Finland and Sweden , Officially File To Join NATO.
Finland and Sweden , Officially File To Join NATO.
Fox News reports the two Nordic countries formally applied to join NATO on May 18.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said,
"I warmly welcome the requests by Finland and
Sweden to join NATO.
You are our closest partners.".
The 30 member countries belonging to the
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will now
take about two weeks to review the applications.
According to Rebekah Koffler, a former Defense
Intelligence Agency intelligence officer and the author of
'Putin’s Playbook: Russia's Secret Plan to Defeat America,'.
"It’s an absolute certainty that NATO will approve Finland and Sweden’s application for membership.".
This will fundamentally transform the balance of power between Russia and the West, in Northern Europe, in favor of the alliance, Rebekah Koffler, a former Defense Intelligence Agency
intelligence officer, via Fox News.
Russia’s nuclear-capable Iskander missile presents a serious threat to NATO forces, however, Rebekah Koffler, a former Defense Intelligence Agency
intelligence officer, via Fox News.
Finland shares an 810-mile border with Russia.
Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov previously said, "Finland's entry into NATO will become a threat to Russia." .
Fox News reports the Kremlin warned that nuclear warheads would be deployed to the border if the country joins NATO.
Fox News reports the Kremlin warned that nuclear warheads would be deployed to the border if the country joins NATO.
But Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov later asserted
that Finland joining NATO "makes no difference."
Finnish lawmakers have approved a controversial bill that will allow border guards to turn away third-country migrants coming from neighbouring Russia.
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On his second day in the job, Lammy is on a whirlwind tour of 'key partner' countries Germany, Poland and Sweden where continued support for Ukraine was high on the agenda.
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Flood waters were rising in two cities in Russia's Ural mountains on Sunday after Europe's third-longest river burst through a dam, flooding at least 10,000 homes and forcing thousands of people to flee with just their pets and a few belongings.Some of the worst floods in decades have hit a string of Russian regions in the Ural Mountains and Siberia, alongside parts of neighbouring Kazakhstan in recent days.
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NATO officials say there is no evidence to suggest Russia was intentionally targeting Romania, but called the action irresponsible and potentially dangerous.
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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has proposed a NATO-style "Abraham Alliance" for the Middle East, aimed at confronting Iran's regional influence. This alliance would include Israel's existing peace partners and potential future allies. The idea stems from the recent collaborative defense against Iran's missile attack on Israel. Netanyahu envisions this as an extension of the Abraham Accords, potentially reshaping regional security dynamics.
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Sir Keir Starmer mistakenly calls Rishi Sunak the prime minister during an exchange in the House of Commons. The current prime minister’s slip of the tongue comes after the Conservative leader responded to the prime minister’s statement regarding last week’s NATO and EPC meetings. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer joins US President Joe Biden and Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and other Nato leaders for a family photograph at the Nato 75th anniversary summit at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, in Washington DC. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomes Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to the NATO Summit in Washington DC. Mr Stoltenberg said that he is glad to hear of Sir Keir's ambition to drive defence spending up to 2.5% of GDP. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding Ukraine's potential membership in the military alliance, stating that its accession is contingent on the outcome of its ongoing conflict with Russia. In an interview with CBS News on Sunday, Stoltenberg, who is set to step down in October, clarified that there is no definitive timeline for Ukraine’s NATO membership, even suggesting it might not occur within the next decade. Stoltenberg was questioned about his preference for Ukraine to join NATO by 2034 rather than within the next few years. He responded, “Well, no one has said exactly 10 years but it’s obvious that it is a very serious issue to bring in Ukraine,” emphasising the complexity of integrating a nation currently embroiled in war. He added, “The most important thing for NATO now is to step up our support to Ukraine to ensure that Ukraine prevails. That’s a precondition for any future membership for Ukraine.”
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Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte looks likely to become NATO's next Secretary-General. Romania's president, who was the sole challenger, has withdrawn his bid and is now endorsing Rutte to take over when Jens Stoltenberg stands down in October.
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Fox News reporter Peter Doocy and White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre clashed over President Biden's plan to limit events after 8 PM. Doocy sarcastically questioned late-night decision-making, while Jean-Pierre insisted Biden was joking. The exchange highlighted tensions between the press and the White House. Biden's campaign team defended his schedule, comparing it to previous presidents and contrasting it with Trump's habits.
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Spinach Recalled , After Testing Positive for Listeria.
Over 40 spinach products are being recalled after testing positive for the bacterial illness, according to federal health officials. .
The recall for "Fresh Spinach" was issued by
Solata Foods LLC in New York, Fox News reports. .
The spinach was tested by the New York State Department
of Agriculture and Market Food Inspectors.
Listeria was found in a "9-ounce package of Bogopa fresh spinach," Fox News reports. .
Production of the product has been halted.
Consumers are being advised to
return the affected product for a refund. .
No illnesses have been reported yet.
People who consume listeria can
develop listeriosis, which ranges in
severity and can last up to several weeks.
Symptoms include "fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea," Fox News reports.
Serious cases can result in "headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions," Fox News reports.
