Schengen visa interview slots elusive this summer as demand shoots up
Thursday, 16 May 2024 In 2023, Schengen countries, including India, faced a 44% surge in visa applications, reaching 9.7 lakh. India ranked second in application increase after China, followed by Morocco. The war on Ukraine affected travel plans, and VFS Global faced criticism for visa appointment unavailability.
US President Donald Trump has demanded that Ukraine compensate the US for the aid provided during its war with Russia. Speaking at CPAC, Trump criticized past administrations for excessive spending on Ukraine, calling it unfair. He proposed that Kiev repay the US with rare-earth minerals and oil. His remarks come amid growing tensions with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, who recently rejected a minerals deal with Washington. Trump also accused Zelensky of mismanaging American funds and missing peace opportunities with Moscow. The issue has further strained US-Ukraine relations ahead of upcoming elections.
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At CPAC 2025 in Washington, DC, former President Donald Trump criticized US aid to Ukraine, calling it unfair and demanding repayment in rare-earth minerals and oil. Trump blamed previous administrations for excessive spending and insisted that Ukraine should compensate the US for financial support. He also accused Ukrainian President Zelensky of mismanaging funds and rejecting a minerals deal. Trump's remarks at CPAC 2025 fueled ongoing debates over US foreign aid and economic interests, sparking discussions ahead of the upcoming election. His speech reinforced his America First stance on global policies.Trump Speech
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Sir Keir Starmer has urged Donald Trump to stand by Ukraine with a security guarantee as he warned a bad peace deal would be a "disaster for everyone". Sky News
Donald Trump has said a deal for Ukraine's rare earth metals is "pretty close" and the US is targeting "anything we can get" in exchange for the aid it's.. Sky News
Ministers from 100 countries endorsed the Marrakech Declaration for Global Road Safety, promoting political priority and sustained funding to halve road deaths.. IndiaTimes
A seagull rescued from a bin in Scotland has been spotted living it up 1,800 miles away on a Moroccan beach after embarking on his very own Gulliver's Travels. Sky News
Henna, a symbol of joy and tradition across the Arab world, has been recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, with Morocco at the heart of its rich history.
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