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Paris, Brussels, Kiev (11 June – 75) This meeting followed Macron’s announcement that France would be supplying Mirage combat aircraft to Ukraine, bolstering the country’s defense against Russia’s aggression. Zelenskyy’s visit to France coincided with his quest for additional Western support, particularly as Ukrainian forces battled fiercely to repel a Russian offensive near the eastern city of Kharkiv. The conflict, escalating rapidly, has become the largest in Europe since World War II, underscoring the urgent need for international solidarity and assistance. Amidst these grave circumstances, the diplomatic exchange between France and Ukraine exemplifies the crucial alliance and shared commitment to…

China accused the Philippines of violating its sovereignty on two separate occasions over the weekend after its neighbor to the southeast undertook supply missions to South China Sea features claimed by both countries. Beijing also said one of the Philippine ships had rammed one of its coast guard vessels near the disputed Second Thomas Shoal. The incidents took place at Scarborough Shoal and Second Thomas Shoal, two of the most hotly contested areas in the region. China asserts historical rights to upward of 80 percent of the trade-rich sea as its territory, while the Philippines claims its ships have a right to operate within its exclusive…

Pyongyang has terminated the 2018 Comprehensive Military Agreement with Seoul in response to South Korea’s decision to suspend a part of the agreement due to North Korea’s satellite launch on Tuesday, North Korea announced on Thursday The 2018 agreement laid down a number of measures that would lower military tensions and accidental military clashes between the two sides. Among them included the dismantling of guard posts along the Demilitarized Zone, a no-fly zone along the DMZ, the cessation of live fire artillery drills and field exercises above the regiment level and above within three miles of the Military Demarcation Line,…

KYIV, UKRAINE — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy witnessed the swearing-in on Sunday of Argentina’s new president, Javier Milei. It was the Ukrainian leader’s first official trip to Latin America as Kyiv continues to court support among developing nations for its 21-month-old fight against Russia’s invading forces. During Zelenskyy’s visit to Buenos Aires, his office and the White House announced he would travel to Washington to meet with President Joe Biden on Tuesday. Biden has asked Congress for a $110 billion package of wartime funding for Ukraine and Israel, along with other national security priorities. But the request is caught up in…

Brussels (3/12) Governments may be doing great while the people suffer. Bombing of the Nordstream 2 pipeline, carrying cheap Russian natural gas to industry and consumers in Europe, is exerting a cascading effect on companies and employment, eventually to be reflected in rising places and sharpening inflation. Russia is steadily experiencing price increases for a variety of goods and services, Russian media report. Is there obviously not a link to the sanctions placed on Russia and the seizure of Russian funds and savings abroad? Punishment for Russia’s “Special Military Operation” to purportedly protect Russian-speaking citizens in eastern Ukraine from state…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected claims that the war with Russia has reached a stalemate in an exclusive interview with NBC News’ “Meet the Press” on Sunday, as his military’s struggling counteroffensive and the war in the Middle East threaten to sap Western support. “They thought they would checkmate us, but this didn’t happen,” Zelenskyy said, rebuffing recent suggestions from U.S. military officials, other allies and even the commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s own armed forces that the war had entered an impasse after 20 months of fierce fighting. “I don’t think that this is a stalemate,” Zelenskyy said. He reiterated pleas for the U.S. to…

Buenos Aires, Argentina – The upscale neighbourhood of Recoleta was pulsing with the sound of drums and chanting last month, as protesters gathered outside the Palestinian embassy in Buenos Aires to call for an end to Israel’s war in Gaza. But amid the sea of Palestinian flags, Silvia Ferreyra gripped a different symbol of solidarity. Above her head, she held a banner depicting a blue ribbon of water trapped behind a lock and chain. Printed above the picture in large red type was the phrase, “Fuera Mekorot”. Ferreyra, 52, had a simple message. She wanted Mekorot, Israel’s state-run water company, out of…

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) board approved two loans for Argentina for US$1.4 billion meant to finance the construction of a new bridge that will connect neighboring provinces Chaco and Corrientes. According to a communiqué by the IDB, the project will benefit almost 870,000 people who live in the area. The press release also said that 88,000 people will use the bridge daily, adding that 9.5 million people will benefit indirectly. The press release states that infrastructure like the bridge is key for the economic development and integration of Northeastern Argentina (known as NEA) across the Paraná River. The General…

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday that Ukrainian forces were “holding our ground” in Avdiivka, after Moscow said it had improved its position in the frontline eastern town. The Donbas town is symbolically and strategically important to Kyiv and near the Russian-controlled city of Donetsk, seized by separatist forces in 2014. “Avdiivka. We are holding our ground,” Zelensky said on social media, sharing pictures from the frontline town. “It is Ukrainian courage and unity that will determine how this war will end,” he said. “Our defenders are courageously holding the defense: they have repelled more than 10 enemy attacks in the…

President of Guyana Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced that the country will partner with Canada to develop a framework to provide training to young people in various technologically innovative fields. During an address at the Agri-Investment Forum and Expo on Friday, Dr Ali said a programme will be launched to have, at least, 3,000 young people in technically innovative jobs, in the coming years. The president said the work and commitment of young people will lead to Guyana being in a good position in the areas of food, energy and climate. “The future belongs to you. [With] all the…