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.

London Police Hires Individuals “Functionally Illiterate in English” To Boost Diversity

London Police Hires Individuals “Functionally Illiterate in English” To Boost Diversity

The Metropolitan Police is also “taking a risk” by hiring individuals whose pasts have been tainted by involvement with the criminal justice system.

February 3, 2023
FPÖ Wins Big in Lower Austria

FPÖ Wins Big in Lower Austria

The state election’s results come as the FPÖ’s national support base continues to grow, with results from the latest national polls revealing that the conservative party is, by several points, the most popular political force in the country.

February 3, 2023
Ukrainian Billionaire Raided Amid Anti-Corruption Operation

Ukrainian Billionaire Raided Amid Anti-Corruption Operation

Addressing corruption remains of vital concern to Kyiv, as it seeks to prove to its western benefactors that it can be trusted with the billions in aid it has received.

February 3, 2023
Inflation Drops in Euro Zone

Inflation Drops in Euro Zone

Energy price inflation is tapering off, but when it comes to food, the news is not so good.

February 3, 2023
Hungary and Austria Agree To Not Supply Weapons to Ukraine

Hungary and Austria Agree To Not Supply Weapons to Ukraine

Endless arms shipments only prolong the conflict and risk escalation, the defense ministers believe.

February 3, 2023
France: Nearly All Crimes and Misdemeanors Increased in 2022

France: Nearly All Crimes and Misdemeanors Increased in 2022

Increases in acts of delinquency were observed “in almost all regions or departments,” the report states.

February 3, 2023
India: Members of Ruling Party Attend Mass Rally Against ‘Love Jihad’

India: Members of Ruling Party Attend Mass Rally Against ‘Love Jihad’

In Mumbai, thousands rally in anger against Muslims.

February 2, 2023
France: Proposed Immigration Bill Opposed by Left and Right

France: Proposed Immigration Bill Opposed by Left and Right

Plans to reform the deportation process and open the pathway of regularisation to illegal immigration are likely to be opposed by the French Right and Left.

February 2, 2023
Qatargate, More MEPs Stripped of Immunity

Qatargate, More MEPs Stripped of Immunity

Two more left-wing MEPs find their protection lifted, as investigation into one of the EU’s biggest corruption scandals grows.

February 2, 2023
Government-Funded Feminists Protest Politician at Spanish University

Government-Funded Feminists Protest Politician at Spanish University

The feminist organisation received over €20,000 from the ministry of equality in “grants intended to support the associative and foundational movement at the state level.”

February 2, 2023
Dutch Court: Banning Conversion Therapy Violates Religious Freedom

Dutch Court: Banning Conversion Therapy Violates Religious Freedom

The Council of State sided with Christians on the issue and stated that a total ban on conversion therapy would also violate people’s freedom to choose their own therapy.

February 2, 2023
Exxon Mobil’s Record Profits Spark Call for ‘Windfall’ Tax

Exxon Mobil’s Record Profits Spark Call for ‘Windfall’ Tax

Top executives at companies like ExxonMobil have condemned ‘windfall’ profit taxes as not only unlawful but counter-productive.

February 2, 2023