Source: Historic day: Zelensky on start of EU accession talks President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine stated that starting from today, Ukraine moves on to the actual negotiations on EU membership, which marks a historic day for the country. That’s according to the president’s post on X, seen by Ukrinform. “Today is a historic day as we …
Source: Wikileaks: Julian Assange freed in US plea deal After a years-long legal saga, Wikileaks says that founder Julian Assange has left the UK after reaching a deal with US authorities that will see him plead guilty to criminal charges and go free. Assange, 52, was charged with conspiracy to obtain and disclose national defence …
Source: EU backs Russian frozen asset plan to aid Ukraine, sparks Hungarian anger | Reuters European Union governments agreed to use 1.4 billion euros ($1.50 billion) in profits from Russian frozen assets for arms and other aid to Ukraine, prompting Hungary to accuse fellow EU members of a “shameless” rule breach to bypass its objections. …
https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3878213-isw-about-strikes-on-sevastopol-russia-likely-purposefully-stations-military-targets-nearby-civilian-areas-in-crimea.html Russia likely purposefully stations military targets nearby civilian areas in temporary occupied Crimea in an effort to deter Ukrainian strikes. This is said in a report by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), according to Ukrinform. The Russian MoD claimed on June 23 that Ukrainian forces launched five ATACMS missiles armed with cluster munitions …
https://www.newsweek.com/china-exodus-millionaires-map-1915897 China will see a record-breaking exodus of millionaires in 2024, according to a recent report. Data from New World Wealth cited in a report by investment migration consultancy firm Henley & Partners projected a 15,200 net outflow of millionaires in 2024, up from last year’s figures of 13,800, amid an uneven post-pandemic economic recovery in …
Source: At least 1,301 people died during Hajj – Saudi Arabia At least 1,301 people died during Hajj, Saudi Arabia says, mostly unauthorised pilgrims who walked long distances in intense heat. This year’s pilgrimage took place during a heatwave, with temperatures at times exceeding 50C (122F). More than three-quarters of those who died did not …
Source: Exclusive: US prosecutors recommend DOJ criminally charge Boeing as deadline looms | Reuters U.S. prosecutors are recommending to senior Justice Department officials that criminal charges be brought against Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab after finding the planemaker violated a settlement related to two fatal crashes, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters. The Justice Department …
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/34641 With Ukraine desperate to shore up its air defense and counter Russia’s advantage in the sky’s, US government has been disappointingly reluctant to offer Kyiv air capabilities. Significant movements occurred over the past few weeks regarding Ukraine’s future western fighter capability. From the first F-16 pilots graduating to President Zelensky announcing a French Mirage 2000 deal, …
Source: Bilateral security deal between Ukraine, EU “almost finalized” – EU source EU foreign ministers who will meet next Monday in Luxembourg will consider the provisions of the security agreement between the EU and Ukraine, work on which has been “almost finalized”, which paves the way toward its signing by the end of this month. …
Source: Former Gov. Cuomo hits Trump conviction: If he wasn’t running, ‘case would’ve never been brought’ | Fox News Former Democratic Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo recently told HBO host Bill Maher that if former President Trump wasn’t running for president, he would’ve never been prosecuted in the state for his hush money payments. The former …