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Russia Urges Swift Ukrainian Resolution, Citing UK as Key Obstacle to Peace
Russia's ambassador to the UK, Andrei Kelin, has stated that Moscow is seeking a "quick peace" in Ukraine and that London is leading the opposition to it. In an interview, Kelin said Russia is prepared to negotiate and wants its territorial advances in Ukraine to be recognized as part of any peace deal. Kelin also ruled out the presence of NATO peacekeepers in Ukraine, calling the idea "senseless". The Russian ambassador's comments come amid a…
Tusk Warns: Europe Must Outgun Russia in Looming Arms Race
According to Polish Prime Minister Tusk, Europe needs to engage in an arms race with Russia and emerge victorious. This statement comes amidst rising tensions between Europe and Russia. The Prime Minister's comments highlight the intensifying rivalry between the two entities, with security concerns being a major factor in the equation, as Europe seeks to bolster its military capabilities. Read the full story here
EU and Switzerland Strengthen Ties with Enhanced Security Pact
The Swiss House of Representatives has called for a more proactive approach to European security policy, recommending that the government examine further possibilities for security cooperation with the EU. The declaration, adopted by 115 votes to 66 with three abstentions, suggests cooperation within the framework of the European Defence Agency, and was prompted by discussions on an independent European security policy and an active role for Switzerland. Read the full story here
Europe’s Economy on Shaky Ground: ECB Slashes Rates Amid Escalating Trade Tensions
The European Central Bank has cut interest rates across the 20-member eurozone for the second time this year, citing trade war fears as a factor hurting Europe's economy. The bank cut its benchmark deposit rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 2.5%, and warned that the economy faces continued challenges, with growth forecasts revised downward to 0.9% in 2025 and 1.2% in 2026. Read the full story here
Elon Musk Loses $111 Billion, But On the Bright Side, He Can Finally Relate to His Employees
Elon Musk, the world's richest man, just got a little poorer, and I'm not exactly shedding tears over here (no, really, I'm not crying myself to sleep at night thinking about poor Elon). But, I mean, $110.8 billion is a lot of money to lose in one day - that's like, um, a million times my annual salary (okay, maybe not that much, but it's still a lot). And, let's be real, this isn't exactly…
China Draws Battle Lines, Vows to Counter Any Form of Economic Aggression
China has stated it is prepared to fight "any type of war" with the U.S., as President Donald Trump increases economic and political pressure on the country. The Chinese Embassy in the U.S. signaled an aggressive stance toward the U.S., saying it is ready to fight till the end. The remarks come as the U.S. imposes additional tariffs on imports from China, taking the cumulative tariffs to 20%. China has retaliated with its own tariffs…
Kiev Under Fire: Russian Strike Hits Ukraine Hotel Housing American Citizens
A ballistic missile struck a hotel in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, killing four people and injuring over 30. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that U.S. citizens were among those who had checked into the hotel, but they survived the attack. The Russian strike occurred amid growing talk of peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, with U.S. President Donald Trump seeking to broker a deal. A State Department spokesperson condemned the strike, calling for an end to…
NZ Diplomat Fired Over Scathing Critique of Trump’s WWII Knowledge
New Zealand has recalled its ambassador to the United Kingdom after the diplomat publicly questioned US President Donald Trump's understanding of World War II events. The ambassador's position was deemed untenable following his remarks. The ambassador, Phil Goff, compared Trump's efforts to end the war in Ukraine to the 1938 Munich Agreement, which allowed Nazi Germany to annex parts of Czechoslovakia, prompting the New Zealand government to seek his return home. Read the full story…
US President Delivers Ultimatum to Hamas in Bid to Secure Freedom for Israeli Captives
US President Donald Trump has issued a last warning to Hamas to release hostages held in Gaza, stating that Israel will receive everything it needs to "finish the job" if the demand is not met. The US has been holding direct talks with Hamas to secure the release of hostages, with two meetings taking place in Qatar, in an effort to end the war in the region and broker a ceasefire deal. Read the full…
House Republicans Censure Rep. Al Green for Briefly Forgetting to Kiss Trump’s Ring
Because, of course, they did, the U.S. House voted 224-198 Thursday morning to censure Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, for interrupting Trump’s address to Congress Tuesday night - and I'm still trying to pick my jaw up from the floor. But, let's get real, who didn't see this coming? I mean, it's not like the Republicans have better things to do than bully a man for standing up for what he believes in. And, can we…