On Wednesday, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced sanctions against Russia over its actions in Ukraine, saying Moscow’s moves are unacceptable violation of Ukrainian sovereignty and international law. Japan’s sanctions include prohibiting the issuance of Russian bonds in Japan and… Read More ›
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Canada announces first round of economic sanctions against Russia
In a statement Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the country’s first round of economic sanctions on Russia after Moscow recognised the separatist regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in Ukraine as being independent. In 2014, Russian-backed separatists in Donetsk and… Read More ›
Ready to join US led sanctions on Russia: Japan
On Tuesday, Japan said it is ready to join the United States and allied nations in imposing economic sanctions against Russia, in the event Russia President Vladimir Putin orders an invasion of Ukraine, The statement from Japan, the world’s third… Read More ›
Boris Johnson to unveil UK’s Living with Covid-19 strategy today
On Monday, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to unveil plans to scrap coronavirus restrictions as part of a “living with COVID” strategy that aims to achieve a faster exit from the pandemic compared to other major economies. Johnson… Read More ›
Australia to allow double vaccinated travelers from Feb 21
On Monday, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said, from February 21, 2022, Australia will reopen its borders to all vaccinated visa holders. For nearly two years Australia had shut its borders to non-citizens to mitigate threats from the Coronavirus which… Read More ›
UK to announce Brexit Freedom Bill
On Monday, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to announce the creation of the ‘Brexit Freedoms Bill’ which aims to make it easier to remove or amend EU regulations that were incorporated in British law before its departure from… Read More ›
Britain could increase troop deployment to NATO
In a statement the British government said, it is considering to make a major NATO deployment as part of a plan to strengthen Europe’s borders in response to Russia massing troops on Ukraine’s border. Britain has made it clear, in the… Read More ›
Singapore, Indonesia sign extradition treaty, defense agreements
In a significant development, Singapore and Indonesia have signed a bilateral extradition agreement aimed at bringing to justice those who have been accused of stashing offshore billions of dollars in state money. The two countries also signed bilateral agreements covering… Read More ›
Greece raises minimum wages to tame rising inflation
In a statement Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said, Athens will raise minimum wage for a second time this year following a rise in inflation levels which has taken a toll on consumers’ income. The government increased monthly gross minimum… Read More ›
Japan Australia sign Reciprocal Access Agreement for economic and defense cooperation
Following the cancellation of a trip to the United States and Australia due to rising COVID-19 cases, Japan and Australia are set to sign a treaty to beef up defence and security cooperation at a virtual summit on Thursday. Japanese… Read More ›