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No unified European army despite Russian threat, says Polish FM

European countries will not create united army, Poland's Sikorski says

WARSAW, Poland: European nations will not form a single, unified army despite growing security concerns over Russia, Polish Foreign...

Speaker Mike Johnson: Western survival hinges on national priorities

US House Speaker Johnson tells West to prioritize national interests

LONDON, U.K.: Republican U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said this week that Western countries must focus on their national interests...

Dublin pub sales soar to 69.6 million euros in 2024 boom

20 Dublin pubs sold during 2024 for 69.6 million euros

DUBLIN, Ireland: Dublin's pub market saw a surge in value in 2024, with 20 pubs changing hands for a total of 69.6 million euros—up...

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...

Europe faces hard choices amid rising threats, warns French FM

French FM: Europe must prepare for tough security decisions

MUNICH, Germany: Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot warned that Europe must brace...

Bundesbank chief warns US tariffs could hurt Germany for years

Germany at particular risk from US tariffs, Bundesbank warns

FRANKFURT, Germany: Germany faces significant economic risks from potential U.S. trade tariffs, which could dampen growth for years...

Ireland’s wind power cut gas costs by over 1.2 billion euros in 2024

Report: wind energy saved Ireland over 1.2 billion euros on gas in 2024

DUBLIN, Ireland: Ireland's reliance on wind energy helped the country save over 1.2 billion euros in gas costs last year, according...

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...

WHO urges tobacco-style warnings on alcohol in Europe

WHO calls for tobacco-style warnings on alcoholic drinks in Europe

GENEVA, Switzerland: The World Health Organization is pushing for bold, tobacco-style warning labels on alcoholic beverages across...

NFL to host Ireland’s first-ever regular-season game in Dublin in 2025

First regular-season NFL game in Ireland slated for Dublin in 2025

DUBLIN, Ireland: The NFL will hold its first-ever regular-season game in Dublin in 2025, marking another step in the league's global...

Trump speaks to journalists after US-Russia talks

Trump speaks to journalists after US-Russia talks

The president he is even more confident about brokering a deal to end the Ukraine conflict President Donald Trump spoke to reporters...

US-Russia meeting in Riyadh to 'have no results' - Zelensky

US-Russia meeting in Riyadh to 'have no results' - Zelensky

The Ukrainian leader said Kiev will not recognize deals made behind its back Kiev will not take part in the US-Russian negotiations...

US threatens to shut down Starlink in Ukraine - Reuters

US threatens to shut down Starlink in Ukraine - Reuters

Washington reportedly considers using the satellite technology as leverage when bargaining about mineral reserves ...

US threatens to shut down Starlink in Ukraine Reuters

US threatens to shut down Starlink in Ukraine  Reuters

Washington reportedly considers using the satellite technology as leverage when bargaining about mineral reserves US officials have...

Russian military choir sings viral hit Sigma Boy

Russian military choir sings viral hit Sigma Boy

The track originally performed by two schoolgirls was branded Russian propaganda by Ukraine A Russian military choir has recorded...

(SP)CROATIA-PULA-FOOTBALL-UEFA WOMEN'S NATIONS LEAGUE-CROTIA VS CZECH REPUBLIC

(SP)CROATIA-PULA-FOOTBALL-UEFA WOMEN'S NATIONS LEAGUE-CROTIA VS CZECH REPUBLIC

(250222) -- PULA, Feb. 22, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Ana Maria Markovic of Croatia and Klara Cahynova (R) of the Czech Republic head for the...

(SP)BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-TENNIS-RIO OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES-QUARTERFINAL

(SP)BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-TENNIS-RIO OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES-QUARTERFINAL

(250222) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 22, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Alexander Zverev of Germany serves during the men's singles quarterfinal match...

"President Putin, Zelenskyy have to get together to stop the war": Donald Trump

"President Putin, Zelenskyy have to get together to stop the war": Donald Trump

Washington DC [US], February 22 (ANI): US President Donald Trump called for an end to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, urging Presidents...

Trump fires chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff

Trump fires chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff

WASHINGTON —  President Donald Trump abruptly fired Air Force General CQ Brown as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Friday,...

Senators, Canadiens each trying to snap out of slides

Senators, Canadiens each trying to snap out of slides

(Photo credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images) The Ottawa Senators and visiting Montreal Canadiens both aim to snap three-game losing...

