UN Security Council appears united on Syria, say diplomats — Dec 10th, 2024

United Nations Security Council members will work on a statement on Syria in the coming days, U.S. and Russian diplomats said on Monday, after a closed-door meeting over the rebel seizure of the capital Damascus and ousting of President Bashar al-Assad....

Austrian lawmakers vote to lift far-right leader's parliamentary immunity — Dec 11th, 2024

Austria's lower house voted on Wednesday in favour of lifting the parliamentary immunity of the leader of the far-right Freedom Party (FPO), Herbert Kickl, to let prosecutors investigate an allegation of perjury as prosecutors requested....

Blinken, in Turkey, stresses need to keep Islamic State contained in Syria — Dec 13th, 2024

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan discussed on Friday the need for continued efforts to counter any resurgence of Islamic State in Syria following the fall of Bashar-al Assad....

Russia's Putin meets Indian defence minister, RIA reports — Dec 10th, 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the Kremlin on Tuesday, according to the Russian state-run RIA news agency, citing Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov....

US general monitors first withdrawal of Israeli troops from Lebanon — Dec 11th, 2024

A top U.S. military officer visited Beirut on Wednesday to monitor the withdrawal of the first Israeli troops from Lebanon under a ceasefire agreement reached last month, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said....

Portugal calls for joint EU funding for defence spending — Dec 9th, 2024

The European Union needs common instruments to fund defence spending amid a protracted war in Ukraine and calls from Washington for NATO members to increase such expenditure, Portugal's finance minister said on Monday....

Pope, growing critical of Israel, to meet Palestinian president on Thursday — Dec 10th, 2024

Pope Francis will meet Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday, the Vatican said, as the Catholic pontiff has become more vocal in his criticism of Israel's military campaign in Gaza....

Portugal calls for joint EU funding for defence spending — Dec 9th, 2024

The European Union needs common instruments to fund defence spending amid a protracted war in Ukraine and calls from Washington for NATO members to increase such expenditure, Portugal's finance minister said on Monday....

Argentina's Milei given Italian citizenship during Rome visit, source says — Dec 13th, 2024

Italy's government has granted citizenship to Argentina's President Javier Milei on account of his Italian family roots, a source with knowledge of the matter said on Friday, confirming earlier media reports....

Portugal calls for joint EU funding for defence spending — Dec 9th, 2024

The European Union needs common instruments to fund defence spending amid a protracted war in Ukraine and calls from Washington for NATO members to increase such expenditure, Portugal's finance minister said on Monday....

Russia's Putin meets Indian defence minister, RIA reports — Dec 10th, 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the Kremlin on Tuesday, according to the Russian state-run RIA news agency, citing Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov....

Trump to meet widow of former Japan PM Abe on Sunday, source says — Dec 13th, 2024

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is planning to meet with Akie Abe, the widow of the late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, on Sunday over a private dinner at his resort in Florida, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters....

Germany's Scholz announces measures to prop up ailing steel industry — Dec 9th, 2024

Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced several measures to prop up Germany's ailing steel sector on Monday after he met with industry representatives to discuss high energy prices, cheap Asian competition and an economic downturn....

Canada will meet debt-to-GDP target, minister says; silent on deficit — Dec 10th, 2024

Canada will meet the 2023-2024 debt-to-GDP target it set in the federal budget in April, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said on Tuesday, but declined to say whether the budget deficit would be bigger than planned....

Germany's Scholz announces measures to prop up ailing steel industry — Dec 9th, 2024

Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced several measures to prop up Germany's ailing steel sector on Monday after he met with industry representatives to discuss high energy prices, cheap Asian competition and an economic downturn....

UK's Reeves hails London listing of Canal+ as 'vote of confidence' — Dec 13th, 2024

British finance minister Rachel Reeves said Canal+'s decision to list on the London stock exchange was a "vote of confidence" in Britain's market, after meeting with the broadcaster's CEO on Friday....

Pope, growing critical of Israel, to meet Palestinian president on Thursday — Dec 10th, 2024

Pope Francis will meet Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday, the Vatican said, as the Catholic pontiff has become more vocal in his criticism of Israel's military campaign in Gaza....

