New rules would give Europe more scope for military spending post-Ukraine invasion
September 07, 2023 5:03 PM The European Union is close to agreeing provisions in revamped fiscal rules to enable extra military spending in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,…
Ukraine counteroffensive making progress amid ‘difficult fighting’, says Nato chief
September 07, 2023 5:00 PM Kyiv’s forces have had to resort to smaller-scale attacks on foot to breach Russian defence lines. Read More
UN offers to support Gabon for transition back to civilian rule
September 07, 2023 4:57 PM A U.N. representative told Gabon’s military leader the U.N. institutions stood ready to support the country as it transitions back to constitutional order following a…
France’s Macron: there can be no Russian flag at Paris 2024
September 07, 2023 4:07 PM French President Emmanuel Macron said no Russian flag should fly at next year’s Paris Olympics, with Russian athletes’ participation an issue for the International Olympic…
Ukraine’s Kernel says its Danube facilities attacked three times so far this month
September 07, 2023 3:54 PM Kernel, Ukraine’s largest sunflower oil exporter, has already suffered three Russian attacks this month on its Danube River port facilities, the company said. Read More
Swatch’s new ‘budget luxury’ timepiece is a $565 Blancpain Fifty Fathoms
September 07, 2023 3:40 PM The range of five diver’s watches reflects the colours and designs of the world’s oceans. Read More
Lula to attend Brazil Independence Day parade amid tight security
September 07, 2023 3:09 PM President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva plans to take part in Brazil’s Independence Day military parade on Thursday as he seeks to end the politicization…
Nigeria opposition to appeal verdict upholding Tinubu presidential win
September 07, 2023 3:08 PM Nigeria’s main opposition candidates will appeal a tribunal ruling that affirmed Bola Tinubu’s victory in a disputed presidential election in February that they claim was…
Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Danube ports to slow down grain exports-Romanian president
September 07, 2023 2:46 PM Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Danube river ports will slow down the export of grains and other routes need to be enhanced, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis…
French teenager dies after collision with police vehicle – media
September 07, 2023 2:15 PM A teenager, hospitalised in a critical condition on Wednesday after his scooter collided with a police car after allegedly refusing to stop in Elancourt in…