European Union leaders agreed on Thursday to help meet Ukraine’s financial needs for the next two years but did not explicitly approve the use of frozen Russian assets to fund a large loan for Kyiv, after Belgium raised concerns. “The European Council commits to address Ukraine’s pressing financial needs for 2026-2027, including for its military […]
Canada is seeking to arrange a meeting between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese President Xi Jinping during the upcoming summit in South Korea, according to a senior Canadian government official. Carney, who has emphasised the importance of re-establishing broad engagement with China after a period of strained relations, is scheduled to attend the APEC […]
The United States has announced a new round of sanctions targeting several major Russian oil companies over Moscow’s ongoing war in Ukraine, raising concerns among key energy importers India and China, both of which rely heavily on discounted Russian crude. The U.S. Treasury Department said the measures are aimed at curbing Russia’s revenue streams that […]
Britain is preparing to elevate its diplomatic relations with Vietnam to the highest level next week, when Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosts Vietnamese Communist Party chief To Lam in London. The upgrade will raise ties to Vietnam’s top-tier “strategic comprehensive partnership,” placing the UK alongside a select group of countries that includes China, Russia, the […]
Indonesian soldiers in full fatigues marched onto a private palm oil plantation on Borneo island in late June, posting a signboard that declared the estate under government control, according to accounts from plantation managers. The incident at the Melati Hanjalipan plantation has become emblematic of a sweeping, military backed campaign to reclaim land and assets […]
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer came under intense scrutiny on Wednesday during a fiery session of Prime Minister’s Questions, as the ongoing inquiry into grooming gangs faced fresh controversy following the resignation of four women from its victims and survivors panel. Starmer reaffirmed his government’s commitment to the official inquiry, emphasizing that justice for victims […]
Sweden and Ukraine have taken a major step toward strengthening defense ties, signing a letter of intent (LOI) focused on air force cooperation that could pave the way for a landmark export deal involving up to 150 Swedish-made Gripen fighter jets. The agreement was signed on Wednesday by Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Ukrainian […]
The International Maritime Organization, a United Nations body, is hitting the brakes on a proposed global carbon tax on international shipping that’s been strongly opposed by the United States. On October 17, member states were all set to give the thumbs up to the proposal, but Saudi Arabia threw a wrench in the works by […]
Recently, one of the most prescribed drugs in the world has once again come under the spotlight, and this is as the FDA issued notice in recall of more than 140,000 bottles of common statin medication. Not only does this highlight the concerning issues surrounding the production of drugs in general, considering why recalls tend […]
Russia carried out large scale nuclear force drills on Wednesday under the direct supervision of President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin confirmed. The exercises, which included simulated missile launches, took place as a planned summit between Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump was put on hold amid disagreements over a ceasefire in Ukraine. According to the […]