Victoria Friedman
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Victoria Friedman is a UK-based journalist covering a wide range of international stories, with a particular interest in technology, eastern Europe, and defense.
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UK Expands Hong Kong Visa Scheme After Jimmy Lai Sentencing
The Home Office said the sentencing ‘shows how the Beijing-imposed National Security Law has criminalised dissent, prompting many to leave the territory.’
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Russia Not Going to Attack Europe, But Will Retaliate If Attacked, Says Lavrov
The war between Russia and Ukraine is heading into its fourth year, and negotiations to end the conflict are being brokered by Washington.
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Japanese Stocks Hit Record High After Takaichi’s Election Victory
The victory gives Takaichi a strong mandate to pursue measures to improve Japan’s economy, including tax cuts and increased military readiness.
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EU Countries Agree on Terms for $106 Billion Loan to Fund Ukraine
The European Council said the loan would be repayable ‘only once Russia has paid war reparations to Ukraine.’
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Slovenia Becomes Next European Country to Propose Social Media Ban for Children
Earlier this week, Spain said it wants to regulate social media access for under-16s in a bid to shield children from harmful content online.
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Relations With US ‘Rock Solid,’ Taiwan’s President Says After Trump–Xi Call
Last month, the Pentagon announced an $11.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan, the largest U.S. weapons package ever proposed for the island democracy.
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US Most Important Partner to Europe, Says German Foreign Minister
Johann Wadephul said that Europe’s relationship with the United States is still functioning, despite tensions over Greenland.
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UK Should Develop Closer Defense Ties With Europe, Says Starmer
Trump has been pressuring NATO allies to commit more of their own resources to defending Europe.
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Russian Oil Giant Lukoil Agrees to Sell International Assets to Carlyle Group
Lukoil said on Oct. 27 that it would sell its international assets after Trump announced new sanctions against it and Rosneft.
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Japan, South Korea Agree to Strengthen Defense Cooperation
The meeting follows a two-day summit earlier this month between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.
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UK Expands Hong Kong Visa Scheme After Jimmy Lai Sentencing
The Home Office said the sentencing ‘shows how the Beijing-imposed National Security Law has criminalised dissent, prompting many to leave the territory.’
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Russia Not Going to Attack Europe, But Will Retaliate If Attacked, Says Lavrov
The war between Russia and Ukraine is heading into its fourth year, and negotiations to end the conflict are being brokered by Washington.
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Japanese Stocks Hit Record High After Takaichi’s Election Victory
The victory gives Takaichi a strong mandate to pursue measures to improve Japan’s economy, including tax cuts and increased military readiness.
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EU Countries Agree on Terms for $106 Billion Loan to Fund Ukraine
The European Council said the loan would be repayable ‘only once Russia has paid war reparations to Ukraine.’
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Slovenia Becomes Next European Country to Propose Social Media Ban for Children
Earlier this week, Spain said it wants to regulate social media access for under-16s in a bid to shield children from harmful content online.
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Relations With US ‘Rock Solid,’ Taiwan’s President Says After Trump–Xi Call
Last month, the Pentagon announced an $11.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan, the largest U.S. weapons package ever proposed for the island democracy.
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US Most Important Partner to Europe, Says German Foreign Minister
Johann Wadephul said that Europe’s relationship with the United States is still functioning, despite tensions over Greenland.
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UK Should Develop Closer Defense Ties With Europe, Says Starmer
Trump has been pressuring NATO allies to commit more of their own resources to defending Europe.
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Russian Oil Giant Lukoil Agrees to Sell International Assets to Carlyle Group
Lukoil said on Oct. 27 that it would sell its international assets after Trump announced new sanctions against it and Rosneft.
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Japan, South Korea Agree to Strengthen Defense Cooperation
The meeting follows a two-day summit earlier this month between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.
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