Pushing ahead with a free trade agreement (FTA) between ASEAN and the European Union had topped the agenda at their recent “historic summit” in Brussels, but old chestnuts ensured that…
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Explosions rock Ukraine’s Kyiv in early hours of New Year’s Day
Numerous explosions have rocked the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, minutes after midnight on New Year’s Day. The attacks on Kyiv on Sunday followed a barrage of at least 20 cruise missiles fired at…
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UK foreign secretary visits Kyiv to reaffirm support for Ukraine
by Freddy Evansby Freddy EvansThe foreign secretary, James Cleverly, travelled to Kyiv on Thursday to meet the Ukrainian leadership and promise the UK’s support for as long as it takes to defeat Russia’s brutal efforts…
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UK funding to help repair Ukraine’s damaged energy systems and get power back to Ukrainian people
by Freddy Evansby Freddy EvansFrom: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, Department for International Trade, and Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Published 14 November 2022 The support will help with essential repairs to…
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World faces most dangerous decade since WW2
by Lucas Hayesby Lucas HayesThe world faces “probably the most dangerous” decade since the end of World War Two, Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned. In a wide-ranging speech on Thursday, he sought to…
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British Gas-owner reopens storage ahead of winter
British Gas-owner Centrica has reopened its giant gas storage facility to boost the UK’s supply over the winter. The energy firm said the site would allow for “cheaper gas” to…