polandsun.com latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for polandsun.com. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page polandsun.com http://www.polandsun.com en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 18:53:26 +1100 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 18:53:26 +1100 3600 <![CDATA[Most Germans believe army cant defend them poll]]> Only 10% have confidence in the Bundeswehr's capabilities, a new survey shows

A majority of Germans have little to no confidence in the military's ability to defend the nation in case of attack, according to a new survey. Three-quarters of respondents say they don't believe in the Bundeswehr's capabilities, with only 10% expressing confidence in the armed forces.

Around 30% feel 'no confide]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274179474/most-germans-believe-army-cant-defend-them-poll 274179474 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:12:53 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274179474/most-germans-believe-army-cant-defend-them-poll <![CDATA[Austin Hosts First In-Person Ukraine Defense Contact Group of 2024]]> Ramstein, Germany - Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is in Germany to build upon the international community's military support for Ukraine, even as the U.S. Congress has yet to approve additional funding for Kyiv.

This is Austin's first international trip since he was hospitalized on Jan. 1 due to complications from surgery to treat his prostate cancer in late December. On Tuesday, he will host another round of]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274179408/austin-hosts-first-in-person-ukraine-defense-contact-group-of-2024 274179408 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:05:10 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274179408/austin-hosts-first-in-person-ukraine-defense-contact-group-of-2024 <![CDATA[China's Hebei sees 14.7 pct foreign trade growth in Jan-Feb]]> SHIJIAZHUANG, March 19 (Xinhua) -- Hebei Province in north China posted steady foreign trade growth in the first two months of 2024, according to local customs.

Hebei's total imports and exports grew 14.7 percent year on year to 97 billion yuan (about 13.66 billion U.S. dollars) in the period, said Shijiazhuang Customs.

In breakdown, exports hit 54.19 billion yuan, marking a 20.7 percent increase from the]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274179309/china-hebei-sees-147-pct-foreign-trade-growth-in-jan-feb 274179309 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:18:05 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274179309/china-hebei-sees-147-pct-foreign-trade-growth-in-jan-feb <![CDATA[Market exchange rates in China -- March 19]]> BEIJING, March 19 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Tuesday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System:

Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan

U.S. dollar 100 709.85

Euro 100 774.39

Japanese yen 100 4.7831

Hong Kong dollar 100 90.772

British pound 100 906.43

Au]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274179289/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-19 274179289 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:44:01 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274179289/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-19 <![CDATA[Government moves to quickly ratify the NZ-EU FTA]]> "The Government is moving quickly to realise an additional $46 million in tariff savings in the EU market this season for Kiwi exporters," Minister for Trade and Agriculture, Todd McClay says.

Parliament is set, this week, to complete the final legislative processes required to bring the New Zealand - European Union Free Trade Agreement (NZ-EU FTA) into force months earlier than expected.  

"This agree]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274179356/government-moves-to-quickly-ratify-the-nz-eu-fta 274179356 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:42:30 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274179356/government-moves-to-quickly-ratify-the-nz-eu-fta <![CDATA[Most Germans believe army can't defend them poll]]> Only 10 percent of Germans have confidence in the Bundeswehr's defense capabilities, a fresh survey has shown

A majority of Germans have little to no confidence in their military's ability to defend the nation in case of attack, according to a new survey. Three quarters of respondents said they don't believe in the Bundeswehr's capabilities, with only 10% feeling confident that they would be defe]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274178957/most-germans-believe-army-cant-defend-them-poll 274178957 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:12:56 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274178957/most-germans-believe-army-cant-defend-them-poll <![CDATA[EU Rejects Illegitimate Russian Elections in Occupied Ukraine]]> In a resolute stance against the recent Russian presidential elections held in the occupied Ukrainian regions, the European Union has officially declared its non-recognition of the process. Josep Borrell, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, issued a statement on behalf of the Community countries outlining their strong condemnation and concerns.

The EU's position reflects deep-seate]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274178945/eu-rejects-illegitimate-russian-elections-in-occupied-ukraine 274178945 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:11:44 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274178945/eu-rejects-illegitimate-russian-elections-in-occupied-ukraine <![CDATA[Putin Praised by North Korea, Faces Western Criticism Post-Elections]]> Cerstin Gammelin, spokeswoman for the German president, conveyed that Frank-Walter Steinmeier will abstain from extending congratulations to Russian President Vladimir Putin for his victory in the perceived fraudulent elections.

"There will be no letter to Putin". In a tweet on Sunday (X), Steinmeier himself expressed his thoughts regarding the individuals in Russia who are actively advocating for democracy. "Tod]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274178941/putin-praised-by-north-korea-faces-western-criticism-post-elections 274178941 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:11:42 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274178941/putin-praised-by-north-korea-faces-western-criticism-post-elections <![CDATA[Ukraine welcomes fresh military aid from EU]]> KIEV, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba welcomed the decision of the European Union (EU) to allocate an additional 5 billion euros (about 5.44 billion U.S. dollars) for military support to Ukraine, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said Monday.

Speaking at the meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, Kuleba said that the move to unlock the aid was an important step for Ukraine.

]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274178924/ukraine-welcomes-fresh-military-aid-from-eu 274178924 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:05:02 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274178924/ukraine-welcomes-fresh-military-aid-from-eu <![CDATA[World Bank to provide 6-bln-USD support to Egypt: minister]]> CAIRO, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian Minister of International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat said on Monday that the World Bank Group (WBG) will offer a financing package for the Egyptian economy worth 6 billion U.S. dollars for the next three years.

