Category: World
World 17.01.24 | 19:48

Judge threatens to kick Trump out of court. Trump responds: “I would love it”Judge threatens to kick Trump out of court. Trump responds: “I would love it”

Judge Lewis Kaplan warned former President Donald Trump that he could be removed from the courtroom if he’s disruptive following another complaint from E. Jean Carroll’s lawyer that Trump could be heard making comments during testimony. Carroll lawyer Shawn Crowley said Trump could be heard commenting,...

World 17.01.24 | 19:41

Iran missile strikes in Pakistan show tension fueled by Israel-Hamas war spreading

Tel Aviv — Tension fueled by the Israel-Hamas war was broadening across the Middle East and beyond Wednesday, as U.S. ally Pakistan condemned its neighbor Iran for launching what Pakistani officials called an unprovoked attack on their territory. Iran said its Revolutionary Guard struck bases of the...

World 17.01.24 | 19:21

Ursula von der Leyen announced that the European Commission will unveil its ideas on the operation of a European Union comprising 30 or more countries next month

At the December European Council meeting, we reaffirmed our commitment to include all six Western Balkan partners in the European Union. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated at the European Parliament’s plenary session that the Commission will present reform ideas next month....

World 17.01.24 | 13:22

A residential area in Kharkiv suffers injuries as Russian missiles strike

A Russian missile attack on Ukraine’s eastern city of Kharkiv on Tuesday evening resulted in at least 17 injuries, with two women in serious condition, according to the military governor of the Kharkiv region, Oleh Syniehubov. The missiles, reported as converted S-300 anti-aircraft missiles, struck...

World 17.01.24 | 11:20

Severe icy conditions disrupt transportation in Germany and result in the closure of schools in Bavaria

Germany is preparing for substantial snowfall and black ice on Wednesday, particularly in the central and southern regions, leading to anticipated traffic disruptions. The German Weather Service (DWD) warns of severe snowfall and icy conditions, with potential impacts on rail and air travel. The risk...

World 17.01.24 | 11:19

Zelensky asserts that the option of “freezing” the war is not viable in the face of Putin, whom he describes as a “predator”

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued a warning against allowing the Russian-Ukrainian conflict to become a “frozen” situation, emphasizing the need for global intervention to prevent further potential crises initiated by Moscow. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos,...

World 16.01.24 | 20:02

Stand strong, urges EU’s von der Leyen to Ukraine’s backers in Davos

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, speaking at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), called on supporters of Ukraine to bolster their resistance against Russia’s ongoing invasion. Urging for increased arms and financial support for Ukraine, von der Leyen stressed...

World 16.01.24 | 12:05

Kim Jong-Un will rank as the top adversary of South Korea’s constitution

Kim Jong-un, the leader of North Korea, wishes to write South Korea’s ranking as the number one enemy state into his nation’s constitution. According to state-run media on Tuesday, Kim stressed in a speech to the Pyongyang parliament that reunification with their southern neighbor is no longer...

World 16.01.24 | 11:38

UK Conservatives could lose all elections, a big poll indicates

A substantial opinion poll of 14,000 individuals conducted by YouGov suggests that Conservatives in the UK are potentially heading towards an electoral wipeout reminiscent of the 1997 scenario, forecasting a 120-seat majority for Labour led by Sir Keir Starmer, with Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Tories...

World 15.01.24 | 21:36

There’s no more money, German minister tells rowdy farmers

Germany’s Finance Minister Christian Lindner took to the stage on Monday in front of thousands of jeering farmers protesting against tax rises and told them there was no money for further subsidies. Berlin has been brought to a near standstill by the demonstration, which filled one of its central...

World 15.01.24 | 20:05

Houthi missiles fired at cargo ship, U.S. warship in Red Sea amid strikes against Iran-backed rebels

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels fired an anti-ship ballistic missile at a Marshall Islands-flagged, U.S.-owned and operated container ship called the M/V Gibraltar Eagle, the U.S. military and the vessel’s operator said Monday, as the rebel group continued its assault on global shipping...

World 15.01.24 | 19:34

Albania is constructing a new port that will serve as a NATO base and will be linked to Struga and Pristina by rail

The Port Authority of Durrës, located in northern Albania, has revealed plans to initiate a tender for the construction of a new cargo terminal at its largest port, Durrës, in the first quarter of 2024. The first phase of this ambitious project has received a construction permit following the successful...

World 15.01.24 | 17:29

Denmark’s new King Frederik X appears before parliament

Denmark’s newly proclaimed King Frederik X appeared before the country’s lawmakers on Monday, receiving the full support from the country’s prime minister whose party has grappled with how to relate to the monarchy. The meeting in parliament to celebrate the succession of the throne...

World 15.01.24 | 16:26

Canadians worry US democracy cannot survive Trump’s return to White House, poll finds

About two-thirds of Canadians surveyed this month said American democracy cannot survive another four years of Donald Trump in the White House, and about half said the United States is on the way to becoming an authoritarian state, a poll released on Monday said. The November U.S. election is likely...

World 12.01.24 | 18:57

Lagarde: The re-election of Trump as US president poses a threat to Europe

In today’s assessment, Christine Lagarde, the President of the European Central Bank, highlighted concerns about the potential re-election of Donald Trump as the President of the United States, identifying threats to Europe in terms of trade tariffs, Trump’s NATO commitment, and his position...

World 12.01.24 | 09:40

Israel is set to respond to South Africa’s genocide accusations at the top UN court

Israel will soon defend itself at the United Nations’ top court, where it has been accused by South Africa of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. South Africa on Thursday told the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that Israel’s leadership was “intent on destroying the Palestinians...

World 12.01.24 | 09:20

China’s exports slump for the first time in seven years

China’s full-year exports fell for the first time since 2016 as global demand slowed. Exports measured in US dollar terms stood at $3.38 trillion in 2023, down by 4.6% compared to the year before, according to Chinese customs figures released on Friday. In 2022, Chinese exports increased by 7% from...

World 12.01.24 | 00:00

Tens of thousands of Poles protest against the new administration led by Tusk

Tens of thousands of supporters from Poland’s conservative opposition gathered in Warsaw to protest against the newly formed centre-left government led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk. The demonstration, organized by the nationalist conservative Law and Justice party (PiS), attracted predominantly...

World 11.01.24 | 17:29

Israel continues its military operations while the United States advocates for concrete measures toward the establishment of a Palestinian state

Four paramedics lost their lives in an Israeli airstrike on an ambulance in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, as reported by the Palestinian Red Crescent. The strike occurred while they were transporting injured individuals in Deir al-Balah. The UN Human Rights Office accused Israel of endangering civilians...

World 10.01.24 | 14:37

The hospital confirms that US Defense Secretary Austin is dealing with prostate cancer

Walter Reed Military Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland, where US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is undergoing treatment, has confirmed his diagnosis of prostate cancer. The hospital stated that the disease was detected early and the outlook for a complete cure is “excellent.” The delay in...

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