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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...

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...

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...

Germany issues warning to US

Germany issues warning to US

Annalena Baerbock insists Europe should make it clear to President Trump that failure to back liberal democracies will come at a price...

Oilers' Connor McDavid brings momentum into clash with Flyers

Oilers' Connor McDavid brings momentum into clash with Flyers

(Photo credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images) Connor McDavid doesn't have much time to bask in his 4 Nations Face-Off glory. After...

Russian drone hits EU-supplied Ukrainian tank

Russian drone hits EU-supplied Ukrainian tank

The 83rd Guards Air Assault Brigade claims to have taken out a Swedish-designed Strv-122 A Russian drone has taken out a Swedish-designed...

Trump's Bold Claim: World War III Is CloseBut He'll Stop It

Trump's Bold Claim: World War III Is CloseBut He'll Stop It

US President Donald Trump has warned that the world is on the brink of a global conflict, claiming that World War III is not far away....

(SP)CHINA-JILIN-FREESTYLE SKI-WORLD CUP-MOGULS-MEN'S FINAL (CN)

(SP)CHINA-JILIN-FREESTYLE SKI-WORLD CUP-MOGULS-MEN'S FINAL (CN)

(250221) -- JILIN, Feb. 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Filip Gravenfors of Sweden competes during the final of men's moguls at 2024-2025 FIS...

Bulgaria Reaffirms No Military Deployment to Ukraine

Bulgaria Reaffirms No Military Deployment to Ukraine

Bulgaria's Parliament has adopted a declaration confirming the non-participation of Bulgarian military forces in combat operations...

Zelensky fooled Trump with rare-earth mineral prospects Ukrainian MP

Zelensky fooled Trump with rare-earth mineral prospects  Ukrainian MP

The Ukrainian leader has grossly misrepresented the countrys mineral wealth, Artyom Dmitruk told RT Vladimir Zelensky has wildly...

Zelensky fooled Trump with rare-earth mineral prospect Ukrainian MP

Zelensky fooled Trump with rare-earth mineral prospect  Ukrainian MP

The Ukrainian leader grossly misrepresented the countrys mineral wealth, Artyom Dmitruk has told RT Vladimir Zelensky wildly misled...

Zelensky fooled Trump on rare-earth minerals Ukrainian MP

Zelensky fooled Trump on rare-earth minerals  Ukrainian MP

The potential was grossly misrepresented, Artyom Dmitruk has told RT Vladimir Zelensky wildly misled US President Donald Trump when...

Team Liquid advance at DreamLeague Season 25

Team Liquid advance at DreamLeague Season 25

(Photo credit: Team Liquid | Twitter) Team Liquid beat Gaimin Gladiators in the final tiebreaker match Thursday to reach Group Stage...

Zelenskyy: Strong Ukraine relations with US 'benefit entire world'

Zelenskyy: Strong Ukraine relations with US 'benefit entire world'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday that strong Ukraine-U.S. relations benefit the entire world, an apparent attempt...

EU leaders fear America more than they fear Russia

EU leaders fear America more than they fear Russia

The bloc is paralyzed by fear of the US, and everyone knows it The uproar over the...

EU approves $960 million in German aid for Infineon chips plant

EU approves $960 million in German aid for Infineon chips plant

BRUSSELS —  The European Commission said Thursday it had approved 920 million-euro of German state aid, or $960 million, to Infineon...

Ukraine responds to Trumps Zelensky dictator claims

Ukraine responds to Trumps Zelensky dictator claims

Nobody can force Kiev to give up the fight against Russia, Foreign Minister Andrey Sibiga has said Ukrainian officials have rushed...

Ukrainians respond to Trumps Zelensky dictator claims

Ukrainians respond to Trumps Zelensky dictator claims

Nobody can force Kiev to give up the fight against Russia, Foreign Minister Andrey Sibiga has said Ukrainian officials have rushed...

Kiev mulling terrorist attacks to disrupt peace talks Russian intel

Kiev mulling terrorist attacks to disrupt peace talks  Russian intel

Moscows diplomatic missions in Germany, the Baltic and Nordic nations are the most likely targets, according to the SVR spy agency...

Punjab Police is all set to introduce e-FIR facility for motor vehicle theft: DGP Punjab

Punjab Police is all set to introduce e-FIR facility for motor vehicle theft: DGP Punjab

Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], February 19 (ANI): Commissioners of Police and Senior Superintendents of Police (CPs/SSPs) in all districts...

