Slovak PM says Ukraine is under US control
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia, January 22 ------ Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said neighbouring Ukraine was not a sovereign nation but was...
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Jan 22
Zelensky calls Trump’s rhetoric about Ukraine’s war with Russia ‘very dangerous’
January 22 ------ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was worried at the prospect of Donald Trump returning to the White...
Jan 21
WHO appeals for $1.5B for key emergencies in 2024
ATHENS, January 21 ------ The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday launched an appeal for USD1.5 billion for 41 key emergencies...
Jan 21
Harm done by people not getting COVID-19 jabs - UK wide study
PARIS, France, January 21 ------ More than 7,000 people were hospitalized or died from COVID-19 in the UK during the summer of 2022...
Jan 20
US Congress passes bill to avert government shutdown, sends it to Biden
WASHINGTON, January 20 ------ The U.S. House of Representatives approved a stopgap bill to fund the federal government through early...
Jan 20
Hungary to limit visas for temporary workers from outside the EU
BUDAPEST, Hungary, January 20 ------ Hungary will limit the number of visas issued to temporary workers from outside the European Union...
Jan 19
Japan inflation slows in December as energy bills drop
TOKYO, January 19 ------ Japanese consumer inflation slowed again in December due to lower electricity and gas bills, government data...
Jan 19
China to Philippines: Stop ‘wrong words and deeds’ about Taiwan
BEIJING, January 19 ------ China's foreign ministry on Thursday urged the Philippines to adhere to its one-China principle and stop its...
Jan 19
Ukraine starts to rebuild towns and cities even as war rages on
TROSTIANETS, Ukraine, January 19 ------ An excavator belches out fumes as it clears earth and rubble from between the train and bus...
Jan 19
Ukraine allies launch 'artillery coalition' to boost depleted supplies
PARIS, France, January 19 ------ Ukraine warned that its army faces a "very real and pressing" ammunition shortage in its war against...
Jan 18
Denmark ends international adoptions from 6 countries, including Philippines
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, January 18 ------ Danes will no longer be able to adopt children from abroad after the country's only adoption...
Jan 18
Blinken warns against global disruption over Taiwan
DAVOS, Switzerland, January 18 ------ US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the global economy needed stability on the Taiwan...
Jan 18
Biden to hold Ukraine aid talks with US lawmakers
WASHINGTON, United States, January 18 ------ US President Joe Biden has invited Congressional leaders for talks continuing "critical" aid...
Jan 18
Zelensky courts Davos as worries grow on Ukraine support
DAVOS, Switzerland, January 18 ------ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky courted the global elite at Davos with a mix of dire...
Jan 17
South Korea, US to start defense cost talks early, before US elections — media
SEOUL, South Korea, January 17 ------ South Korea and the United States have agreed to start early talks on how to share the cost of...
Jan 17
Japan to double emergency funds after New Year's Day quake
TOKYO, Japan, January 17 ------ Japan plans to double a fund used for disaster relief and other contingencies to $6.8 billion after a...
Jan 17
Macron: France to deliver 40 more long-range missiles to Ukraine
PARIS, France, January 17 ------ France will deliver to Ukraine a new batch of around 40 SCALP long-range cruise missiles as well as...
Jan 17
Zelensky in Davos rallying support for Ukraine’s fight
DAVOS, Switzerland, January 17 ------ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is headlining a frenzied first full day of the World...
Jan 16
New era in Denmark begins as King Frederik 10th takes throne
COPENHAGEN, January 16 ------ Denmark's King Frederik 10th acceded to the throne, ushering in a new era after his mother Queen Margrethe...
Jan 16
China-Swiss talks touch on visa-free travel, free trade
GENEVA, Switzerland, January 16 ------ China and Switzerland agreed to speed up talks to upgrade their free trade agreement and to...
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