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Analysis: As rate cuts loom will AIB’s net interest income hold up or ‘sink like a stone’?
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CSU general on nuclear files: Habeck as minister “no longer acceptable”: An influential Green Party network has apparently secured the nuclear phase-out in ...
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Another ex-State Department official alleges Israeli military gets 'special treatment' on abuses
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About 1 in 4 US adults 50 and older who aren't yet retired expect to never retire, AARP study finds
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Argentina seeks arrest of Iranian minister over 1994 bombing of Jewish community center
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Quick Glance: Iran's President's Visit to Sri Lanka
- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi visited Sri Lanka on April 24, promising to strengthen ties with the South Asian country.
- Argentina requested the arrest of Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi for his alleged involvement in a 1994 attack on a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires.
- Sri Lanka and Iran are set to sign five agreements, including one related to a hydroelectric project.
- Iran's Interior Minister returned from Pakistan prematurely, signaling a setback for Iran as it faces consequences for its actions worldwide.
Russian deputy defence minister detained for allegedly taking bribes: Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov oversaw military infrastructure projects.
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With war in Ukraine on its border, Poland should be among countries setting EU agenda, minister says
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Quick Glance: Russia would lose a war with NATO, says Poland
- Poland’s Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski stated that a war between Russia and NATO would result in Moscow's 'inevitable defeat.'
- Sikorski emphasized that Russia’s military and economic potential 'pales' in comparison to the West.
- He criticized the former government's foreign policy, highlighting the importance of Poland's development and security being based on transatlantic cooperation and European integration.
- Poland has significantly increased its defense spending, becoming the world's 14th largest military spender.
Chinese President Xi to Visit Hungary on May 8-10, Minister Says: Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Hungary from May 8 to 10 as part of a trip to Europe ...
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Habeck raises growth forecast to 0.3 percent: The government is raising its growth forecast for the current year slightly. There are “signs of a slight economic ...
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Two horses who bolted and galloped across London in 'serious condition': An MP said the military horses running loose through London was an 'exceptional' ...
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Quick Glance: London Chaos: Military Horses Run Wild
- Five military horses bolted during an exercise near Buckingham Palace, causing chaos in central London streets.
- The horses were spooked by noise from a construction site, threw off their riders, and collided with vehicles.
- Three injured soldiers were hospitalized, but none of the injuries were life-threatening.
- The horses were captured shortly after and taken back to the barracks for medical tests.
ArcaneDoor hackers exploit Cisco zero-days to breach govt networks: Cisco warned today that a state-backed hacking group has been exploiting two zero-day ...
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‘Overwhelming’ public support for protection of cash use, report shows: Submissions from the public will be ‘an important input’ to new national payments ...
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Dispute over climate policy: Scottish coalition government collapsed: The Scottish SNP is ending its collaboration with the Greens. First Minister Humza Yousaf ...
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Michael McGrath: No decision made on future of universal social charge: Michael McGrath: No decision made on future of universal social charge: A comprehensive ...
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South Korean Youth Activists Take Government to Court over Climate Crisis: In South Korea, a court heard from youth climate activists and their families ...
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Moldova Foreign Minister Warns Russia Poised for Political Meddling in West: Russia is using a variety of measures — from AI-generated deep fakes to bags of cash ...
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Paid articlePaid Counselling services put in place for Stardust families: Counselling services have been in put in place for those impacted by the Stardust disaster ...
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Ukraine pressures military age men abroad by suspending their consular services: Staying abroad “does not relieve a citizen of his or her duties to the homeland ...
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Quick Glance: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Halts Consular Services for Conscripted Men Abroad
- Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has confirmed the suspension of consular services for Ukrainian men abroad who are liable for military service.
- Kuleba emphasized that protecting the rights and interests of Ukrainian citizens abroad remains a priority for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but the current focus is on Ukraine's survival.
- He reminded men liable for military service of the obligation to update their data at military enlistment offices before the new mobilization law was enacted.
- Kuleba announced that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will soon provide further guidance on obtaining consular services for men of conscription age at diplomatic missions abroad.
Russian deputy defense minister detained on suspicion of bribery: Russian Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov has been detained for allegedly taking a bribe ...
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Quick Glance: Detention of Russia's Deputy Defense Minister on Suspicion of High Treason
- Timur Ivanov, Russia's deputy defense minister, is suspected of high treason and bribery, facing a possible 15-year sentence.
