Scholz warns Russia of ‘serious consequences’ if it invades Ukraine

Chancellor Olaf Scholz warned Russia of “serious” economic and political consequences should it ramp up military aggression toward Ukraine, while adding that Germany and its allies were ready for dialogue with Moscow and wanted peace. With Russia holding military exercises … Read More

Inflation accelerates 7.5% in January, hitting a fresh 40-year high

Red-hot inflation is eroding American’s wage gains and hurting Democrats in an election year Inflation surged more than expected in January, notching another four-decade high as strong consumer demand and pandemic-related supply-chain snarls fueled rapid price gains that wiped out … Read More

US general says Russia turmoil could spill to Middle East

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Army general tapped to take over as top U.S. commander in the Middle East warned senators Tuesday that if Russian invades Ukraine, as many fear, it could create broader instability in the Middle East, including Syria. … Read More

Russia tells UK to drop sanctions rhetoric or expect short talks in Moscow

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MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia told Britain on Wednesday to drop its sanctions rhetoric when its foreign and defence ministers fly to Moscow for talks amid tension over Ukraine, or else face the likelihood that their meetings will be short. Defence … Read More

Tonga volcano: Eruption more powerful than atomic bomb, Nasa says

Baku, AZERTAC A volcanic eruption in Tonga that triggered a tsunami was hundreds of times more powerful than the atomic bomb the US dropped on Hiroshima during World War Two, Nasa says, according to BBC. The eruption “obliterated” a volcanic … Read More

Cyclone Batsirai kills at least 10 in Madagascar, destroying homes and cutting power

Ten people have died, including some caught in the collapse of a house in the town of Ambalavao, as cyclone Batsirai triggered floods in Madagascar. A cyclone has killed at least 10 people in southeastern Madagascar, triggering floods, bringing down … Read More

Foreign Secretary flies to Moscow to urge de-escalation of Russian aggression against Ukraine

Liz Truss will meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and make clear that the only way forward is for Russia to cease its aggression and engage in meaningful talks. The Foreign Secretary will say the only way forward is for … Read More

1,971 migrants died or disappeared in the Mediterranean in 2021

On ‘CommemorAction Day’ 36 NGOs gather in Senglea to remember migrants that died, went missing or faced prosecution whilst crossing borders 1,971 migrants died or disappeared in the Mediterranean in 2021, and at least 23,000 over the past decade, according … Read More

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