Gas-Addicted Europe Trades One Energy Risk for Another
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessRather than replace Russian fuel with next-generation renewables, the continent has increasingly turned to American natural gas. But it’s risky, too.Author of…
US approves sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey | News
The $23bn deal was finalised after Turkey’s parliament ratified Sweden’s long-delayed NATO membership. The United States has approved the sale of F-16 fighter jets to…
ICJ ruling in Gaza genocide case renews calls to end Israel arms transfers | Israel War on Gaza News
Rights advocates and legal experts have welcomed the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) decision ordering Israel to take “all measures within its power” to prevent…
Russia’s Putin says ‘obvious’ Ukraine shot down plane over Belgorod | Russia-Ukraine war News
Moscow and Kyiv trade blame after Ilyushin Il-76 plane crashed, reportedly killing 65 Ukrainian POWs said to be on board. Russian President Vladimir Putin has…
Hundreds take to streets in The Hague in solidarity with Palestinians | Israel War on Gaza News
Hundreds of demonstrators marched from a central train station in The Hague to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday in solidarity with Palestinians…
UNRWA probes employees over suspected involvement in October 7 attack | United Nations News
The US has paused funding to the UN agency after Israel said some of its staff were allegedly involved in the attacks. The United Nations…
UK’s King Charles admitted to hospital for prostate treatment | Health News
Royal officials said the 75-year-old monarch has an enlarged prostate but his condition is benign. The United Kingdom’s King Charles III has been admitted to…
‘Voters are looking for a mini-Niinisto’: Finland braces for new president | Elections News
When Sauli Niinisto became Finland’s president 12 years ago, he looked forward to developing a European defence policy, pursuing “opportunities” in China, and preserving “an…
Russian court extends detention of US journalist Gershkovich | News
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was arrested on espionage charges, which he denies. A court in Moscow has extended the pretrial detention of Wall…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 702 | Russia-Ukraine war News
As the war enters its 702nd day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Friday, January 26, 2024. Ilyushin-76 plane crash Russia…
These Filipinos paid thousands for a job in Poland. Now they feel cheated | Labour Rights
This is the first article in a two-part series about alleged exploitation of Filipino domestic workers. Hong Kong, China – The sizzling of chicken adobo…
Ukraine to probe Belgorod crash as Russia questions future prisoner swaps | Russia-Ukraine war News
Russia claims Ukraine shot down military transport plane in Belgorod, killing 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war on board. Ukraine has opened a criminal investigation into…
Five factions will define Europe in 2024
Will the far right be the big winner in this year’s European elections? If so, what would its victory mean for the future of the…
Top French court rejects large parts of controversial immigration bill | Migration News
The court rejected measures that toughen access to social benefits, family reunification, and immigration quotas. More than a third of articles in a controversial immigration…
What will the ICJ announce on Israel’s Gaza war? The possible scenarios | Israel War on Gaza News
On Friday, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) will announce its decision on emergency or provisional measures against Israel in an interim verdict after South…
Swedish PM Kristersson agrees to meet Hungary’s Orban for talks on NATO bid | NATO News
After ratification by Turkey, Hungary is the only country left effectively holding up Sweden’s NATO membership. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has agreed to meet…
Russia jails nationalist critic Igor Girkin for four years over ‘extremism’ | Russia-Ukraine war News
Igor Girkin has accused President Vladimir Putin and the army top brass of not pursuing the Ukraine war effectively enough. A court in Russia has…
What’s so controversial about France’s new immigration bill? | Migration News
A controversial new French immigration bill which has sparked popular protests will come before the country’s Constitutional Council on Thursday. On Sunday, tens of thousands…
Russian lawmakers approve bill to seize property from army critics | Russia-Ukraine war News
The State Duma, parliament’s lower house, approved the bill by a 395-3 vote in the first of three required readings. Russian lawmakers have approved a…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 701 | Russia-Ukraine war News
As the war enters its 701st day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Fighting A Russian military…