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“Atmosphere is below zero”: government goes into the night with budget talks, tensions between PS and liberals
The top federal ministers are still sitting together about the budget around 11:30 pm. The conversations are difficult, it seems. The core cabinet has been in budget conclave since Friday…
Schroders: What are the implications of escalating US-China tensions?
After US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Asia, China imposed sanctions on trade with Taiwan. Seen in isolation, the sanctions do not have a major economic impact. However, they…
A delegation from the US Congress lands in Taiwan amid tensions with China over Pelosi’s visit
The initiative comes as maneuvers continue near the border A new delegation of US congressmen has landed this afternoon in Taiwan, just 12 days after the controversial visit of the…
Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan, fueling tensions between US and China | NOW
Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the US House of Representatives, has just landed in the Taiwanese capital Taipei. With that, she has started her highly controversial visit, which has fueled…
After rising tensions, Kosovo postpones new license plate rules for Serbs
Kosovo police at the Jarinje border crossing during earlier unrest in September last year.Image EPA Serbs living in northern Kosovo blocked two border crossings on Sunday in protest, carrying heavy…
Tensions over Taiwan continue to rise
Taiwanese soldiers practice a simulated invasion by the Chinese army.Image Photo Annabelle Chih / Getty Images Beijing and Washington are teetering on the brink of another Taiwan crisis over House…
Latvia reintroduces conscription amid tensions with Russia | NOW
Latvia is reintroducing compulsory military service, reports Latvian Defense Minister Artis Pabriks. With this, the Baltic country is responding to the increasing tensions with neighboring Russia because of the war…
Putin does not rule out tensions with Sweden and Finland
Putin does not rule out tensions with Sweden and Finland Russian President Putin does not rule out tensions with Sweden and Finland as those countries join NATO. He warned that…
Expulsions and tensions in Lisbon: Benfica-Sporting, it’s a tough derby even in roller hockey …
Benfica beat Sporting Lisbon 3-2. Henrique Magalhães was sent off to Sporting in the last moments of play. Porto are one step away from the final, having won against Barcelos.…
FC Bayern: probably tensions between Nagelsmann & Salihamidzic – transfer frustration
Defensive attitude annoys Bayern coach Despite the tenth championship in a row, FC Bayern is at the end of an overall unsatisfactory season. The early or surprising end in the…