The bacterial infection can be fatal in
children and other susceptible people.
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Boycotts Lead SXSW to, Drop US Military Sponsors, for 2025 Festival.
On June 26, South by Southwest (SXSW) announced that the
United States Army would no longer be sponsoring the
2025 festival after boycotts by artists and panelists occurred in 2024.
On June 26, South by Southwest (SXSW) announced that the
United States Army would no longer be sponsoring the
2025 festival after boycotts by artists and panelists occurred in 2024.
After careful consideration,
we are revising our sponsorship
model. As a result, the U.S. Army,
and companies who engage in
weapons manufacturing, will
not be sponsors of SXSW 2025, SXSW statement, via Fox News.
Fox News reports that over 80 artists and panelists pulled
out of the 2024 festival "in solidarity with Palestine,"
according to the Austin for Palestine coalition.
Fox News reports that over 80 artists and panelists pulled
out of the 2024 festival "in solidarity with Palestine,"
according to the Austin for Palestine coalition.
The group called for a boycott of SXSW
over the organization's ties to the U.S. military
and weapons-manufacturing companies. .
In 2024, the U.S. Army, Defense Department, , Raytheon and L3Harris , all sponsored the SXSW festival.
In 2024, the U.S. Army, Defense Department, , Raytheon and L3Harris , all sponsored the SXSW festival.
We appreciated the opportunity
to join South by Southwest in 2024.
With U.S. Army Futures Command
headquartered in Austin, we value
any opportunity to join with our
community to ignite discovery
and make new connections. , Lt. Col. Jamie Dobson, U.S. Army Futures Command Spokesperson, via Fox News Digital.
The Army will continue to
seek opportunities to meet
technology innovators and
leaders, explore new ideas
and insights, and create dynamic
industry partnerships because
tomorrow is worth protecting. , Lt. Col. Jamie Dobson, U.S. Army Futures Command Spokesperson, via Fox News Digital.
Bands and artists participating in the boycott,
including Squirrel Flower, Scowl and Okay Shalom,
explained why they protested the 2024 festival. .
There are many ways SXSW is harmful
to working musicians, but I am pulling
out specifically because of the fact
that SXSW is platforming defense
contractors including Raytheon
subsidiaries as well as the U.S. Army,
a main sponsor of the festival, Squirrel Flower, also known as
Ella Williams, via Instagram.
Genocide profiteers like Raytheon
supply weapons to the IDF, paid for
by our taxes. A music festival should
not include war profiteers. I refuse
to be complicit in this and withdrawl
[sic] my art and labor in protest, Squirrel Flower, also known as
Ella Williams, via Instagram.
Genocide profiteers like Raytheon
supply weapons to the IDF, paid for
by our taxes. A music festival should
not include war profiteers. I refuse
to be complicit in this and withdrawl
[sic] my art and labor in protest, Squirrel Flower, also known as
Ella Williams, via Instagram
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"Russia as a whole is open to the negotiation process, but first we need to understand how ready Ukraine is," Dmitry Peskov, press secretary for Russian President Vladimir Putin, said.
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In a recent statement, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov downplayed the significance of the US presidential election outcome on Russia’s strategic priorities, emphasising that the conflict with Ukraine remains the primary focus for Moscow. Peskov, speaking to Russian news outlet Life on Sunday, asserted that “reaching the goals of the special military operation [against Ukraine] is a priority, rather than the outcome of the US elections.” His remarks came in response to US President Joe Biden's unexpected withdrawal from the presidential race earlier that day.
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In a recent address to reporters, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov referred to the United States as an “enemy,” signalling a potential hardening of Moscow's rhetoric. While it remains uncertain if this language reflects an official change in policy, Peskov emphasised that only President Vladimir Putin can make such determinations. The Kremlin spokesman's comments were partly in response to Washington's refusal to allow former US Marine, UN weapons inspector, and RT contributor Scott Ritter to travel to St. Petersburg. Peskov described this as “the latest manifestation of the rabid campaign to prevent US citizens from interacting with the Russian Federation.” He suggested that such a refusal would only be “understandable” if it were related to Ritter's former intelligence status. “We are now an enemy country for them – much like they are for us” Peskov stated, noting that travel restrictions on former intelligence officers to hostile countries are common worldwide.
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Hungary is ready to provide Moscow and Kiev with a platform for talks aimed at settling their conflict, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has said. His comments followed Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s ‘peace mission’ in which he visited Ukraine, Russia, China, and the US in a bid to end the hostilities. In an interview with RIA Novosti published on Thursday, Szijjarto recalled that a few days after the outbreak of hostilities in February 2022, Budapest tried to encourage direct Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations by contacting both Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Andrey Yermak, Vladimir Zelensky’s chief of staff.
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Russia's foreign minister Sergey Lavrov also dismissed the Ukraine peace security conference due to take place in Switzerland in July, while touring Africa.
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Vladimir Putin has met Bashar al Assad in Moscow, after a surprise visit from the Syrian president that was announced by the Kremlin on Thursday morning. Sky News
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