In a statement, the Egyptian minister said the WBG intends to provide 3 billion dollars to support the economic reform program implemented by the Egyptian government,]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274178922/world-bank-to-provide-6-bln-usd-support-to-egypt-minister 274178922 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:05:01 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274178922/world-bank-to-provide-6-bln-usd-support-to-egypt-minister <![CDATA[EU Council approves new aid fund for Ukraine]]> BRUSSELS, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The Council of the European Union (EU) approved the creation of the Ukraine Assistance Fund (UAF) here on Monday and earmarked 5 billion euros (5.4 billion U.S. dollars) for it.

The decision was reached at EU's Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, where ministers discussed EU support for Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East.

UAF will allow the EU to further support t]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274178804/eu-council-approves-new-aid-fund-for-ukraine 274178804 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:18:01 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274178804/eu-council-approves-new-aid-fund-for-ukraine <![CDATA[EU's deposit refund scheme a false solution for plastic pollution]]> The European Union in early March announced its goal of establishing deposit refund schemes for plastic bottles and aluminium cans across the bloc by 2029. While EU authorities boast of high recycling rates in member states that have already adopted the practice, environmental groups denounce it as a "false solution" that doesn't "tackle the real problem".

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Stay up-to-date with Steelers draft news by downloading the S]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274178759/triple-take-wide-receivers 274178759 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:30:10 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274178759/triple-take-wide-receivers <![CDATA[Akhil, Anish, Niraj shine as India win six medals at Polish Grand Prix]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274178634/akhil-anish-niraj-shine-as-india-win-six-medals-at-polish-grand-prix 274178634 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:27:07 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274178634/akhil-anish-niraj-shine-as-india-win-six-medals-at-polish-grand-prix <![CDATA[Scholz wont congratulate Putin on election victory Berlin]]> Moscow has branded the West's criticisms of the Russian presidential elections as both predictable and irrelevant

The Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz will not send a message of congratulations to Russian President Vladimir Putin on his re-election victory, which Berlin has branded as "undemocratic," government spokeswoman Christiane Hoffmann told a media briefing on Monday.

Putin won the ]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274178601/scholz-wont-congratulate-putin-on-election-victory-berlin 274178601 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:13:45 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274178601/scholz-wont-congratulate-putin-on-election-victory-berlin <![CDATA[Russia demands Germany recognizes siege of Leningrad as genocide]]> Moscow's embassy has demanded that Berlin accept responsibility for the atrocities of the Third Reich

Russia has issued a formal demand that Germany officially acknowledge the siege of Leningrad during World War II, and other atrocities committed by the Third Reich in the USSR, as acts of genocide.

RT has seen ]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274178705/russia-demands-germany-recognizes-siege-of-leningrad-as-genocide 274178705 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:10:21 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274178705/russia-demands-germany-recognizes-siege-of-leningrad-as-genocide <![CDATA[Russia demands that Germany recognize Leningrad siege as genocide]]> Moscow's embassy has demanded that Berlin accept responsibility for the atrocities of the Third Reich

Russia has issued a formal demand that Germany officially acknowledge the siege of Leningrad during World War II, and other atrocities committed by the Third Reich in the USSR, as acts of genocide.

RT has seen ]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274178458/russia-demands-that-germany-recognize-leningrad-siege-as-genocide 274178458 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:10:21 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274178458/russia-demands-that-germany-recognize-leningrad-siege-as-genocide <![CDATA[Scholz won't congratulate Putin on election victory - Berlin]]> Moscow has branded the West's criticisms of the Russian presidential elections as both predictable and irrelevant

The Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz will not send a message of congratulations to Russian President Vladimir Putin on his re-election victory, which Berlin has branded as "undemocratic," governm]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274178459/scholz-wont-congratulate-putin-on-election-victory---berlin 274178459 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:03:29 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274178459/scholz-wont-congratulate-putin-on-election-victory---berlin <![CDATA[Ukraine approves reform plan for getting 50-bln-euro financing from EU]]> KIEV, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The Ukrainian government approved the Plan for the Ukraine Facility, which was required by the European Union (EU) to allocate 50 billion euros (about 54.5 billion U.S. dollars) in financing for Kiev in 2024-2027, the cabinet's press service reported Monday.

"The Plan for the Ukraine Facility provides for the implementation of structural reforms in the public sector, and the implementa]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274178347/ukraine-approves-reform-plan-for-getting-50-bln-euro-financing-from-eu 274178347 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:13 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274178347/ukraine-approves-reform-plan-for-getting-50-bln-euro-financing-from-eu <![CDATA[Aim for me is how we can better plug Indian, European economic ecosystem: EU envoy to India Herve Delphin]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274178058/aim-for-me-is-how-we-can-better-plug-indian-european-economic-ecosystem-eu-envoy-to-india-herve-delphin 274178058 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:55:56 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274178058/aim-for-me-is-how-we-can-better-plug-indian-european-economic-ecosystem-eu-envoy-to-india-herve-delphin <![CDATA[EU announces $8 billion aid package for Egypt]]> Human rights organizations have criticized the agreement in six areas, including migration

The European Union (EU) has announced an aid package worth 7.4 billion ($8 billion) for Egypt, aimed at stabilizing the North African nation's economy and reducing migrant flows to Europe.

The deal was signed on Sunday in]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274178086/eu-announces-8-billion-aid-package-for-egypt 274178086 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:46:02 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274178086/eu-announces-8-billion-aid-package-for-egypt <![CDATA[Polish Farmers Block Two Border Crossings with Germany]]> TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Polish farmers blocked two border crossings with Germany on Monday, local police said, as protests against European Union environmental regulations and cheap imports sweep the bloc.

