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Poland’s Tusk says 'telephone diplomacy' won’t work with Putin
Polish premier roasts German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for his call with Russian dictator.
Moldova calls out new Russian ambassador for propaganda
Foreign ministry denies envoy’s claim Moldova is economically dependent on Russia, pointing out that over 65% of exports now go to the EU.
Hungarian state steps in to pay wages at steelmaker Dunaferr
Dunaferr is the second Liberty Steel operation in Central Europe to collapse.
Bank of China said to block Russia-suspected transactions
The Bank of China, ranked fourth in terms of assets in China, has started blocking more transfers in yuan from countries that, according to the bank's compliance service, may be linked to supplies to Russia.
North Korea ready to send 100,000 troops to support Russia’s war in Ukraine
North Korea is reportedly prepared to dispatch as many as 100,000 troops to assist Russia in its war against Ukraine, according to sources familiar with assessments by some Group of 20 (G20) nations.
Russia cuts off gas supply to Austria's OMV
Russian gas giant's cut off of supplies to Austria's biggest oil and gas company triggers a spike in European gas prices.
Opposition put up tents in central Tbilisi, announce phase of civil disobedience
Intermittent rallies and marches have given way to indefinite protest after final general election results confirmed Georgian Dream’s victory.
US forces to fully withdraw from Iraq, “including Kurdistan”
US and Western allied forces have had several bases in Iraq since the 2003 invasion of the country, but are set to leave.
Major bank’s service disruptions cause payment delays at fuel stations across Iran
Iran's Bank Mellat electronic banking services, including ATMs, card payment terminals, and Internet banking, faced several hours of disruption on November 17.
Animal rights activist detained after protesting stray dog killings at Baku COP29 climate summit
Animal rights activists have repeatedly demonstrated against the shooting of strays in Azerbaijan.
Slovenia’s ex-foreign minister aims to capture centre ground with new party
Anze Logar launches Democrats as reports of instability in ruling coalition raise exceptions of snap general election in early 2025.
Election commission head smeared with black paint as he confirms Georgian Dream victory
Clashes with police at mass protest in Tbilisi sparked by announcement of final result of general election marred by widespread fraud allegations.
Scholz tests the peace talks water with his first call with Putin in nearly two years
Germany Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Russian President Vladimir Putin held their first telephone conversation in nearly two years on November 15 as the war in Ukraine appears to be entering its end game.
Ukraine’s President Zelenskiy switches rhetorical tack from victory to resistance
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has changed his rhetorical tack and announced a comprehensive ten-point internal “Resilience Plan” during his evening address on November 14, after months of talking about a “victory plan” for Ukraine.
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Croatian health minister sacked after arrest in corruption probe
EPPO says Vili Beros was involved in scheme to secure lucrative contracts for medical robotic devices at inflated prices.
Peru's Chancay megaport heralds a new era for Latin America’s trade
The inauguration of the Chancay Megaport in Peru marks a significant moment for regional trade, with the facility set to become South America’s largest commercial port.
Protesters attack parliament building in Abkhazia
Resistance to the disputed Russian-Abkhaz investment agreement is gaining momentum in the breakaway Georgian republic.
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Former Slovak president Kiska stripped of state pension
Presidential Office stops paying Kiska’s pension following court ruling over the costs of his 2014 presidential campaign when he beat Prime Minister Robert Fico.
Iranian president expresses readiness for cooperation with IAEA to address ambiguities
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran is ready to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency to address the “alleged ambiguities and doubts” about its nuclear activities, the presidential website reported.
European Parliament says Georgian elections “do not meet standards of an EU candidate country”
MEP Nathalie Loiseau told the European Parliament she "witnessed fraud and intimidation" during Georgia's October general election.