‘Europe nears war’
Ukraine is calling for a meeting with Russia and other members of a key European security group as tensions grow….reports Asian Lite News James
Biden reaffirms support for Ukraine amid Russian invasion threats
The White House said that during the call on Sunday, Biden made clear that “the US would respond swiftly and decisively, together with its
Afghan exodus to Europe continues
The 500,000 migrants displaced by political turmoil arising from the Taliban takeover and a famine in Afghanistan this winter is in addition to the
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
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
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