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Farmers in Poland and across the EU have been calling for changes to restrictions placed on them by the EU's Green Deal plan to tackle climate change, and for the re-imposition of custo]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274177482/polish-farmers-block-two-border-crossings-with-germany 274177482 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:37:12 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274177482/polish-farmers-block-two-border-crossings-with-germany <![CDATA[Moscow responds to West's election criticism]]> NATO's crusade against Russia has only boosted President Putin's chances of securing a new term, the Foreign Ministry spokeswoman has said

The West itself ensured Vladimir Putin's historic victory in the presidential election by ensuring that NATO is perceived in Russia as a dangerous enemy, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said.

The German Foreign Ministry called Russia's p]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274175956/moscow-responds-to-west-election-criticism 274175956 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:12:38 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274175956/moscow-responds-to-west-election-criticism <![CDATA[Putin wins landslide reelection in predetermined vote]]> Russian President Vladimir Putin basked in a victory early Monday that was never in doubt, as partial election results showed him easily securing a fifth term after facing only token challengers and harshly suppressing opposition voices.

With little margin for protest, Russians crowded outside http://www.polandsun.com/news/274175556/putin-wins-landslide-reelection-in-predetermined-vote 274175556 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:08:08 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274175556/putin-wins-landslide-reelection-in-predetermined-vote <![CDATA[Pak International Airline slapped with fined as air hostess reaches Canada without passport]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274175233/pak-international-airline-slapped-with-fined-as-air-hostess-reaches-canada-without-passport 274175233 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:37:27 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274175233/pak-international-airline-slapped-with-fined-as-air-hostess-reaches-canada-without-passport <![CDATA[Roundup: China adds two more golds at short track speed skating worlds]]> ROTTERDAM, March 17 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese short-track speed skating team concluded the World Championships at the Ahoy Arena on Sunday with a flourish, capturing gold in the mixed team relay and defending their title in the men's 5,000m relay.

Building on its success from Saturday's men's 500m and 1,500m events, China secured two additional golds on the final day, leading the tournament in total titles won. http://www.polandsun.com/news/274175206/roundup-china-adds-two-more-golds-at-short-track-speed-skating-worlds 274175206 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:30:01 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274175206/roundup-china-adds-two-more-golds-at-short-track-speed-skating-worlds <![CDATA[Market exchange rates in China -- March 18]]> BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Monday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System:

Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan

U.S. dollar 100 709.43

Euro 100 775.59

Japanese yen 100 4.7895

Hong Kong dollar 100 90.696

British pound 100 907.25

Aus]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274175113/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-18 274175113 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 02:30:02 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274175113/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-18 <![CDATA[Returning as President, Putin says he agreed for prisoner exchange involving Navalny before his death]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274175058/returning-as-president-putin-says-he-agreed-for-prisoner-exchange-involving-navalny-before-his-death 274175058 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:55:12 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274175058/returning-as-president-putin-says-he-agreed-for-prisoner-exchange-involving-navalny-before-his-death <![CDATA[Putin Says He Supported Prisoner Swap for Opposition Leader Navalny]]> Russian President Vladimir Putin said early Monday that he supported an idea to release late opposition leader Alexey Navalny in a prisoner exchange just days before the man who was his biggest foe died.

In his first comments to address Navalny's death, Putin said of the dissident's demise: 'It happens. There is nothing you can do about it. It's life.'

The remarks were unusual in that he repeatedly referenc]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274175047/putin-says-he-supported-prisoner-swap-for-opposition-leader-navalny 274175047 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:36:29 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274175047/putin-says-he-supported-prisoner-swap-for-opposition-leader-navalny <![CDATA[From the Newsrooms: March 10 to 16, 2024]]> THE STATE of the ruling alliance has taken back the news spotlight as the President and his predecessor engaged in yet another sharp exchange, suggesting that all is not well in Team Unity. The depth of hostility between the two remains the subject of public speculation.

The media this week reported yet another back-and-forth between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the former president, Rodrigo Duterte. The ex]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274175025/from-the-newsrooms-march-10-to-16-2024 274175025 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:13:07 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274175025/from-the-newsrooms-march-10-to-16-2024 <![CDATA[Xinhua Middle East news summary at 2200 GMT, March 17]]> GAZA -- The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip has risen to 31,645 with 73,676 others wounded, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said in a press statement Sunday.

Israeli army killed 92 Palestinians and wounded 130 others during the past 24 hours, bringing the total death toll to 31,645 and injuries to 73,676, according to the ministry. (Palestine-Israel-Death Toll)

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CAIRO -- The European ]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274174934/xinhua-middle-east--summary-at-2200-gmt-march-17 274174934 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 22:18:01 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274174934/xinhua-middle-east--summary-at-2200-gmt-march-17 <![CDATA[EU provides Egypt with 7.4-bln-euro financial package: president]]> CAIRO, March 17 (Xinhua) -- The European Union (EU) agreed on Sunday to provide a financial package of approximately 7.4 billion euros (8.06 billion U.S. dollars) to bolster the Egyptian economy, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi said.

Sisi made the remarks during a press conference jointly held with visiting European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and other senior officials from the bloc, durin]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274174924/eu-provides-egypt-with-74-bln-euro-financial-package-president 274174924 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 21:55:02 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274174924/eu-provides-egypt-with-74-bln-euro-financial-package-president <![CDATA[Iga Swiatek tops Maria Sakkari for second Indian Wells title]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274174851/iga-swiatek-tops-maria-sakkari-for-second-indian-wells-title 274174851 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 20:55:14 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274174851/iga-swiatek-tops-maria-sakkari-for-second-indian-wells-title <![CDATA[Spanish Farmers Stage Fresh Protests in Madrid]]> Madrid - Hundreds of farmers paraded through the Spanish capital on foot and by tractor on Sunday in the latest protest over the crisis facing the agricultural sector.

