Germany’s Left Party is struggling for survival. For many weeks, opinion polls have put them well below the 5% threshold for representation in parliament. Now, three of the party’s most senior and most popular politicians have decided to make sure their party is represented no matter how poor the overall performance. On February 23, 2025, … Read more
Russia launched an Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at targets in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, Ukraine’s air force said. It was the first time that ICBMs were used by Russia in the conflict. ICBMs are designed to deliver nuclear warheads, but there was no indication from Ukraine that the Russian missile was nuclear-armed. Source link
PRESS REVIEW –Thursday, November 21: In France, far-right leader Marine Le Pen threatens to bring down PM Michel Barnier’s government over its controversial budget bill. In the US, the House Ethics Committee refuses to publish the findings of a sexual misconduct report against Donald Trump’s Attorney General pick Matt Gaetz. Over in the UK, Oxford … Read more
In the antitrust trial of the century, the US Justice Department has filed for tech giant Alphabet to separate from its Chrome browser, used by around 3.5 billion people globally. Source link
New Delhi: The Russia-Ukraine war is now at a dangerous turn. Attacks have increased from all sides. America has added fuel to the fire. Joe Biden has created panic in the entire region by giving approval to Ukraine to use long-range American weapons. Ukraine was also probably waiting for this opportunity. As soon as Biden’s … Read more
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Washington’s decision to send antipersonnel land mines to Ukraine was needed to “help slow down” the advance of Russian ground troops. The announcement comes two months before Donald Trump replaces Joe Biden in the White House. Trump has criticized the amount the US has spent on supporting Ukraine. Source … Read more
In a bid to further strengthen India’s alliances and global strategic partnerships, PM Modi has embarked on a veritable diplomatic blitz on the sidelines of the G20, meeting with a host of world leaders including President Biden, PM Meloni and President Macron. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on Modi’s wide-ranging discussions addressing everything … Read more
A painting by French artist Nicolas de Largillierre that was looted by the Nazis and recovered at the end of World War II by the Monuments Men, the Allied unit responsible for returning works of art stolen by the Germans, will be auctioned by Christie’s Paris on Thursday . FRANCE 24 looks at the history … Read more
The US Department of Justice moved to break up Google’s hold on internet searches on Wednesday, initiating a rare but significant antitrust push that could see the tech giant ordered to part with its Chrome browser. Source link
Hours after the United States vetoed a UN resolution to implement a ceasefire in Gaza, US congress rejected legislation filed by Bernie Sanders that would have halted sales of tank rounds to Israel. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments in the Middle East. Source link