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Microsoft makes $700m investment in Poland’s cybersecurity

Microsoft to invest $700 million to boost Poland's cybersecurity

WARSAW, Poland: Microsoft has announced a major new investment of $700 million in Poland to strengthen the country's cybersecurity...

Italy’s Termoli plant shifts from EV batteries to hybrids

Stellantis to produce hybrid components at Termoli plant

MILAN, Italy: Stellantis announced this week that it will begin producing hybrid vehicle components at its Termoli plant in southern...

Surplus in EU trade in goods for 6 quarters in a row: Eurostat

Surplus in EU trade in goods for 6 quarters in a row: Eurostat

Brussels [Belgium], February 22 (ANI/WAM): In the final quarter of 2024, the EU exported more goods to non-EU countries than it imported,...

EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen to visit India on February 27-28

EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen to visit India on February 27-28

New Delhi [India], February 22 (ANI): The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, will be visiting New Delhi on...

India's global stature soars as strategic ties deepen, US and Europe see as crucial partner

India's global stature soars as strategic ties deepen, US and Europe see as crucial partner

New York [US], February 21 (ANI): India's international prominence is growing at an unprecedented rate, with global powers seeking...

Russian region holding Ukrainian Prisoners of War as bargaining chip

Russian region holding Ukrainian Prisoners of War as bargaining chip

RFE/RL   —  Iya Rashevskaya was told her husband — a member of the country’s armed forces – had gone missing in the frontline in the...

US Charge d'Affaires Dana Brown to represent US at G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg

US Charge d'Affaires Dana Brown to represent US at G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg

Johannesburg [South Africa], February 21 (ANI): US Charge d'Affaires to South Africa Dana Brown is representing United States at the...

Russian Region Holding Ukrainian Prisoners Of War As Bargaining Chip

Russian Region Holding Ukrainian Prisoners Of War As Bargaining Chip

Iya Rashevskaya was told her husband a member of the countrys armed forces had gone missing in the frontline in the eastern Donetsk...

EU official meets with Trump counterparts to resolve tariff threats

EU official meets with Trump counterparts to resolve tariff threats

WASHINGTON —  Hoping to head off a potential trade conflict, a top European Union official stressed the importance of active engagement...

Dmitry Trenin: Russias long-term play Is much bigger than Ukraine

Dmitry Trenin: Russias long-term play Is much bigger than Ukraine

Trump could reshape the global order, and Moscow will be hoping he succeeds The reopening of US-Russia dialogue has triggered alarm,...

Slovak PM tells EU to stop crying over Russia-US talks

Slovak PM tells EU to stop crying over Russia-US talks

Robert Fico has denounced the blocs attempts to play peacemakers, accusing it of fueling the Ukraine conflict Slovak Prime Minister...

German election: a triple crisis looms large at the heart of the economy

German election: a triple crisis looms large at the heart of the economy

Ahead of the election on February 23, many German voters are deeply concerned about the economy - and for good reason. The German economy...

EAM Jaishankar meets counterparts from Singapore, Brazil on sidelines of G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg

EAM Jaishankar meets counterparts from Singapore, Brazil on sidelines of G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg

Johannesburg [South Africa], February 20 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with his counterparts from Singapore...

India auto component industry revenues to expand 8-10% in 2025-26: ICRA

India auto component industry revenues to expand 8-10% in 2025-26: ICRA

New Delhi [India], February 20 (ANI): Revenue in the Indian auto component industry is expected to expand by 8-10 per cent in the upcoming...

Bulgarian APCs Now Deployed by Ukrainian Army After Overhaul

Bulgarian APCs Now Deployed by Ukrainian Army After Overhaul

The Ukrainian army has begun deploying some of the armored personnel carriers (APCs) provided by Bulgaria in 2024, according to the...

Hong Kong and Uyghur communities in Ireland urge govt to address Chinese transnational repression with Wang Yi

Hong Kong and Uyghur communities in Ireland urge govt to address Chinese transnational repression with Wang Yi

Dublin [Ireland], February 19 (ANI): Members of the Hong Kong and Uyghur communities in Ireland have urged the government to bring...

Bulgaria: Pension Boost Restored After Backlash Over Reduced Increase

Bulgaria: Pension Boost Restored After Backlash Over Reduced Increase

The Bulgarian government has decided to increase all pensions starting July 1, applying the full Swiss rule, as confirmed by Denitsa...

Trump tariffs are likely to raise US PCE inflation by 0.7% and hurt GDP by 1.2%: Report

Trump tariffs are likely to raise US PCE inflation by 0.7% and hurt GDP by 1.2%: Report

New Delhi [India], February 19 (ANI): The new tariff plans of US President Donald Trump will lift near-term inflation and hurt growth...

EAM Jaishankar to visit South Africa for G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting

EAM Jaishankar to visit South Africa for G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting

New Delhi [India], February 19 (ANI): External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will visit South Africa to participate in the Group...

Rebuilding ties, restoring peace: Key takeaways from Russia-US talks

Rebuilding ties, restoring peace: Key takeaways from Russia-US talks

Sergey Lavrov has described the meeting with the US delegation as useful Russia and the US have taken the first steps towards normalizing...

