French prosecutors have issued an arrest warrant for Lebanon’s central bank governor, Riad Salameh, who slammed the move and promised to appeal. The warrant followed Salameh’s failure to appear before French prosecutors on Tuesday to be questioned on corruption charges, officials said. In a statement, he said the arrest warrant is a violation of the … Read moreFrance issues arrest warrant for Lebanon’s central bank chief
John Durham was charged with leading an investigation into the origins of the probe by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) into possible collusion between the 2016 campaign of former President Donald Trump and Russia. The release of that report on Monday signalled the end of Durham’s four-year investigation. It is an affair that … Read moreKey takeaways from investigation of FBI’s Trump-Russia probe
The prime ministers of the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, Rishi Sunak and Mark Rutte, have agreed to build an “international coalition” to provide fighter jet support for Ukraine, a key item of military equipment Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has long sought from Western allies supporting his country’s fight against Russian forces. “The Prime Minister … Read moreUkraine receives jet fighter support pledge from UK, Netherlands
When boats with refugees are at risk of capsizing in the Mediterranean Sea, the speed of rescue operations is essential. Any delay in the emergency response can lead to serious bodily harm or the loss of life. Still, offering a speedy response in such situations is not one of Europe’s priorities. In a study recently published in the journal … Read moreThe EU’s secret weapon against refugees -time