Zelenskiy Confirms Ukrainian Military Presence in Russia’s Belgorod and Kursk Regions

By admin April 8, 2025 No comment

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy confirmed for the first time that Ukrainian troops have been active in Russia’s Belgorod region, aiming to protect towns near the border in Ukraine’s Sumy and Kharkiv regions. In his nightly video address on Monday, Zelenskiy also acknowledged Ukrainian presence in parts of the neighbouring Kursk region, where troops have remained

EU Poised to Hit Back at U.S. Tariffs with Countermeasures on $28 Billion Worth of Imports

By admin April 7, 2025 No comment

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The European Union is preparing to approve a package of retaliatory tariffs on up to $28 billion worth of U.S. imports in response to President Donald Trump’s sweeping trade duties, including 25% tariffs on steel, aluminium, and automobiles. The proposed EU counter-tariffs target a wide range of U.S. goods—from chewing gum and dental floss to […]

Russell Brand Charged with Rape and Multiple Assaults in UK

By admin April 5, 2025 No comment

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British actor-comedian Russell Brand has been officially charged with rape and several counts of sexual assault related to incidents involving four women between 1999 and 2005, police confirmed on Friday. The charges include one count of rape, one count of indecent assault, one count of oral rape, and two counts of sexual assault. Brand is […]

Russia Bans Elton John AIDS Foundation, Citing Threat to “Traditional Values”

By admin April 4, 2025 No comment

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Russia’s General Prosecutor has banned the Elton John AIDS Foundation, labeling its activities as “undesirable” and accusing the organisation of promoting values contrary to Russian traditions. The decision, announced Thursday, applies to both the U.S. and U.K.-registered branches of the foundation. Authorities alleged the foundation was part of a broader

Britain Faces Economic Risks from U.S. Tariffs, Seeks Better Trade Terms

By admin April 3, 2025 No comment

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Britain is confronting potential economic risks from U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs but has chosen not to retaliate, instead focusing on securing improved trade terms, Business Minister Jonathan Reynolds stated on Thursday. While the UK was spared the harshest penalties, facing a 10% levy compared to 20% or higher for other nations, its economy […]

Denmark PM to Visit Greenland Amid Tensions Over U.S. Interest in Arctic Island

By admin April 2, 2025 No comment

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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is set to visit Greenland on Wednesday for talks with the territory’s incoming government, following recent tensions over U.S. interest in the Arctic island. Frederiksen’s three-day visit comes less than a week after U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s trip to Greenland, which received a frosty response from both Danish and […]

French Court Bars Marine Le Pen from 2027 Presidential Race Over Embezzlement Conviction

By admin April 1, 2025 No comment

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In a landmark ruling, a French court on Monday barred far-right leader Marine Le Pen from running in the 2027 presidential election after convicting her of embezzlement. Le Pen, 56, received a five-year ban from public office, along with a four-year prison sentence—two years suspended and two under home detention—and a €100,000 fine. The court […]

Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin Jailed in Turkey on Terrorism Charges

By admin March 29, 2025 No comment

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Swedish journalist Kaj Joakim Medin has been jailed in Turkey pending trial on terrorism charges after covering protests against Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu’s arrest. Medin was detained in Istanbul as part of an investigation into a 2023 protest in Stockholm, where a mannequin resembling Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan was hung outside the city hall. Turkish […]

Investors Pull Back as European Stocks Rally Faces Trade War Risks

By admin March 28, 2025 No comment

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Investors are scaling back on European stocks and the euro after a strong first quarter, fearing that optimism over economic stimulus may have been overstated. Major asset managers, including Amundi and Legal & General Investment Management, are reducing bullish bets amid concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump’s impending trade tariffs set to be announced on

Pro-Russian Gagauz Leader Detained at Moldova Airport Amid Lawmaker Disappearances

By admin March 26, 2025 No comment

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Moldovan authorities detained Eugenia Gutul, the leader of the pro-Russian Gagauz ethnic minority, at Chisinau’s international airport on Tuesday evening. Officials from Moldova’s Anti-Corruption Centre stated she would be held for 72 hours as part of an ongoing criminal investigation. Her arrest comes amid tensions between the central government and the autonomous