Russians are winners top EU diplomat

Russians are winners  top EU diplomat

The talks in Riyadh signal Moscows growing influence, according to the blocs foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas Moscow emerged as...

Russians are winners EUs Kallas

Russians are winners  EUs Kallas

The talks in Riyadh signal Moscows growing influence, according to the blocs foreign policy chief Moscow emerged as the winner in...

Nashville SC acquire Swedish M Ahmed Qasem

Nashville SC acquire Swedish M Ahmed Qasem

(Photo credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images) Nashville SC acquired midfielder Ahmed Qasem from top-flight Swedish side IF Elfsborg on...

Team USA D Charlie McAvoy hospitalized, out for Thursday's game

Team USA D Charlie McAvoy hospitalized, out for Thursday's game

(Photo credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images) Team USA defenseman Charlie McAvoy was ruled out for Thursday's 4 Nations Face-Off final...

Gujarat's GSRTC completes 184 trips to Prayagraj's Mahakumbh

Gujarat's GSRTC completes 184 trips to Prayagraj's Mahakumbh

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], February 19 (ANI): The Gujarat government on January 27 launched Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation...

Swedish Supreme Court: Activists can't sue over climate action

Swedish Supreme Court: Activists can't sue over climate action

STOCKHOLM —  Sweden's Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that Greta Thunberg and hundreds of other young activists cannot sue the state...

Varun Dhawan drops BTS photo with Sunny Deol from Border 2 sets

Varun Dhawan drops BTS photo with Sunny Deol from Border 2 sets

Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 18 (ANI): Actor Varun Dhawan shared an adorable behind-the-scene photo with actor Suny Deol...

How Realistic Is A European Peace-Keeping Force In Ukraine

How Realistic Is A European Peace-Keeping Force In Ukraine

Diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine have been turbocharged in recent days, prompting European countries to speak with new...

White House labels Zelensky short-sighted

White House labels Zelensky short-sighted

The Ukrainian leader has rejected an excellent opportunity by refusing to sign a rare earths deal with the US, a spokesman has told...

Rubio: US looks for 'fair, sustainable' end to Russian war on Ukraine

Rubio: US looks for 'fair, sustainable' end to Russian war on Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that the United States is working toward a fair and sustainable solution to end Russia’s...

Russia and India sign defence pact

Russia and India sign defence pact

The new agreement simplifies logistics and cooperation between the armed forces of the two countries for joint military activities...

Russia and India sign defense pact

Russia and India sign defense pact

The new agreement simplifies logistics and cooperation between the armed forces of the two countries for joint military activities...

Sweden edges final-bound USA to cap 4 Nations group play

Sweden edges final-bound USA to cap 4 Nations group play

(Photo credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images) BOSTON -- Jesper Bratt scored the game-winner as Sweden completed a first-period comeback...

U.S. F Brady Tkachuk leaves 4 Nations game with apparent injury

U.S. F Brady Tkachuk leaves 4 Nations game with apparent injury

(Photo credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images) Forward Brady Tkachuk will not return to Team USA's 4 Nations Face-Off game against Sweden...

Matthew Tkachuk, Charlie McAvoy out of 4 Nations vs. Sweden

Matthew Tkachuk, Charlie McAvoy out of 4 Nations vs. Sweden

(Photo credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images) A lower-body injury will keep forward Matthew Tkachuk from playing for Team USA against Sweden...

India is way too eager to embrace Trumps America

India is way too eager to embrace Trumps America

New Delhis growing overtures towards the US come at a time when Washington itself is recalibrating its global alliances Prime Minister...

Sweden Open to Sending Peacekeeping Troops to Ukraine

Sweden Open to Sending Peacekeeping Troops to Ukraine

Sweden has not ruled out the possibility of sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine in the future, according to Swedish Foreign Minister...

Uyghur, Hong Kong diaspora urges Irish govt to prioritise human rights in talks with Chinese Foreign Minister

Uyghur, Hong Kong diaspora urges Irish govt to prioritise human rights in talks with Chinese Foreign Minister

Dublin [Ireland], February 17 (ANI): Uyghurs and Hong Kongers living in Ireland issued an open letter to the Irish government on Monday,...

Namibia's Shark Island: Europe's push for green hydrogen risks compromising sites of colonial genocide

Namibia's Shark Island: Europe's push for green hydrogen risks compromising sites of colonial genocide

In September 2025, Namibia will host the Global African Hydrogen Summit. The Namibian government has ambitions to turn the country...

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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

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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
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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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