Month: September 2024

“Moscow Resolute: Putin Vows All Goals in Ukraine Will Be Achieved, Asserts Russia’s Justification for Ongoing Conflict”

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In a defiant address on Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed that Moscow remains committed to achieving all of its objectives in Ukraine, as the conflict enters its third year. Speaking in a video message commemorating the second anniversary of “Reunification Day”—the day Russia officially annexed four Ukrainian regions—Putin stressed that Russia would see its […]

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Austria’s Political Landscape Shifts: Far-Right FPÖ Wins Majority, But Faces an Uncertain Path to Power

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VIENNA — In a historic and closely watched election, Austria’s political landscape took a dramatic turn as the far-right Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ) surged to the top, securing the most votes in the National Parliament with 28.8%, translating to 56 seats. Despite their electoral victory, the FPÖ’s path to governing is far from guaranteed, […]

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Tragedy Strikes as Migrant Boat Capsizes Near Spain’s Canary Islands: 9 Dead, 48 Missing

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MADRID — In the latest grim reminder of the perilous Atlantic migration route, at least nine people have drowned and 48 remain missing after a boat carrying migrants capsized off Spain’s Canary Islands overnight, according to Spain’s national maritime rescue service. The boat, which had been carrying 84 passengers, sank near the island of El […]

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Helicopter Crash in Pakistan’s North Waziristan Claims Six Lives, Investigation Underway

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ISLAMABAD — A tragic helicopter crash in North Waziristan on Saturday afternoon claimed the lives of six people and left eight others injured, after a Mari Petroleum-operated aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine failure. The helicopter, a Russian MI-8, was providing transport services for personnel working at the Shewa-2 well location in the Waziristan Block, a […]

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Baltic States and Poland Push for EU Funding to Fortify Eastern Borders Amid Rising Tensions

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DAUGAVPILS, Latvia — In a unified move to bolster their defenses against potential aggression from Russia and Belarus, NATO members Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland are seeking financial backing from the European Union to construct a sophisticated defense network along their shared eastern borders. The proposed plan includes building a strategic array of bunkers, barriers, […]

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India protests at UN General Assembly against Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz highlighting Kashmir dispute

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UNITED NATIONS (APP): India has protested against Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif raising the Kashmir dispute in his address to the UN General Assembly on Friday, and went on to accuse Islamabad of pursuing a policy of cross-border terrorism. “Let me make India’s position very clear – Pakistan’s policy of cross-border terrorism will never succeed. […]

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Austria begins voting: Party Programs in Focus

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As Austria’s National Council elections on September 29 approach, ORF.at provides a handy guide to the key platforms of major political parties and smaller nationwide contenders. ÖVP: Tax Cuts and Childcare Guarantee Chancellor Karl Nehammer’s ÖVP is calling for reduced payroll taxes and expanded depreciation options. They want to evaluate corporate taxes yearly. On family […]

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