Trump calls for more help from Europe
The Netherlands submits a proposal to supply Kiev with anti-aircraft systems. Russia declares a German foundation an “undesirable organization.” More information in the news blog. The most important things at a glanceLoading… Embed Trump calls for more Ukraine aid from Europe 1.15am: Two days before a planned vote in the US House of Representatives on […]
Rwanda looks to the future
30 years after the genocide, Rwanda is wooing investors, including from Germany, with a clean image. But things are looking bad with freedom of the press and freedom of expression. If there is an African “phoenix rising from the ashes”, it would probably be Rwanda. 30 years after the genocide in the small East African […]
$18.5 billion in property damage in Gaza
The Gaza war has been raging for almost six months. The damage to buildings and infrastructure runs into the billions. According to an estimate by the World Bank and the United Nations, the Gaza war caused tens of billions of dollars in material damage in the sealed-off coastal strip. The institutions estimated the damage to […]
World Bank Lowers Thailand’s 2024 GDP Growth Forecast to 2.8%: Fiscal Policy and Budget Delays Blamed
World Bank cuts Thailand’s GDP in 2024 to 2.8% growth due to fiscal policy and budget delays. Dr Kiattiphong Ariyapratchaya, Senior Economist The World Bank in Thailand has revealed that it has lowered its forecast for the Thai economy in 2024 Expanded by 2.8% Previously expected to expand 3.2% due to slowing global trade. and […]
Russia recruits 30,000 new soldiers per month
Two Russian planes are said to have been intercepted over the Baltic Sea. Zelenskyj speaks of retreating. More information in the news blog. The most important things at a glance Russia recruits 30,000 soldiers per month 5:03 p.m.: According to British experts, the Russian military is recruiting around 30,000 people per month for its war […]
“Putin wants power over us”
Two Russian planes are said to have been intercepted over the Baltic Sea. Zelenskyj speaks of retreating. More information in the news blog. The most important things at a glance Lindner: Putin wants power over us 1:38 p.m.: Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner has warned against easing up on supporting Ukraine in its defense against […]
Russia uses mega bomb for the first time
Two Russian planes are said to have been intercepted over the Baltic Sea. Zelenskyj speaks of retreating. More information in the news blog. The most important things at a glance Ukraine reports rocket and drone attacks overnight 7:54 a.m.: According to the Ukrainian Air Force, Russia fired four missiles into the east of the country […]
Promotion of women: Togo, the first reforming country in Africa (Women, Business and Law 2024 report)
Ms. Sandra Ablamba Johnson, during the meeting… Ms. Sandra Ablamba Johnson (Minister, Secretary General of the Presidency of the Republic and Governor of the World Bank for Togo) and Mr. Ousmane Diagana (Vice-President of the World Bank for West and Central Africa) chaired Friday in Lomé, the official launch ceremony of the report in Togo […]
Baerbock to Putin before the G20 meeting: The world will not be forgotten
Shortly before the second anniversary of the Russian attack on Ukraine, the foreign ministers of the leading economic powers are meeting in Brazil. These are consultations in the shadow of global crises. Before a meeting of the group of leading and emerging economic powers (G20), Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock recalled Russian President Vladimir Putin’s responsibility […]
war | Volodymyr Zelenskyj visits Berlin and Paris on Friday
Bundestag Vice President Katrin Göring-Eckardt had to seek protection in a Kiev bunker. Defense Minister Pistorius wants to ramp up ammunition production. More information in the news blog. The most important things at a glance Zelenskyj visits Berlin and Paris on Friday 10:38 a.m.: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj will visit Germany and France on Friday […]
