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France: The French President Mr. Emmanuel Macron has announced that he will visit China in April 2023 to seek the Chinese government’s help to end the Russia-Ukraine War. The announcement came after China published a 12-point position paper that called for a ceasefire and a “political settlement” to end the Russia-Ukraine War. “The fact that China is engaging in peace efforts is a good thing. Peace is possible only if Russian aggression is halted, troops are withdrawn, and the territorial sovereignty of Ukraine and its people is respected,” the French President noted. “China must help us put pressure on Russia so…

Ireland: The Prime Minister of Ireland Mr. Leo Varadkar has stated that the United Kingdom and the European Union are inching towards concluding talks on revising post-Brexit trade rules for Northern Ireland. Momentum has been building for weeks for a deal to ease checks on trade that were introduced under the Northern Ireland Protocol, the arrangements agreed to avoid a hard border with EU member Ireland when the United Kingdom exited the EU in 2020. “I think the talks on reforming the protocol are inching towards a conclusion. Certainly, the deal isn’t done yet, but I do think we are…

Australia: The Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has attended Sydney’s 45th Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, becoming the first sitting prime minister to join the parade, which celebrates and continues to push for equality for the LGBTQIA+ community. The parade, under the theme “Gather, dream, amplify,”  began with hundreds of thousands of people watching the 12,500 participants dance their way up Oxford Street. The parade started with the Dykes on Bikes and was followed by the 78ers, activists who were part of a protest in 1978 that started the tradition of the Mardi Gras parade.  This was followed by a…

Italy: After a winter with little snowfall, it is more likely than ever that Italy will experience another terrible drought. As Venice struggles with dry canals, a walkway in Lake Garda is exposed. In contrast to the Alps, where snowfall has been less than half typical, Lake Garda in northern Italy has had record-low water levels, allowing people to stroll across an exposed path to the island of San Biagio. Lack of water raises concerns about hydropower, drinking water supply, and crop yields. However, exceptionally low tides are making it impossible for gondolas, water taxis, and ambulances to navigate parts…

United States: The western United States is experiencing chilly weather, rain, and blizzard warnings as a result of a winter storm. The National Weather Service issued blizzard warnings for mountain ranges across California, predicting that the “cold and severe winter storm” might last into 25th February. In other parts of the US, such as the Midwest and the Great Plains, where the storm knocked out power for more than 900,000 people, killed a fireman, and complicated travel during the past few days, the winter storm is scaling down as it intensifies in California. https://twitter.com/NWSBayArea/status/1629150906129457152?s=20 According to the website, more than…

Moscow: The EU agreed to a new wave of sanctions over Russia’s war in Ukraine on Friday, the one-year anniversary of Moscow’s invasion, the bloc’s Swedish presidency stated. The package, which is the 10th the EU has implemented since Russia’s invasion on February 24, 2022, involves, according to the statement, “targeted restrictive measures against individuals and entities supporting the conflict, distributing propaganda, or shipping drones used by Russia in the war.” The measures’ final acceptance was anticipated, barring any last-minute objections from an EU member state. The EU’s actions followed a G7 declaration warning of consequences for any nation aiding…

Bengaluru, India: India’s Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi has urged that policymakers of the Group of 20 (G20) major nations should concentrate on assisting the most disadvantaged people in the globe as high-level finance talks get underway close to Bengaluru, India’s technology capital. “You represent the leadership of global finance and economy at a time when the world is facing serious economic difficulties,” Mr. Modi stated in a video address to the finance ministers, central bank governors and other leaders attending the two-day meeting at the Nandi Hills resort on the outskirts of Bengaluru. “It is up to you, the…

Washington, D.C., US: Mr. Ajay Banga, a former executive at MasterCard, has been named as President Mr. Joe Biden’s nominee for the World Bank. Mr. Banga is “uniquely equipped to lead the World Bank at this critical moment in history,” according to a statement from Mr. Biden, who also noted that Mr. Banga has a “proven track record managing people and systems, and partnering with global leaders around the world to deliver results.” Since 2022, Mr. Banga has served as vice chairman of General Atlantic, an investment company with headquarters in New York. The 63-year-old had previously served as MasterCard’s…

United States: The United States Republican Party has announced that its first presidential debate will take place in the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Republican National Committee (RNC) decided to begin its debates in August 2023 in the midwestern swing state, which voted in favour of Democrat Mr. Joe Biden in the last presidential election. “At this time, no other debates have been sanctioned, nor have the final criteria for the first debate been decided. We have a long way to go, but I am confident we will be able to showcase our eventual nominee in a world-class fashion,” RNC…

China: China has called for a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia and a gradual de-escalation of the situation, which may lead to peace talks as part of a 12-point proposal to end the conflict. The plan by China, which was released by the foreign ministry and coincides with the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, demands an end to Western sanctions against Russia, the establishment of humanitarian corridors for the evacuation of civilians, and steps to ensure the export of grains. “Conflict and war benefit no one. All parties must stay rational and exercise restraint, avoid fanning the flames…