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LGBTQI+ rights in the US prompt Belgium to update travel advice
LGBTQI+ rights in the US prompt Belgium to update travel advice

LGBTQI+ rights in the US prompt Belgium to update travel advice

As announced earlier this week, the Belgian Federal Public Service (FPS) for Foreign Affairs officially updated its travel advice for the United States on Wednesday evening, citing recent changes in the treatment of
4 weeks ago
Keir Starmer backs Trump on Europe’s defence spending
Keir Starmer backs Trump on Europe’s defence spending

Keir Starmer backs Trump on Europe’s defence spending

London – UK PM Keir Starmer said U.S. President Donald Trump has a point that European nations must bear a greater burden for their collective self-defence, the New York Times reported. Starmer
1 month ago
US updates: Trump orders closure of Department of Education
US updates: Trump orders closure of Department of Education

US updates: Trump orders closure of Department of Education

US President Trump has signed an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education. The move comes as courts confront questions on the legality of several of his administration’s actions. President Donald
1 month ago
Ukraine updates: Trump, Putin agree on 30-day energy truce
Ukraine updates: Trump, Putin agree on 30-day energy truce

Ukraine updates: Trump, Putin agree on 30-day energy truce

The two leaders agreed on a 30-day ceasefire for energy and infrastructure. Additional negotiations are set to begin “immediately” in the Middle East, the White House said. Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump agreed in
1 month ago
China, Russia, Iran diplomats hold nuclear talks
China, Russia, Iran diplomats hold nuclear talks

China, Russia, Iran diplomats hold nuclear talks

Senior diplomats from China, Russia and Iran have gathered in Beijing to talk about Iran’s nuclear program. China has called for a “diplomatic” Iran nuclear solution. Diplomats from China, Russia and Iran met in Beijing
1 month ago
Civil society in the crosshairs in Central, Eastern Europe
Civil society in the crosshairs in Central, Eastern Europe

Civil society in the crosshairs in Central, Eastern Europe

Faced with political challenges at home and emboldened by President Trump’s dismantling of USAID, the illiberal governments of Hungary, Serbia and Slovakia are cracking down on civil society organizations. Delighted by Donald
1 month ago
Demokraatit wins Greenland parliamentary election
Demokraatit wins Greenland parliamentary election

Demokraatit wins Greenland parliamentary election

Greenland’s legislative elections could set a path toward independence. It comes after Donald Trump announced he wished for the US to acquire the autonomous Danish territory. With the majority of votes counted,
1 month ago
Stock market selloff: Is a US recession ahead?
Stock market selloff: Is a US recession ahead?

Stock market selloff: Is a US recession ahead?

When Donald Trump was reelected in November, many investors declared the so-called Trump Trade would spur US stocks to new highs. But markets are now spooked by fears the world’s largest economy
1 month ago
What would it cost Europe to defend itself without the US?
What would it cost Europe to defend itself without the US?

What would it cost Europe to defend itself without the US?

Donald Trump’s controversial initiative to end the war in Ukraine has reignited the longstanding issue of how Europe can fend for itself. And what would that mean for the continent economically and
2 months ago

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