NNA | Update: March 15, 2022 7:09 p.m. STI New Delhi [India]Mar 15 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday that the evacuation of Indian students from Sumy to Ukraine was extremely complex and required a credible ceasefire which finally materialized through the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s personal …
Read More »Could China play a mediating role in the war in Ukraine?
A three-way video call on March 8 with Chinese President Xi Jinping and European leaders Francois Macron and Olaf Scholz raises the prospect of a diplomatic move that would have been unthinkable just weeks ago: China could mediate in the Ukrainian crisis, seizing diplomatic ground a peacemaker. Over the past …
Read More »Ukraine Crisis Live: European Commission to Table Proposals for Independence from Russian Fossil Fuels | world news
March 7, 2022, 4:21 p.m. The meeting of the Russian-Ukrainian delegation could start in less than 2 hours. The Russian delegation is currently waiting in Brest, Belarus: Russian media RT March 7, 2022, 4:03 p.m. Tomorrow, the European Commission will present proposals on how to quickly get rid of our …
Read More »Foreign students fleeing Ukraine struggle against racism and extortion
Students from Africa, Asia and the Middle East face racism in Ukraine as they desperately try to evacuate Thousands of foreign students trapped in Ukraine Many look to family and friends to fund the evacuation Charities and individuals are mobilizing to support students By Kim Harrisberg and Nita Bhalla March …
Read More »Factors to Watch – February 20
DUBAI, Feb 20 (Reuters) – Here are some factors that could affect Middle Eastern stock markets on Sunday. Reuters has not verified the news articles and does not guarantee their accuracy. INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL * GLOBAL MARKETS – Stocks fall, bonds rise on Ukraine tensions Join now for FREE unlimited access to …
Read More »LIVE: New weather warning issued as thousands still without power and roads still closed
A new weather warning has been issued as thousands are still without power following damage from Storm Eunice, which hit the country on Friday when a “rare” red alert was issued. A number of roads remain closed due to storm damage. Now the Met Office has issued a new ‘yellow’ …
Read More »BBC QT: Member of public outraged at Northern rail plan – ‘HS2 aren’t even coming here!’ | United Kingdom | News
It was announced last November that the eastward extension of the HS2 line from East Midlands Parkway to Leeds was being scrapped. Boris Johnson has said the changes will mean faster travel up to 10 years earlier than originally planned, but he has been accused of breaking promises to the …
Read More »The UK’s highest-paid public sector diversity chief is the director of Network Rail with a taxpayer-funded £164,000 salary
Revealed: The UK’s highest-paid public sector diversity chief is the director of Network Rail on a taxpayer-funded salary of £164,000 who blasted Boris for his ‘white privilege’ Loraine Martins is the Director of Diversity Inclusion for Network Rail She is responsible for ensuring that the network is more “open, diverse …
Read More »WHO Europe chief says continent sees ‘plausible endgame’ to pandemic, while numbers in US remain high due to large numbers of unvaccinated
The head of the World Health Organization in Europe said on Thursday the continent was entering a “plausible endgame” to the pandemic as the number of coronavirus deaths began to plateau. Dr Hans Kluge made the comment during a press briefing where he also said Europe had a “unique opportunity” …
Read More »Opening of regional communications to give Armenia rail access to Russia, Europe, Iran, China – PM – Public Radio of Armenia
If it manages to open communications in the region, including the border between Armenia and Turkey, Armenia will obtain a railway connection with Russia, Europe, Iran and China with all the economic consequences that ensue, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said in an online press conference today. “I said after the …
Read More »Countries ease restrictions after omicron spikes | European | News and current affairs from across the continent | DW
France: overwhelmed schools For the past few weeks, France has recorded nearly 300,000 new COVID-19 infections per day. The surge in cases is mainly due to the highly contagious omicron variant of the coronavirus. The lower house of the French parliament gave its final approval on Sunday to the government’s …
Read More »Bus services in England face ax as end of emergency Covid funding looms | Business
Bus services in England used by hundreds of thousands of passengers are set to be cut when emergency funding for Covid expires at the end of March, transport authorities have warned. Passengers on buses have fallen sharply from 80% of pre-pandemic levels to less than 60% since the rise of …
Read More »UK Covid news LIVE: A record 2.3 million Britons tested positive for Covid in one week
A record 2.3 million people in the UK had Covid-19 last week, the Office for National Statistics said. The number rose from 1.4 million during the week to December 1. This is the highest number since comparable figures began in fall 2020. Despite this, NHS bosses do not believe the …
Read More »Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul railway begins freight service – The Media Line
Pakistan, Iran and Turkey seek to boost trade and regional ties with over 4,000 mile rail route [Islamabad] A freight rail service began operating between the Pakistani capital of Islamabad and the Turkish metropolis of Istanbul, operating on a route more than 4,000 miles long. The service previously operated on …