The farmers marched from the Ministry of Ecological Transition to the Ministry of Agriculture after the European Union proposed legislative changes to drastically ease the environmental rules of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Friday.

Ra]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274174562/spanish-farmers-stage-fresh-protests-in-madrid 274174562 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:06:30 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274174562/spanish-farmers-stage-fresh-protests-in-madrid <![CDATA[Egypt's president meets EU leaders on boosting ties]]> CAIRO, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and visiting European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday held a meeting on boosting Egyptian-European ties, said the Egyptian presidency.

Sisi and von der Leyen discussed the expected signing of a joint political declaration document to elevate bilateral relations to "strategic and comprehensive partnership," the Egyptian p]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274174455/egypt-president-meets-eu-leaders-on-boosting-ties 274174455 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 16:18:01 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274174455/egypt-president-meets-eu-leaders-on-boosting-ties <![CDATA[Roster Move: Bears agree to trade Justin Fields to Steelers]]> Larry Mayer

The Bears on Saturday agreed to trade quarterback Justin Fields to the Steelers in exchange for a 2025 sixth-round draft pick that could become a fourth-round selection based on playing time, pending Fields passing his physical with Pittsburgh.

"We have engaged in multiple trade conversations in recent weeks and believe trading Justin at this time to Pittsburgh is what is best for both Justin a]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274174410/roster-move-bears-agree-to-trade-justin-fields-to-steelers 274174410 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 14:37:10 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274174410/roster-move-bears-agree-to-trade-justin-fields-to-steelers <![CDATA[Greece Alarmed by Rising Tides of Migrants]]> Athens - Greece is facing increasing illegal immigration as the Gaza crisis continues. The trend has Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and senior European Union officials heading to Egypt Sunday to sign an aid package worth just over $8 billion intended to help ease migration.

A surge in illegal migration has seen numbers entering Greece swell by more than 400% in the last month alone.

Palestinians rank hi]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274174381/greece-alarmed-by-rising-tides-of-migrants 274174381 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 14:06:05 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274174381/greece-alarmed-by-rising-tides-of-migrants <![CDATA[Russia election to tighten Putin's grip, opponents stage noon protest]]> President Vladimir Putin is poised to tighten his grip on power on Sunday in a Russian election that is certain to deliver him a landslide victory, though some opponents staged a symbolic noon protest at polling stations against his rule.

Vladimir Putin, who rose to power in 1999, is poised to win a new six-year term that, if he completes it, would enable him to overtake Josef Stalin and become Russia's longest-s]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274174368/russia-election-to-tighten-putin-grip-opponents-stage-noon-protest 274174368 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 13:47:11 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274174368/russia-election-to-tighten-putin-grip-opponents-stage-noon-protest <![CDATA[India to hold marathon national election from April]]> India announced Saturday that national polls would begin in April, with Hindu-nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly favoured to win a third term in the world's largest democracy.

Nearly a billion people are eligible to cast ballots in what will be the largest exercise of the democratic franchise in human history, conducted over six weeks.

Many consider Modi's re-election a foregone conclusion, o]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274174367/india-to-hold-marathon-national-election-from-april 274174367 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 13:47:09 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274174367/india-to-hold-marathon-national-election-from-april <![CDATA[Iran Fails to Reach Goalball Nations Cup 2024 Semis]]> TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran's men's goalball team failed to reach the Goalball Nations Cup 2024 semifinals.

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Team Melli lost to Montenegro 11-6 and failed to advance to the tournament's semifinals.

Iran lost to Brazil, Japan and Montenegro and defeated Germany, Sweden and Poland in Group A.

Mostafa Shahbazi, Hassan Jafari, Mahdi Abbasi, Mohammad Mahdi Zarei, Khalil Shahriarnasab, Milad]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274174363/iran-fails-to-reach-goalball-nations-cup-2024-semis 274174363 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 13:37:13 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274174363/iran-fails-to-reach-goalball-nations-cup-2024-semis <![CDATA[European Union Announces $8 Billion Package of Aid for Egypt]]> Cairo - The European Union on Sunday announced a $8 billion aid package for cash-strapped Egypt amid concerns that economic pressure and conflicts and chaos in neighboring countries could drive more migrants to European shores.

The deal is scheduled to be signed during a visit by European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and the leaders of Belgium, Italy, Austria, Cyprus and Greece, according to Egyptian]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274174362/european-union-announces-8-billion-package-of-aid-for-egypt 274174362 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 13:35:40 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274174362/european-union-announces-8-billion-package-of-aid-for-egypt <![CDATA[Bayern rallies to crush Darmstadt in Bundesliga]]> BERLIN, March 16 (Xinhua) -- Jamal Musiala's brace paved the way for Bayern Munich's 5-2 comeback victory over last-placed Darmstadt in the Bundesliga's 26th round on Saturday.

The German giants assumed control from the starting whistle and dominated the possession.

Darmstadt goalkeeper Marcel Schuhen denied Bayern the opener as Joshua Kimmich couldn't finish off Musiala's solo run in the seventh minute.<]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274174160/bayern-rallies-to-crush-darmstadt-in-bundesliga 274174160 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:30:06 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274174160/bayern-rallies-to-crush-darmstadt-in-bundesliga <![CDATA[Iga Swiatek charges into Indian Wells final]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274173737/iga-swiatek-charges-into-indian-wells-final 274173737 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:46:25 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274173737/iga-swiatek-charges-into-indian-wells-final <![CDATA[European Union to use proceeds from Russian assets to fund weapons for Kyiv]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274173566/european-union-to-use-proceeds-from-russian-assets-to-fund-weapons-for-kyiv 274173566 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:30:16 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274173566/european-union-to-use-proceeds-from-russian-assets-to-fund-weapons-for-kyiv <![CDATA[Russian-Belarusian Band Returns to Stage After Detention in Thailand]]> Warsaw, Poland - A Russian-Belarusian rock band that denounces Moscow's Ukraine invasion returned to the stage this week, voicing defiance after being detained in Thailand in January and threatened with deportation to Russia.

