Soaring snow-capped mountains, lush green meadows and blue river valleys: the stunning panorama in southern Bavaria is like something out of a fairy tale. It’s here, in the five-star hotel Schloss Elmau, where German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will host this year’s G7 summit of leaders from France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Japan, Canada, and the United States, starting on Sunday.… Continue reading G7 summit in the shadow of Ukraine war
Almost 8 million children under the age of 5 are at risk of dying from severe malnutrition, UNICEF reported on Thursday. Most of these children are in 15 countries suffering from acute food and medical aid shortages. These crisis-hit countries include Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Haiti and Yemen. Undernutrition causes weakened immune systems, which increases the risk of death… Continue reading UNICEF: Malnutrition puts 8 million children at risk of death
U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday signed a bipartisan gun safety bill into law — the first major federal gun reform in three decades, days after the Supreme Court expanded gun rights. “This is monumental day,” Biden said at the White House, with his wife Jill by his side. “God willing, it’s going to save… Continue reading Biden signs gun safety bill into law, takes swipe at Supreme Court
More than 200 people gathered in front of a federal courthouse in Houston, Texas on Friday, to voice their anger after the Supreme Court overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, eliminating the U.S. constitutional right to an abortion. Texas is one of 13 states that in past months approved so-called trigger laws that ban… Continue reading Protesters stand against abortion ban in Texas, first to enact laws
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screened 2.45 million air passengers on Friday, the highest daily number since February 2020. The number was however below the 2.73 million screened on the same day in 2019. The high traffic was despite weather and staffing issues resulting in travel disruptions. On Friday, U.S. airlines canceled 711 flights… Continue reading U.S. screened 2.45 million air passengers Friday, highest since early 2020
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer has expressed his support for the integration of the Western Balkans into the European Union. At the European Wachau Forum on “Preserving the future of Europe and EU enlargement” alongside Prime Minister Edi Rama, the chancellor said that the issue is complex, while mentioning his country’s support for Albania’s independence. “The… Continue reading Austrian Chancellor supports Albania in opening negotiations with the EU
In the framework of the visit of the President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, a discussion forum was held in Thailand with businesses, in which the possibilities of attracting investors from this country were revealed, as well as the increase of trade exchanges between the two countries. Osmani highlighted Kosovo’s opportunities for foreign investors, citing steps… Continue reading Osmani meets Thai businesses, invites them to invest in Kosovo
Russian forces are trying to block a city in eastern Ukraine, the region’s governor said Saturday, after their relentless assault on a nearby city forced Ukrainian troops to begin withdrawal after weeks of intense fighting. Russia also launched missile attacks on areas far from the heart of the eastern battles. Serhiy Haidai, governor of the… Continue reading Russia pushes to block 2nd city in eastern Ukraine
Ukraine’s largest LGBTQ rights parade is set to kick off on June 25 in neighboring Poland after organizers determined they could not hold the event in Kyiv due to the Russian invasion. KyivPride, which would have been staging the 10th Equality March in Ukraine, will instead merge this year with gay-pride events in Warsaw. “We… Continue reading Warsaw Prepares To Host Ukraine’s Largest Pride Parade