- Ivanov's arrest sparked speculation about a potential purge within Moscow's elite circle, especially given his close relationships with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.
- Independent Russian media outlets report corruption allegations against Ivanov and his family, stemming from kickbacks on ministry-related contracts.
- Ivanov is also alleged to have profited from construction projects in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, which fell under Moscow's control after a prolonged siege. His arrest came shortly after a meeting with Shoigu and other defense ministry officials.
North Korea officials embark on rare public visit to Iran: Yun Jong-ho, minister for external economic ties, leaves Pyongyang leading a delegation to visit ...
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Quick Glance: Kim Leads Rocket Drills for Nuclear Counterattacks
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised rocket launches simulating nuclear counterattacks.
- The drills showcased the strength of the country's nuclear forces.
- The rockets were described as highly accurate and capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.
- The US and South Korea are responding with enhanced military exercises and nuclear deterrence strategies.
Finance Minister warned against election tax cuts as budget surplus heads to €8.6bn
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SCANDAL EXPOSED IN PASSPORT PRINTING CONTRACT
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Ukraine’s agriculture minister suspected of corrupt land grab: Mykola Solsky promises ‘maximum openness’ in probe into illegal acquisition of state-owned land.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/23/ukraines-agriculture-minister-named-as-suspect-in-7m-corruption-case
Domestic economic outlook for 2024 revised lower: The Government has revised down slightly its projections for growth in the domestic economy this year ...
rte.ie/news/business/2024/0423/1445168-stability-programme-update/
Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister: Deliberate U.S. Policy of “Destroying Cuban Economy” Drives Migration
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Senior Russian Military Official Held on Corruption Charges Involving Defense Deals
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Trump 2.0: How US allies are preparing for a second term: Germany is waging a charm offensive inside the Republican Party. Japan is lining up its own Trump ...
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High Court finds minister Karen Chhour can’t be summonsed to Waitangi Tribunal: The High Court has ruled Children’s Minister Karen Chhour cannot be compelled to ...
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'A full equipped NICU at Couva Hospital': A blatant untruth.
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Congress promised Sharia law in India in its poll manifesto: Yogi Adityanath: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath accuses Congress of planning to implement Sharia ...
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The final end of combustion engines is probably far from being sealed: The market for electric cars is collapsing, Tesla is cutting thousands of jobs ...
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Russian Defence Minister announces transfer of S-500 air defence missile systems to Russian troops
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Rwanda bill latest: Sunak says first Rwanda asylum flights will take off in '10-12 weeks' - BBC News
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Quick Glance: British Parliament Approves Deportations to Rwanda
- The controversial plan to deport refugees to Rwanda has been approved by the British Parliament.
- Despite resistance in the upper house and multiple votes, the law was passed.
- Prime Minister Sunak is pushing for deportations to deter refugees from dangerous crossings.
- Experts question the effectiveness of the measure, while concerns about costs and legal implications persist.
Russia Threatens More Strikes on Ukraine Over US Aid: Russia threatened to step up strikes on Ukraine in response to the US vote to provide new military aid to ...
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Supreme Court will take up the legal fight over ghost guns, firearms without serial numbers
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Post-Brexit Food Checks Will Be ‘Light-Touch,’ UK Minister Says: The UK will enforce “light-touch” post-Brexit checks on food and plant products beginning later ...
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MPs summon minister Babalanda over caliber of newly appointed assistant RDCs: “What roles are the Assistant RDCs going to play that the RDCs and Deputy RDCs are ...
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Vice President Harris announces final rules mandating minimum standards for nursing home staffing
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Quick Glance: Biden's Landmark Staffing Mandate for Nursing Homes
- The Biden administration has implemented first-ever staffing requirements for nursing homes to enhance care quality.
- The rule mandates 24/7 registered nurses and a minimum of 3.48 hours of care per resident daily.
- Industry voices concerns over staff shortages, estimating a need for over 100,000 additional workers.
- The new regulations will be phased in and could potentially lead to facility closures for non-compliance.
Iran's foreign minister calls EU sanctions 'regrettable': European Union sanctions announced following Iran's attack against Israel are "regrettable" because the ...
