To equip Ukrainian troops for the complex tactics used by Russian forces, the EU training mission has incorporated Soviet-era tanks borrowed from museums. These tanks, along with Russian-style trench systems, …
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Finland Rejects “Neutrality” Solution for Ukraine, Citing Distrust in Russia
by Manish Suyalby Manish SuyalForcing Ukraine into neutrality to resolve the ongoing conflict with Russia is unlikely to lead to peace, Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen stated on Monday. She added that Russia’s history …
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Thousands Protest in Valencia Over Flood Response as Regional Government Faces Criticism
by Manish Suyalby Manish SuyalMassive Protests Erupt in Valencia Over Handling of Deadly Floods Tens of thousands took to the streets of Valencia, Spain, on Saturday, expressing frustration with the regional government’s response to …
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Afghan Taliban Attend COP29 Climate Summit as Observers Amid International Non-Recognition
by Manish Suyalby Manish SuyalTaliban Officials Attend COP29 Climate Summit as Observers for the First Time Since 2021 In a historic move, officials from Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government are attending the COP29 climate summit in …
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Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof Cancels COP29 Attendance Due to Unrest in Amsterdam
by Manish Suyalby Manish SuyalDutch Prime Minister Chooses to Stay in Netherlands After Amsterdam Clashes Amid Antisemitism Concerns Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof announced he will skip the COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan following …
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Israeli Foreign Minister Meets Dutch Officials Over Assaults on Israeli Soccer Fans in Amsterdam
by Manish Suyalby Manish SuyalDutch Officials Condemn Attacks on Israeli Soccer Fans in Amsterdam In response to recent attacks on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar met with Dutch Justice …
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Amsterdam Imposes Protest Ban After Violent Attacks on Israeli Soccer Fans
by Manish Suyalby Manish SuyalIn response to violent incidents targeting Israeli soccer fans, Amsterdam has announced a three-day ban on public demonstrations starting Friday. Mayor Femke Halsema described the attackers as “antisemitic hit-and-run squads,” …
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German Opposition Calls for Swift Elections After Scholz’s Coalition Collapse
by Manish Suyalby Manish SuyalPolitical Turmoil in Germany as Scholz’s Coalition Falls Apart Germany faces rising political instability after Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s three-way coalition unexpectedly collapsed on Wednesday. Opposition leaders and business groups are …
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European Leaders Voice Concern Over Georgia’s Political Direction Amid EU Accession Hopes
by Manish Suyalby Manish SuyalIn a joint statement on Thursday, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk expressed serious concerns over the political situation in Georgia. Their …
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Germany Faces Political Shake-Up as Chancellor Scholz Dismisses Finance Minister: What This Means for the Future
by Manish Suyalby Manish SuyalIn a significant political move, Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed Finance Minister Christian Lindner, marking the end of the coalition government that had struggled with internal conflicts. The decision has …
