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‘Hope in my heart’: displaced Afghans in limbo as White House freezes refugee programs

Composite: Mark Harris/The Guardian The 24-year-old Afghan woman wants to become a surgeon – and she had set her sights on training in the US. She wants to care for other women and girls, so they don’t have to be afraid to visit the doctor – so at …

Margus Tsahkna: Russia is a threat to all of NATO

Since Russia poses a threat to the entire NATO alliance, member countries must increase defense spending and exert pressure on Russia to stop the fire in Ukraine. This was stated by the Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Margus Tsahkna, in Brussels. …

Monument to Lithuania's interwar president Smetona restored in Ukmergė

A bronze bust of Lithuania's first inter-war president, Antanas Smetona, was unveiled in Ukmergė, central Lithuania, on Friday. "A historic event took place in Ukmergė as a bust of one of the most prominent founders of the State of Lithuanian, the …

Trump skips Dover ceremony for four US soldiers killed in Lithuania

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, not President Donald Trump, will attend the Friday dignified transfer of the four U.S. soldiers who died in Lithuania last week during a training exercise. Trump traveled to South Florida Thursday afternoon to attend the LIV …

Trump MIA as Lithuania’s president honors fallen US soldiers

President Donald Trump is under fire for choosing to skip the dignified transfer of four U.S. soldiers who died during a training mission in Lithuania—opting instead to jet from D.C. to Florida to attend the Saudi-owned LIV men’s professional golf …

‘Spiritual national defence 2.0’: how Switzerland and other states are navigating disinformation

A giant light installation of the flag of Switzerland, by Swiss artist Gerry Hofstetter, illuminates the north face of the Jungfrau mountain, next to the Eiger and Moench mountains, near the city of Thun, in 2012. Michael Buholzer / Reuters Listen to …

William sends signals as he becomes 'quite an active' Prince of Wales

Hello, royal watchers. This is your regular dose of royal news and analysis. Reading this online? Sign up here to get this delivered to your inbox. One day recently, a camouflage-clad Prince William sat in a tank as he visited British troops in Estonia, …

April 6, 2025 UPDATE

A roundup of local and international news. Newsflash Newsroom, 06.04.2025, 18:40 NATO. Romania’s interim president Ilie Bolojan on Sunday issued a statement on the celebration of NATO Day in Romania and the 21st anniversary of the country’s joining this …

Latvia to start requiring Russian and Belarusian citizens to provide detailed personal and travel information upon entry

Latvia’s parliament has passed a new law requiring citizens of countries outside the E.U., NATO, and the OECD to provide detailed information about the purpose of their visit before each entry into the country. According to the Latvian public broadcaster …

UK discovers Russian spy sensors for submarine tracking in its waters, Times says

A yacht belonging to Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov. Stock photo: Kremlin-aligned Russian news agency TASS The UK military has recently uncovered spy sensors in the sea around Britain. These devices are believed to have been installed by Russia to track …

Russian gymnasts granted neutral status, still not welcome in Tallinn

Late last month, seven rhythmic gymnasts from Russia were granted neutral athlete status by the sport's world governing body. Despite this, they still will not be able to compete in the upcoming European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships in Tallinn …

Trump Skips Honoring Soldiers Killed in Lithuania to Watch Golf

The president is hiding on the green as markets react to his tariff regime, and four fallen soldiers are returned to the United States Lithuanian President President Gitanas Nausėda, government dignitaries, religious leaders, military personnel, and …

The Polish Foreign Minister explained why the country does not want to send its peacekeepers to Ukraine

Poland is not ready to send its military to Ukraine, as Russia already accuses Warsaw of seeking to seize part of the state. This was stated by Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski on the air of the RMF24 television channel. The host asked the …

Gallery: Polar bear sisters Skadi and Kaja make their debut at Tallinn Zoo

This week, Tallinn Zoo welcomed its third and fourth polar bears, with sisters Skadi and Kaja arriving from Rostock Zoo in Germany on Wednesday. The two newest arrivals made their debut in the Polarium the next day. Twins Skadi and Kaja were born in 2021, …

Despite Political Tensions, the Royal Air Force Is Buying More F-35s

The Royal Air Force appears to have decided to purchase more F-35 Lightning II stealth aircraft—turning down a proposal to buy additional Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets.   According to The Times, the Labour government has quietly decided to purchase …

Finding delicate geopolitical balance may determine success of Lithuanian furniture maker's Mocksville plant

SBA Home, a Lithuanian furniture manufacturer, has as one of its corporate mantras "the best way to predict the future is to invent it." Yet. SBA Home's owners could not have envisioned in 2023 that establishing a U.S. footprint would require …

Reuters: The US White House admits Putin does not want peace deal with Ukraine

Senior officials in the administration of the US President Donald Trump have recently become frustrated with Russia — the Kremlin has not shown any willingness to end the war in Ukraine. The American plan to achieve a ceasefire by April or May is failing. …

NATO Ministers Pressure Russia for Peace Amid Ongoing Ukraine Conflict

BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 4 (Reuters) – European foreign ministers convened at a NATO meeting on Friday, asserting that Russia is undermining U.S. efforts for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing war in Ukraine. The ministers urged a firmer stance from the …

NATO ready to respond during Zapad drills if needed – Lithuanian MFA

Study in Asia Opens Doors to Elite Education Agents Globally

Dubai leads as top education destination; recruitment agents invited to secure exclusive territories in Asia. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, April 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a groundbreaking move reshaping the global education recruitment …

North Macedonia’s NATO Contributions, Deterrence and Defence & Support to Ukraine in focus

05 April 2025 “Your NATO accession not only enhanced your security but also our shared security,” underlined Marcos Perestrello, NATO PA President when opening the NATO Parliamentary Assembly’s (NATO PA) Standing Committee meeting in Skopje (5-6 April), …

"Buried Wealth Beneath Our Feet": National Shift Underway as Supreme Court Decision Sparks Movement to Reclaim America's ...