N. Koreans' high casualties in Ukraine blamed on inexperience

N. Koreans' high casualties in Ukraine blamed on inexperience

washington —  North Korean troops that joined Moscow's forces about four months ago in Russia's border region of Kursk are estimated...

FaZe, Falcons, MOUZ, Astralis head to PGL Cluj-Napoca semis

FaZe, Falcons, MOUZ, Astralis head to PGL Cluj-Napoca semis

(Photo credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images) FaZe Clan, Team Falcons, MOUZ and Astralis advanced to the semifinals of the $1.25 million...

ATP roundup: Andrey Rublev, Jack Draper to clash in Doha final

ATP roundup: Andrey Rublev, Jack Draper to clash in Doha final

(Photo credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images) No. 5 seed Andrey Rublev of Russia advanced to face No. 8 Jack Draper of Great Britain...

Trump rules out attending Moscow victory parade

Trump rules out attending Moscow victory parade

The US president has denied reports claiming that he would travel to Russia on May 9 US President Donald Trump has denied plans to...

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,...

US-Ukraine ties falling apart former Ukrainian diplomat

US-Ukraine ties falling apart  former Ukrainian diplomat

Vladimir Zelensky believes he is still backed by the Deep State and seeks to fight the US president, Andrey Telizhenko has told RT...

US could withdraw troops from Central, Eastern Europe - Bild

US could withdraw troops from Central, Eastern Europe - Bild

Moscow is hoping to get Washington to vacate nations that joined NATO after 1990, the tabloid claims, citing anonymous sources ...

US could withdraw troops from Central, Eastern Europe Bild

US could withdraw troops from Central, Eastern Europe  Bild

Moscow is hoping to get Washington to vacate nations that joined NATO after 1990, the tabloid claims, citing anonymous sources Western...

Brazil's Lula refused to sell Germany weapons 'to kill Russians'

Brazil's Lula refused to sell Germany weapons 'to kill Russians'

The president has reiterated that the Ukraine conflict can only be resolved at the negotiating table ...

Brazils Lula refused to sell Germany weapons to kill Russians

Brazils Lula refused to sell Germany weapons to kill Russians

The president has reiterated that the Ukraine conflict can only be resolved at the negotiating table Brazilian President Luiz Inacio...

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...

Rangers, Sabres meet in search of pre-break momentum

Rangers, Sabres meet in search of pre-break momentum

(Photo credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images) The visiting New York Rangers and Buffalo Sabres resume their regular-season schedules Saturday...

The Grand Bargain: Can Russia and the US rewrite history?

The Grand Bargain: Can Russia and the US rewrite history?

There's an irony of fate as the old rivals again look for common ground For years,...

The Grand Bargain: Can Russia and the US rewrite history

The Grand Bargain: Can Russia and the US rewrite history

Theres an irony of fate as the old rivals again look for common ground For years, Russian-American relations seemed to be in an irreversible...

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...

White House official expects Ukraine to accept mineral deal

White House official expects Ukraine to accept mineral deal

President Donald Trump's national security adviser said Friday that he expected Ukraine to accept and sign a proposed deal that would...

Trump says he expects Ukraine will accept mineral deal soon

Trump says he expects Ukraine will accept mineral deal soon

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he expects Ukraine to accept soon a proposed deal that would include U.S. investments...

'Lack of consensus' as G20 meets amid turbulent times

'Lack of consensus' as G20 meets amid turbulent times

JOHANNESBURG —  The two-day Group of 20 foreign ministers meeting wrapped up in Johannesburg on Friday. Aimed at addressing global...

Mirra Andreeva, 17, youngest to reach WTA 1000 final

Mirra Andreeva, 17, youngest to reach WTA 1000 final

(Photo credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images) Mirra Andreeva became the youngest woman to reach a WTA 1000 final on Friday with a 6-4,...

G20 welcomed Riyadh talks - Lavrov

G20 welcomed Riyadh talks - Lavrov

Russia and the US resumed dialogue this week after a 3-year pause Russian Foreign...

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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

MELBOURNE, Australia: Australia's central bank has cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time in more than three years, signaling...


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

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks fell sharply Thursday as profit-takers moved in to take the cream off the substantial gains that have...


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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