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Rwanda bill: Government and Lords face another voting showdown: Rishi Sunak said there will be no more delays to his asylum plan and Parliament will sit and ...
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UTME 2024: Nigerians lambast JAMB over examination 7 a.m. exam schedule: JAMB Spokesperson Fabian Benjamin told PREMIUM TIMES on Sunday that the examination ...
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Robert Habeck, the Minister for Rearmament: Instead of talking about the distant civil reconstruction of Ukraine, the economics minister now wants to talk about ...
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62% of Uganda's forensic experts untrained, AG report: Only 14 of the 37 technical staff in the institution have undergone training ranging from basic to ...
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FM Israel Katz: 'Stop Iran before it's too late': The message was reiterated in both French and Hebrew. Tagged on the post were US Secretary of ...
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Daryl Vaz mourning loss of mother; transport group sends condolences: Transport Minister Daryl Vaz is mourning the passing of his mother. Sonia Vaz died on ...
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Russian foreign minister threatens the West with nuclear war again: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has warned Western countries that their military ...
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'Do you see BJP protest when a Hindu is killed by a Hindu?‘: Karnataka’s Labour Minister Santosh Lad claimed that around 13,000 women have been reported ...
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Senate passes reauthorization of key US surveillance program after midnight deadline
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'Uniquely Singaporean': Singapore navy launches fourth Invincible-class submarine
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Ghana finance minister expects MoU with bilateral lenders in May: Ghana's Finance Minister expects a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) from the country's ...
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Poland to get $266 million from World Bank for Clean Air program, finance minister says
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Irish budget: Government ran €8.3bn surplus last year: The Irish government ran a budget surplus of €8.3bn (£7.1bn) last year.
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Italian diplomat says Israel warned US about drone attack on Iran: Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said that Israel warned the U.S. about a drone attack ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4604742-italian-diplomat-israel-warned-us-attack-iran/
Modi Urges Strong Government Amid Global Unrest: India Votes: Each day, Bloomberg journalists take you across a selection of towns and cities as they gear up for ...
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Iran’s foreign minister downplays Israeli strike amid signs of de-escalation: Iran’s foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian likened the military equipment ...
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Israel gave US last-minute warning about drone attack on Iran, Italian foreign minister says at G7
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Quick Glance: US Alerts G7 about Iran Drone Attack: Israel Issues Final Warning
- According to the Italian foreign minister, the United States informed the G7 foreign ministers that it received "last minute" information from Israel about a drone action in Iran.
- The details were shared during a Friday morning session that was spontaneously modified to discuss the suspected attack.
- Following the three-day meeting, the ministers urged in a statement for the parties to prevent further escalations and expressed support for Israel's security.
- Additionally, the group cautioned Iran against transferring ballistic missiles and related technologies to Russia and called for the release of hostages and adherence to international and humanitarian law.
Russia's Shoigu says tank production is booming: Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Friday that the country was ramping up manufacturing of tanks and ...
reuters.com/world/europe/russias-shoigu-says-tank-production-is-booming-2024-04-19/
Chinese foreign minister arrives in Cambodia, Beijing's closest Southeast Asian ally
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Is Apple behind latest drop in corporation tax?: A sharp fall-off in receipts in March might - according to insiders - relate to the tech giant’s reassessing its ...
irishtimes.com/business/economy/2024/04/21/is-apple-behind-the-latest-drop-in-corporation-tax/
Government surplus tops €8.3bn as corporate tax receipts reach record levels : Minister McGrath said fiscal accounts which were helped by record €23 ...
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Reactions to possible counterattack: Iran probably does not want to counteract a suspected Israeli attack at first
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As India’s smallest state votes, a broken hydro plant takes centerstage: Sikkim’s hydropower dream of huge revenues has turned into a nightmare due to ...
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Swiss environment minister plays down impact of European climate ruling: A European Court of Human Rights ruling last week that Switzerland has failed to protect ...
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Pakistan seeking 'larger and longer' IMF bailout programme: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, without specifying how much the nation is trying to ...
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Australia will work with Trump if that’s the card we’re dealt: Treasurer: Jim Chalmers has held high-level meetings in Washington ahead of unveiling this year’s ...
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Watch live: Eamon Ryan addresses Green Party convention: Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has warned his Government colleagues that "easy false" promises ...
