Netherlands, China Seek Resolution Over Seized Chipmaker Nexperia Amid Export Block

By admin October 21, 2025 No comment

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The Netherlands’ Economy Minister Vincent Karremans said on Tuesday that he had held talks with Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao regarding Nexperia BV, the Dutch chipmaker the government seized control of last month. The seizure, which heightened tensions between the two nations, prompted China to block exports of Nexperia’s products, sparking concern among

Slovak Court Sentences Robert Fico’s Attacker to 21 Years for Terrorism

By admin October 21, 2025 No comment

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A Slovak court on Tuesday sentenced 72-year-old Juraj Cintula to 21 years in prison after finding him guilty of terrorism for shooting Prime Minister Robert Fico in May 2024. Cintula fired five shots at close range as Fico greeted supporters in the central town of Handlova, wounding him in the abdomen, hip, hand, and foot. […]

Prince Andrew Renounces Duke of York Title Amid Ongoing Scandals

By admin October 18, 2025 No comment

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Britain’s Prince Andrew announced on Friday that he would relinquish the use of his title, Duke of York, following years of controversy surrounding his association with the late U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and other allegations that have tarnished his reputation. The 65-year-old prince, who is eighth in line to the throne, said he was […]

France Opens Terror Probe into Alleged Plot to Attack Exiled Russian Activist

By admin October 17, 2025 No comment

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France’s anti-terrorism prosecutor has launched a formal investigation into four men accused of plotting an attack against a Russian opposition figure living in exile. Although officials have not disclosed the intended target, Vladimir Osechkin, a Biarritz-based Russian activist, claimed on his Telegram channel that the alleged plot was directed at him. Osechkin thanked

Polish Court Blocks Extradition of Ukrainian Suspect in Nord Stream Explosions

By admin October 17, 2025 No comment

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A Polish court has rejected Germany’s request to extradite a Ukrainian suspect linked to the 2022 Nord Stream gas pipeline blasts, a ruling that aligns with the stance of Poland’s government. The suspect, identified as Volodymyr Z., is wanted by German prosecutors for allegedly helping plant explosives on the undersea pipelines that once transported Russian […]

UK Economy Sees Modest Growth in August Ahead of Pre-Budget Uncertainty

By admin October 16, 2025 No comment

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Britain’s economy edged back into growth in August, expanding by a marginal 0.1% from July, official data revealed on Thursday, providing a slight boost ahead of Finance Minister Rachel Reeves’ November budget. However, GDP for July was revised downward to show a 0.1% decline from June, highlighting ongoing volatility in the economy, according to the […]

PM Starmer Publishes Evidence in Spy Case Amid China Tensions

By admin October 16, 2025 No comment

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday released senior security officials’ evidence in the high-profile prosecution of two men accused of spying for China, aiming to show that the case’s collapse was not due to government interference. Last month, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) unexpectedly dropped charges against the men, who had denied sharing politically

Russia Dismisses Trump’s Warning of Economic Collapse Amid Gasoline Shortage Reports

By admin October 15, 2025 No comment

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One of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s top economic officials has rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims that Russia’s economy is on the brink of collapse. Trump, in remarks on Tuesday, said Russia faced “long lines waiting for gasoline” and urged Putin to end the war in Ukraine, which he said was making Russia “look bad.” […]

EU’s “Drone Wall” Plan Faces Hurdles Amid Security Urgency and Political Divide

By admin October 15, 2025 No comment

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The European Union is pushing forward with plans for a continent-wide anti-drone defence network following repeated drone incursions into Polish airspace and incidents over airports in Denmark and Germany. Initially pitched by Baltic nations as a “drone wall” along the eastern border, the proposal has evolved into a broader “European Drone Defence Initiative,” aiming to

Former Billionaire Rene Benko Faces Trial Over Signa Collapse

By admin October 14, 2025 No comment

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Austrian former billionaire Rene Benko went on trial on Tuesday in Vienna in connection with the collapse of his property empire, Signa Group — once one of Europe’s largest real estate firms. At its peak, Signa held high-profile assets such as stakes in New York’s Chrysler Building and the British department store Selfridges, before becoming […]