China sanctions US defense giant Lockheed Martin over Taiwan supplies
BEIJING (Agencies): Beijing has introduced sanctions on subsidiaries and senior executives of US arms manufacturer Lockheed Martin over the sale of arms to Taiwan, which it says “violates the One-China…
Chinese premier refuses to meet German vice chancellor – Welt
BEIJING (Agencies): German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck, who is also the country’s minister for economic affairs and climate action, has reportedly failed to secure a meeting with Chinese Premier Li…
New war is coming – UN
NEW YORK (Agencies): The world is on the brink of a catastrophe, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said on Friday, pointing to the risks of a potential devastating conflict between…
Mark Rutte Expected to Lead NATO After Romanian President Withdraws
Brussels (Agencies): Mark Rutte, the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, is poised to become the next Secretary-General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). His path cleared after Romanian President…
US concerned Israel’s Iron Dome could be overwhelmed in war with Hezbollah, officials say
WASHINGTON (Agencies): US officials have serious concerns that in the event of a full-blown war between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group could overwhelm Israel’s air defenses in the…
Actor Donald Sutherland dies aged 88
LONDON (Agencies): The Canadian actor Donald Sutherland, star of films including The Hunger Games and Don’t Look Now, has died at 88 after a long illness. His son, the actor…
As Sweden Bids Farewell to the SK 60, a Legacy of Training and Service Remains
STOCKHOLM (Agencies): The iconic Saab SK 60, a high-wing, twinjet trainer aircraft, is set to retire from active service with the Swedish Air Force (SwAF), marking the end of an…
Switzerland could distribute cocaine to addicts
BERN (Agencies): Switzerland is considering introducing an experimental program to distribute prescription cocaine among drug users, which might help them beat their crack addiction. While the measure has been advocated…
French first lady transgender libel case goes to trial
PARIS (Agencies): Two women have gone on trial for defamation in France after claiming that President Emmauel Macron’s wife, Brigitte, was a man once named “Jean-Michel,” France24 reported on Thursday.…