politics
Biden and Merkel ‘united against Russia aggression’
The US and Germany will stand together against Russian aggression, President Joe Biden said as he welcomed outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel to Washington. Mr Biden said he had voiced concern to Mrs Merkel over a Russia-to-Germany gas pipeline, but t...
US Embassy in Tbilisi has made a statement regarding Parliament’s July 12 decision to approve six Supreme Court judicial nominations
Today, on July 15th, The US Embassy in Tbilisi expressed their dissapontment regarding Parliament’s July 12 decision to approve six Supreme Court judicial nominations, despite an explicit agreement by Georgia’s political leaders in the April 19 Agree...
Merkel and Biden to chart a course for the future of US-German relations in White House meeting
President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Angela Merkel are set to meet in Washington on Thursday in what is likely the European leader’s final appearance at the White House before she steps down from her long-held position this fall, as reported by ...
Charles Michel’s next visit to Georgia is planned
The President of the European Council Charles Michel will pay another official visit to Georgia. As Irakli Kobakhidze, the chairman of the Georgian Dream party, said on Rustavi 2 TV, the visit is expected to take place on July 19. According to him...
Biden administration looks to set up ‘red phone’ to China for emergency communications
The Biden administration is examining the possibility of setting up an emergency hotline with the Chinese government similar to the so-called “red phone” established between the US and the Soviet Union during the Cold War, which allowed for direct co...
Cuba: Customs on food and medicine lifted after unrest
Cuba has temporarily lifted import duties on food, medicine and other essentials following recent unrest. As of next Monday, there will be no limit on such goods brought in by travellers until the end of the year. Thousands took to the streets on S...
What the American accused of plotting to kill Haiti’s President told police
Could the traveling pastor with a history of humanitarian work also have masterminded an intricate murder plot to seize power in Haiti? Christian Emmanuel Sanon, the latest American citizen to be arrested in connection to the assassination of Haiti’s...
Taliban flag raised above border crossing with Pakistan
The Taliban are reported to have raised their flag above a key border post between Afghanistan and Pakistan, and claim it is now under their control. Videos being shared on social media show the white flag fluttering above the Spin Boldak crossing n...
The Lead Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of EEAS made a statement on the appointments of Supreme Court judges
The Lead Spokesperson of EEAS, the European Union’s diplomatic service, which helps the EU’s foreign affairs chief – the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy – carry out the Union’s Common Foreign and Security Policy made an of...
Texas Democrats defy arrest threats after fleeing to block voting law
Democrats from Texas have defied threats of arrest after fleeing the state in an effort to stop Republicans from passing a sweeping new voting law. More than 50 Democrats flew to Washington DC on Monday, in a move intended to paralyse the state’s Hou...
