BANFF, Alberta (AP) — Leading financial officials from the world’s richest countries are gathering in a Canadian mountain resort this week for what may prove a contentious meeting in the wake of President Donald Trump’s…
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Russia massing troops on Ukraine border—again, Kyiv warns
Ukrainian military officials report an increasing concentration of Russian forces near the border with Ukraine’s Kharkiv Oblast, which could indicate preparations for intensified offensive operations.
“The enemy is trying to move personnel closer to the front line to launch at least limited…
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Trump administration accepts Qatari jet for Air Force One
The United States has accepted a luxury jet from Qatar for use as Air Force One, according to the Pentagon, despite concerns from lawmakers and MAGA allies about the financial and ethical implications.
“The secretary of Defense has accepted a Boeing 747 from Qatar in accordance with all…
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Finland ‘preparing for the worst’ as Russia expands military presence near border | Finland
Finland has said it expects Russia to further build up troops along their shared border when the war in Ukraine ends, after reports that Moscow had strengthened its military bases near the Nato frontier.
Maj Gen Sami Nurmi, the head of strategy of…
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Joining SEPA could bring up to EUR 100 mln per year to Ukraine’s businesses and population – IER
The Institute for Economic Research and Policy Consulting (IER) estimates the potential economic effect of Ukraine’s joining SEPA for businesses and the population at EUR 70 million to EUR 100 million per year due to cheaper transactions in euros.
“Provided that current payment…
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USA to conduct analysis of aid provided to Ukraine to identify possible manipulations, misappropriations – Rubio
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The United States will conduct an analysis of all aid provided to Ukraine, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, speaking before parliament on Wednesday, May 21.
He said all…
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Fifth round of US-Iran nuclear deal talks to take place on Friday in Rome, Oman says
The talks seek to limit Iran’s nuclear programme in exchange for the lifting of some of the crushing economic sanctions the US has imposed on the Islamic Republic.
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Russia to Ukraine: ‘You want a Ceasefire and I Want You Dead’
As always, the most accurate assessment of the mood in the Kremlin came not from its robotic public statements, but from its highly-paid propagandists in the TV studios. Since they are regularly briefed by the Kremlin’s handlers on…
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The dietary bug in a cancer therapy
A Ludwig Cancer Research study has uncovered a surprising link between diet, intestinal microbes and the efficacy of cancer therapy.
Led by Ludwig Princeton’s Asael Roichman and Branch Director Joshua Rabinowitz, the study could help explain why drugs known as PI3 kinase (PI3K) inhibitors –…
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Ukrainian manufacturers unveil HART 5100 mine clearing vehicle
Ukrainian engineering company XTI Engineering has unveiled the domestically developed HART 5100 remotely operating demining system, made with 80% local components and significantly more affordable than foreign alternatives.
Ukraine’s Ministry of Economy said this in…
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