No role for EU in Ukraine peace talks Moscow

No role for EU in Ukraine peace talks  Moscow

The bloc can help end hostilities by ceasing military support for Kiev, Russias Deputy FM Aleksandr Grushko has said The European...

What We Learned From High-Stakes U.S.-Russia Talks In Saudi Arabia

What We Learned From High-Stakes U.S.-Russia Talks In Saudi Arabia

Top U.S. and Russian officials have finished their first talks on ending the war in Ukraine, with Moscow voicing new demands for holding...

Shein could be a shot in the arm for the London Stock Exchange - but the fashion giant might not like the added scrutiny

Shein could be a shot in the arm for the London Stock Exchange - but the fashion giant might not like the added scrutiny

Fast fashion giant Shein's mooted flotation on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) could be larger than any stock exchange listing seen...

Macron stresses need for lasting peace in Ukraine, calls for end to Russian "aggression" after talks with Trump, Zelenskyy

Macron stresses need for lasting peace in Ukraine, calls for end to Russian "aggression" after talks with Trump, Zelenskyy

Paris [France], February 18 (ANI): French President Emmanuel Macron held discussions with US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President...

European leaders gather for emergency summit on defense, Ukraine

European leaders gather for emergency summit on defense, Ukraine

PARIS —  European leaders called for beefing up their defense spending Monday after a Paris summit on Ukraine and the region's security...

UK PM Keir Starmer says US "backstop" needed before committing British forces to Ukraine

UK PM Keir Starmer says US "backstop" needed before committing British forces to Ukraine

Paris [France], February 18 (ANI): European leaders on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Ukraine amid Russia's invasion,...

Zelensky demands Israel-style guarantees

Zelensky demands Israel-style guarantees

The Ukrainian leader has also insisted on immediate EU membership, a strong package of missiles and an army to equal Russia's ...

Global benchmarks trade mixed as investors continue to eye Trump

Global benchmarks trade mixed as investors continue to eye Trump

Tokyo —  Global shares traded mixed on Monday as investors continued to watch economic data and policy moves from U.S. President Donald...

Macron pleads with Saudi prince over Ukraine talks

Macron pleads with Saudi prince over Ukraine talks

The French president has talked to Mohammed bin Salman before the upcoming US-Russian meeting in Riyadh ...

India-US taking steps to strengthen economic ties, enhance bilateral trade

India-US taking steps to strengthen economic ties, enhance bilateral trade

New Delhi [India], February 17 (ANI): Following the recent bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President...

What Canada can learn from the European Union about dealing with chaos and crises

What Canada can learn from the European Union about dealing with chaos and crises

As United States President Donald Trump continues to threaten Canada's economic and political sovereignty, some observers have floated...

India auto component industry, with its small market share, may not face brunt of US reciprocal tariffs: Report

India auto component industry, with its small market share, may not face brunt of US reciprocal tariffs: Report

New Delhi [India], February 17 (ANI): India's auto component industry is expected to face only a limited impact from the potential...

Yulia Navalnya accuses Russia of 'hiding truth' about Alexei Navalny's death

Yulia Navalnya accuses Russia of 'hiding truth' about Alexei Navalny's death

Moscow [Russia], February 17 (ANI): Alexei Navalny's widow, Yulia Navalnaya, has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of hiding...

European Union extends Operation ASPIDES mandate to safeguard Red Sea navigation

European Union extends Operation ASPIDES mandate to safeguard Red Sea navigation

BRUSSELS, 16th February, 2025 (WAM) -- The European Council has decided to extend the mandate of the EU maritime security operation,...

Northwestern Bulgaria Leads Early Eurozone Transition

Northwestern Bulgaria Leads Early Eurozone Transition

In Krivodol, a municipality in Northwestern Bulgaria, local authorities are taking steps toward the eurozone transition well ahead...

WHO: Alcohol Labels Should Warn of Cancer Risk

WHO: Alcohol Labels Should Warn of Cancer Risk

Prominent health warning labels on alcoholic beverages are essential for raising awareness that consuming alcohol can lead to cancer....

Macron calls emergency summit amid Ukraine peace talks - Warsaw

Macron calls emergency summit amid Ukraine peace talks - Warsaw

The European Union needs to respond to Trumps negotiation style, the Polish foreign minister has said French President Emmanuel Macron...

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NEW YORK, New York - Concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump's startling diversions from his country's long-held policies, and the...


Southwest Airlines cuts 1,750 corporate jobs in first-ever layoffs
Southwest Airlines slashes 15% corporate workforce, first in 15 years

DALLAS, Texas: Southwest Airlines is laying off 1,750 employees, or 15 percent of its corporate staff, in the company's first significant...


Australian central bank cuts interest rates for first time since 2020
Australian central bank cuts first benchmark interest rate since 2020

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Brazil joins OPEC+ ahead of key UN climate summit
Brazil to join OPEC+, group of major oil-exporting nations

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U.S. stock markets in sharp retreat Thursday
Wall Street tumbles Thursday, Dow Jones dives 451 points

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China’s Xi Jinping reassures private sector on policy stability
China's Xi assures businesses, including Jack Ma, of country's stability

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