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POLITICO: The US cavalry isn’t coming – European armies without American assistance

10:54 25.04.2025

POLITICO: The US cavalry isn’t coming – European armies without American assistance

Donald Trump's second presidency has ended the United States' commitment to European defense, writes POLITICO. The continent stands alone — which turns out to be a massive problem when it comes to reinforcing the embattled troops holding the line in Lithuania. Ever since NATO was founded in 1949, one of …

Orbán faces ICC investigation after refusing to arrest Netanyahu in Hungary

10:53 25.04.2025

Orbán faces ICC investigation after refusing to arrest Netanyahu in Hungary

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is now formally investigating Hungary’s refusal to fulfill its legal obligation to arrest Netanyahu and send him to The Hague. States parties to the Rome Statute have a duty to cooperate with the court and facilitate the arrest of any ICC suspect who enters their …

View from Washington: Peace on the rocks – Zelensky refuses to cooperate

10:52 25.04.2025

View from Washington: Peace on the rocks – Zelensky refuses to cooperate

Vladimir Zelensky has thrown a wrench into the Trump administration's effort to gear up peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. Just after Putin, in a major departure from Russia's policy, announced he was willing to talk to Zelensky. Zelensky himself rejected the deal US negotiators put on the table, writes …

Bloomberg: Trump turmoil has Macron eyeing Euro challenge to Dollar

10:49 25.04.2025

Bloomberg: Trump turmoil has Macron eyeing Euro challenge to Dollar

After the euro jumped against the dollar, French president Emmanuel Macron quizzed central bank chief Christine Lagarde on the outlook for the exchange rate in private conversations in Brussels, according to people briefed on the discussions. Lagarde had been trying to persuade European Union leaders that Trump’s return offers opportunities …

Pentagon chief Hegseth: US can no longer serve as guarantor of Europe’s security

11:31 24.04.2025

Pentagon chief Hegseth: US can no longer serve as guarantor of Europe’s security

Pete Hegseth reiterated that the US will ask its NATO allies in Europe to increase their military spending to 5% of their GDP. The United States can no longer serve as the guarantor of Europe's security, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. "The time of the United States, the sole …

WP: High-level Ukraine peace talks in London scratched after U.S. pullout

11:28 24.04.2025

WP: High-level Ukraine peace talks in London scratched after U.S. pullout

European diplomats pulled the plug on high-level talks set for Wednesday about ending Russia’s war in Ukraine after top U.S. diplomats abruptly canceled plans to attend, writes ‘The Washington Post’. The disruption comes amid anger in Washington over Ukraine’s reluctance to accept controversial proposals to cede territory to Russia and …

Courage and Stupidity: Incoming German chancellor Merz is threatening Russia with the use of a weapon that poses a serious threat to the country

11:27 24.04.2025

Courage and Stupidity: Incoming German chancellor Merz is threatening Russia with the use of a weapon that poses a serious threat to the country

German Chancellor-designate Friedrich Merz has reaffirmed his intention to supply Ukraine with German Taurus cruise missiles. When asked on the public broadcaster ARD program “Caren Miosga” on Sunday evening whether he stood by his demand, Merz replied: “Yes, I said exactly what I meant.” Merz’s threat is incredibly reckless and …

Pahalgam terror attack: Terrorists killed 28 tourists in Jammu and Kashmir – an Indian 'mini Switzerland'

11:25 24.04.2025

Pahalgam terror attack: Terrorists killed 28 tourists in Jammu and Kashmir – an Indian 'mini Switzerland'

At least 28 people were killed in a brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam, a popular tourist destination in Jammu and Kashmir, on Tuesday afternoon, reports ‘The India Times’. The attack took place in the picturesque Baisaran Valley, a serene spot known as ‘mini Switzerland’ due to its stunning views of …

Russia-Oman talks

19:41 23.04.2025

Russia-Oman talks

Vladimir Putin held talks in the Kremlin with Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, who is in Russia on a state visit, Kremlin informs. The talks continued in expanded format as a state breakfast. Following the state visit by the Sultan of Oman to the Russian Federation, Vladimir …

‘The Economist’: Little more than a week ago King Dollar’s reign looked secure, but now…

11:48 23.04.2025

‘The Economist’: Little more than a week ago King Dollar’s reign looked secure, but now…

The currency’s dominance enables very high debts and deficits, meaning a plunge might spell disaster, writes ‘The Economist’. Most alarming lately have been movements in the bond and currency markets. In total since April 1st the dollar has fallen by more than 4% against a basket of major currencies, at …

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