'Time to dream and time to dread as Scotland face destiny'

Govts share desire to end child poverty

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden held a press conference during the British-Irish Council (BIC) summit in Edinburgh, where Pat McFadden defended Labour's record on reducing child poverty. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Romania’s Schengen accession set to strengthen ties with Hungary

The European Commission declared Romania ready to join the Schengen area in 2011, but faced opposition from several countries. Austria, the last holdout, lifted its veto during a meeting in Budapest last month.

Hungarian Christmas ceasefire deal is 'political PR', Zelenskyy says, as he calls for more weapons

The Ukrainian President warned that his brigades are unequipped to face Russia and that only continued US and European unity will enable Kyiv to prevail.

Zelensky Rejects Hungarian PM Orban's Mediation Offer, Preferring Direct Talks with Trump on Peace.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's proposal to mediate Ukraine-Russia peace talks, preferring direct discussions with key leaders, including U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Orban suggested a Christmas ceasefire and prisoner exchange, but Zelensky dismissed his ability to influence Russian President Vladimir Putin, labeling the proposal as self-serving. Meanwhile, Trump vowed to resolve the conflict swiftly, while Russia maintained its stance that Ukraine must recognize territorial changes before talks. #UkraineRussiaConflict #Zelensky #Orban #PeaceTalks #Trump #Putin #Ceasefire #Diplomacy #UkraineCrisis #Geopolitics #Oneindia #OneindiaNews Also Read Trump Threatens Reciprocal Tax Over India's High Tariffs :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-india-high-tariffs-reciprocal-tax-threat-011-4018885.html?ref=DMDesc Donald Trump Wins! ABC News Agrees To Pay $ 15 Million To Settle Defamation Case :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/donald-trump-wins-abc-news-agrees-to-pay-15-million-to-settle-defamation-case-011-4016443.html?ref=DMDesc ABC News Settles Defamation Lawsuit by Paying USD 15 Million for Trump Library :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/abc-agrees-to-pay-usd-15-million-to-settle-lawsuit-011-4016057.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.362~ED.346~HT.336~GR.125~

Hungary and Slovakia veto EU sanctions on Georgian officials as protests continue

The sanctions proposed by Kaja Kallas targeted state officials of Georgia involved in the repression of pro-European demonstrations.

Trump’s Shocking Move for Ukraine Peace! Could Trump, Orban’s Christmas Peace Plan End Ukraine War?

In a surprising turn, former U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a peace plan for Ukraine, which could reshape the current trajectory of the conflict. The plan, proposed by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, suggests a potential Christmas ceasefire and a large-scale prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine. This plan has already garnered attention, with talks between Trump and Orbán taking place behind closed doors. The proposal comes amid increasing international tensions and calls for diplomatic solutions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed skepticism, rejecting the plan as a move that undermines EU unity. Could this Christmas ceasefire be the breakthrough that ends the Ukraine war, or is it just another fleeting diplomatic effort? #TrumpUkrainePeace #OrbanChristmasCeasefire #EndUkraineWar #UkrainePeaceTalks #TrumpOrbanPlan #ChristmasTruce #DiplomaticSolution #UkraineConflictResolution #PrisonerSwap #TrumpDiplomacy #OrbanProposal #UkraineWarEndGame #UkraineCeasefire #GlobalDiplomacy #UkrainePeacePlan Also Read NATO Chief Mark Rutte Warns of Putin's Intent for Long-Term Confrontation with Europe :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/nato-chief-warns-putin-long-term-confrontation-europe-011-4014089.html?ref=DMDesc Keir Starmer Declares No Intent to Speak with Putin, Emphasises Commitment to Ukraine at G20 Summit :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/keir-starmer-no-plans-to-talk-with-putin-supports-ukraine-011-3990289.html?ref=DMDesc Germany's Scholz Engages in First Call with Putin on Ukraine Negotiations in Nearly Two Years :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/germany-scholz-discusses-ukraine-with-putin-call-011-3988751.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.95~ED.152~ED.194~GR.121~