Many state visits are empty, symbolic acts that have little to no policy content or lasting significance. But every now and then, such a visit changes the shape of international relations. Could French…
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New US weapons deal for Ukraine: What will Kyiv receive and who will pay for it
ADVERTISEMENTUS President Donald Trump has endorsed a plan on Monday to have European allies buy billions of euros worth of US military equipment that can be transferred to Ukraine, as Kyiv looks for a way to improve its air defence against intensified Russian attacks.
Under a new deal, the US…
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FM Sybiha – EU Council: Ukraine needs parity with Russia in military potential
On Tuesday, July 15, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called on the EU Foreign Affairs Council to take concrete measures to strengthen Ukraine and collective defense, increase transatlantic pressure on the aggressor, and promote Ukraine’s accession to the EU.
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Europe’s Claim to Geopolitical Power Isn’t Passing the Trump Test
With U.S. President Donald Trump’s return to the White House, Europeans had a choice: Either recalibrate their relationship with Washington or kowtow to America because they don’t want to suffer the short-term pain for the long-term gain.
It…
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Sámi artists perform at midnight sun rap festival in Finland
A music festival in Utsjoki, Finland, is bringing together rap artists from across the region, including performers using the Indigenous Sámi language.
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Syrian Druze leader accuses government of breaking ceasefire after dozens die in violence
The unrest in Syria’s Sweida province began with tit-for-tat kidnappings between members of the Druze minority and Sunni Bedouins.
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AFU shoots down 178 of 267 drones used by Russia in evening attack on Ukraine
Air defense forces shot down 178 of the 267 drones that the Russians used to attack Ukraine starting at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
According to Ukrinform, the Ukrainian Air Force shared this info on Telegram.
Since 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 14, Russian invaders have…
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Secret Afghan relocation scheme set up after major data breach
The previous government set up a secret Afghan relocation scheme after the personal data of thousands of people was inadvertently leaked, it can be revealed.
A dataset containing the details of nearly 19,000 people who applied to move to the UK…
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Iraqi oil field on fire after drone strike during attacks in Kurdish region
BAGHDAD (AP) — An oil field in Iraq ‘s Dohuk province was set ablaze Tuesday after being struck by a drone.
It is the latest in a series of similar attacks launched recently against oil facilities in…
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