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Slovakian parliament approves plan to revamp RTVS

Information The Slovakian parliament has approved a plan to revamp the public broadcaster RTVS, changing its leadership and renaming it Slovak Television and Radio (STVR). The new law, which will take effect in July pending the president’s signature, aims to address alleged bias within the broadcaster and ensure media plurality and democratic principles. The oversight […]

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Dutch PM Mark Rutte set to become new NATO chief

Information Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announced that he has withdrawn his bid for NATO’s secretary-general, clearing the way for Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s candidacy. Romania’s supreme defence council expressed its support for Rutte, aligning with Iohannis’ decision and reflecting the country’s growing strategic significance since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Romania, which hosts over 5,000

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US approves sale of arms, drones to Taiwan

Information The US State Department and Pentagon have approved a military sale to Taiwan worth approximately $360 million, including drones and related equipment. This sale, aimed at enhancing Taiwan’s security, political stability, military balance, and economic progress, includes Switchblade anti-personnel and anti-armour loitering munitions and ALTIUS 600M-V drones. These loitering munitions are known for their

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EU leaders meet to talk top jobs in post-election summit

Information European Union leaders will meet informally in Brussels to discuss key appointments within the bloc, focusing on the roles of the president of the European Commission, the president of the European Council, and the high representative for foreign policy. This meeting occurs in the wake of recent European Parliament elections that saw gains by

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Russia denies coercing Nigerian students to fight in Ukraine

Information The Russian Embassy in Nigeria has strongly denied allegations that Nigerian students studying in Russia are being forced to join the Russian military in its ongoing conflict with Ukraine. This response comes after a Bloomberg report suggested Moscow was coercing foreign students, including Nigerians, into fighting alongside Russian troops in Ukraine. The embassy labeled these reports as “fake news” that could

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How the West will use frozen Russian assets to back Ukraine

Information Funding for Ukraine’s defence against Russia’s invasion has become a contentious issue, with the world already committing €297 billion ($321 billion) in aid. However, Ukraine requires more assistance, as evidenced by the recent approval of a $61 billion aid package by the United States Congress. The European Union has also faced challenges in agreeing

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EU threatens higher tariffs on Chinese electric cars

Information The European Commission announced on Wednesday that it will impose provisional anti-subsidy duties on imports of Chinese electric vehicles, ranging from 17.4% to 38.1%, depending on the manufacturer. The duties are a response to what the Commission perceives as a threat to the economic interests of electric car producers within the European Union due

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