Sweden’s parliament speaker Andreas Norlén and the Chairman of Ukraine’s parliament, Ruslan Stefanchuk, held a joint press conference highlighting European solidarity with Kyiv amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to end Russia’s war. Their remarks came as the United States and Ukraine continued negotiations in Switzerland, working to reshape a controversial peace proposal that had drawn sharp […]
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High‑level talks between U.S. and Ukrainian officials took place in Switzerland over the weekend, following revelations that Russia and the White House had secretly drafted a 28‑point peace plan. The proposal, widely reported in international media, has drawn criticism for being overly favorable to Moscow, raising concerns about its implications for Ukraine’s sovereignty. A Controversial […]
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Finnish telecoms giant Nokia has announced a landmark $4 billion investment in the United States, working in collaboration with President Donald Trump’s administration to expand its research, development, and manufacturing footprint. The move is aimed at accelerating the rollout of AI‑ready network infrastructure, positioning Nokia as a key player in America’s rapidly evolving artificial intelligence […]
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Ireland’s Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne TD, has begun a four‑day visit to the Baltic States as part of preparations for Ireland’s upcoming EU Presidency. The trip, running from 24–27 November, underscores Ireland’s commitment to strengthening European cooperation on security, defence, and Ukraine’s future within the Union. Latvia: Security and […]
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Bayer has reported a major clinical trial success for its experimental stroke drug asundexian, a development analysts say could transform the German pharmaceutical giant’s fortunes. Following the announcement, Bayer’s shares surged nearly 9% in European trading, reflecting renewed investor confidence in its pipeline Investing.com Morningstar Invezz EconoTimes Alpha Spread. Trial Success The late‑stage OCEANIC‑STROKE Phase […]
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China International Capital Corporation (CICC), one of the country’s leading investment banks, has announced plans to acquire Dongxing Securities Co. Ltd and Cinda Securities Co. Ltd in a share‑swap deal that will create a brokerage with assets exceeding ¥1 trillion (US$140 billion) Yicai Global EconoTimes finews.asia. Consolidation in China’s Brokerage Sector The merger, unveiled on […]
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London‑based Ashurst and US firm Perkins Coie have unveiled plans to merge, creating a transatlantic powerhouse with projected revenues of £2 billion ($2.7 billion). The new entity, to be known as Ashurst Perkins Coie, will rank among the world’s top 20 law firms by revenue, marking one of the most significant legal industry tie‑ups in […]
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Ireland’s new Minister for Finance, Simon Harris, is set to formally sign the Access to Cash legislation, ensuring that the majority of the population will remain within 10 kilometres of an ATM or cash service point such as banks or post offices. The measure, passed by the Oireachtas earlier this year, is designed to protect […]
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Members of the South Bandung Farming Cooperative (KPBS) have recorded a 38 per cent increase in productive loans and a 43 per cent rise in sales volumes over the past two years, following the introduction of a new business app. “Easier access to financing means higher loan volumes, which in turn means more cattle and […]
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Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee has insisted that the European Union must play a central role in shaping any peace agreement to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. Speaking as US, Ukrainian, and European officials met in Geneva to discuss a potential accord, McEntee warned that Europe cannot be sidelined in negotiations that will […]
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