Fifty-nine people have died in a crush among huge Halloween crowds in a popular nightlife area of South Korea’s capital, officials say. Yonhap news agency cited emergency services saying 150 more had been injured in Seoul’s Itaewon district. Videos from the scene show body bags on the streets, emergency workers performing CPR, and rescuers trying… Continue reading South Korea Halloween crush kills 59, injures 150 – officials
Ukraine said on Saturday there was no point in negotiating with Russia until Moscow’s forces are pushed back as far as possible towards Ukraine’s borders. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba rejected Macron’s logic emphatically on Twitter, saying that such calls “could only humiliate France and every other country that calls for it”. “Because it is… Continue reading Ukraine says no point in talks until Russian troops pushed back
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell visited a mass grave in Buca, a city near Kiev where Russian forces are accused by the West of committing massacres of civilians. While visiting the graves, Von der Leyen said that Buca is an example of the crumbling of humanity.… Continue reading Von der Leyen visits Bucha: We saw Putin’s cruel face
Mere hours after Elon Musk kicked off a new era at Twitter Inc, the billionaire owner was deluged with pleas and demands from banned account holders and world leaders. The flood of requests underscore the challenge the CEO of electric car maker Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) faces, balancing a promise to restore free speech while preventing… Continue reading Elon Musk manages free speech versus ‘hellscape’ at Twitter
The European Commission is planning special regulations for the nationwide recognition of driving licenses from Ukraine, according to the German government. The move, as revealed in a German government response to a parliamentary question, is intended to help Ukrainian refugees and transport companies continue to operate in the wake of the Russian occupation of Ukraine.… Continue reading The EU plans to recognize Ukraine’s driving licenses
The ruling Socialist Party (SP) has picked up Bajram Begaj, the current Chief of General Staff of the army, as a candidate for the post of Albania’s President. The news was unveiled by Prime Minister Edi Rama after the end of the meeting of the Socialist parliamentary group held at the headquarters of SP on… Continue reading Ruling Socialist Party picks up Bajram Begaj as presidential candidate
A man who clubbed U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband over the head with a hammer, shouting, “Where is Nancy?”, faced charges of attempted murder and other felonies a day after the violent break-in at the couple’s San Francisco home. Police initially declined to offer a motive for Friday’s attack on Paul Pelosi, 82, who… Continue reading Man arrested in attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husband faces charges
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will pay a visit to the Western Balkans next week. Deutsche Welle reported that Pristina will be the first stop on Scholz’s tour of the Balkans on June 10. According to the spokesman of the German Chancellor, Wolfgang Bichner, among other things, a visit is planned by Scholzi to the German… Continue reading Scholz to visit Kosovo on June 10
“We will never forget your support.” This is what the mayor of Kiev said in a message broadcast at the manifestation that is being held in Tirana to show solidarity with Ukraine. Vitali Klitschko stressed that he greatly appreciated this support from Albanian citizens. “First of all, I want to thank you for sheltering refugees… Continue reading Vitali Klitschko’s message to Albanians: We will never forget your support
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora has announced that it will start sending humanitarian aid to the Ukrainian people, after the decision of the Government of Kosovo that allocated 100 thousand euros for the purchase of the first contingent. The aid will be sent through the Humanitarian Charity Association “Mother Teresa”, which will prepare… Continue reading Kosovo supports Ukraine, sends humanitarian aid to refugees
