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Germany approves $3.25 Bn in new Ukraine military aid

The money is earmarked for defence equipment for the country fighting Russian forces, including munitions, drones, armored vehicles and air-defence systems Germany approved three billion euros ($3.25 billion) in new military aid

March 23, 2025

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Meloni torn between Trump and European allegiance

A nationalist with deep admiration for Donald Trump, she is battling to reconcile the growing gulf between her ideological instincts, which lie with Washington, and Italy’s strategic ties to the EU

March 23, 2025

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EU plans significant increase in defence spending

The ReArm Europe plan, which was announced earlier this month, includes 150 billion euros of loans that member states can access to invest in defense and security capabilities The European Union

March 23, 2025

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Putin Urges Firms to Back BRICS Projects

The Russian president further urged domestic businesses to take full advantage of opportunities within BRICS, including partnerships with existing and future member states Russian President Vladimir Putin has called on Russian businesses

March 20, 2025

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Zelensky Names Hnatov as New Chief of Staff

More than three years into the full-scale war, Ukraine is slowly withdrawing on multiple fronts amid a critical manpower shortage…reports Asian Lite News Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Major General Andrii

March 17, 2025

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Russia Rejects NATO Peacekeepers in Ukraine

Grushko emphasised that NATO’s involvement in peacekeeping operations is fundamentally contradictory…reports Asian Lite News Russia has rejected the possible deployment of NATO peacekeepers in Ukraine, suggesting unarmed observers or a civilian monitoring

March 17, 2025

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EU announces a $5 bn investment in South Africa

Donald Trump’s cancellation of millions in aid to the country left a massive funding gap. The EU’s investment package includes funding to boost vaccine manufacturing and for a transition to clean energy

March 16, 2025

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Pope Francis starts new Catholic reform process

The pope, who was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli University Hospital on February 14, is also reducing his use of mechanical ventilation at night to help with his breathing Pope Francis has entered

March 16, 2025

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Scholz calls on Russia to work toward ‘just peace’

Scholz will next week host French President Emmanuel Macron for talks on Ukraine ahead of an EU summit, the German government said German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday called on Russia

March 16, 2025

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Macron to announce plans to ‘mobilise civilians’

European countries including France have been debating reinstating compulsory military service to boost their defenses in the face of Russian aggression French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday ruled out bringing back mandatory

March 16, 2025

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