The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi arrived in the city of “Kurchatov” in order to inspect the Kursk nuclear power plant in Russia. Grossi visited Kurchatov city on Tuesday to inspect Kursk nuclear power plant in this city amid the escalation of tensions after Ukraine’s attack on the Kursk […]
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This dialogue comes shortly after Modi’s recent visit to Ukraine, marking a crucial point in India’s diplomatic engagement with both Russia and Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict. In a significant development, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss key aspects of the India-Russia partnership and the
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Israeli security forces have rescued a male hostage who was abducted by Hamas on Oct. 7 and taken to Gaza. Qaid Farhan Alkadi, a 52-year-old Israeli from the Bedouin town of Rahat, was freed in a “complex operation” in the southern Gaza Strip, the Israel Defense Forces and Shin Bet – the country’s internal intelligence
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Zuckerberg regrets some Facebook decisions on COVID-19 done at behest of U.S government. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says senior Biden administration officials pressured Facebook to “censor” some COVID-19 content during the pandemic and vowed the social media giant would push back if it faced such demands again. In a letter to Rep. Jim Jordan, the
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Germany is gearing up to receive the first of its 62 H145M helicopters from Airbus Helicopters, with a delivery schedule set for the end of this year. As part of the agreement, Germany also has the option to purchase an additional 20 helicopters. Photo credit: Airbus Helicopters The European company shared a series of images showcasing the helicopter
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Experts are currently examining the future of the F-35 program in Britain amidst ongoing defense budget concerns. With an anticipated budget shortfall of £22 billion and discussions of potential defense budget cuts, there’s also the matter of prioritizing the Tempest under the Global Air Combat Program [GCAP]. Photo credit: Royal Navy Although the voices advocating
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The United States has denied an export license for advanced missiles to Norway. This information comes from the Norwegian resource Teknisk Ukeblad, and it has been echoed by several European media outlets. The denial specifically concerns modern GMLRS-ER artillery missiles, though the reasons behind Washington’s decision remain under wraps. In addition to the GMLRS-ER, Norway has also
The EU balance for trade in goods was €40.4 billion in the second quarter of 2024, down from €55.3 billion in the previous quarter. As such, the trade balance has now shown a surplus for 4 quarters in a row, following a period of deficits from the fourth quarter of 2021 to the second quarter of 2023, primarily due
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On 26 August, the Commission adopted its proposal for fishing opportunities for 2025 in the Baltic Sea. This proposal follows a scientific assessment indicating that several fishing areas are in a dire situation. Today, the Commission proposed total allowable catches (TACs) and quotas for nine of the ten stocks managed by the EU in the
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On 26 August, Cohesion and Reforms Commissioner Elisa Ferreira (pictured) began a four-day visit to the Azores, to meet with regional and local government representatives and visit several projects supported by Cohesion Policy funds. Discussions will include the implementation and benefits of the 2022 Outermost Regions Strategy to the region. Commissioner Ferreira will meet with the government of the Azores today and its President on the island of Terceira.
