Ukraine standoff: Russia not ready to step back
Russia warned of countermeasures” if both sides cannot reach a consensus on the issues…reports Asian Lite News Russia will station troops on its own
EU, NATO bet on dialogue with Russia
The Dutch ministry added that Russia would face serious consequences in case of an escalation of tensions on the border with Ukraine….reports Asian Lite
Over half of Europe may be infected with Omicron in 6 weeks
In Britain, meanwhile, new Covid-19 cases dropped to about 140,000 a day in the last week, after skyrocketing to more than 200,000 a day
WHO downplays new Covid variant detected in France
The strain is also known as the ‘IHU’ variant because it was first identified by academics at the IHU Mediterranee Infection institute in Marseille…reports
Borrell reiterates EU support for Ukraine
Borrell arrived in Ukraine on Tuesday for a three-day working visit, his first foreign trip in 2022….reports Asian Lite News Visiting High Representative of
Poland to build Belarus border wall
The barrier will consist of 5-metre tall steel posts with barbed wire on top, stretching for over 186 km….reports Asian Lite News The Polish
Putin, Erdogan discuss bolstering ties
The two leaders evaluated regional issues and international developments, especially in the Caucasus, Syria and Libya….reports Asian Lite News Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Italy, Germany bow to EU fiscal rules
As a review of this pact was launched by the EU in October, Draghi and Scholz “briefly discussed” the changes that might be needed
Taiwan Prez meets visiting French lawmakers
The delegation arrived in Taiwan on Wednesday for a five-day visit….reports Asian Lite News Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Thursday met with the delegation
Germany to host G7 Summit in 2022
Germany will take over the G7 presidency at the beginning of next year…reports Asian Lite News The Group of Seven (G7) Summit 2022 is
