Putin meets Chinese defense minister • Lula wants ‘peace commission’ to mediate between Ukraine and Russia

Putin meets Chinese defense minister • Lula wants ‘peace commission’ to mediate between Ukraine and Russia

Through the World Bank, the Netherlands is investing 100 million euros in guarantees to finance agricultural companies in Ukraine, for example, in generators to help the country through the coming winter. Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Minister Liesje Schreinmacher made the pledge at the World Bank’s spring meeting in Washington. As stated therein Shrinemaker This is the first concrete implementation …

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VVD also left TikTok for security reasons

VVD also left TikTok for security reasons

The firm recently called on government officials to stop having TikTok on their work phone because of the parent company in China, because that country has an “offensive cyber program against the Netherlands”, reports Secretary of State Alexandra van Huffelen (Digital Affairs). Eventually, she wants officials to no longer have applications from countries like China, but also from Iran and …

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Unique set of duplicate DNA discovered in male hysterical greyhound ants

Unique set of duplicate DNA discovered in male hysterical greyhound ants

About the episode The invasive greyhound ant – in English yellow crazy ant probably because of the hysterical movements they make when disturbed – has puzzled researchers around the world. Not because of those wild moves, but because of their genes. The males of this ant appear to carry two different sets of DNA. Like what they are of two …

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Ukraine unhappy with Polish agricultural deal

Ukraine unhappy with Polish agricultural deal

International•Apr 15, 23 5:58 PMAuthor: Remy Cook Poland’s decision to import Ukrainian grain and other foodstuffs is a violation of the grain deal signed earlier this month, Ukraine says. This writes Bloomberg. Poland imposed the ban to protect its own farmers from competition. Poland’s decision to import Ukrainian grain and other foodstuffs is a violation of the grain deal signed …

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EU foreign affairs chief: Relations with China determined by Beijing’s behavior

EU foreign affairs chief: Relations with China determined by Beijing’s behavior

International•16 Apr ’23 at 13:17Author of the book: Myrtle Koopman The relationship between China and Europe will be determined by Beijing’s behavior, including what happens to Taiwan. EU foreign policy chief Joseph Borrell made the announcement in a remote speech at the G7 summit in Japan, Reuters news agency reported. The relationship between China and Europe will be determined by …

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Perhaps the ‘strongest storm of the century’ is approaching New Zealand

Perhaps the ‘strongest storm of the century’ is approaching New Zealand

A storm passes over Wollongong, Australia on December 1, 2020. Photo: EPA/DEAN LEWINS AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT Residents of Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, must prepare for another very bad weather. Meteorologists speak of “the strongest storm of this century”, writes the Reuters news agency. The new storm is caused by Hurricane Gabrielle. The system is expected to move …

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Karin: “My toddler’s birthday cost me €220”

Karin: “My toddler’s birthday cost me €220”

Karin’s son gave his first children’s party. It turned out a bit more expensive than expected. “You let yourself be influenced by what you see in others.” Our son just turned five and it’s great fun to see how much he looked forward to his birthday party and how much he enjoyed it. He already had real birthday wishes, knew …

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Brewer laments ‘divisiveness’ in America after uproar over transgender people

Brewer laments ‘divisiveness’ in America after uproar over transgender people

Photo: ANP Beer giant Anheuser-Busch says it doesn’t want to be part of a “debate that divides Americans.” This is how the Budweiser beer brewer responded to the uproar among conservative Americans a few weeks ago over its collaboration with Dylan Mulvaney, a transgender influencer. In his statement, CEO Brendan Whitworth did not address the anti-trans movement against his company …

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