In a significant development, India and the United States agreed to expand trade on some agricultural products, including US distiller dried grains, cherries, alfalfa as well as Indian mangoes, grapes, shrimp and water buffalo meat. In a joint statement following… Read More ›
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Latest data shows Brazilian government has accelerated the course of the Amazon’s destruction: Mauricio Voivodic
According to the Brazilian government’s annual report, deforestation in the Amazon rainforest soared by 22% in a year to its highest level since 2006, undercutting President Jair Bolsonaro’s assurances that Brazil is curbing illegal logging. Brazil’s space research agency, INPE,… Read More ›
France, Germany calls on Russia to return to negotiating table on Ukraine based on approved formats and agreed principles
Germany and France accused Russia of breaking diplomatic protocol after Moscow published their confidential correspondence over Ukraine, in signs of deteriorating ties between the EU and Russia. Russia’s foreign ministry has released a number of diplomatic exchanges in the form… Read More ›
Taiwan commissions first combat wing of F16Vs
Faced with increased belligerent neighbor, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen welcome heightened military cooperation with the United States as she commissioned the first combat wing of F-16 fighters which have been upgraded with Washington’s help to bolster its defenses. During a… Read More ›
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy welcomes Britain’s move to finance its naval capabilities
Welcoming British offers to finance to enhance Ukraine’s naval capabilities, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy welcomed a framework agreement for the same. Playing host to British Defence Minister Ben Wallace, Zelenskiy said, the two discussed ways to ensure safe navigation for… Read More ›
UK will have to choose between Russian hydrocarbons and support for Ukraine: Boris Johnson
In a statement British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said, there is a choice coming soon on whether London will back Russian hydrocarbons or support Ukraine, and back stability and peace. His statement comes midst rising tensions between the West and… Read More ›
US-China relations should not lead to an open conflict: Biden to Xi Jinping
At the start of a virtual meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and China’s helmsman, Xi Jinping, Biden told Jinping that as leaders both should ensure that relations between the two countries do not lead to an open conflict. Xi… Read More ›
EU to broaden sanctions on Belarus on Monday
In a statement the European Union’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said, on Monday EU foreign ministers will widen sanctions on Belarus to include airlines and travel agencies involved in bringing migrants to the bloc’s border. The EU has accused… Read More ›
Trump tightens grip on his social media company
According to regulatory filings late on Tuesday, former U.S. President Donald Trump will be able to retain the ownership of his newly launched social media venture even if he chooses to make another run for the presidency or is convicted… Read More ›
Lebanon’s central bank under forensic audit: Lebanese President Michel Aoun
On Thursday, in a tweet, Lebanese President Michel Aoun said, Alvarez & Marsal has begun a forensic audit of the Lebanon’s central bank. The tweet indicates a fresh thrust for Lebanon in its efforts to secure foreign aid midst a… Read More ›