Paris, Brussels, Kiev (11 June – 75) This meeting followed Macron’s announcement that France would be supplying Mirage combat aircraft to Ukraine, bolstering the country’s defense against Russia’s aggression. Zelenskyy’s…
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Shangri-La Dialogue: Zelensky attending the conference
by Prasad Bandaby Prasad BandaZelensky’s presence at the Shangri-La Dialogue serves as a reminder for Asian countries to avoid the pitfalls of geopolitical confrontation. Drawing parallels to Ukraine’s experiences, experts caution against being drawn…
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First DC connection between Europe and North Africa gets €45 million from EIB
by Prasad Bandaby Prasad BandaThe €921 million project concerns the implementation of an HVDC link interconnecting Tunisia and Italy across the Strait of Sicily and the associated connections to the respective national grids. The…
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China Says US Arms Sales to Taiwan Are Turning the Island Into a ‘Powder Keg’
by Prasad Bandaby Prasad BandaBEIJING — China’s defense ministry said Thursday that the U.S. should stop interfering in both Taiwan and the South China Sea, saying U.S. arms sales to Taiwan are making the situation more dangerous. Taiwan’s ruling…
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Misplaced Enthusiasm About A BRICS Currency
by Prasad Bandaby Prasad BandaToronto, Atlanta (10/11 – 50) As recently as the early 1980s, central bankers around the world could be heard moaning and groaning about having to hold physical gold reserves to…
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UN Official Commends Morocco’s Peacekeeping Contributions
by Prasad Bandaby Prasad BandaRabat – UN Under Secretary General for Peace Operations Jean Pierre Lacroix has commended Morocco’s peacekeeping contribution, describing the country’s efforts as fundamental. Lacroix made his remarks following a meeting…
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Ukraine Beats Back Russian Attacks on Frontline as Rain Slows Down Putin’s Troops
by Prasad Bandaby Prasad BandaRussian forces were failing to advance against Ukrainian troops as they scaled up their attacks on the eastern town of Avdiivka, senior military officials said. They said Moscow wanted to advance while attention remained…
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2030 World Cup: Morocco’s FRMF, FMSS Partner to Boost Sports Healthcare
by Prasad Bandaby Prasad BandaRabat – Morocco’s Royal Football Federation (FRMF) has inked a partnership agreement with the Mohammed VI Foundation for Science and Health (FMSS) to boost the field of sports medicine in…
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Biden Draws Direct Link Between Putin and Hamas as He Urges Aid for Israel and Ukraine
by Prasad Bandaby Prasad BandaJoe Biden has drawn a direct, provocative link between Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Hamas’s attack on Israel as he urged Americans not to walk away from their role as…
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Sri Lanka Leader Succeeded In Bringing About Democratic Political Transition
by Prasad Bandaby Prasad BandaBerlin (21/09 – 40) His Excellency Ranil Wickremesinghe, President of Sri Lanka, spoke at the General Debate of the 78th Session of the General Assembly on 21 September 2023, reflecting…