The band, Bi-2, formed in the 1980s in Belarus when it was part of the Soviet Union, left Russia in protest over the invasion and has been touring ever since in countries with large Russian-]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274173058/russian-belarusian-band-returns-to-stage-after-detention-in-thailand 274173058 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 06:05:32 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274173058/russian-belarusian-band-returns-to-stage-after-detention-in-thailand <![CDATA[NFC NORTH: Recapping the first few days of free agency]]> Tim Twentyman

The first week of free agency is in the books and it was a very busy week for the four teams in the NFC North.

Here's a look at how rosters have changed throughout the division through the first wave of free agency:

DETROIT

2023 record: 12-5 (division champs)

Top re-signings: G Graham Glasgow, LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin, CB Emma]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274170487/nfc-north-recapping-the-first-few-days-of-free-agency 274170487 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 14:25:07 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274170487/nfc-north-recapping-the-first-few-days-of-free-agency <![CDATA[EU to use Russian assets to buy arms for Ukraine Scholz]]> The German chancellor has clarified that profits obtained from Moscow's funds held in the EU will be used to arm Kiev

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said that interest accrued from Russian assets frozen in the EU will be used to purchase weapons for Ukraine.

Soon after Russia launched its military operation against Ukraine in February 2022, Western countries froze approximately $300 bill]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274170483/eu-to-use-russian-assets-to-buy-arms-for-ukraine-scholz 274170483 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 14:13:03 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274170483/eu-to-use-russian-assets-to-buy-arms-for-ukraine-scholz <![CDATA[Belgorod, City Where War in Ukraine Came to Russia, Perseveres]]> BELGOROD, Russia - Air raid sirens wail almost daily in the southern Russian city of Belgorod, sending people rushing for cover and reminding residents the full-scale war in neighboring Ukraine is a reality for them too.

Compared with the destruction across much of Ukraine, Russia's vast territory has been largely unscathed.

Belgorod, 40 kilometers (25 miles) north of the border, is the main exception, a re]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274170172/belgorod-city-where-war-in-ukraine-came-to-russia-perseveres 274170172 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 10:06:42 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274170172/belgorod-city-where-war-in-ukraine-came-to-russia-perseveres <![CDATA[20 Killed in Russian Missile Attack on Odesa, More Than 70 Injured]]> A Russian missile attack on the southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa on Friday killed 20 people, including rescue workers, according to Ukrainian officials.

More than 70 others were wounded when two ballistic missiles hit a residential area of the city. The second strike came as first responders were rushing toward the scene to treat those hurt by the initial attack at the same location.

Ukrainian Presiden]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274169928/20-killed-in-russian-missile-attack-on-odesa-more-than-70-injured 274169928 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 06:06:43 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274169928/20-killed-in-russian-missile-attack-on-odesa-more-than-70-injured <![CDATA[First Ship to Use New Humanitarian Corridor Delivers Aid to Gaza]]> The Israeli military says a ship carrying 200 tons of humanitarian supplies for Gaza reached the enclave Friday and unloaded its cargo, inaugurating a sea route from Cyprus meant to help ease the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

The ship, Open Arms, was the first to sail the new maritime corridor from Cyprus, departing three days ago.

It carried food provided by World Central Kitchen, the charity founded by che]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274169927/first-ship-to-use-new-humanitarian-corridor-delivers-aid-to-gaza 274169927 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 06:06:24 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274169927/first-ship-to-use-new-humanitarian-corridor-delivers-aid-to-gaza <![CDATA[Germany backs French push to arm Ukraine with long-range weapons]]> Berlin has so far refused to provide Kiev with Taurus cruise missiles

Kiev's Western sponsors will work together as part of yet another "capability coalition" to supply Ukrainian forces with unspecified types of long-range arms, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said, backing the initiative originally floated]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274169822/germany-backs-french-push-to-arm-ukraine-with-long-range-weapons 274169822 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 02:04:38 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274169822/germany-backs-french-push-to-arm-ukraine-with-long-range-weapons <![CDATA[Wyndham Clark sprints ahead at The Players Championship]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274169745/wyndham-clark-sprints-ahead-at-the-players-championship 274169745 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 00:20:30 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274169745/wyndham-clark-sprints-ahead-at-the-players-championship <![CDATA[Were not at war with Russia, Scholz tells Macron]]> Germany, France and Poland affirmed unity on Ukraine after a rift over ground troops and long-range missile supply

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced that countries that support Ukraine are not at war with Russia. The statement came as the leaders of Germany, France and Poland met in Berlin on Friday to show solidarity after their recent disagreement over military support for Kiev.

http://www.polandsun.com/news/274169571/were-not-at-war-with-russia-scholz-tells-macron 274169571 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:13:04 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274169571/were-not-at-war-with-russia-scholz-tells-macron
<![CDATA[Russian Drone Attack Hits West Ukrainian Town Vinnytsia]]> A Russian drone attack has struck the western Ukrainian city of Vinnytsia, claiming at least one victim and leaving three others injured, according to a report by Reuters. The head of the Vinnytsia Regional Military Administration, Sergiy Borzov, provided this information.

