Category: NEWS

Russia Terminates Black Sea Grain Deal

On multiple occasions, Russia threatened to quit the initiative because its demands to lift sanctions on Russia’s logistical and financial sectors, which hamstrung its own grain and fertilizer exports, had not been met.

China Set To Benefit As Global South Lobbies Against EU Carbon Tariffs

Despite being lauded in Europe as essential to the green transition, new EU carbon tariffs have evoked considerable anger in the Global South and stirred fears that the tariffs will destroy national steel industries and direct more countries into the arms of China.

Turkish Nationalists Threaten Sweden’s NATO Bid

Erdoğan’s AKP relies on the support of the nationalist MHP for parliamentary majority, but the party is not happy with the president’s agreement with Stockholm, looking to vote against the ratification.

<em>American Conservative</em>: U.S. Preparing Color Revolution in Hungary

<em>American Conservative</em>: U.S. Preparing Color Revolution in Hungary

For Samantha Power, the word “democratic” is a synonym for “anti-Orbán,” The American Conservative says, commenting on USAID’s relaunch in Central Europe.

February 15, 2023
MPs “Threatened” Church of England Over Gay Marriage

MPs “Threatened” Church of England Over Gay Marriage

The Archbishop of Canterbury said he was told “parliamentary action” could be used to “force same-sex marriage on us.”

February 15, 2023
Germany to Examine Processing Asylum Applicants in North Africa

Germany to Examine Processing Asylum Applicants in North Africa

Germany received 244,000 asylum applicants in 2022, with officials now looking at plans to incentivise legal migration through schemes and transfer more of the burden to North Africa.

February 14, 2023
Former Foreign Minister Becomes New President of Cyprus

Former Foreign Minister Becomes New President of Cyprus

An independent of a conservative bent, Nikos Christodoulides had the backing not only of the outgoing president but that of centrist and right-of-center parties as well.

February 14, 2023
CDU Takes Berlin in Rerun Elections

CDU Takes Berlin in Rerun Elections

While the Right failed to take the majority, the swing of Berlin’s vote raises questions about Germany’s future direction.

February 14, 2023
Silvio Berlusconi: Zelensky To Blame For War in Ukraine

Silvio Berlusconi: Zelensky To Blame For War in Ukraine

It remains uncertain how Berlusconi’s controversial statements will affect the unity of Italy’s center-right governing coalition.

February 14, 2023
Anti-Judicial Reform Protests Pick Up Steam in Israel

Anti-Judicial Reform Protests Pick Up Steam in Israel

Demonstrators protest a planned judicial reform that they believe will render Israel’s system of checks and balances if not compromised, practically non-existent.

February 14, 2023
Meloni: Migrant Redistribution Never Worked

Meloni: Migrant Redistribution Never Worked

Italy favors external border solutions over redistribution schemes, said PM Giorgia Meloni after the EU summit.

February 14, 2023
Sudanese Military Approves Russian Naval Base on the Red Sea

Sudanese Military Approves Russian Naval Base on the Red Sea

The planned naval base situated in strategic Port Sudan on the Red Sea is set to host some 300 Russian soldiers and four naval vessels, including nuclear-powered ones.

February 14, 2023
Investigative Journalist: Nord Stream Pipeline Explosion Was U.S. Sabotage

Investigative Journalist: Nord Stream Pipeline Explosion Was U.S. Sabotage

The piece, “How America Took Out The Nord Stream Pipeline,” self-published by Hersh on Substack, states that the sabotage was carried out by U.S. Navy divers.

February 13, 2023
French MPs Vote for Nationalising Energy Sector Against Government

French MPs Vote for Nationalising Energy Sector Against Government

The French public widely supports the nationalisation of the energy company, especially since the country has been plunged into an energy crisis.

February 13, 2023
The Netherlands To Fully Integrate Military With Germany

The Netherlands To Fully Integrate Military With Germany

Already heavily integrated, this is the first time two European or NATO countries have combined their militaries. The move is welcomed by Eurofederalists.

February 13, 2023