WASHINGTON, April 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the wake of a landmark legal shift, former CIA and Treasury advisor Jim Rickards is drawing attention to what he calls “the most overlooked source of American strength in modern history.” According to …

North Macedonia’s NATO Contributions, Deterrence and Defence & Support to Ukraine in focus at NATO PA Meeting in Skopje

05 April 2025 “Your NATO accession not only enhanced your security but also our shared security,” underlined Marcos Perestrello, NATO PA President when opening the NATO Parliamentary Assembly’s (NATO PA) Standing Committee meeting in Skopje (5-6 April), …

Tashkent as a Center for Parliamentary Diplomacy

In April 2025, Tashkent will host the 150th anniversary Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) for the first time in Central Asia’s history. TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN, April 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) …

North Americans Divided on Economic Impact of Tariffs, New Leger Survey Finds

New Leger poll shows Canadians and Mexicans worry about U.S. tariffs, while most Americans remain unconcerned about cross-border trade impacts. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new North American public opinion …

Former CIA Advisor Warns: "America’s Most Valuable Asset Has Been Ignored for Over a Century—Until Now"

WASHINGTON, April 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A former intelligence advisor to the CIA and U.S. Treasury says America is on the verge of unleashing a long-ignored national treasure—one that could fundamentally reshape the country’s economic landscape. Jim …

New Sri Lankan Govt. Continues State Policy of Impunity, Denying Justice for Tamils - TGTE

Proves ICC & ICJ are the Only Forums for Accountability COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) said in a press release that the New Sri Lankan Government Continues State Policy …

As LA County Restructures Homeless Services, the Social Impact Sector Calls for Increased Collaboration

Center for Nonprofit Management issues a statement on the 4-0 vote from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to dismantle LAHSA LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following the Los Angeles County Board of …

San Diego & Imperial SBDC Director Daniel Fitzgerald Joins Statewide Push to Expand Small Business Resources

Recognition from State Treasurer and Lawmakers Underscores the Vital Role of SBDCs in Economic Development SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Daniel Fitzgerald, Regional Director of the San Diego and Imperial …

Richard Bland College Gains Its Independence

Richard Bland College is no longer tied to William & Mary and now operates as an independent institution. SOUTH PRINCE GEORGE, VA, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- [UPDATE] Late Wednesday, the Virginia General Assembly accepted …

University Archives' online-only auction, April 23rd, will feature over 60 lots dedicated to Abraham Lincoln

The Abraham Lincoln Collection represents over 60 lots ranging in estimate from $200 to $800,000, with over 12 items either written by or signed by Lincoln. WILTON, CT, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A vivid and lifelike …

Omar & Serena Ali Host Exclusive Fundraising Event for Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Esteemed Atlanta developers and community advocates Omar and Serena Ali, owners of Ali Development, hosted an exclusive private fundraising event in support of City of Atlanta Mayor …

Justice for our children: time for all South Africans to act

JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Media Statement by Safer South Africa Foundation Justice for our children: time for all South Africans to act Social crimes, including gender-based violence, at institutions …

Harry Theoharis: 'The danger of a third term in global institutions like the UNWTO'

MADRID, SPAIN, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Harry Theoharis, candidate for Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), has issued a warning about the dangers of seeking a third term in global institutions, calling for …

Federal Cuts Threaten History and Culture in Idaho

Idaho Humanities Council Needs Support BOISE, ID, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The future of the Idaho Humanities Council (IHC) is at risk due to DOGE cuts to the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). These drastic …

Main Street Economics Joins Thought Leaders and Experts to Address National Debt Crisis

‘Fiscal Sanity is Just an Education Away’ WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Main Street Economics a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to providing economic education to the American public is …

OSCE to present programme on empowering young women for peace in Central Asia in initiative with European Union

TASHKENT, 4 April 2025 — The OSCE and the European Union will be presenting the ‘Young Women 4 Peace Initiative: Empowering Central Asian Young Women Programme’ in Tashkent on 8 April 2025. Journalists are invited to attend the opening session (spaces …

The OSCE promotes interfaith dialogue and environmental awareness in Kyrgyzstan through a tree-planting initiative

BISHKEK, 3 April 2025 – More than 80 government representatives and members of various religious communities gathered in Ataturk Park to plant over 60 tree seedlings, aiming to enhance the urban environment and foster interfaith dialogue. The initiative, …

ThinkCareBelieve: Week 11 America Under President Trump's Leadership

Washington DC, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Link to ThinkCareBelieve's Article:  https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2025/03/31/week-11-under-president-trumps-leadership/ What an amazing week this has been. So many huge …