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UAE mega projects, sustainability boost bonds, sukuk issuances
Abu Dhabi, February 1: The UAE is witnessing rapid growth in its mega projects, spanning vital sectors such as infrastructure, renewable energy, and real estate development, in line with a strategic vision that places sustainability at the core of its economic policies.
Sweden reveals launch of first military communications satellite
Helsinki, Jan 31: Sweden has launched its first military communications satellite, the country's Ministry of Defence announced on Friday.
RFK Jr, Democrats clash over past comments on vaccines during confirmation hearing
Washington DC, January 30: Senate Democrats grilled Robert F Kennedy Jr on Wednesday (local time) over his views on vaccines during his confirmation hearing to be President Donald Trump's health and human services secretary, CNN reported.
NorthSeal security platform launched in North Sea
Brussels, January 28: Belgium announced today that the NorthSeal security platform for the North Sea is now operational.
Denmark to strengthen Arctic defence amid US interets in Greenland
Helsinki, Jan 28: Denmark has unveiled plans to bolster its military presence in the Arctic amid rising concerns over the US interest in acquiring Greenland, a Danish-owned territory.
Sweden seizes ship suspected of damaging Baltic undersea cable
Helsinki, Jan 27: The Swedish Prosecution Authority has confiscated a ship suspected of damaging un underwater fiber optic cable linking Latvia and the Swedish island of Gotland, it said in a press release.
Rubio speaks with NATO secretary general about Trump's 'immediate foreign policy priorities'
Washington, Jan 24: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte "to detail President Trump's immediate foreign policy priorities," according to a readout from spokesperson Tammy Bruce.
Donald Trump urges NATO nations to increase defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP
Davos, January 23: US President Donald Trump, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday, called for NATO nations to increase their defense spending to 5 percent of GDP, emphasizing that the United States has been shouldering an unfair burden in global defense spending, particularly in the Ukraine war.
Russia-Ukraine war would've never started if I were the President, Trump says
Washington DC, January 21: US President Donald Trump while attending the signing ceremony at Oval Office on Monday (local time), said that the Russia-Ukraine conflict would not have happened if he were the President.
World leaders congratulate US President Trump on return to White House
Washington, Jan 21: Leaders from the NATO to majority of European countries on Monday congratulated US President Donald Trump on his return to the White House, as he officially took office at his inauguration ceremony.
North Korea condemns Japan's opening of NATO mission as escalating regional military tension
Seoul, Jan 20: North Korea on Monday denounced Japan's recent opening of a new diplomatic mission to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), accusing the country of dangerously escalating the military tension in the region.
Trump looks set to bring shift in US approach to allies, North Korea, diplomacy, tariffs
Seoul, Jan 19: Under his America First leitmotif, incoming US President Donald Trump appears poised to bring a shift in the United States' approach to the alliance with South Korea, North Korea's unabated nuclear threats, trade and other key issues.
UK-Ukraine sign 100-year Partnership Agreement to mark new format of relations between the two countries
Kiev, January 17: In a significant development, Ukraine and the United Kingdom have signed a 100-year partnership agreement, details of which were shared on Thursday.
President of Tibetan Govt in exile expresses gratitude to outgoing US Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues
Dharamshala, January 17: As the US gears up for a new administration, Sikyong Penpa Tsering, leader of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), expressed profound gratitude to the outgoing US Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues, Under Secretary Uzra Zeya. According to CTA, in a heartfelt letter, Sikyong acknowledged the significant contributions made by the Biden administration, especially under Zeya's leadership, in advancing Tibet's cause.
Breakthrough in Gaza; Israel-Hamas agree to ceasefire deal: Sources
Tel Aviv, January 15: A breakthrough has been achieved in the Gaza conflict, with Israel and Hamas agreeing to a ceasefire deal, marking a potential turning point in the ongoing war, CNN reported citing sources.
Romania expands NATO deployment to Slovakia, Bulgaria
Bucharest, Jan 15: Romania has bolstered its military presence on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) Eastern Flank as of January 2025, deploying units to Slovakia and Bulgaria in addition to its ongoing participation in Poland, the country's Ministry of National Defence has announced.
NATO to beef up Baltic security amid unfounded report of Russian fleet
Helsinki, Jan 15: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is set to boost its presence in the Baltic Sea through an enhanced vigilance initiative, it was announced at a major summit in Helsinki.
We did both: US President Biden reflects on defending Ukraine, preventing nuclear conflict
Washington DC, January 14: US President Joe Biden on Monday (local time) reflected on his administration's efforts in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, stating that his office was able to achieve the two primary objectives during that time: first, to rally global support for Ukraine, and second, to prevent a conflict between nuclear powers.
German politicians criticise US President-elect Trump's NATO defence spending demands
Berlin, January 10: US President-elect Donald Trump has faced severe backlash from several German politicians over his recent suggestion that NATO's European members increase their defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP, more than double the current target, Euronews reported.
Production on 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'Hacks' halted due to LA fires
Los Angeles, January 9: The wildfires raging across Los Angeles County have forced makers to stop filming for the time being.
'Can understand Russia's feelings' about Ukraine's NATO aspirations: Trump
Washington, Jan 8: US President-elect Donald Trump has said that he can "understand the Russians' feelings" about President Joe Biden allegedly breaking a "deal" to deny Ukraine NATO membership.
New Mizoram Governor's swearing-in postponed to January 16
Aizawl, Jan 7: The swearing-in-ceremony of former Union Minister and Army chief, Gen Vijay Kumar Singh (retd), as Mizoram's new Governor, scheduled earlier for January 9, has been postponed to January 16, officials said here on Tuesday.
Blinken admits US sent arms to Ukraine ahead of conflict
Washington, Jan 5: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken admitted that the United States had "quietly sent a lot of weapons to Ukraine" five months ahead of the conflict.
US President-elect nominates Roman Pipko as US Envoy to Estonia
Washington DC, January 4: US President-Elect Donald Trump on Saturday announced Roman Pipko as the next United States Ambassador to Estonia.