Singapore has the world’s strongest passport — again, according to the latest Henley Passport Index.
The ranking, released Tuesday, shows the small nation-state retaining the top spot in the index, after it broke a six-way tie for the accolade…
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Protests in Ukraine as Zelensky signs bill targeting anti-corruption bodies
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a bill that critics say weakens the independence of the country’s anti-corruption bodies, sparking protests and drawing international criticism.
Critics say the new law undermines the authority of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (Nabu) and the…
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Merz and Macron vowed to restart the Franco-German engine. It’s already sputtering. – POLITICO
Paris thinks the same. “The Franco-German reflex has been rediscovered,” an Elysée official said.
But despite the good vibes and increased cooperation on policy areas involving deregulation and migration, the leaders are finding it increasingly difficult to conceal an uncomfortable…
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Ukraine war briefing: Mirage fighter jet crashes after pilot ejects due to technical fault | Ukraine
A Mirage 2000 fighter jet supplied to Ukraine from France crashed on Tuesday after an equipment failure, with the pilot ejecting safely, Ukraine’s military said. It was the first loss of a Mirage since Ukraine started receiving them this…
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Up to 90% of Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy facilities this year carried out by drones – interior minister
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Ukraine has recorded over 700 Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure, with up to 90% of this year’s strikes executed using drones.
Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko reported this on Telegram, according to…
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how the war is impacting young Ukrainians
Now into its fourth year, the war that followed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has taken a devastating toll.
An estimated 60,000 to 100,0000 Ukrainian lives have been lost and more than 10 million citizens displaced, and entire cities have…
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US State Department attacks Europe over free speech
The Trump administration is attacking Europe over free speech, saying its regulation of social media and other online platforms amounts to “Orwellian” censorship.
In a social media post Tuesday, the State Department, without giving any specifics, said thousands of people are being…
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Europe revival helps IT survive quarter shocks
Robust outsourcing demand from Europe helped cushion revenue growth in at least three of India’s top six software services exporters during the June quarter.HCLTech, LTIMindtree, and Tech Mahindra gained new business from European clients,…
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