Russia-Ukraine war: Netherlands maintains support of tank deliveries to Ukraine
Feb 17, 2023 08:41 am UTC| Politics
The Dutch government has reiterated its support of sending battle tanks to Ukraine. This follows a report that claimed that the Netherlands and Denmark have withdrawn their support for sending tanks to Kyiv. The Dutch...
UK: Watchdog says Labour Party took steps to combat anti-semitism
Feb 16, 2023 10:48 am UTC| Politics
An equalities watchdog said that the British opposition Labour Party has taken steps to combat anti-semitism in the party in the past two years. The report follows Labour leader Keir Starmers pledge of zero tolerance for...
US: CBO warns of default if debt ceiling not lifted
Feb 16, 2023 10:47 am UTC| Politics
The United States Congressional Budget Office warned that the Treasury Department may end up exhausting all its funds from July to September unless the debt ceiling is lifted. The CBO has also said that the annual budget...
Russia-Ukraine war: NATO allies consider providing more arms to Ukraine
Feb 16, 2023 09:39 am UTC| Politics
Ukraines allies in the West are considering ramping up their supply of arms to Ukraine as the war moves into its first year in the coming days. The consideration comes amidst Russian attacks in the contested town of...
Iran: EU chief says bloc will sanction Iranian entities involved in war in Ukraine
Feb 16, 2023 09:13 am UTC| Politics
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc plans to sanction Iranian entities that are involved in Russias war in Ukraine. The planned sanctions are part of the European Unions upcoming round of sanctions...
Sweden to present NATO accession bill to parliament in March
Feb 16, 2023 08:37 am UTC| Politics
The Swedish government is set to present its NATO accession legislation to its parliament in the coming month. The move comes as Turkey and Hungary have yet to approve the bid. On Wednesday, Swedish foreign minister...
UK PM Sunak welcomes Air India deal for 250 Airbus jets
Feb 16, 2023 08:19 am UTC| Politics
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has welcomed a major deal with Air India for Airbus jets and aircraft by Rolls Royce. The deal is expected to boost jobs and exports from the United Kingdom. Sunak has welcomed a major...
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