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Russian President Vladimir Putin commented on Friday that the “selfishness” and “arrogance” of Western powers have brought the world “unacceptably close” to the point of “no return.” During his address at the Russian Foreign Ministry meeting, Putin criticized the actions of the United States and NATO, accusing them of undermining global strategic stability. Putin blames Washington for destabilizing global securityPutin specifically pointed to Washington’s decision to unilaterally withdraw from the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty as a key factor in destabilizing international security. “Let me al...
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Group of Seven (G7) leaders announced on Thursday that they have officially agreed to provide Ukraine with a $50 billion loan by the end of 2024. This decision marks a significant commitment to support Ukraine’s defense of its sovereignty amidst ongoing conflicts. Funds to be sourced from profits of confiscated Russian assetsGerman Chancellor Olaf Scholz emphasized the historic nature of the support, stating, As the G7 we are mobilizing $50 billion for Ukraine – to defend its sovereignty. A historic step. The loan will be sourced from the profits generated and accumulated from confiscated Russ...
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Keir Starmer, Labour Party leader, has pledged to prioritize wealth creation and economic growth in the UK in the party’s manifesto, positioning it as a central theme for his campaign. Speaking at the Co-op headquarters in Manchester, Starmer emphasized the importance of addressing the nation’s economic issues and presented a vision aimed at winning over former Tory voters. Economic growth as a cornerstoneStarmer highlighted the broken nature of current wealth creation systems, stating, “The way we create wealth is broken. It leaves far too many people feeling insecure. Wealth creation is our ...
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Leaders of advanced economies are gearing up for the annual Group of Seven (G7) meeting in Italy, set against a backdrop of ongoing wars in Europe and the Middle East, and increasing competition between the West and China. The summit, hosted in the picturesque region of Apulia, will take place from June 13 to 15 at Borgo Egnazia, a luxury resort. This marks the 50th G7 Summit. Who is coming to G7 summit?The G7 includes the United States, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom. Leaders from each of these countries will attend, along with the chiefs of the European Council...
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As the UK approaches a crucial election, Labour leader Keir Starmer has outlined an ambitious plan to revive the country’s economy. Amidst a backdrop of Tory disintegration, Starmer’s proposals focus on avoiding major tax increases while seeking innovative ways to generate the necessary investment for economic growth. Labour’s economic pledgesStarmer has promised a so-called triple lock of no income tax, VAT, or National Insurance rises. However, Labour is looking at other avenues for raising funds. The party intends to reform council tax bands, which would result in a transfer of wealth from ...
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In a series of remarks set to be published in the upcoming book “Apprentice in Wonderland: How Donald Trump and Mark Burnett Took America Through The Looking Glass,” former US President Donald Trump described pop star Taylor Swift as “unusually beautiful” and questioned the authenticity of her liberal political views. The book, written by Variety’s Ramin Setoodeh, delves into Trump’s reality television series “The Apprentice” and features his thoughts on various public figures, including Swift. “I think she’s beautiful – very beautiful! I find her very beautiful,” Trump said in an excerpt shar...
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Malawi’s Vice President Saulos Chilima was killed in a plane crash on Tuesday, the country’s President Lazarus Chakwera informed the media. Chilima’s death in a plane crash comes less than a month after Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash on May 19, which also claimed the life of the country’s foreign minister. What happened in the Chilima crash?The plane carrying Chilima first went missing on Monday morning on its way from Lilongwe to the city of Mzuzu, 370 kilometers north. After search operations lasting more than a day, the crashed plane was discovered in a moun...
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The Elysee Palace has denied media reports suggesting that President Emmanuel Macron might resign, French Europe 1 station reported on Tuesday, citing the presidential office. This rebuttal comes in response to earlier claims that Macron had discussed the possibility of resignation with a close confidant, indicating a willingness to “sacrifice the end of his five-year term.” Initial resignation rumorsEarlier this morning, Europe 1 reported that President Macron had recently discussed his potential resignation with an interlocutor. According to the source, the 46-year-old head of state allegedl...
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For the eight months he has served in Benjamin Netanyahu’s emergency government, Benny Gantz has largely held his tongue about his frustrations with Israel’s veteran prime minister. However, Gantz announced his long-expected resignation on Sunday, finally voicing his discontent. The centrist former general, who joined the government after Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel, criticized Netanyahu for avoiding “fateful” decisions about the war due to narrow political calculations, which he claims have prevented Israel from achieving “true victory.” By the full-contact standards of Israeli politic...
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Rishi Sunak, the UK Prime Minister, is facing a significant decline in popularity, particularly among 2019 Conservative voters, following his controversial decision to skip D-Day commemorations for a campaign television interview. The Prime Minister’s approval rating has dropped by 12 percentage points in a week, a development that has put him behind Nigel Farage, who has recently resumed leadership of Reform UK. Sunak’s net score among 2019 Tory voters falls drasticallyAccording to a survey conducted by JL Partners, Sunak’s net score among 2019 Tory supporters plummeted from 20 points on June...
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