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Kombos meets with UK foreign minister

Cypriot Foreign Minister Konstantinos Kombos and his British counterpart David Lammy met in London on Tuesday, marking the third high-level meeting between the two countries in two months, as they work to strengthen bilateral relations. This follows two …

Keir Starmer is 'the worst Prime Minister in modern history,' according to Brits

The British people have declared Sir Keir Starmer the worst Prime Minister in modern history according to a survey by Ipsos, as six in 10 are 'dissatisfied' with his record Sir Keir Starmer is the worst Prime Minister in modern history, according …

China, US can achieve ‘great things’, says Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi

Top diplomat Wang Yi also warned against what he called the US’ “crude interference” on the issue of Taiwan.PHOTO: AFP BEIJING - China’s top diplomat said on Dec 17 he hoped the incoming Trump administration would “make the right choice” and work with …

China, US can achieve 'great things', says Beijing foreign minister

China's foreign minister said Tuesday that Beijing and Washington can achieve "many great things" if they work together, ahead of next month's inauguration of president-elect Donald Trump. But top diplomat Wang Yi also warned against what …

Prime minister calls for preservation of peace ahead of Peace Day celebration

Prime Minister Hun Manet speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Mekong Quay City project in Kandal province’s Arey Ksat town on December 17. STPM Ahead of Cambodia's Peace Day celebration, Prime Minister Hun Manet has urged collective efforts to …

Turkish foreign minister discusses Ukraine, Syria, Gaza with top European officials

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Monday discussed the latest situation in Ukraine, Syria, and Gaza with top European officials in phone calls, APA reports citing Turkish diplomatic sources. Fidan and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas discussed the …

Bulgaria supports the European Union's position on Ukraine

Caretaker Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivan Kondov Photo: mfa.bg Caretaker Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivan Kondov participated in the regular meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, BTA reports.This was the first meeting chaired by the new …

EUROPEAN UNION: Chinese firms, N/Korea minister sanctioned over Ukraine war

  The EU on Monday for the first time imposed fully-fledged sanctions, including asset freezes and visa bans, on Chinese firms for supplying Russia’s military for the war on Ukraine. It has also added North Korea’s defence minister to its sanctions …

Argentinian President Javier Milei likely to attend Trump inauguration

By Fin Gómez December 16, 2024 / 9:20 PM EST / CBS News Trump holds 1st news conference since election Trump takes questions at first news conference since winning election 07:50 Argentina's President Javier Milei is likely to attend President- …

Ukraine claims Moscow bomb that killed Russian nuclear general - live

Watch: Starmer meets world leaders in Estonia as he visits troops serving on Russian border The Prime Minister will join leaders from the Nordics and Baltics to discuss support for Ukraine, the sustained threat posed by Russia, and wider European security. …

White House says North Korean troops are now on 'front lines' of Russia's war, 'engaged in combat' against Ukraine

Grassroots funding for Ukraine's military declines as groups looks for creative ways to raise money

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White House says North Korean troops are now on ‘front lines’ of Russia’s war, ‘engaged in combat’ against Ukraine

WASHINGTON (AP) — White House says North Korean troops are now on ‘front lines’ of Russia’s war, ‘engaged in combat’ against Ukraine. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or …

Ukraine war briefing: Trump blasts Biden permission for long-range strikes

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday suggested he may reverse Joe Biden’s recent decision to allow Ukrainian forces to use American long-range weapons to strike deeper into Russian territory. Trump called the decision by Biden “stupid”. Asked if he would …

Four Scenarios for Ukraine’s Endgame

Almost three years after Vladimir Putin ordered Russia’s troops to invade Ukraine, the war is entering what could be its final phase, and a deal to end it seems likelier than ever. Ukraine is struggling: It has been steadily losing ground since the summer, …

Trump's first term in the Southern White House: What we saw, covered

WEST PALM BEACH — The presidency is returning to the Palm Beaches. Donald Trump's election victory on Nov. 5 marks his return to the White House, and the "Winter White House" or "Southern White House" at Mar-a-Lago, too. That's …

European Union Sanctions Russian Malicious Cyber Actors

Trading Bloc Includes Doppelganger Actors and GRU Unit 29155 in Sanctions List Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • December 16, 2024     Decorations in Mioscow for Victory Day on May 9, 2024. (Image: Shutterstock) The European Union sanctioned Russian …

Russia, not Ukraine, should be forced to negotiate – Polish foreign minister

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski. Stock photo: Getty Images Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski believes that the US and Europe should focus on compelling Russia into future peace talks, not Ukraine, which is a victim of aggression. Source: …

Behind Trump's comments on Ukraine's war against Russia

President-elect Donald Trump's latest comments on Ukraine's war against Russia may signal a major shift in U.S. foreign policy once he takes the White House. Tom LoBianco, co-founder and national political reporter for 24sight News, joins CBS News …

OSCE supports youth network to promote gender equality across Tajikistan

Between October and December 2024, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe supported the OSCE Youth Network for Gender Equality in organizing ten awareness-raising sessions across Dushanbe and rural areas of Tajikistan. Over 25 Network members travelled to …

Shalom Lamm Honored with President's Great Medal of Honor by German War Graves Commission

