Tag: conflicts
Russia halts Ukrainian grain export deal
Cargo ship loaded with grain In 2022, despite the war, thanks in part to the grain deal, Ukraine was able to export more than 38 million tons of grain and…
Neighboring states balance between peace and conflict
drought in India At the heart of India and Pakistan’s dispute are major dam projects. Pakistan sees a problem for its water supply in the Indian hydropower projects in the…
What the Ukraine war means for the climate – researchers calculate the footprint
Bonn Destroyed power plants, burning forests and apartment blocks lying in ruins: With its war of aggression in Ukraine, Russia is robbing people of their homes or even their lives.…
Russia is said to have blown up the Kakhovka Dam
Riga Ukrainian authorities have been warning of the scenario for months – now the Kachowka dam in southern Ukraine has actually been destroyed. The city of Nowa Kakhovka, which is…
Russia is said to have blown up the Kakhovka Dam
Riga Ukrainian authorities have been warning of the scenario for months – now the Kachowka dam in southern Ukraine has actually been destroyed. The city of Nowa Kakhovka, which is…
Russia is said to have blown up the Kakhovka Dam
Riga Ukrainian authorities have been warning of the scenario for months – now the Kachowka dam in southern Ukraine has actually been destroyed. The city of Nowa Kakhovka, which is…
Ukraine accuses Russia of blowing up dam – Moscow denies
Kherson According to both warring parties, a large and important dam near the front was badly damaged in the part of southern Ukraine occupied by Russia. On Tuesday morning, Kiev…
Ukraine accuses Russia of blowing up dam – Moscow denies
Kherson According to both warring parties, a large and important dam near the front was badly damaged in the part of southern Ukraine occupied by Russia. On Tuesday morning, Kiev…
Ukraine accuses Russia of blowing up dam – Moscow denies
Kherson According to both warring parties, a large and important dam near the front was badly damaged in the part of southern Ukraine occupied by Russia. On Tuesday morning, Kiev…
US warns China against attack on Taiwan
Washington Washington and Beijing had just started to cultivate their diplomatic contacts. In May there was a first talk at a higher diplomatic level after a long radio silence. But…
US warns China against attack on Taiwan
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin China has already responded to US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s statements, accusing him of “false allegations”. (Photo: AP) US Secretary of Defense…
China’s defense minister threatens to conquer Taiwan
Li Shangfu China will never promise not to use weapons against Taiwan, China’s new defense minister said. (Photo: via REUTERS) Singapore China’s new defense minister Li Shangfu has threatened a…
At least 13 people killed in Pakistan attack
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan (centre) is escorted by police officers In around 100 cases, the ex-prime minister has to answer in court. (Photo: AP) Islamabad At least 13…
Before government consultations: China’s foreign minister visits Berlin
Qin Gang Political exchange between Beijing and Berlin has increased noticeably since the end of the pandemic. (Photo: via REUTERS) Beijing Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang is coming to Berlin…
Switzerland’s image is crumbling
Credit Suisse in Zurich Switzerland is positioning itself as a strong financial center, and Swiss banks have so far benefited from Switzerland’s image. (Photo: dpa) Geneva Switzerland took over the…
Switzerland’s image is crumbling
Credit Suisse in Zurich Switzerland is positioning itself as a strong financial center, and Swiss banks have so far benefited from Switzerland’s image. (Photo: dpa) Geneva Switzerland took over the…
China’s head of state Xi talks to Zelenskiy
Xi Jinping China has long been trying to mediate in the Ukraine war. (Photo: AP) Beijing, Riga Chinese leader Xi Jinping has called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for the first…
China’s head of state Xi talks to Zelenskiy
Xi Jinping China has long been trying to mediate in the Ukraine war. (Photo: AP) Beijing, Riga Chinese leader Xi Jinping has called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for the first…
War in Ukraine drives military spending to new record high
ammunition in the UK Stockholm Global military spending has reached a new high. Mainly because of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, they rose by 3.7 percent in 2022,…
Baltic states outraged by statements by China’s ambassador in Paris
Lu Shaye In an interview on French television, Chinese Ambassador Lu Shaye previously questioned the sovereignty of states that were once part of the Soviet Union. (Photo: imago images /…