UN Security Council appears united on Syria, say diplomats — Dec 10th, 2024

United Nations Security Council members will work on a statement on Syria in the coming days, U.S. and Russian diplomats said on Monday, after a closed-door meeting over the rebel seizure of the capital Damascus and ousting of President Bashar al-Assad....

UN Security Council appears united on Syria, say diplomats — Dec 10th, 2024

United Nations Security Council members will work on a statement on Syria in the coming days, U.S. and Russian diplomats said on Monday, after a closed-door meeting over the rebel seizure of the capital Damascus and ousting of President Bashar al-Assad....

Australia police say synagogue arson attack likely terrorist incident — Dec 9th, 2024

Australian police on Monday transferred an investigation into an arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue to a joint counter-terrorism unit, saying the blaze was likely a terrorist attack....

Virginia Tech dismisses DC Chris Marve, two others — Dec 13th, 2024

Virginia Tech defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Chris Marve was one of three staff members dismissed, coach Brent Pry announced Thursday....

Pope, growing critical of Israel, to meet Palestinian president on Thursday — Dec 10th, 2024

Pope Francis will meet Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday, the Vatican said, as the Catholic pontiff has become more vocal in his criticism of Israel's military campaign in Gaza....

Russia's Putin meets Indian defence minister, RIA reports — Dec 10th, 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the Kremlin on Tuesday, according to the Russian state-run RIA news agency, citing Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov....

US general monitors first withdrawal of Israeli troops from Lebanon — Dec 11th, 2024

A top U.S. military officer visited Beirut on Wednesday to monitor the withdrawal of the first Israeli troops from Lebanon under a ceasefire agreement reached last month, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said....

Australia police say synagogue arson attack likely terrorist incident — Dec 9th, 2024

Australian police on Monday transferred an investigation into an arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue to a joint counter-terrorism unit, saying the blaze was likely a terrorist attack....

Argentina's Milei given Italian citizenship during Rome visit, source says — Dec 13th, 2024

Italy's government has granted citizenship to Argentina's President Javier Milei on account of his Italian family roots, a source with knowledge of the matter said on Friday, confirming earlier media reports....

Pope, growing critical of Israel, to meet Palestinian president on Thursday — Dec 10th, 2024

Pope Francis will meet Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday, the Vatican said, as the Catholic pontiff has become more vocal in his criticism of Israel's military campaign in Gaza....

Bangladesh, India hope to clear 'cloud' over relations as officials meet — Dec 9th, 2024

India and Bangladesh said on Monday they would pursue constructive relations after months of tensions that have boiled over into protests and confrontations since the ousting of Dhaka's last leader....

Canada will meet debt-to-GDP target, minister says; silent on deficit — Dec 10th, 2024

Canada will meet the 2023-2024 debt-to-GDP target it set in the federal budget in April, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said on Tuesday, but declined to say whether the budget deficit would be bigger than planned....

Pope, growing critical of Israel, to meet Palestinian president on Thursday — Dec 10th, 2024

Pope Francis will meet Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday, the Vatican said, as the Catholic pontiff has become more vocal in his criticism of Israel's military campaign in Gaza....

Canada will meet debt-to-GDP target, minister says; silent on deficit — Dec 10th, 2024

Canada will meet the 2023-2024 debt-to-GDP target it set in the federal budget in April, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said on Tuesday, but declined to say whether the budget deficit would be bigger than planned....

Russia's Putin meets Indian defence minister, RIA reports — Dec 10th, 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the Kremlin on Tuesday, according to the Russian state-run RIA news agency, citing Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov....

Blinken, in Turkey, stresses need to keep Islamic State contained in Syria — Dec 13th, 2024

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan discussed on Friday the need for continued efforts to counter any resurgence of Islamic State in Syria following the fall of Bashar-al Assad....

Bangladesh, India hope to clear 'cloud' over relations as officials meet — Dec 9th, 2024

India and Bangladesh said on Monday they would pursue constructive relations after months of tensions that have boiled over into protests and confrontations since the ousting of Dhaka's last leader....

