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EU loan means Ukraine war is “going to continue”
New funding from the EU allows Ukraine go shopping for more weapons, says analyst Pavel Felgenhauer
Categories: South Asia
President Bill Clinton on U.S. Foreign Policy
In this episode, former U.S. President Bill Clinton looks back on critical issues in U.S. foreign policy during his presidency, and shares lessons for sustaining American diplomatic engagement abroad.
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His remarks were delivered as part of the inaugural Martin S. Indyk Memorial Lecture, held in collaboration with the Clinton Global Initiative.
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Host: Richard Haass, President Emeritus, Council on Foreign Relations; Senior Counselor, Centerview Partners
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Guest: Bill Clinton, Founder and Board Chair, Clinton Foundation; 42nd President of the United States
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Categories: Defense Policy
The Age of Water: How radioactivity is costing lives in a Mexican town
After three girls die of cancer in a town in Mexico, a group of mothers and a scientist investigate the water supply.
Categories: South Asia
Gaza’s tech workers code from rubble as Israel’s war destroys digital life
Gaza's coders and technicians battle to keep enclave online amid Israeli infrastructure destruction.
Categories: South Asia
US to host Qatari, Turkish and Egyptian officials for Gaza ceasefire talks
Talks in Miami on Gaza’s next phase come amid near-daily Israeli violations of truce, which have killed hundreds.
Categories: South Asia
Fact check: Trump says the US secured $20 trillion in investments this year
Trump has claimed varying amounts of investments over the year. They are mostly unsubstantiated.
Categories: South Asia
Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua weigh in ahead of blockbuster boxing bout
Favourite Anthony Joshua tips the scales more than 12 kilos heavier than YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul at weigh-in.
Categories: South Asia
Julian Assange files complaint against Nobel Foundation over Machado prize
Assange said awarding Venezuela opposition leader is a 'gross misappropriation' of funds, risks facilitating war crimes.
Categories: South Asia
How much is US support for Israel costing Donald Trump?
US aid to Israel continues under Trump, drawing MAGA criticism over fiscal strain and foreign policy implications.
Categories: South Asia
Bangladesh protests live: Violence after activist Sharif Osman Hadi dies
Protesters torch several buildings in Dhaka after Sharif Osman Hadi, who was shot last week, succumbs to his injuries.
Categories: South Asia
RSF artillery strikes kill 16 civilians in Sudan’s embattled Kordofan
Bombardment comes amid escalating violence as Sudan's war shifts decisively to strategic Kordofan region.
Categories: South Asia
Which countries, besides Russia, have assets frozen by the EU?
The European Union has imposed asset freezes totalling hundreds of billions of dollars on at least 31 countries.
Categories: South Asia
Bangladesh on edge after killing of 2024 uprising activist triggers unrest
Security forces fan out nationwide after violent demonstrations follow the shooting of an election candidate.
Categories: South Asia
EU announces $105bn loan to fund Ukraine’s defence against Russia
European Union leaders have agreed to provide a $105bn interest-free loan to Ukraine for its defence.
Categories: South Asia
EU announces $105bn loan to fund Ukraine’s defence against Russia
European Union leaders have agreed to provide a $105bn interest-free loan to Ukraine for its defence.
Categories: South Asia
Protesters burn buildings in Bangladesh after youth leader killed
Violent protests have erupted in Bangladesh, after the killing of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi.
Categories: South Asia
Protesters burn buildings in Bangladesh after youth leader killed
Violent protests have erupted in Bangladesh, after the killing of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi.
Categories: South Asia
EU agrees hefty $105bn Ukraine loan without using Russian assets
EU leaders decide to borrow cash to fund Ukraine’s defence rather than use frozen Russian monies, diplomats said.
Categories: South Asia
EU agrees hefty $105bn Ukraine loan without using Russian assets
EU leaders decide to borrow cash to fund Ukraine’s defence rather than use frozen Russian monies, diplomats said.
Categories: South Asia
Five killed as US military destroys two more vessels in Pacific Ocean
US military says 'lethal kinetic strikes on two vessels' killed three people in one craft and two in another.
Categories: South Asia