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Biden is seeking higher tariffs on Chinese steel as he courts union voters: President Joe Biden wants to triple U.S. tariffs on steel from China ...
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Quick Glance: Joe Biden Calls for Significant Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Steel
- US President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to strengthen union support in the swing state of Pennsylvania.
- During a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Biden calls on trade representative Katherine Tai to raise the tariffs from the current average of 7.5 percent.
- The main focus of the measures is to combat China's new export surge and the ongoing price pressure that makes it difficult for American steel companies to compete.
- The Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs is expected to impact recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to stabilize relations.
Patchy sales job and arrogance means Fast Track Bill is fast becoming a problem for National coalition: Claire Trevett
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China and Indonesia Call for Immediate and Lasting Ceasefire in Gaza: Indonesia’s foreign minister said the two countries share the same view about the ...
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UK Minister Blasts Diversity Proposals by Financial Regulators: UK Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has criticized plans by the nation’s regulators to force ...
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Shameful PR stunt minus protective gear: IS it any wonder we are considered to be a Third World country?I looked at the front page of Thursday’s papers and was ...
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Humza Yousaf says police were victims in almost a quarter of hate crime reports: Police officers have been the victims of almost a quarter of reports under ...
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11 Republican "fake electors" indicted for falsely declaring Trump won Arizona: Eighteen people including Donald Trump’s former chief of staff Mark Meadows and ...
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Quick Glance: 11 Republican 'Fake Electors' Charged in Arizona
- Eleven Republicans were charged in Arizona for falsely claiming that Donald Trump won the 2020 presidential election in Arizona against Joe Biden.
- They met in Phoenix to sign a certificate declaring Trump had won the state. The document was sent to Congress and the National Archives but ignored.
- The Arizona charges follow indictments against fake electors in Nevada, Michigan, and Georgia.
- The charges allege conspiracy, fraud, and forgery as they falsely declared Trump as the winner in Arizona despite Biden's victory by over 10,000 votes.
Maximilian Krah: Public Prosecutor General initiates preliminary investigation: The Dresden Public Prosecutor's Office has initiated preliminary investigations ...
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Quick Glance: Investigation of Possible Payments from China and Russia to Maximilian Krah
- The General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden has officially initiated investigations against Maximilian Krah due to potential financial flows from Russian and Chinese sources.
- The AfD lead candidate for the European Parliament elections, Maximilian Krah, is the subject of two preliminary investigations at the General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden.
- Towards the end of last year, Krah was questioned by the FBI about possible payments from Kremlin-related sources, allegedly carrying a four-digit sum of money at that time.
- On Monday evening, German authorities arrested Jian G., a close associate of Krah, who is suspected of spying for the Chinese intelligence service in Germany.
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Spain's PM Pedro Sánchez halts public duties as wife faces inquiry: Pedro Sánchez says he will "stop and reflect" on whether to remain in the job.
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Quick Glance: Spain's PM faces pressure over wife's corruption probe
- A Madrid court confirmed an investigation against Begoña Gómez for alleged influence peddling and corruption.
- Sánchez criticized the complaint as part of a harassment campaign against his wife.
- The probe relates to Gómez's ties to companies that received government funding.
- The opposition pushed for a statement from her regarding the investigation.
Giuliani among 18 charged in Arizona election scheme; Trump an unindicted co-conspirator
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Quick Glance: Giuliani, 17 Others Indicted in Arizona for Fake Elector Scheme; Trump Named Co-Conspirator
- Rudy Giuliani, a former lawyer for Donald Trump, is among 18 individuals indicted in Arizona for allegedly illegally attempting to claim the state's 2020 electoral votes for the former US president, with Trump identified as an unindicted co-conspirator.
- The indictment in Maricopa County Superior Court lists 11 defendants and redacts the names of seven others. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes stated that these names would be disclosed after serving all defendants with the indictment.
- The indictment alleges that the defendants pressured state officials to change election results, including fraud, forgery, and conspiracy, carrying potential sentences ranging from six months to over 12 years upon conviction.
- Several individuals posing as electors for Trump have been charged in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, and Nevada. The fake elector scheme is also a focal point in the federal case against Trump led by Special Counsel Jack Smith.
Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say
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Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles
- The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.
- The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.
- The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.
- Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.
Billie Eilish, Dave Mathews, Lorde Among 250 Artists Addressing Ticket System Reform
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