The EU is considering establishing a major program to train Ukrainian troops in neighboring nations, the bloc’s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, has said. EU defense ministers will discuss the matter during a meeting in Prague on August 29. “I hope it will be approved,” Borrell stated on the sidelines of …
Read More »US considering lifting Saudi Arabia weapons ban – Reuters
Washington is contemplating lifting its ban on US sales of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia ahead of President Joe Biden’s visit to Riyadh later this week, Reuters reported on Monday, citing four sources familiar with the discussions. Strictly internal at this time and at an early stage, the deliberations are …
Read More »EU not considering Russian gas embargo – economy chief
Discussions in the EU regarding further sanctions on Russia over the military operation in Ukraine so far do not include a ban on Russian gas, European Commissioner for Economy Paolo Gentiloni has revealed. In an interview with Italian newspaper La Stampa published on Saturday, Gentiloni said that while no punitive …
Read More »ATP considering act of defiance after Wimbledon’s Russia ban – report
The ATP is contemplating a temporary freeze of tennis rankings in a bid to protect the standings of Russian and Belarusian players who are set to be banned from Wimbledon and other UK-based tournaments this summer, according to reports. Among the proposals being discussed is the implementation of a compensatory …
Read More »US considering sanctions against India
Washington is looking at the possibility of sanctioning India over New Delhi’s purchases of Russian weapons, a senior State Department official has told Congress. The US is also pushing India to disavow Moscow over the current conflict in Ukraine. President Joe Biden is “looking very closely” at whether to implement …
Read More »‘Peak End of Empire’: Met Police SKEWERED for reportedly considering new ‘woke gender-neutral uniform’ for officers
The Metropolitan Police is reportedly consulting its 30,000 officers on the current uniform. With the contract with its current uniform supplier set to expire in 2023, the force is said to be reviewing what changes need to be made when a new contract is signed. According to The Sun, the …
Read More »Mask flip-flop? CDC ‘actively’ considering face cover advisory for vaccinated Americans, according to Fauci
Top health officials have reportedly been having preliminary talks about revising mask recommendations for vaccinated Americans due to a rise in cases and concerns over the more infectious Delta variant of Covid-19. According to current guidance, those vaccinated against the virus do not need to wear masks in most public …
Read More »As US military exits from Afghanistan, Pentagon considering airstrikes if Taliban threaten to take Kabul – media
In the event of a Taliban offensive that threatens the capital, Kabul, the US military is weighing the possibility of responding with warplanes or drones, the New York Times reported, citing senior officials. President Joe Biden has pledged to end US military engagement in the country, including airstrikes, by September, …
Read More »Brace yourself, America! Biden reportedly considering increasing domestic spying powers
In a May 3 exclusive, CNN alleged that Joe Biden’s administration is considering using external contractors to track “extremist chatter” by US residents both on social media platforms and via encrypted messaging apps. “Multiple sources” are said to have confirmed that discussions are taking place on the plan, which would …
Read More »UK govt considering ending social distancing indoors from next month in ‘last lap’ of pandemic – reports
When the country enters ‘Step Four’ of its lockdown roadmap, all pubs, restaurants, theatres and cinemas are expected to be allowed to operate at full capacity, according to news reports. Test runs at live events are currently being held to gauge whether crowds can return to stadiums and concerts too. …
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