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USA, Lithuania in talks aimed at China
Washington – In March 1990, Lithuania became the first republic to break away from the Soviet Union by declaring itself an independent state, a decision applauded by the White House. Thirty-three years later, this Baltic country of about 2.7 million people is making bold moves to counter China, the rising global power of the century, […]
Live: Ukraine’s Zelensky meets Biden in Washington
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to visit Washington on Wednesday for a meeting with US President Joe Biden and an address to Congress, according to the White House. Read our live blog for the latest updates on the war in Ukraine. All times are Paris time (GMT+1). 7:16 a.m.: Zelensky says “on his way […]
Turkey blamed the Kurdish PKK for the bombing in Istanbul
Turkey’s interior minister has accused the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) of being responsible for a bombing on a busy shopping street in Istanbul that killed six people and injured more than 80. On Sunday afternoon, a a popular shopping destination for locals and tourists. A suspect was arrested early Monday. “The person who planted the […]
Live: Power restored in the occupied Ukrainian city of Kherson
Power has been restored in the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson after a two-day blackout, an official posted in Moscow said on Tuesday. The city, occupied by the Russian army since the February 24 invasion of Ukraine, had been without water and electricity since Sunday. Follow our live blog for the latest developments. All times […]
EU proposes new Russia sanctions including oil price cap
The EU’s executive on Wednesday proposed a new round of sanctions on Moscow over its latest “escalation” in Ukraine, including an oil price cap and ban on Russian exports worth seven billion euros. Read our live blog to see how all the day’s events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+2). This live page is […]
Right-wing extremists make gains in EU as Brussels hints at consequences
Right-wing populists continue to win in Europe – a “difficult” scenario for the unelected EU leaders Europe’s far-right won another victory this week when Italy’s Giorgia Meloni and her party, the Brothers of Italy, won large in the country’s general election. It is the first time since 1948, when Italy’s anti-fascist constitution came into force, […]
Pipeline leaks appear to be the result of deliberate action
washington – EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Wednesday that all indications are that leaks from two Nord Stream natural gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea “are the result of a deliberate act”. “We will support any investigation aimed at getting to the bottom of what happened and why, and will take further […]
The Nord Stream pipeline leaks appear to be the result of deliberate action
washington – European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Wednesday that all indications are that leaks from two Nord Stream natural gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea “are the result of a deliberate act.” “We will support any investigation aimed at getting to the bottom of what happened and why, and will take further […]
Russia plans annexation ceremony as Ukrainian allies brace for sanctions
The Kremlin said Russia will hold a ceremony on Friday to officially incorporate four areas of Ukraine into Russia, a process Ukraine and its allies have dismissed as illegal while promising retaliation in the form of new sanctions. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Thursday that the ceremony will include Russian President Vladimir Putin […]
The Finnish Parliament approves the country’s accession to NATO
Helsinki [Finland]May 17 (ANI): Finland’s parliament has approved the country’s accession to NATO, with 188 out of 200 lawmakers supporting the decision and eight voting against, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Tuesday. US President Joe Biden will host his Finnish counterpart and Sweden’s Prime Minister in the White House on May 19 for talks on […]
