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Lithuanian foreign minister urges strong response to Russia's overnight strike on Ukraine

Kęstutis Budrys. Stock photo: Getty Images Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys has called for a strong response to the Russian Federation’s large-scale overnight attack on Ukraine. Source: Budrys on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda …

Former Lithuanian foreign minister tweets sarcastic reminder that Ukraine was promised Taurus missiles and anti-Russian ...

Gabrielius Landsbergis. Stock photo: Getty Images Following Russia’s latest massive missile attack on Ukraine, former Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis has tweeted a sarcastic reminder of the new German chancellor’s as-yet-unfulfilled …

Israel apologises for firing upon diplomats, says Lithuanian president’s office

The rules behind Pope Leo remaining a US citizen now he’s a foreign head of state

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The pontiff's passport: Can the U.S. strip Pope Leo XIV of his citizenship?

Breadcrumb Trail Links News World State Department may 'actively review' the status of Americans who 'serve as a foreign head of state, foreign head of government, or foreign minister' Author of the article: The Associated Press Russ Bynum …

Ukraine needs strategic command for defense innovation to challenge Thales and Rheinmetall, says EW systems producer

Wars are no longer won by strength alone, but by defense tech innovations. That’s the message from Anatolii Khrapchynskyi, military expert and deputy director general of an electronic warfare systems company, ArmyInform reports.  Earlier, Valerii Zaluzhnyi …

Moldova's president condemns Russia's brutal strike on Ukrainian cities: not the behaviour of a country seeking peace

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has condemned a large-scale Russian attack on Ukrainian cities and villages on the night of 24-25 May, stating that such actions do not reflect the behaviour of a country seeking peace. Source: Sandu on X (Twitter), as …

Can Pope Leo retain US citizenship while leading a foreign government?

Pope Leo XIV’s election as the first US-born leader of the Roman Catholic church elevated him to the rare, legally thorny, position of being an American citizen who now is also a foreign head of state. Born in Chicago as Robert Prevost in 1955, the new …

German brigade’s inauguration ‘baptism’ of cooperation, says Lithuanian PM

EU foreign policy chief calls for "strongest pressure" on Russia after large-scale attack

Kaja Kallas. Stock photo: Getty Images Kaja Kallas, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, has commented on another large-scale Russian missile attack on Ukraine, which took place on the night of 24-25 May. …

Russia signals it’s ready to go to war with West to protect vital shadow fleet

On the bridge of the Jaguar, the ship radio crackles into life. “This is [an] Estonian warship,” says a voice speaking in English. “Follow my instructions. Alter your course to 105 immediately.” So begins the most nerve-wracking confrontation with a …

Can Pope Leo remain a U.S. citizen now that he’s a foreign head of state?

Pope Leo XIV’s election as the first U.S.-born leader of the Catholic Church elevated him to the extremely rare, and legally thorny, position of being an American citizen who now is also a foreign head of state. Born in Chicago as Robert Prevost in 1955, …

EU-Israel deal: Why Dutch succeeded where Ireland failed

On Tuesday afternoon, diplomats watched anxiously as 26 foreign ministers took their seats in the Europa building in Brussels to assess a Dutch request that the EU review its trade and political relationship with Israel. The proposal came as the weeks-long …

Weekly Commentary: Don't Say You Weren't Warned

Image Source: Pixabay Long-bond (30-yr) Treasury yields traded to 5.15% intraday Thursday – the high back to July 2007. This followed on the heels of Wednesday’s spike in Japanese 30-yr JGB yields to a record high (3.19%) for an instrument first issued in …

EU loan scheme can help Ukraine: commissioner

A 150 billion euros (US$169 billion) loan program to rearm Europe that was finalized this week could be “a very important breakthrough” in the EU’s military support for Ukraine, the bloc’s defense commissioner said. European Commissioner for Defense and …

Ukraine war briefing: Multiple injuries as Russia attacks Kyiv with drones and missiles

Kyiv came under heavy drone and missile attack by Russian forces overnight into Saturday, triggering fires and injuring at least eight people, the Ukrainian capital’s mayor said. Explosions and machine-gun fire were heard throughout the city and many Kyiv …

Germany Sends Permanent Troops To Another Country For First Time Since WWII

New Delhi: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Lithuania this week to inaugurate Berlin's brigade to help protect the eastern flank of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). It's the first permanent foreign troop deployment from …

10 European Countries Agree To Strengthen Protection Of Underwater Infrastructure

illustrative photo Russia uses its "shadow fleet" as a weapon against EU and NATO countries. As Russia uses its "shadow fleet" as a weapon against European Union (EU) and NATO countries, ten European countries have agreed to strengthen …

(VIDEO) Moldova Strengthens Ties with Lithuania During Official Visit Focused on Security, Reforms, and EU Integration

Moldova deepened its strategic partnership with Lithuania during today’s official visit of Lithuanian Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas. Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to European values, regional security, and democratic reform. President Maia …

HK Refurbished Stock erweitert Zugang zu Premium-Renewed-Smartphones für lateinamerikanische Großhändler über Hongkong

Lateinamerikanische Großhändler erhalten über Hongkong Zugang zu hochwertigen, generalüberholten Smartphones – zollfrei und mit stabiler Versorgung. GERMANY, May 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Als Reaktion auf die sich verändernde globale …

NATO Allies must not reward the aggressor but must ensure a just and durable peace in Ukraine

25 May 2025 DAYTON, OHIO – Negotiations for a just and durable peace in Ukraine must be pursued with unity and resolve and must not reward the aggressor, undermine Ukraine’s sovereignty, or embolden authoritarian regimes, the NATO Parliamentary Assembly …