The drone reportedly targeted an apartment block in Vinnytsia, though the details have not been independently verified, Reuters notes. Russia ]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274169567/russian-drone-attack-hits-west-ukrainian-town-vinnytsia 274169567 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:12:03 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274169567/russian-drone-attack-hits-west-ukrainian-town-vinnytsia <![CDATA['We're not at war with Russia,' Scholz tells Macron]]> Germany, France and Poland affirmed unity on Ukraine after a rift over ground troops and long-range missile supply

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced that countries that support Ukraine are not at war with Russia. The statement came as the leaders of Germany, France and Poland met in Berlin on Friday to show ]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274169532/were-not-at-war-with-russia-scholz-tells-macron 274169532 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 21:26:12 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274169532/were-not-at-war-with-russia-scholz-tells-macron <![CDATA[Plane carrying British defense minister subjected to GPS jamming]]> The incident occurred off the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, with media reports blaming the interference on Moscow

The UK Ministry of Defence has publicly expressed concerns after a RAF plane with Defence Secretary Grant Shapps was subjected to GPS jamming while flying near the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad. While London did not explicitly assign bla]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274169364/plane-carrying-british-defense-minister-subjected-to-gps-jamming 274169364 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:26:43 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274169364/plane-carrying-british-defense-minister-subjected-to-gps-jamming <![CDATA[Europe to Use Frozen Russian Profits to Arm Ukraine, Scholz Says]]> BERLIN - Ukraine's backers will use windfall profits on frozen Russian assets to finance arms purchases for Kyiv, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said following a meeting with his French and Polish counterparts aimed at showing unity after weeks of friction.

At a joint news conference in Berlin, Scholz, French President Emmanuel Macron and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk reaffirmed their support for Ukraine, whos]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274168258/europe-to-use-frozen-russian-profits-to-arm-ukraine-scholz-says 274168258 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:36:27 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274168258/europe-to-use-frozen-russian-profits-to-arm-ukraine-scholz-says <![CDATA[Blinken: 'Possibility, Urgency' in Hostage and Cease-Fire Talks]]> U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday the United States is working intensively with Israel, Qatar and Egypt to reach an agreement for a deal for the release of hostages held by Hamas and for an extended cease-fire in the fighting between Israel and Hamas.

"We have conversations that are happening now as we speak here. I am convinced that they will go on into the coming days," Blinken told reporters a]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274167518/blinken-possibility-urgency-in-hostage-and-cease-fire-talks 274167518 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:36:04 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274167518/blinken-possibility-urgency-in-hostage-and-cease-fire-talks <![CDATA[Macron faces backlash over U-turn on rape law]]> French leader has promised to incorporate ?consent? into new legislation on sexual assault, having opposed its inclusion in EU directive

The President of France Emmanuel Macron has come under fire after saying he was in favor of incorporating the notion that a sexual act without consent should fall under the country's criminal definition of rape.

The statement came as a surprise for the pub]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274166819/macron-faces-backlash-over-u-turn-on-rape-law 274166819 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:13:04 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274166819/macron-faces-backlash-over-u-turn-on-rape-law <![CDATA[More Than a Dozen Killed in Russian Missile Attack on Odesa]]> The regional governor in the southern Ukraine port city of Odesa reports a Russian missile attack Friday killed 14 people and injured 46 others.

In a post complete with pictures on his Telegram social media account, regional Governor Oleh Kiper said the dead included residents, a medic and a rescue worker. He said seven emergency workers were among the injured.

Kiper said the two emergency workers who were ]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274166201/more-than-a-dozen-killed-in-russian-missile-attack-on-odesa 274166201 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:07:00 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274166201/more-than-a-dozen-killed-in-russian-missile-attack-on-odesa <![CDATA[UN General Assembly adopts resolution on measures against Islamaphobia]]> UNITED NATIONS, March 15 (Xinhua) -- The General Assembly on Friday adopted a resolution on measures to combat Islamaphobia.

The resolution condemns any advocacy of religious hatred that constitutes incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence. It particularly condemns the incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence against Muslims as manifested in the increasing number of incidents of desecration]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274165814/un-general-assembly-adopts-resolution-on-measures-against-islamaphobia 274165814 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:20:53 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274165814/un-general-assembly-adopts-resolution-on-measures-against-islamaphobia <![CDATA[Germany on course to achieve 2030 climate targets: official]]> BERLIN, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Germany is for the first time on track to meet its 2030 national climate targets, Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Robert Habeck said on Friday.

Following the publication of projections by the Federal Environment Agency (UBA), Habeck said: "If we stay on course, we will achieve our 2030 climate targets."

By 2030, Europe's largest economy aims to reduce greenhou]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274165770/germany-on-course-to-achieve-2030-climate-targets-official 274165770 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:05:46 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274165770/germany-on-course-to-achieve-2030-climate-targets-official <![CDATA[Kevin Byard excited to join 'hungry' Bears defense]]> Larry Mayer

RELATED: Keep track of all the Bears' roster moves with ChicagoBears.com's Free Agency Tracker.

Veteran safety Kevin Byard decided to join the Bears in large part because he feels the team is ascending and boasts a talented defense.

Bears made free agent RB D’Andre Swift feel wanted Roster Move: Bears add LB Amen Ogbongbemiga  Roster Move: Bears agree to terms with RB Dȁ]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274165456/kevin-byard-excited-to-join-hungry-bears-defense 274165456 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:37:16 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274165456/kevin-byard-excited-to-join-hungry-bears-defense <![CDATA[Bears made free agent RB D'Andre Swift feel wanted]]> Larry Mayer

RELATED: Keep track of all the Bears' roster moves with ChicagoBears.com's Free Agency Tracker.

