KYIV/VIENNA, 25 February 2025 — The OSCE Secretary General, Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu, concluded his two-day official visit to Ukraine. He had detailed discussions with Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha and other Ukrainian authorities. Secretary General Sinirlioğlu underlined the OSCE’s readiness to support efforts for ending the war. “The ongoing war is an open wound […]
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US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron met on Monday and agreed that the responsibility for securing peace in Ukraine should be shared between the US and Europe. In a joint statement following their meeting at the White House, Trump expressed satisfaction that Macron aligned with his stance on key issues, particularly the […]
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Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar signaled on Monday that Israel is prepared to extend its ceasefire agreement with Hamas if more hostages are released. Speaking in Brussels during his diplomatic visit, Sa’ar clarified that the Israeli government is committed to securing the release of all hostages before any ceasefire extension is considered. “We do not […]
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The PEACEPLUS programme, a landmark initiative supporting peace and prosperity across Northern Ireland and the Republic’s border counties, has committed over €700 million of its €1.1 billion total funding to transformative projects since its launch in 2023. Backed by the European Union, the UK Government, the Irish Government, and the Northern Ireland Executive, PEACEPLUS aims […]
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The Malian government has launched an investigation into the killing of 24 civilians, including women and children, in the Tilemsi commune of Gao region on February 17. Initially, the Malian Armed Forces denied any involvement in the massacre, calling the accusations unfounded and part of a smear campaign by terrorist groups aiming to discredit them. […]
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Ceer, Saudi Arabia’s first electric vehicle (EV) brand and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), has signed 11 new agreements worth SAR 5.5 billion (USD 1.5 billion) at the 3rd PIF Public Sector Forum, with over 80% of these deals forged with Saudi companies. These partnerships are a key step in Ceer’s vision to achieve 45% localization, […]
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As Ukraine commemorated the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reaffirmed his stance that a special tribunal must be established to hold those responsible for the war accountable, even as peace talks advance. Speaking in Kyiv alongside world leaders, Zelenskyy emphasized, “We will never forget and we cannot forget. These people will […]
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The UN Security Council on Monday passed a US-drafted resolution urging a “swift end” to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, calling for a peaceful resolution in line with the principles of the UN Charter. The resolution garnered 10 votes in favor and five abstentions, including from Greece, France, Slovenia, Denmark, and the UK. While the resolution […]
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German conservative leader Friedrich Merz has firmly rejected the possibility of forming a coalition with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, following his victory in Sunday’s parliamentary elections. Merz, leading the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Christian Social Union (CSU), secured 28.6% of the vote, while the AfD garnered 20.4%. In an interview […]
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The Global Electronics Council (GEC) has released its updated EPEAT criteria, setting a new standard for sustainability across the electronics industry. This major update, which will take effect on November 1, 2025, reinforces EPEAT as the leading global ecolabel for electronics, promoting environmentally and socially responsible products throughout their lifecycle. The revised criteria address critical […]
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