Virginia Tech dismisses DC Chris Marve, two others — Dec 13th, 2024

Virginia Tech defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Chris Marve was one of three staff members dismissed, coach Brent Pry announced Thursday....

Austrian lawmakers vote to lift far-right leader's parliamentary immunity — Dec 11th, 2024

Austria's lower house voted on Wednesday in favour of lifting the parliamentary immunity of the leader of the far-right Freedom Party (FPO), Herbert Kickl, to let prosecutors investigate an allegation of perjury as prosecutors requested....

Canada will meet debt-to-GDP target, minister says; silent on deficit — Dec 10th, 2024

Canada will meet the 2023-2024 debt-to-GDP target it set in the federal budget in April, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said on Tuesday, but declined to say whether the budget deficit would be bigger than planned....

Australia police say synagogue arson attack likely terrorist incident — Dec 9th, 2024

Australian police on Monday transferred an investigation into an arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue to a joint counter-terrorism unit, saying the blaze was likely a terrorist attack....

Austrian lawmakers vote to lift far-right leader's parliamentary immunity — Dec 11th, 2024

Austria's lower house voted on Wednesday in favour of lifting the parliamentary immunity of the leader of the far-right Freedom Party (FPO), Herbert Kickl, to let prosecutors investigate an allegation of perjury as prosecutors requested....

UK's Reeves hails London listing of Canal+ as 'vote of confidence' — Dec 13th, 2024

British finance minister Rachel Reeves said Canal+'s decision to list on the London stock exchange was a "vote of confidence" in Britain's market, after meeting with the broadcaster's CEO on Friday....

UN Security Council appears united on Syria, say diplomats — Dec 10th, 2024

United Nations Security Council members will work on a statement on Syria in the coming days, U.S. and Russian diplomats said on Monday, after a closed-door meeting over the rebel seizure of the capital Damascus and ousting of President Bashar al-Assad....

Portugal calls for joint EU funding for defence spending — Dec 9th, 2024

The European Union needs common instruments to fund defence spending amid a protracted war in Ukraine and calls from Washington for NATO members to increase such expenditure, Portugal's finance minister said on Monday....

Russia's Putin meets Indian defence minister, RIA reports — Dec 10th, 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the Kremlin on Tuesday, according to the Russian state-run RIA news agency, citing Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov....

Canada will meet debt-to-GDP target, minister says; silent on deficit — Dec 10th, 2024

Canada will meet the 2023-2024 debt-to-GDP target it set in the federal budget in April, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said on Tuesday, but declined to say whether the budget deficit would be bigger than planned....

Scandal-hit Prince Andrew back in the UK headlines over alleged Chinese spy — Dec 14th, 2024

Britain's Prince Andrew was facing intense media scrutiny on Saturday after revelations that a close Chinese business associate of the scandal-hit younger brother of King Charles was thought by the British government to be a Chinese spy....

US general monitors first withdrawal of Israeli troops from Lebanon — Dec 11th, 2024

A top U.S. military officer visited Beirut on Wednesday to monitor the withdrawal of the first Israeli troops from Lebanon under a ceasefire agreement reached last month, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said....

Germany's Scholz announces measures to prop up ailing steel industry — Dec 9th, 2024

Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced several measures to prop up Germany's ailing steel sector on Monday after he met with industry representatives to discuss high energy prices, cheap Asian competition and an economic downturn....

UN Security Council appears united on Syria, say diplomats — Dec 10th, 2024

United Nations Security Council members will work on a statement on Syria in the coming days, U.S. and Russian diplomats said on Monday, after a closed-door meeting over the rebel seizure of the capital Damascus and ousting of President Bashar al-Assad....

Trump to meet widow of former Japan PM Abe on Sunday, source says — Dec 13th, 2024

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is planning to meet with Akie Abe, the widow of the late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, on Sunday over a private dinner at his resort in Florida, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters....

UN Security Council appears united on Syria, say diplomats — Dec 10th, 2024

United Nations Security Council members will work on a statement on Syria in the coming days, U.S. and Russian diplomats said on Monday, after a closed-door meeting over the rebel seizure of the capital Damascus and ousting of President Bashar al-Assad....