New Bears running back D'Andre Swift told reporters Thursday that he was "stressing" when the NFL's free agency negotiation window opened on Monday.

"I was laying down with my phone next to me in the house by myself," Swift said during his introductory press conference. "I didn't want to be aro]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274165455/bears-made-free-agent-rb-dandre-swift-feel-wanted 274165455 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:37:14 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274165455/bears-made-free-agent-rb-dandre-swift-feel-wanted <![CDATA[Roster Move: Bears acquire 6-time Pro Bowl WR Keenan Allen]]> Larry Mayer

RELATED: Keep track of all the Bears' roster moves with ChicagoBears.com's Free Agency Tracker.

The Bears on Thursday acquired six-time Pro Bowl receiver Keenan Allen in a blockbuster trade from the Chargers in exchange for a 2024 fourth-round draft pick (No. 110), pending a physical.

"We're extremely excited to add Keenan to our team," general manager Ryan Poles said. "His body of work s]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274165454/roster-move-bears-acquire-6-time-pro-bowl-wr-keenan-allen 274165454 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:37:11 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274165454/roster-move-bears-acquire-6-time-pro-bowl-wr-keenan-allen <![CDATA[Dont toy with Germans lives, left-wing MP tells colleagues]]> Potential delivery of German-made Taurus missiles to Kiev could undermine Berlin's own security, Sahra Wagenknecht says

Lawmakers across the German political spectrum who are considering delivering long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine should realize that this would put the lives of millions of Germans on the line, veteran left-wing politician Sahra Wagenknecht has argued. The MP also pointed out]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274165350/dont-toy-with-germans-lives-left-wing-mp-tells-colleagues 274165350 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 13:13:46 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274165350/dont-toy-with-germans-lives-left-wing-mp-tells-colleagues <![CDATA[Ukraine, Russia Launch Drone and Missile Attacks]]> Ukraine and Russia said Friday they shot down enemy drones overnight, as the first day of voting began in Russia's presidential election, and European leaders gathered in Berlin to discuss aid to Ukraine.

In a social media post, Ukraine's air force said it downed 27 Iranian-style drones. The Russian defense ministry said in a statement Friday five Ukrainian drones and two rockets were intercepted over Russia's Be]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274165341/ukraine-russia-launch-drone-and-missile-attacks 274165341 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 13:06:45 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274165341/ukraine-russia-launch-drone-and-missile-attacks <![CDATA[First aid boat unloads in Gaza as Hamas proposes new truce]]> PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES (AFP) - A first aid ship plying a new maritime corridor from Cyprus began unloading its cargo of desperately needed food in Gaza Friday as Hamas proposed a new six-week truce in the war.

AFP footage showed the Open Arms, which set sail from Cyprus on Tuesday, towing a barge that the Spanish charity operating it says is loaded with 200 tons of food for Gazans threatened with famine aft]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274167406/first-aid-boat-unloads-in-gaza-as-hamas-proposes-new-truce 274167406 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:46:59 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274167406/first-aid-boat-unloads-in-gaza-as-hamas-proposes-new-truce <![CDATA[Top German government MP calls for end to Ukraine conflict]]> The head of the Social Democrats in parliament, Rolf Mutzenich, said it is time to stop thinking only in terms of how to "wage a war"

It is about time Germany shifted its deliberations toward winding down, freezing and ending the Ukraine conflict, the head of the ruling Social Democratic Party in the German parliament]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274165275/top-german-government-mp-calls-for-end-to-ukraine-conflict 274165275 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 09:33:55 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274165275/top-german-government-mp-calls-for-end-to-ukraine-conflict <![CDATA[Palestinians Killed While Awaiting Aid in Gaza, Health Ministry Says]]> As Palestinians lined up for aid in Gaza early Friday, Palestinian officials said two Israeli attacks - one in central Gaza, the second in the north - killed dozens of civilians.

In the two separate incidents, a total of at least 29 people were killed and 150 more were injured as they waited to receive aid, according to the Hamas-run health ministry.

In the first incident, Palestinian health officials said ]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274165096/palestinians-killed-while-awaiting-aid-in-gaza-health-ministry-says 274165096 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 08:36:24 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274165096/palestinians-killed-while-awaiting-aid-in-gaza-health-ministry-says <![CDATA[Australia Resumes Aid to UN Palestinian Aid Agency]]> Sydney - Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong said Friday the government will resume funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, which is providing humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza. In January, Australia joined several Western nations in suspending funding to UNRWA after Israeli intelligence suggested a dozen of its workers had been linked to the October 7 attack by Hamas militants. Austra]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274165072/australia-resumes-aid-to-un-palestinian-aid-agency 274165072 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 08:05:31 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274165072/australia-resumes-aid-to-un-palestinian-aid-agency <![CDATA[EU Deal with Egypt Rewards Authoritarianism, Betrays "EU Values"]]> The European Union is about to reward Egypt's autocratic leader, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, for preventing migrants' departures towards Europe.

Visiting Cairo on March 17, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, along with the Prime Ministers of Italy, Greece, and Belgium, will officially upgrade the EU-Egypt relations to a "has been reported that the US president, Joe Biden, has managed to scrape together US$300 million (Pound 235 million) as an emergency measure to supply the Ukraine military with at least some ammunition as it struggles to hold the line against better-supplied Russian forces.

The news]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274164407/ukraine-war-a-warning-for-kyiv-western-allies-from-the-failed-polish-uprising-of-1830-31 274164407 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:55:45 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274164407/ukraine-war-a-warning-for-kyiv-western-allies-from-the-failed-polish-uprising-of-1830-31 <![CDATA[European Parliament adopts EU media freedom law]]> The EU is set to better protect journalists from political pressure and surveillance under an unprecedented media freedom law approved by the European Parliament on Wednesday.

