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16 Mar, 2024 13:03 HomeWorld News EU to use Russian assets to buy arms for Ukraine – Scholz The German chancellor has clarified that profits obtained from Moscow’s funds held in the EU will be used to arm Kiev EU to use Russian assets to buy arms for Ukraine – Scholz (L-R) French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Polish Prime Minister...

17 Mar, 2024 06:59 HomeWorld News France to propose ‘Olympic ceasefire’ in Ukraine conflict – Macron The ancient tradition of an Olympic Truce was originally implemented to ensure safe travel for pilgrims and athletes France to propose ‘Olympic ceasefire’ in Ukraine conflict – Macron Unveiling of the Olympic rings after the official announcement of the attribution of the Olympic Games 2024 to the city...

Nissan considering partnership with Honda on EVs Sources say that Nissan and Honda are yet to formally start discussions, with the scope of the partnership undecided. The two firms last year reduced the scope of a years-long alliance to allow for a more agile partnership, and Renault has since signed agreements with new partners such as China's Geely. OTHERS The two firms last...

BUSINESS 21 HOURS AGO Malaysia questions Google for misquoting ringgit exchange rate twice Google quoted the ringgit at 4.98 to the dollar, while the Malaysian currency's weakest level on official data was 4.7075. FILE PHOTO: File photo of Malaysian ringgit bank notes in Kuala Lumpur / Photo: Reuters REUTERS FILE PHOTO: File photo of Malaysian ringgit bank notes in Kuala Lumpur / Photo: Reuters Malaysia's central...

OPINION A DAY AGO Americans are losing faith in the UN, but the world still needs it The global body has taken a recent credibility hit for its inaction over Russia's attack on Ukraine and Israel's war on Gaza, but it can still help nations address "problems without passports," argues one scholar. Thomas G. Weiss is Presidential Professor Emeritus of Political Science at...

MIDDLE EAST 5 HOURS AGO Live blog: Israeli delegation for Gaza ceasefire to visit Qatar on Monday Israeli aggression on besieged Gaza — now in its 163rd day — has killed at least 31,553 Palestinians and wounded 73,546 others as calls grow for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to step down The situation in Gaza is "catastrophic and deteriorates by the minute," the...

Back to homepage / Europe 'FALSIFYING HISTORY' 'A fight for your way of life’: Lithuania's culture minister on Ukraine and Russian disinformation Lithuania’s Minister of Culture Simonas Kairys spoke to FRANCE 24 about Lithuania's fight against Russian disinformation and why the Baltic nation feels so bound to Ukraine. Issued on: 16/03/2024 - 14:39 5 min A woman wrapped in a Ukrainian flag in front of...

Back to homepage / Europe Macron again declines to rule out Western ground operations in Ukraine 'at some point' French President Emmanuel Macron said in an interview published Saturday evening that Western ground operations in Ukraine might be necessary “at some point”, days after meeting with German and Polish leaders. Issued on: 16/03/2024 - 22:49 Modified: 16/03/2024 - 22:50 1 min French President Emmanuel Macron...

Back to homepage / Europe Wave of drones target Russia as opposition calls for mass protests on final election day Russia said it was targeted by a wave of Ukrainian drones overnight Sunday, as Kremlin critics called for mass protests at polling stations on the final day of elections set to extend President Vladimir Putin's rule. Issued on: 17/03/2024 - 07:40 3 min A...

CLIMATEGLOBAL ISSUES Shell weakens 2030 climate targets 14 hours ago14 hours ago British multinational energy giant Shell has slightly diluted its 2030 carbon emission target, but kept its net-zero by 2050 emissions pledge. https://p.dw.com/p/4dVsC Symbolbild Shell Logo Image: Ina Fassbender/AFP/Getty Images Shell weakened its 2030 emissions target Thursday in an annual update on its energy transition strategy. Shell said it will target a 15-20% reduction in net...

CONFLICTSSOMALIA Somalia: Al-Shabab attack on top Mogadishu hotel ends 10 hours ago10 hours ago A siege by al-Shabab fighters who attacked a luxury hotel in the Somali capital appears to have come to an end. https://p.dw.com/p/4dXLM In this photo from 2019, Somali security forces guard the entrance to the SYL hotel. The hotel was also attacked by al-Shabab militants in 2019 The SYL, seen...

POLITICSUNITED STATES OF AMERICA Judge denies Trump motion to throw out classified files case Published 17 hours agoPublished 17 hours agolast updated 12 hours agolast updated 12 hours ago Donald Trump's lawyers had asked a federal judge to throw out the case, arguing that the former US president designated the files as personal documents and that the charges are too vague. https://p.dw.com/p/4dWot Donald Trump...

POLITICSGERMANY Germany on course to meet 2030 climate goal, minister says 2 hours ago2 hours ago Germany's climate protection minister has said the country is on target to reduce greenhouse gases by the end of the decade. https://p.dw.com/p/4dYDz This picture taken on October 5, 2022 shows the lignite-fired power station operated by German energy giant RWE in Neurath German energy provider RWE brought forward its...

POLITICSRUSSIAN FEDERATION Russia votes: Why does Putin bother holding elections? Sergey Satanovskiy 3 hours ago3 hours ago Russians have begun voting in a three-day election that President Vladimir Putin is certain to win. Analysts say he's using the 2024 poll to give the illusion that democracy exists in Russia. https://p.dw.com/p/4dVKd A man casts a ballot at a polling station during a presidential election in the...