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Information The European Union has approved its 18th round of sanctions against Russia in response to its ongoing invasion of Ukraine, overcoming resistance from Slovakia. Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico, initially concerned about the impact on his country’s gas imports, ultimately supported the package, recognising that continued opposition would harm Slovakia’s broader interests as an […]

Information Germany and the United Kingdom signed the “Kensington Treaty” on Thursday, marking a significant step in bilateral relations 80 years after World War II. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer formalised the agreement in London, building on the groundwork laid by the previous German administration. The treaty outlines broad cooperation

Information NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte urged China, India, and Brazil to pressure Russia to end its war in Ukraine or face severe economic consequences. Speaking with U.S. Senators, Rutte emphasised that these nations, especially China, hold considerable influence over Moscow due to their extensive trade relationships. He warned that failing to act could lead to

Information The United Kingdom has disclosed that it secretly resettled thousands of Afghans who worked with British forces after a serious data leak in 2022 exposed their identities. Defence Minister John Healey told parliament that the breach, which involved personal information of about 19,000 Afghans applying for relocation after the Taliban’s 2021 takeover, created fears

Information Chinese Vice President Han Zheng emphasised the importance of advancing practical cooperation and respecting each other’s concerns to maintain stable relations between India and China. He shared these views during a meeting in Beijing with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, who was in China to participate in a regional security meeting of the

Russia captures another village in Donetsk region On Sunday, Russia announced that it had taken control of another village in Ukraine’s Donetsk region. The offensive against Ukraine has been ongoing for over three years, and recent attacks have intensified. Trump urges MAGA supporters to forget about Epstein files A US Department of Justice and the

Information Three men, Jakeem Rose, Ugnius Asmena, and Nii Mensah, have been convicted at the Old Bailey of aggravated arson with intent to endanger life after setting fire to a London warehouse that supplied aid and satellite equipment to Ukraine. The attack, which caused about £1 million in damages, was directed by Dylan Earl and

Information Roman Starovoyt, the former Russian transport minister, was found dead in a Moscow suburb shortly after President Vladimir Putin dismissed him from his position. The Investigative Committee reported that Starovoyt, aged 53, had died from a gunshot wound, with his body discovered in a car. Although the decree removing him from office did not

Man charged over Melbourne synagogue fire A man doused the door of the building in Melbourne and set it alight while 20 worshippers were inside. Elon Musk launches new America Party Musk’s new party might focus on picking up House and Senate seats in the midterm elections next year. He is not the first person