The legislation, backed in a vote by 464 EU lawmakers, with 92 against and 65 abstaining, also enshrines editorial independence and seeks to improve transparency on media ownership.

The law still needs to be adopted by the EU's 27 mem]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274158673/european-parliament-adopts-eu-media-freedom-law 274158673 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:47:06 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274158673/european-parliament-adopts-eu-media-freedom-law <![CDATA[Aviation body blames lack of professionalism for Pakistani airlines ban in EU]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274156770/aviation-body-blames-lack-of-professionalism-for-pakistani-airlines-ban-in-eu 274156770 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:18:50 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274156770/aviation-body-blames-lack-of-professionalism-for-pakistani-airlines-ban-in-eu <![CDATA[Lufthansa to build 2nd hangar in Philippines]]> MANILA, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Germany's flag carrier Lufthansa is looking to build a second hangar in the Philippines, as part of its expansion plans in the Southeast Asia region, said Philippine Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual on Thursday.

Pascual said the plan was discussed during a meeting between Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos and Lufthansa's managers in Berlin where Marcos was o]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274156733/lufthansa-to-build-2nd-hangar-in-philippines 274156733 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:50:16 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274156733/lufthansa-to-build-2nd-hangar-in-philippines <![CDATA[Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, March 14]]> SEOUL -- South Korean banks' combined net income hit a record high last year owing to increase in both interest and non-interest incomes, financial watchdog data showed Thursday.

Net income of local banks totaled 21.3 trillion won (16.2 billion U.S. dollars) in 2023, up 15.0 percent compared with the previous year, according to the Financial Supervisory Service. (South Korea-Bank- Earnings)

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]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274156643/xinhua-world-economic--summary-at-0900-gmt-march-14 274156643 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 08:45:52 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274156643/xinhua-world-economic--summary-at-0900-gmt-march-14 <![CDATA[Poland to replace ambassadors in over 50 countries]]> Prime Minister Donald Tusk could face opposition from President Andrzej Duda over the proposed move

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has decided to recall more than 50 of the country's ambassadors and will withdraw around a dozen candidates put forward by the previous government in Warsaw, according to a stat]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274156520/poland-to-replace-ambassadors-in-over-50-countries 274156520 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 06:12:39 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274156520/poland-to-replace-ambassadors-in-over-50-countries <![CDATA[Putin issues warning on US troops in Ukraine]]> Russia will consider any foreign military forces invaders and will treat them accordingly, the president has said

Russia will treat any US troops sent to Ukraine as invaders and Washington knows that, President Vladimir Putin said in an interview with journalist Dmitry Kiselyov, the head of Rossiya Segodnya, on Wednes]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274155809/putin-issues-warning-on-us-troops-in-ukraine 274155809 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 14:20:27 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274155809/putin-issues-warning-on-us-troops-in-ukraine <![CDATA[To Really Help Migrants, Poland Should Stop Pushbacks at Belarus Border]]> A good starting point for the new Polish government to demonstrate it is serious about restoring the rule of law, which was eroded by the previous government, would be stopping the practice of migrant pushbacks at the country's border with Belarus.

On March 8, the Polish Border Gua]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274156131/to-really-help-migrants-poland-should-stop-pushbacks-at-belarus-border 274156131 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 13:12:02 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274156131/to-really-help-migrants-poland-should-stop-pushbacks-at-belarus-border <![CDATA[EU parliament to vote on landmark AI Act today]]> STRASBOURG, 13th March, 2024 (WAM) -- The European Union is on the verge of enacting the most comprehensive guardrails on the fast-developing world of artificial intelligence (AI), Bloomberg reported on Wednesday.

The bloc's parliament will vote Wednesday on the AI Act, a landmark set of rules that, in the absence of any legislation from the U.S., could set the tone for how AI is governed in the Western world. <]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274155436/eu-parliament-to-vote-on-landmark-ai-act-today 274155436 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 07:49:32 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274155436/eu-parliament-to-vote-on-landmark-ai-act-today <![CDATA[Armenia: Key parliament committee OKs EU mission extension]]> PanARMENIAN.Net - The Standing Commission of the National Assembly on European Integration approved on Tuesday, March 12 a proposal to extend the period of deployment of a European Union monitoring mission in Armenia.

Back in 2022, based on the request of the Armenian side, the EU Council made an unprecedented urgent decision to deploy a Civilian Mission of the EU Monitori]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274155627/armenia-key-parliament-committee-oks-eu-mission-extension 274155627 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 04:45:49 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274155627/armenia-key-parliament-committee-oks-eu-mission-extension <![CDATA[Polish troops would never leave Ukraine - Putin]]> Warsaw dreams of returning their "historic lands," the Russian president has said

Any attempt to send Polish troops into Ukraine may end up with a long-term occupation, President Vladimir Putin has warned in an extensive interview with Russian journalist Dmitry Kiselyov, which is set to be aired b]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274155245/polish-troops-would-never-leave-ukraine---putin 274155245 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 03:30:33 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274155245/polish-troops-would-never-leave-ukraine---putin <![CDATA[Germany reveals huge military shortages]]> The Bundeswehr is still suffering from thin ranks and inadequate equipment, a senior official has warned

Germany is still struggling to resolve issues that have been plaguing its military for decades, an annual report prepared by the parliamentary commissioner for the Bundeswehr, Eva Hoegl, has shown. Despite efforts ]]> http://www.polandsun.com/news/274155024/germany-reveals-huge-military-shortages 274155024 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 21:22:35 GMT http://www.polandsun.com/news/274155024/germany-reveals-huge-military-shortages