French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced on 2 May that the European Union is preparing a 17th package of sanctions against Russia in coordination with the United States.
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EU plans 17th sanctions package against Russia over Ukraine invasion
This comes as US President Donald Trump pushes for Kyiv-Moscow ceasefire talks, allegedly to end the ongoing war…. -
one person killed, three wounded
Today, on May 2, Russian invaders shelled Donetsk region, killing one person and injuring three others.
This was reported in Telegram by the head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration Vadym Filashkin, Ukrinform reports.
“At least one person was…
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Trump asks Supreme Court to remove legal protections from 350,000 Venezuelans
The administration claims judges are interfering with its power over immigration and foreign policy.
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Brexit Britain to remain safe haven for sand eels – POLITICO
However, it also ruled that the U.K. had made a procedural error in bringing in the ban by not giving due regard to the rights of EU fishers during an adjustment period — as required under the Brexit trade deal.
The fish are fed to livestock by farmers in countries like Denmark, but are…
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‘Atmosphere full of hope’: Pre-conclave meetings of cardinals continue in Vatican
As congregations resume in the Vatican in the week leading up to the conclave, some cardinals actively avoid journalists’ microphones as they hurry towards St Peter’s Square.
But others are willing to stop and talk to reporters.
“Let’s hope the conclave doesn’t last too long,”…
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Measles in Europe: Where are cases of one of the most contagious diseases rising?
A handful of countries have reported measles outbreaks this year, with Romania reporting by far the highest number of cases. This is the picture for the rest of the European Union.
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Russell Brand granted conditional bail after appearing in London court on rape and assault charges
British actor-comedian Russell Brand was granted conditional bail by a London court today after appearing to face charges of rape and sexual assault involving four women.
Brand, 49, did not enter a plea. He previously denied the allegations made against him.
He was swarmed by…
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News Digest: Foreign Media on New Investor Visa, Investment in Critical Minerals, Relations with Europe and More
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest covers Central Asia’s relations with the European Union, Kazakhstan’s growing international engagement,…
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Civilians injured as Russians attack central Kherson
Russian forces attacked a parking lot in downtown Kherson using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). One car was destroyed by fire, several others were damaged, and two civilians were injured.
According to Ukrinform, this was reported on Facebook by Head of the Kherson…
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