significant selloff in global equity markets attributed to fears over DeepSeek's impact on the U.S. AI lead. Congressional members, including Josh Gottheimer and Darin LaHood, have introduced legislation to prohibit the AI model on government devices and urged state governors to implement similar bans. Several states, including Virginia, Texas, and New York, have already restricted DeepSeek's use, while a coalition of 21 state attorneys general has called for federal legislation to address the issue. The Commerce Department has not commented on the extent of the ban across the government.
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Mar 18 2025, 5 ameznews.inStarbucks has been ordered to pay $50 million to Michael Garcia, a customer who suffered severe burns from a hot tea spill at a California drive-through in February 2020. Garcia's lawyers claimed that a server improperly placed one of three oversized drinks in the tray, leading to the accident that caused third-degree burns to his groin and inner thighs. After enduring hospitalization and multiple skin grafts, Garcia has lived with lasting physical and psychological effects. Starbucks denied responsibility and initially offered $30 million to settle, but the case proceeded to trial when Garcia insisted on a public apology and policy changes. A Los Angeles jury ultimately awarded him $50 million, a sum that could exceed $60 million with additional costs. Starbucks plans to appeal, maintaining that it upholds high safety standards and disagrees with the jury's findings. The case echoes the infamous 1994 McDonald's coffee spill lawsuit.
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Mar 18 2025, 5 ameznews.inDonald Trump announced that his administration will release the remaining government files related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on Tuesday, a case that continues to inspire conspiracy theories over six decades later. Speaking at the Kennedy Center in Washington, Trump highlighted the significance of the release, stating, "People have been waiting for decades for this." He signed an executive order in January directing the declassification of JFK documents, which also includes files on the assassinations of Robert F. Kennedy and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. While Trump did not provide specifics on the new information, he hinted at the extensive volume of documents, asserting, "We have a tremendous amount of paper." Although the National Archives has previously released a vast majority of Kennedy-related records, thousands remain withheld due to national security concerns, further fueling speculation surrounding the assassination, which was officially attributed to Lee Harvey Oswald.
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Mar 18 2025, 4 ameznews.inIn a surprising move, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he has revoked Secret Service protection for Hunter Biden and Ashley Biden, the children of former President Joe Biden. Trump stated on Truth Social that Hunter Biden's protection, funded by U.S. taxpayers, would cease immediately, along with the security detail for Ashley Biden, who reportedly had 13 agents assigned to her. This decision followed a reporter's inquiry about the Secret Service detail for Hunter Biden, prompting Trump to acknowledge that he was previously unaware of it. The announcement has raised questions about the implications for the Biden family's security, as well as the motivations behind Trump's decision.
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Mar 18 2025, 4 ameznews.inPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's attempt to dismiss Ronen Bar, head of the Shin Bet internal security agency, has ignited fears of a renewed political crisis in Israel. Citing a "lack of trust," Netanyahu's move follows a similar effort to oust Attorney General Gali Baharav Miara, whose legal opinions often clash with the government. Bar, who has publicly disagreed with Netanyahu over agency reforms, suggested political motives behind the dismissal, especially after the Shin Bet faced criticism for failing to prevent the October 7 Hamas attack. Opposition parties are mobilizing protests and plan to challenge the dismissal in court. Critics, including former Supreme Court president Dorit Beinisch, warn that Netanyahu's actions could destabilize Israeli society and governance. Meanwhile, Netanyahu's allies argue that the dismissal is justified given the agency's perceived failures. The situation has heightened tensions, with fears that it could lead to civil unrest and further fractures within Israeli democracy.
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Mar 18 2025, 1 ameznews.inIsrael's military announced on Monday that it was conducting strikes on military sites in southern Syria, specifically targeting command centers and facilities associated with the former regime of Bashar al-Assad. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated that the military assets in the region pose a significant threat to Israel's security. Syrian state media reported that the strikes resulted in the deaths of two civilians and injuries to 19 others in the vicinity of Daraa city. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights indicated that the targeted site had previously belonged to Assad's army but is now under the control of new authorities. Since Assad's ousting in December, Israel has intensified its airstrike campaign in Syria, having conducted hundreds of operations since the onset of the Syrian civil war in 2011, primarily against government forces and Iranian-linked targets.
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Mar 18 2025, 1 ameznews.inPrime Minister Narendra Modi and New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon engaged in extensive bilateral talks in New Delhi, culminating in the signing of a pivotal defence agreement. The discussions aimed to enhance cooperation across various sectors, including trade, education, and agriculture, and initiated negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Modi underscored concerns regarding anti-India activities in New Zealand and emphasized a united stance against terrorism, referencing the Christchurch and Mumbai attacks. Both leaders agreed to institutionalise their defence partnership and outlined plans for collaboration in the defence industry. New Zealand's formal accession to the Indo-Pacific Oceans' Initiative and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure signifies its commitment to regional cooperation. Additional agreements were reached on trade facilitation, horticulture, forestry, and education, alongside a Memorandum of Cooperation in sports, further solidifying the ties between the two nations.
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Mar 17 2025, 11 pmeznews.inNew Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon emphasized India's crucial role in the Indo-Pacific during his address at the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi on Monday, advocating for India's bid for permanent membership in the UN Security Council. Luxon highlighted the importance of a rules-based order in the region amid rising tensions from China's assertiveness, stating that "might makes right" is unacceptable. He affirmed New Zealand's commitment to strengthening ties with India, noting that both countries share a vested interest in maintaining an open and prosperous Indo-Pacific. The prime ministers of India and New Zealand also discussed enhancing defense cooperation and reaffirmed their dedication to upholding international law, particularly the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Luxon called the Quad an essential platform for promoting stability and prosperity, while reiterating New Zealand's intent to support regional partners in making independent choices free from external interference.
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Mar 17 2025, 11 pmeznews.inThe White House has dismissed a request from a French Member of the European Parliament for the return of the Statue of Liberty, emphasizing the historical significance of U.S. support during World War II. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt remarked that France would be "speaking German" if not for American assistance in the conflict, suggesting that gratitude should be extended to the U.S. for its role in liberating France. Leavitt's comments came in response to what she termed the remarks of a "low level French politician," underscoring the enduring complexities of Franco-American relations. The statue, a gift from France to the United States in 1886, symbolizes friendship between the two nations, but the recent exchange highlights tensions over historical narratives and national pride.
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Mar 17 2025, 11 pm
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