lithuania embassy

Beijing Threatens Countermeasures Against Lithuania Amid Diplomatic Expulsions and Cable Sabotage Allegations

Beijing issued a stern warning to Lithuania on Monday (Dec 2), threatening "countermeasures" following the expulsion of three Chinese embassy staff. This diplomatic rift comes amid rising tensions over Lithuania's growing ties with Taiwan and the alleged involvement of a...
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock

Germany’s Foreign Minister Urges China to Take Action on Ukraine Conflict

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock warned China during a diplomatic visit, stating that Beijing’s support for Moscow amid the ongoing Ukraine war could have lasting repercussions on Sino-German relations. She urged China to leverage its influence to help end the...
Talios pod mounted on a Dassault Rafale

Thales Integrates Advanced AI Technology into Talios Laser Designation Pod for Rafale Jets

French defense technology giant Thales has unveiled a cutting-edge upgrade to its Talios laser designation pod, a critical system for Dassault Aviation’s Rafale fighter jets, by incorporating advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. This innovation, set to debut with the Rafale...
Georgians Protest, Georgia

Thousands Protest in Tbilisi as Georgian Government Freezes EU Accession Talks

In the streets of Georgia’s capital Thursday evening as riot police deployed water cannons and pepper spray to disperse thousands of protesters rallying against the ruling party’s decision to halt the nation’s European Union accession talks until 2028. The move...
Russia-Ukraine war

Ukraine Pushes for NATO Invitation Amid Prolonged Conflict with Russia

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has formally called on NATO to extend an invitation to Ukraine for membership during the alliance's upcoming meeting in Brussels on December 3-4. According to a letter obtained on Friday, Sybiha emphasized that a clear...
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier Secures Temporary Reprieve Amid Budget Crisis

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier won a brief respite in his uphill battle to secure approval for the country’s 2025 budget and maintain his government’s shaky hold on power. This comes after S&P Global Ratings reaffirmed its AA- credit rating...
Irish General Election

Irish General Election: A Dead Heat Between Fine Gael and Sinn Fein

In a strikingly tight race, Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris's Fine Gael party is neck-and-neck with Sinn Fein in the general election, according to official exit polls. The election results, which place Fine Gael at 21% and Sinn Fein marginally...
Netherlands Reinforces Ukraine's Air Defense with Patriot Missile Systems

Netherlands Reinforces Ukraine’s Air Defense with Patriot Missile Systems

The Patriot air defense missile system, renowned as one of the most advanced surface-to-air missile platforms in the world, is playing a crucial role in Ukraine's ongoing battle against Russian missile and drone attacks. Designed to intercept a wide range...
Chinese ship bulk carrier Yi Peng 3, sea of Kattegat, near City of Grenaa in Jutland, Denmark

China Willing to Cooperate in Baltic Sea Cable Investigation Linked to Chinese Ship

With the severing of two telecom cables in the Baltic Sea, China announced its willingness to collaborate with Sweden's ongoing investigation into the incidents. The cables, located in Swedish territorial waters near Denmark, were damaged on November 17 and 18,...
US dollar

Dollar Heads for Biggest Weekly Loss in Three Months Amid Waning Confidence in “Trump Trade”

The US dollar is heading for its most significant weekly decline in three months, as investors reevaluate the so-called "Trump trade" that has fueled its upward trajectory since the US presidential election. The greenback slipped by 0.2% on Friday, extending...
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