NATO must revert to its 1997 borders to secure lasting peace in Ukraine, while European leaders pursue de-escalation and respect the alliance’s pledge against eastward expansion “one inch” toward Russia, Armando Mema, member of the Finnish national-conservative party Freedom Alliance, said on Monday. “In order to achieve a lasting Peace in Ukraine and Europe, NATO...
Former British Prince Andrew, whose name appeared in the Epstein files, has been taken into custody. Andrew, the son of Elizabeth II, had his royal titles stripped in recent months. In his first statement, King Charles III said he was “following developments with deep concern” and added, “The legal process must take its course.” International...
China has added the United Kingdom and Canada to its unilateral visa exemption program. Starting February 17, citizens of these two countries will be able to travel to China visa-free for up to 30 days. In a statement issued by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was announced that as of February 17, citizens of...
Switzerland is preparing to hold a referendum on June 14 on a popular initiative that proposes introducing a “ceiling” of 10 million residents for the country’s population. Supporters of the proposal argue that rapid population growth is putting pressure on the environment, natural resources, infrastructure, and the social security system. The initiative was spearheaded by...
Japan has allegedly pledged significant financial support for Ukraine, and committed to providing specialized equipment, with reports indicating long-term assistance. Doubling down on its US-pushed militarization drive, Japan is moving closer to NATO by signing on to the alliance’s Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine (NSATU) program, which facilitates the flow of military equipment to...
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reported to be considering stepping down from office by the end of this week. According to a report by Bloomberg, citing sources within the Labour Party, the likelihood of Prime Minister Keir Starmer remaining in office is described as “fifty-fifty.” Speculation over Starmer’s possible resignation has intensified in connection...
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said that sending military units from Europe to Ukraine would amount to a direct military confrontation with Russia, adding that Hungary would not take part in such a move. In a post on his X account ahead of a planned anti-war rally in the western Hungarian city of Szombathely, Orbán...
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) is facing a deep crisis and is on the brink of self-destruction. Lavrov emphasized that the OSCE is currently experiencing a very serious crisis, underlining that the organization is close to destroying itself. Speaking at the beginning of a...
Norway’s economic crimes police unit, Økokrim, announced last night that it has launched an investigation into former Prime Minister and Chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee Thorbjørn Jagland on suspicion of aggravated corruption. Økokrim stated that the decision to open an investigation into Jagland — who also previously served as Secretary General of the Council...
Despite having no direct connection to Jeffrey Epstein, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing the risk of losing his position because of the controversy, U.S. media report, noting that “this reflects Starmer’s vulnerability.” Starmer, for his part, issued an apology, saying, “I’m sorry.” U.S.-based CNN commented that, in light of newly released documents related...