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On December 17, Russia presented America with a proposal for a peace settlement that would allow the UN to be not only nominally but in reality the one and only body that can create international law. The proposed treaty would undo US efforts to replace the UN with the never-defined …
Read More »Live news: UK reports record over 93,000 daily Covid cases
Boris Johnson has suffered another blow to his authority as British Prime Minister after the Tories collapsed in the face of a heavy defeat in the by-elections in North Shropshire, the Tory seat for nearly 200 years. The Liberal Democrats overturned a majority of 23,000 Tories to win the rural …
Read More »UK stock market factors to watch on December 13
December 13 (Reuters) – Britain’s FTSE 100 index (.FTSE) is expected to open higher on Monday with futures contracts up 0.29%. * AMERICAN ANGLO: Australian rail freight operator Aurizon Holdings Ltd (AZJ.AX) will partner with global mining company Anglo American Plc (AAL.L) to explore the potential development of hydrogen trains …
Read More »India, Russia discuss Bangladesh war
December 12, 1971 SOVIET DELEGATES DISCUSS BANGLADESH WITH INDIRA GANDHI For all the latest news, follow the Daily Star’s Google News channel. Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Vasily V Kuznetsov held talks on Bangladesh with Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi today in New Delhi. An Indian government spokesperson said the talks …
Read More »US, Europe Prepare for “Big and Tough” Sanctions If Russia Invades Ukraine
“I don’t want to use a public press call to talk about the particularly sensitive challenges President Biden will present to President Putin,” the official said. “But I would say that the United States is not seeking to find itself in a situation where the objective of our countermeasures is …
Read More »Middle Class Drug Addicts Could Lose UK Passports Under Boris Johnson’s Plans | Medications
Middle-class drug users must be targeted as part of a 10-year strategy to be announced by Boris Johnson’s government that will place a strong emphasis on sanctions in the era of the drug war . So-called “lifestyle” users of Class A drugs risk losing their passport or driver’s license under …
Read More »Boris Johnson seen without a mask on a crowded train – hours after hospital apology
NAKED AIMS Exclusive: The Prime Minister was recently criticized for not wearing a face covering at COP26 and during a hospital visit and went against government advice Video upload Video unavailable The video will play automatically soon8to cancel Play now Boris Johnson: I wear a mask wherever the rules tell …
Read More »Brexit news live: latest updates as EU says ‘real emergency’ is needed to resolve NI protocol line
Ryanair sees red on UK traffic light system for travel The EU said there remained “a real urgency” to resolve a dispute with the UK over the operation of the Northern Ireland Protocol, following talks between Lord Frost and Maros Sefcovic in Brussels on Friday. Although the bloc acknowledged that …
Read More »Regional leaders warn that eastern part of HS2 and Manchester-Leeds line should be removed | Economic news
Northern political leaders have warned the government will miss out on huge economic benefits and betray promises made to voters if, as expected, it cancels major rail projects including the eastern part of HS2 and a new Manchester-Leeds line . Boris Johnson will unveil a long overdue integrated rail plan …
Read More »Government’s ‘Hope’ Interior West Light Rail to Return Sooner Than Expected
“Obviously, this is unacceptable. But what I can do as Prime Minister, what my team can do, is make sure there are public transportation options available to minimize any disruption. “ About 10,000 daily trips were made on the service in mid-October, up from 30,000 before COVID. About 5,000 daily …
Read More »Steam train slavery links to be investigated in £ 9,000 project
Internal documents show that staff found “few interpretations that address the role of railways in the empire” in their collection of nearly 300 locomotives and rolling stock. Objects highlighted by staff that “speak to this theme” include an 1896 Cape Town government railway locomotive, which, according to Science Museum documents, …
Read More »Vaccines, masks? Japan puzzled by sudden success of virus
TOKYO – Almost overnight, Japan turned into an astonishing and somewhat mysterious coronavirus success story. New daily COVID-19 cases have fallen from a peak of nearly 6,000 in mid-August in Tokyo, with the number of cases in the densely populated capital now consistently below 100, an 11-month low. The bars …
Read More »Station to station by Johnny Gogan
We are delighted to present you an excerpt from Station to station, the new novel by Johnny Gogan. Diplomat Jack Lennon was posted to Spain in 2008 as the wheels fell off the Spanish and Irish property boom. On the trail of a missing Irish government minister, Jack meets a …
Read More »A loving farewell from Fife to the Union of South Africa steam locomotive
A beloved steam locomotive with links to Aberdeen and Fife has been forced into early retirement after the discovery of a leak in its boiler. The striking Union of South Africa 60009 has brought the magic of the bygone steam era to life across Britain in recent years. Everywhere he …
Read More »Macron: With the departure of Merkel, is he the new leader of Europe?
