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Tents arrive for quake survivors in high-altitude Tibet that killed 126
Tents, quilts and other relief items were being delivered to provide shelter for those whose homes are uninhabitable or unsafe
 "Tents arrive for quake survivors in high-altitude Tibet that killed 126")
EU warns of 'serious blow' to climate change policy from Donald Trump
US exit from the Paris Agreement would require other countries to double down on climate diplomacy in response
 "EU warns of 'serious blow' to climate change policy from Donald Trump")
Tibet earthquake: Death toll rises to 126; 30,000 evacuated. Top updates
Tibet earthquake news: The earthquake struck at 9.05 am (0105 GMT) on Tuesday, with its epicentre in rural county Tingri
Greenland loves US: Trump Jr as Prez-elect keeps option on controlling open
In a post on Truth Social Trump Jr posted a picture of himself holding the American flag alongside a group of people in Greenland wearing MAGA hats
 "Greenland loves US: Trump Jr as Prez-elect keeps option on controlling open")
Remote but resource-rich Greenland occupies key position in warming world
Greenland also serves as the engine and on/off switch for a key ocean current that influences Earth's climate in many ways, including hurricane and winter storm activity
 "Remote but resource-rich Greenland occupies key position in warming world")
Samsung's Q4 profit outlook falls short as chip troubles weigh heavily
Samsung's earnings were dented by rising research and development costs and the ramp-up of manufacturing capacity for advanced chips
 "Samsung's Q4 profit outlook falls short as chip troubles weigh heavily")
Honda Motor cautious about new EV production ahead of Trump presidency
Honda will also be cautious about its battery plant plans in Canada, mindful of government regulations and EV market trends
 "Honda Motor cautious about new EV production ahead of Trump presidency")
BYD brought hundreds of Chinese workers to Brazil on irregular visas
A total of 163 of those workers, hired by BYD contractor Jinjiang, were found last month to be working in what Brazilian authorities said were slavery-like conditions
 "BYD brought hundreds of Chinese workers to Brazil on irregular visas")
South Korea's Yoon Suk faces second arrest attempt in fortified compound
A court re-issued an arrest warrant for Yoon this week, sparking protests on both sides
 "South Korea's Yoon Suk faces second arrest attempt in fortified compound")
Here's how Washington's tag on China's CATL could affect Musk's Tesla
CATL, the world's largest battery maker, is a major supplier of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries to Tesla for its Shanghai factory
 "Here's how Washington's tag on China's CATL could affect Musk's Tesla")
Sam Altman's sister accuses him of sexual abuse, OpenAI CEO rejects claim
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman denies sister Ann Altman's sexual abuse allegations, calls claims 'utterly untrue' in a family statement following her lawsuit citing years of alleged abuse
 "Sam Altman's sister accuses him of sexual abuse, OpenAI CEO rejects claim")
Asian stocks slip as strong dollar reflects steady US economy, rate outlook
MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.2 per cent, with Japan's Nikkei down 0.8 per cent
 "Asian stocks slip as strong dollar reflects steady US economy, rate outlook")
3 injured, 3 missing after seaplane crashes off Australian tourist island
The plane owned by Swan River Seaplanes was returning to its base in Perth, the Western Australia state capital 30 kilometres east of Rottnest Island
 "3 injured, 3 missing after seaplane crashes off Australian tourist island")
30,000 under evacuation orders as wildfire whips through Los Angeles
Nearly 26,000 people in more than 10,000 households and more than 13,000 structures are under threat from the blaze
 "30,000 under evacuation orders as wildfire whips through Los Angeles")
Biden admin asks court to block plea deal for mastermind of 9/11 attacks
The Justice Department argued in a brief filed with a federal appeals court in the District of Columbia that the government would be irreparably harmed if the guilty pleas were accepted
 "Biden admin asks court to block plea deal for mastermind of 9/11 attacks")
Harris to travel to Asia, Mideast, Europe during her final week in office
The trip, which is scheduled to last from Jan 13 to Jan 17, will be a final opportunity for Harris to address US foreign policy challenges before Donald Trump takes office
 "Harris to travel to Asia, Mideast, Europe during her final week in office")
US-Canada alliance is stronger because of him: Biden praises Trudeau
His statement comes a day after Trudeau announced that he will be stepping down as Canada's PM and Liberal Party leader
 "US-Canada alliance is stronger because of him: Biden praises Trudeau")
UK lawmakers slam Shein for refusing to answer questions on cotton supply
Executives from Shein and its rival Temu were grilled on their labour rights compliance and how they source their products at Parliament's business and trade committee Tuesday
 "UK lawmakers slam Shein for refusing to answer questions on cotton supply")
US Congressman challenges Biden admin's decision to investigate Adani
The five-term Republican lawmaker said that targeting entities who invest tens of billions of dollars and create tens of thousands of jobs for Americans only harms the US in the long run
 "US Congressman challenges Biden admin's decision to investigate Adani")
US shifts over $100 mn in military aid from Israel and Egypt to Lebanon
In separate notices sent to Congress, the State Department said it was moving $95 million in military assistance intended for Egypt and $7.5 million for Israel toward supporting the Lebanese army
 "US shifts over $100 mn in military aid from Israel and Egypt to Lebanon")
