Beijing responds to Trump’s tariffs by vowing to fight ’till the end’
US President Donald Trump launched a trade war against China, alongside Mexico and Canada, by doubling the tariff he slapped last month on Beijing’s products to 20%. Read more at…
Filipino Catholics observe Ash Wednesday with tradition of ash cross
Catholic devotees in Manila lined up outside Baclaran Church for Ash Wednesday, receiving ash crosses made from blessed palms, marking the start of Lent. Read more at Read More
North Korea upgrades air force with new early warning aircraft, satellite images show
Satellite imagery from the specialised website N38 North appeared to show that the country’s first airborne early warning aircraft is near completion. Read more at Read More
Belarus willing to host ‘hassle-free’ Ukraine peace talks, says Lukashenko
The long-serving authoritarian leader is a close ally of Russian president Vladimir Putin. Read more at Read More
What is the ETA? UK expands its €12 entry permit scheme to European travellers
Read our full guide to the UK’s new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA): who needs it, how long it’s valid and how to apply. Read More
Trump’s words signal respect for Greenland’s wishes, Danish defence minister says
Danish officials framed the US president’s direct appeal to the island’s inhabitants to choose to be part of his country as a positive — at least in some way. Read…
Trump’s NATO ambassador nominee says US commitment to alliance ‘ironclad’
Matt Whitaker emphasised that his role would be pushing member states to meet Trump’s demand for increased defence spending, now raised to 5% of GDP. Read more at Read More
EU countries agree phased launch of Entry/Exit System, ending years of delays
The deal paves the way for a gradual start of the digital border system. Read More
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Half-human, half-beast: The wild ancient tradition that awakens a sleepy Greek village
In the Greek town of Distomo, revelers clad in sheepskin gather to chant, dance, and leap over roaring fires in a wild, centuries-old celebration. Read More