Angela Merkel is stepping down after 16 years as German Chancellor and Europe’s most prominent head of state. This is giving way to French President Emmanuel Macron to fill the power vacuum left in his wake. Mr Macron has been a great promoter of Europe since his debut as President …
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WASHINGTON, Sept.21 (Reuters) – US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson discussed the dangers of climate change and scoffed at the joys of train travel on Tuesday at an Oval Office meeting aimed at highlighting evidence of the US-British alliance. Biden told the visiting Prime Minister, who …
Read More »North Korea criticizes US for submarine deal, warns against countermeasures
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – North Korea has criticized the United States’ decision to supply Australia with nuclear-powered submarines and warned of unspecified countermeasures if it finds out that the agreement affects the security of the North. State media on Monday published comments from an unidentified North Korean Foreign Ministry …
Read More »France recalls ambassadors to US and Australia to protest submarine deal
He also said that until Mr Macron received a letter on Wednesday morning from Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison telling him that the French submarine deal was canceled, Australia had given no indication that she would withdraw from the agreement. Australia had asked in June if France thought its attack …
Read More »East section of HS2 to Leeds could be discontinued, new leak claims | HS2
Northern leaders have reacted with dismay to new claims that the leg is from HS2 to Leeds could be removed, while some Tory ‘Red Wall’ MPs celebrated the alleged disappearance of an ‘extremely expensive white elephant’. Leaks from Whitehall all summer suggested the government would likely drop plans to extend …
Read More »Health News Roundup: New Zealand Reports 21 Local Cases of COVID-19, More Expected; EU expects key Novavax vaccine data around October – source and more
Here is a summary of the current health briefs. New Zealand reports 21 local cases of COVID-19, more expected New Zealand recorded 21 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern warning the number will rise in the coming days and urging the Pacific nation to adhere …
Read More »Australia reports record COVID-19 cases as police block Sydney protest
Australian police patrolled the streets and blocked transport in central Sydney on Saturday to prevent a planned anti-lockdown protest as the country reported a record number of new COVID-19 infections. Authorities have reported a total of 886 cases in New South Wales and Victoria states, the vast majority in Sydney, …
Read More »COVID-19: What are the rules on wearing face masks in England? | UK News
The majority of legal restrictions on social contact in England have been removed as of today, but wearing masks is still recommended in some places. As the country moves to the fourth stage of easing the lockdown, the government is removing COVID-19[female[feminine prevention measures and calls on people to take …
Read More »Boris Johnson urged to renew support for restoration of Fleetwood Railway
The Prime Minister was implored to continue supporting a plan to reconnect Fleetwood to the rail network following the results of a study into the possibility. During a 2019 general election campaign visit to Thornton station – on the line between Poulton and Fleetwood, closed in 1970 – Boris Johnson …
Read More »Landslide in India after heavy rains kills 20
Five to six houses collapsed at Panchsheel Chawl in the Surya Nagar neighborhood of Vikhroli in Mumbai, killing three and injuring two Collection A red alert has been raised in the city and people have been advised not to venture out into the open At least 20 people have died …
Read More »Passengers on trains entering Wales from England will need to wear face coverings, confirms Mark Drakeford
Deeside.com> News Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 People traveling to Wales from England on public transport will need to wear a mask when crossing the border, said Mark Drakeford. The Welsh government has confirmed that face covering will continue to be mandatory in public transport, taxis, health and social care …
Read More »RMT calls on UK politicians to delay easing Covid-19 measures
The National Union of Rail, Sea and Transport Workers (RMT) has called on British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to protect transport workers by keeping certain Covid-19 restrictions on social contact in place. In a letter to Johnson as well as Welsh and Scottish Prime Ministers Mark Drakeford and Nicola Sturgeon, …
Read More »Fastest train journey from London to Glasgow attempted
West Coast Avanti Train An attempt to break the 36-year record for the fastest train journey between London and Glasgow will be made on Thursday. Avanti West Coast has said it will offer non-stop service from London Euston to Glasgow Central to highlight “the ease of traveling between countries of …
Read More »US President Biden persuades the G7 to be more competitive with China | World | Latest news and insights from around the world | DW
The wealthy industrialized nations of the Group of Seven (G7) and the EU present a harmonious front when they summit in the Cornish seaside resort of Carbis Bay in southwest England. Diplomats seem delighted that new US President Joe Biden is once again making transatlantic cooperation possible. As heads of …
Read More »Residents of London City Council say construction of HS2 has made their lives ‘hell’ | HS2
A London council has accused HS2 of reneging on commitments to residents after people living near the high-speed rail link construction complained about dust, noise and vibration in their homes. Council residents living a few feet from construction on part of the project near Euston station say their lives have …