Shalom Lamm has been awarded the prestigious President's Great Medal of Honor by the Volksbund Deutsche Kriegsgräberfürsorge . NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, December 16, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shalom Lamm, Chief Historian and co-founder …

NVBDC Wraps up 2024 and Looks Ahead to 2025: Driving Growth, Innovation, and Opportunities for Veteran Entrepreneurs

DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, December 16, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As 2024 draws to a close, the National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) reflects on a transformative year marked by growth, partnerships, and continued advocacy for …

St. Petersburg Development Property Sells for $13 Million

Hyperscale Data sells Development Property for $13 Million; Approximately $11.71 Per Share Based Upon Slightly More Than 1.1 Million Common Shares LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, December 16, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hyperscale Data Sells St. …

Principal’s First-Hand 9/11 Experience: The 9/11 Principal

FL, UNITED STATES, December 16, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A riveting and personal historical memoir, The 9/11 Principal by the late Gwendolyn Tose'-Rigell, now offers readers a unique, inside look at the events surrounding the September …

AGIS’ C5ISR Software Assists U.S. Stealth mode Operations 

How satellite owner identification enhances defense capabilities JUPITER, FL, UNITED STATES, December 16, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Satellites, UAV’s, and Long Range missiles have changed the nature of warfare for both offensive and defensive …

Global Generative AI Market to Exceed $325 Billion by 2030

The Silicon Valley Laboratory’s forecast is based on a meta-analysis of over 35 independent reports. SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, December 16, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Silicon Valley Laboratory (TSVL) today released a comprehensive report …

The EU Tightens Pressure: Russian Tankers and Chinese Suppliers Sanctioned – Alona Lebedieva

KYIV, UKRAINE, December 16, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Council of the European Union has approved the fifteenth package of sanctions aimed at increasing economic and political pressure on Russia. The new restrictions target 54 individuals, 30 …

CPA Canada experts react to disappointing Fall Economic Statement

OTTAWA, Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CPA Canada is disappointed that the federal government’s Fall Economic Statement is increasing deficits once again for 2024-2025 and upcoming fiscal years. The government accrued $21.8 billion in spending in 2023- …

Un énoncé économique décevant : des experts de CPA Canada se prononcent

OTTAWA, 16 déc. 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CPA Canada a été déçue de constater que le gouvernement fédéral annonce, dans son Énoncé économique de l’automne, une nouvelle hausse des déficits pour l’année 2024-2025 et les exercices à venir. Le gouvernement a …

Ministry of Defense Approves SGB Treatment for Trauma in Israel

HISTORIC BREAKTHROUGH: Ministry of Defense Approves SGB Treatment for Trauma in Israel – Please help us bring this lifesaving treatment to those in need! CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, December 16, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Erase PTSD Now is …

Matthew Cossolotto Conducts 'Turn Stage Fright into Stage Delight' Workshop, Voyage Ohio Magazine Publishes Interview

Cossolotto--former speechwriter for NATO leaders in Brussels and the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives--promotes his speaking and coaching programs CLEVELAND, OH, UNITED STATES, December 16, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Matthew …

OSCE Court of Conciliation and Arbitration in focus at simulation of conciliation

On 2 December, the OSCE Court of Conciliation and Arbitration hosted its first-ever simulation of conciliation proceedings within the Court at the Faculty of Law of the University of Ljubljana and with the support of Professor Vasilka Sancin, Head of the …

OSCE Presence trains school security officers to increase school safety in Albania

With the aim to enhance school safety and security through preventive actions, the OSCE Presence in Albania organized a series of soft skills training events for school security officers in Korça, Tirana and Shkodra, from 7 to 9 December 2024. The training …

Uzbek officials visit Finland to study measures to combat crimes against minors

From 11 to 13 December 2024, the OSCE PCUz organized a visit to Helsinki, Finland, to study good practices in fighting violence against minors. The delegation, comprising the Interdepartmental Working Group charged with improving relevant legislation on …

Muscular Dystrophy Association Celebrates USDOT Landmark Rule Supporting Safe and Accessible Air Travel for Wheelchair ...

Washington, DC, Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced the finalization of its proposed rule titled “Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers with Disabilities Using Wheelchairs.” This …

Alzheimer Society of Ontario Marks an Important Legislative Session for Dementia Care

TORONTO, Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Alzheimer Society of Ontario would like to congratulate the government on an important legislative term that has placed a strong focus on dementia care. We are encouraged by the government’s broad commitment …

La Société Alzheimer de l'Ontario souligne une séance législative importante pour les soins liés aux troubles ...

TORONTO, 16 déc. 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- La Société Alzheimer de l’Ontario souhaite saluer le gouvernement pour un mandat législatif important qui a placé un fort accent sur les soins liés aux troubles neurocognitifs. Nous sommes encouragés par le large …

Governor DeWine Announces $10 Billion Investment Plan from Amazon Web Services in Greater Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, the Ohio Department of Development, and JobsOhio announced today that Amazon Web Services (AWS) plans to invest an estimated $10 billion in additional …

OSCE trains police cadets to strengthen criminal justice responses to gender-based violence in Banja Luka

From 9 to 12 December, the OSCE Transnational Threats Department, the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Police Academy in Banja Luka conducted four one-day basic training courses for police cadets on gender-based violence (GBV) in Banja Luka. …