Will ‘talks’ save Europe from another war?
Britian has intensified diplomatic actions, with Foreign Secretary Liz Truss flying on Wednesday to Moscow, seeking to defuse the Russia-Ukraine tensions…reports Asian Lite News
EU chalks out 15bn-euro plan to tackle chip shortage
The EU aims to increase its global market share in the semiconductor industry from nine per cent today to 20 per cent by 2030,
China takes on NATO
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping met on Friday in China on the sidelines of the Beijing Winter Olympics and reaffirmed
No progress seen after Macron-Putin talks
As for Moscow-proposed security guarantees between Russia and the US-led NATO, Macron said that negotiations should continue, although it won’t be easy to reach
Diplomatic flurry to avert Russia-NATO clash over Ukraine
Officials have said the Kremlin has assembled 110,000 troops along the border with its pro-Western neighbour but intelligence assessments have not determined whether President
Macron, Biden discuss ‘diplomatic and deterrence efforts’
Biden and Macron agreed that the two sides will stay in close touch, including in consultation with EU partners and Ukraine….reports Asian Lite News
Ukraine standoff: More US troops in Eastern Europe
The 1,700 US soldiers sent to Poland on Sunday will operate in the country’s eastern-southern part, according to the Polish Defense Ministry….reports Asian Lite
European Central Bank retains rates amid inflation
The ECB is going to keep a close eye on incoming data and analyse factors that will drive up prices in the short term
Europe in a Covid ceasefire: WHO
“It is possible to respond to new variants that will inevitably emerge — without re-installing the kind of disruptive measures we needed before,” said
Sergio Mattarella stays as Italian President
His swearing-in speech before Parliament was welcomed with long applauses and a standing ovation….reports Asian Lite News Italian President Sergio Mattarella has been sworn