Read More »CIA fights for new approach in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON – The rapid US military withdrawal from Afghanistan is putting intense pressure on the CIA to find new ways to gather intelligence and carry out counterterrorism strikes in the country, but the agency has little good options. The CIA, which has been at the heart of the 20-year U.S. …
Read More »Latest coronavirus: China locks down Guangzhou amid outbreak
Nikkei Asia is following the spread of the coronavirus which was first detected in the city of Wuhan, in central China. The cumulative global cases have reached 170,174,444, according to Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. The worldwide death toll has reached 3,537,835. For more information on the spread of COVID-19 …
Read More »Over 200 injured after two trains collide in Malaysian capital
The accident happened at 8:45 p.m. local time when one of the trains, which was on a test drive and had only one driver, collided with a train carrying passengers. The two trains, which are operated by Prasarana Malaysia Berhad, were traveling at 40 km (about 25 miles) per hour …
Read More »Brexit news: France jealous of Brexit Britain: campaign pleads to copy British plans | Politics | New
Brexit: David McCredie discusses UK trade deal with Australia The Prime Minister and Transport Secretary Grant Shapps have unveiled their ambitious plan to create a new public sector body to oversee UK railways. Mr Shapps said on Thursday that the new body would simplify an “overly complicated” system. This decision …
Read More »Letters from the Readers: Privatization Has Failed Both Rail and Energy Users
If I remember correctly, Sir Bob Reid, who was chairman of BR at the time, made strong recommendations not to privatize and fragment the railways in the manner proposed by the government. The privatization has failed and claiming that the new proposal is “not a nationalization” to a large extent …
Read More »After 11 days of fighting, Gaza ceasefire holds
Foreign Policy’s flagship daily newsletter with what’s happening in the world today. Delivered during the week. May 21, 2021 @ 5:53 am Here is today Foreign police in short: Cease-fire in Gaza holds up after 11 days of battle, South Korean President Moon Jae-in visit the White House and the …
Read More »Launch of the night train between Paris and Nice
Launch of the night train between Paris and Nice Travelers from the capital could reach the French Riviera for less than 20 euros Yesterday May 20, the French Prime Minister unveiled a night train line between Paris and Nice. Jean Castex, who was on board for the first trip on …
Read More »News Digest: International Trains Return, Minister Shows New Vax Certificate
Cyprus classified Slovakia as a red country. The Department of Defense plans to purchase two Black Hawk helicopters. This is the Thursday, May 20, 2021 edition of Today in Slovakia . Today in Slovakia the newsletter is a free service for our readers. If you want to support us, become …
Read More »Brexit News live: UK looks ‘desperate’ to secure trade deals, expert says
Daily political briefing today The UK appears “desperate” in its attempts to strike free trade deals after Brexit, an expert has warned. David Henig, co-founder of the UK Trade Forum, told BBC Radio 4’s Today program that a deal with Australia will set a precedent for future deals with other …
Read More »C. Asian nations, China pledges solidarity with the BRI
State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi hosts the second meeting of China + Central Asia (C + C5) foreign ministers in Xi’an, capital of northwest China’s Shaanxi Province , May 12, 2021 (Photo / Xinhua) Special: Battle against the new coronavirus China and five Central Asian countries agreed on …
Read More »News from the EU: New Brussels rail project described as ‘unnecessary public relations exercise’ | Politics | New
Brussels officials have decided to launch the special âConnecting Europe Expressâ train with the aim of showing the strength of the bloc’s unity within the framework of the European Year of Rail. Under the new project, partially funded by the European Union, three new trains will cross the continent, stopping …
Read More »COVID: Why is India facing an oxygen shortage? | Asia | An in-depth look at news from across the continent | DW
The exponential surge in coronavirus infections in India in recent weeks has overwhelmed the healthcare system, seeing patients die in ambulances and parking lots outside overwhelmed hospitals and crematoriums. It also drained the stores of medical oxygen, which is vital for those who have been infected. The severe shortage has …
Read More »TOGETAIR 2021 – EURACTIV.com
New statements, important decisions and strong emotions during the debates! DAY 1: The Minister of Climate opens the Climate Summit The summit was opened by the Minister of Climate and Environment, MichaÅ Kurtyka, stressing the huge progress recently made by Poland in terms of ecological challenges: “We have taken a …
Read More »Afghanistan’s Central Asian Road to Prosperity
BISHKEK – For the first time in centuries, it is possible to connect Central and South Asia via modern transport and energy corridors across Afghanistan. When completed, these projects would transform Eurasian security, dramatically increase regional economic activity, and could finally bring peace to Afghanistan. They can even revive the …
Read More »India nears 20 million Covid cases as Europe reopens its eyes
The total number of Covid-19 cases in India has approached 20 million and oxygen shortages exacerbated a devastating second wave on Monday, as the EU proposed new rules that could allow fully vaccinated travelers to enter the block. Cases have climbed by around eight million since the end of March, …
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