Figure skating-ISU apologises for displaying the wrong flag
The International Skating Union (ISU) apologised on Thursday for displaying the flag of Taiwan rather than the Chinese Taipei emblem at the World Figure Skating Championships in Boston.
The International Skating Union (ISU) apologised on Thursday for displaying the flag of Taiwan rather than the Chinese Taipei emblem at the World Figure Skating Championships in Boston.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called on the U.S. to rethink its new tariffs on European goods and engage in dialogue with the European Commission, criticizing the move as "nonsense."
France, Italy, and Slovakia have urged the EU to simplify its carbon border levy rules this year, calling for reduced red tape and standardized emissions calculations to ease the burden on businesses.
Italy has failed to accelerate its use of EU COVID-19 recovery funds, with government data showing it has spent only about half of the money received so far.
Evghenia Gutul alleges that Moldova plans to impose a state of emergency in Gagauzia and take control of the autonomous region.
“On the eve of the election, have you sold out your environmental credentials for a rotten, stinking extinction salmon?” Australian Senator Sarah Hanson-Young asks, hanging a dead fish in parliament to oppose the government’s salmon farming policy.
Lithuanian and U.S. rescuers are working to recover a military vehicle submerged in a peat bog, where four U.S. soldiers have been missing for two days during a training exercise near the Belarus border.
Paetongtarn Shinawatra remains in power after defeating a no-confidence vote in parliament, despite opposition claims of nepotism and mismanagement. She denied accusations of securing preferential treatment for her father, former premier Thaksin Shinawatra.
Afghanistan is facing a dire water crisis, with over 21 million people in urgent need of clean water and sanitation. Humanitarian organizations are sounding the alarm, urging immediate action as underground water reserves dry up and the country’s already fragile infrastructure risks collapse.
FIFA announced that the winners of this year’s 32-team Club World Cup, set to take place in the U.S. from June 14 to July 13, will receive up to $125 million in prize money, as part of a total prize pool of $1 billion for the tournament.
A South Korean appeals court has cleared opposition leader Lee Jae-myung of election law violations, overturning a previous conviction that could have hindered his presidential aspirations, though prosecutors plan to appeal the ruling.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez hinted at rolling over the current budget for a second year, citing political fragmentation in the lower house. With difficulty in securing support from diverse coalition allies, he suggested focusing on the 2026 budget instead.
The U.S. Treasury Department has announced a revision to its 2021 Corporate Transparency Act, narrowing reporting requirements for beneficial ownership information to foreign entities only, effectively relieving U.S. companies and citizens from the obligation to disclose such details.
Europe is moving away from sending ground troops to Ukraine, focusing instead on strengthening Ukraine’s military and securing borders through alternative measures.
China is expected to remain the top investor in chipmaking equipment in 2025, despite a 24% year-over-year decline, with global semiconductor investments rising 2% to $110 billion, driven by the growing demand for AI chip production.
German Finance Minister Joerg Kukies will travel to the United States on Wednesday to meet with U.S. counterpart Scott Bessent and officials from the IMF and World Bank, focusing on strengthening economic ties and addressing global financial challenges.
Italy is conducting a study of its space and satellite communications market, with the possibility of issuing a call for tender later this year, signaling the country’s growing interest in expanding its role in the satellite communications sector.
The European Commission has called for enhanced preparedness across Europe, urging improved stockpiling of critical supplies and encouraging citizens to maintain emergency provisions for at least 72 hours.
Kirill Dmitriev, CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, highlighted the potential for international investors, particularly from the Global South, to contribute to the development of Russia's Arctic region, driven by the opening of the Northern Sea Route due to global warming.
Israeli citizens have protested outside the Knesset and Prime Minister’s residence against a controversial law that would alter the judicial appointment committee, a move critics warn could shift power within the judiciary and spark a constitutional crisis.
The European Union’s enlargement process continues to move forward, but without mention of Georgia. In a speech at the European Policy Center in Brussels on March 25, European Council President Antonio Costa highlighted the EU’s commitment to integrating Ukraine, Moldova, and the Western Balkans.
Britain's proposed assisted dying law for terminally ill individuals may be delayed until 2029, following amendments to the legislation that extend the timeline for implementation and add new safeguards, with the bill still needing approval from both the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
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