Thirty years after Bosnia peace agreement, Assembly calls for renewed focus on Western Balkans

25 May 2025 DAYTON, OHIO – NATO nations must step up their engagement in the Western Balkans where peace remains fragile and malign forces threaten stability 30 years after the agreement that ended fighting in Bosnia and Herzegovina, lawmakers from the …

Middle Class May Finally Catch a Break as U.S. Eyes Major Tax Overhaul: Former White House Insider

BALTIMORE, May 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For over a century, American workers have shouldered the tax burden that fuels the federal government. But that may soon change. According to Jim Rickards—a former White House advisor—Washington insiders are …

Petrodollar Architect Says Trump’s Latest Move Could Eclipse the Most Powerful Financial Deal in U.S. History

BALTIMORE, May 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the 1970s, a little-known international accord reshaped global finance: the Petrodollar deal, which ensured oil would be priced in U.S. dollars, securing America's economic dominance for decades. Now, one …

What’s Going to Save America From a Recession? Former White House Advisor: Tax Could Be Replaced by Resources and ...

WASHINGTON, May 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States may be preparing to execute one of the most dramatic financial pivots in its history. According to former White House and Pentagon Insider Jim Rickards, the plan doesn’t involve raising taxes …

NATO Assembly calls for decisive action on cyberattacks and disinformation, stronger partnerships

24 May 2025 DAYTON, OHIO – NATO Allies must bolster efforts to counter Chinese disinformation and wider cyberattacks on elections and democratic ecosystems that threaten Allied democracies and security, lawmakers at the NATO Parliamentary Assembly said …

NATO leaders must boost defence investments to deter threats from Russia and its authoritarian enablers

24 May 2025 DAYTON, OHIO – Weeks ahead of a key NATO summit, lawmakers from across the Alliance warned leaders that Allied nations must upgrade their defences quickly to protect against a belligerent Russia and deter others from threatening Europe and …

Tariffs In, Taxes Out? Former White House Advisor: This is Trump’s Plan

WASHINGTON, May 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A historic pivot may be underway inside the U.S. government—one that could shift the financial burden of running the country away from working Americans and onto foreign imports and buried national assets. That’ …

Is America’s Comeback Already Underway?

WASHINGTON, May 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The headlines paint a bleak picture: national debt, economic uncertainty, and a shrinking middle class. But one former government advisor says the real story is far more optimistic—and virtually no one is …

The Plan to Dismantle the IRS Is Already in Motion, Says Former CIA Insider

BALTIMORE, May 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After more than a century of collecting wages from American workers, the Internal Revenue Service may soon be facing extinction. That’s the claim from Jim Rickards, a former CIA advisor and legal strategist to …

NATO Assembly opens first session in U.S. in two decades; calls for stronger, rebalanced Alliance

24 May 2025 DAYTON – The NATO Parliamentary Assembly opened its first session in the United States for over two decades on Friday with appeals for leaders to strengthen and rebalance the Alliance as the pre-eminent security guarantor for Europe and North …

Congressional Breakfast: Peace and Cooperation Unites Global Leaders to Champion Moral Leadership and Peacebuilding

Peace and Cooperation emerged as a vital high-level forum convening key voices in international politics WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid escalating geopolitical tensions and humanitarian crises— …

Build Safe Connection Returns for Its Second Edition — Now as a Premier Safety and Construction Expo in Massachusetts

The largest Brazilian-led construction safety expo in the U.S. returns June 7 to Foxboro, gathering top names in safety, business, and innovation. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On June 7, 2025, industry leaders, …

Community Health Provider Aims to Make Health Care More Accessible

Affordable Behavioral Health Care is Hard to Find in Smaller, Underserved Communities DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Memorial Day is a time when the nation pauses to honor the courage of our heroes, including those …

RMPStudio™ Announces New Book in 2025, 'The Ambassador: Two Hats. Two Presidents.' by Ambassador Carmen G. Cantor (Ret)

A Pioneering memoir by U.S. Ambassador Carmen G. Cantor (Ret.) highlights her journey from Puerto Rico to the global stage, bridging diplomacy, and leadership. EASTON, PA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RMPStudio™, a leader in …

Mainstreaming Women's Health in Congress with the First-Ever Women's Health Capitol Hill Day

First-ever Women's Health Capitol Hill Day includes Congressional Briefing with Experts Highlighting Gaps and Opportunities to Advance the Health of Women WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On May 21st, Women’s …

Bank Indonesia’s Rate Cut Strategy: Navigating Growth, Stability, and BRICS Realities - EBC Financial Group Analyses

EBC Financial Group unpacks BI’s 25 bps cut to 5.50%—weighing fiscal stimulus against rupiah risks and the geopolitical opportunities of BRICS membership. JAKARTA, INDONESIA, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bank Indonesia (BI) has lowered its …

Bank Indonesia’s Rate Cut Strategy: Navigating Growth, Stability, and BRICS Realities - EBC Financial Group Analyses

EBC Financial Group unpacks BI’s 25 bps cut to 5.50%—weighing fiscal stimulus against rupiah risks and the geopolitical opportunities of BRICS membership JAKARTA, INDONESIA, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bank Indonesia (BI) has lowered its …

Bank Indonesia’s Rate Cut Strategy: Navigating Growth, Stability, and BRICS Realities - EBC Financial Group Analyses

EBC Financial Group unpacks BI’s 25 bps cut to 5.50%—weighing fiscal stimulus against rupiah risks and the geopolitical opportunities of BRICS membership JAKARTA, INDONESIA, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bank Indonesia (BI) has lowered its …