By Businessam.bePosted on Monday, October 21, 2024 to 11:50 • 3 1 minute read Key takeaways The Turkish Ministry of Defense is accelerating technical preparations for the purchase of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter aircraft. This push for Eurofighter aircraft comes after a lengthy process regarding the US request for F-16 fighter…
Read MoreWidespread power outages continue in Cuba, which is also now facing a hurricane
In a message on X, the Cuban government says some progress has been made in restoring the electricity system. “16% of consumers already have electricity and about 500 megawatts are now being generated,” the statement said. But “the load on the system will continue to increase in the coming hours.”…
Read MoreThe number of refugees entering the European Union illegally fell by 42 percent this year
On what is called Western Balkan Route – Between Serbia/Bosnia and Hungary/Croatia – There was also a sharp decline in the number of illegal border crossings: 16,968, or a 7.9 percent decrease. This may have something to do with the strict border controls there. On the way through Eastern part…
Read MoreHow dangerous are microplastics? And other questions about these small pieces of plastic have been answered
They’re in the air, water, and even your body: microplastics. Most of these tiny pieces of plastic, less than 5 mm in size, come from car and truck tires in the Netherlands. We asked what do you want to know about this? Your questions will be answered by Professor of…
Read MoreIt is forbidden to talk about the health of the Cameroonian president: “The health situation is a matter of national security.”
Paul Biya has been living in Geneva since the beginning of August, where he rents an entire floor of the 5-star Intercontinental Hotel. The last time the Cameroonian president appeared in public was at the beginning of September, at the China-Africa summit in Beijing. He was not in New York…
Read MoreConcrete blocks, highways and residential buildings: how Egyptian President Sisi is changing the face of Alexandria
Two questions for Lola Pernos, director of Lost Sea View Lola Pernos (26 years old) is one of the six young directors invited by the Vranckx editorial team to report for the new season of the VRT Canvas series “The nomads”. The result, “Lost Sea View”, can be seen on…
Read MoreNetherlands and Germany postpone the launch of biometric tests for travelers from outside the European Union – IT Pro – News
The Netherlands, Germany and France are not yet ready to use biometric control technology for the entry/exit system. The European Union wanted to put the system into use on November 10, but that will not happen at the moment. The mentioned countries are not yet ready to integrate the new…
Read MoreCuba seeks partnership with BRICS
By Businessam.bePosted on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 to 7:00 pm • 2 1 minute read Key takeaways Cuba has officially applied to join BRICS as a “partner country.” BRICS membership is by invitation only. Several countries, including Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates, were invited to join earlier…
Read MoreChinese Military Expansion in Cambodia: Strategic Implications
Key takeaways Chinese Navy corvettes are moored at a newly built pier at Ream Naval Base. The facilities built by China may serve the Chinese Navy, raising doubts about their permanent existence. Analysts point out that while Ream Naval Base in Cambodia may not technically be classified as a permanent…
Read MoreDonald Trump called Vladimir Putin “seven times” after his presidency, according to a book by American journalist Woodward
In the book, the well-known American journalist Bob Woodward provides a unique vision behind the scenes of the American presidency. For example, Trump is said to have secretly sent Covid tests to Vladimir Putin while he was still president, when those tests were still rare. According to Woodward, the Russian…
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