Tuesday Briefing: Hungary Approved Sweden’s NATO Bid
After more than a year and a half of stalling, Hungary’s Parliament voted yesterday to approve Sweden as a new member of NATO.
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Hungary votes to approve Sweden's NATO membership
Hungary on Monday voted to approve Sweden's NATO accession bid, ending months of diplomatic negotiations and finalizing Stockholm's membership almost two years after it first applied to join the military alliance.
Financial aid to Ukraine should not be stalled
While the European Union managed to agree, albeit belatedly, on a financial aid package for Ukraine, the U.S. has been slow in approving new support. The war-hit country is short on arms and ammunition needed to fight Russia, and the Ukrainian fund used to pay the salaries of civil servants and pensions for citizens is running dry. Delaying support for Kyiv sends a wrong message to the world that the democratic camp's resolve to protect the rule of law is faltering.
How China Built BYD, Its Tesla Killer
China’s BYD was a battery manufacturer trying its hand at building cars when it showed off its newest model in 2007. American executives at the Guangzhou auto show gaped at the car’s uneven purple paint job and the poor fit of its doors.
Thursday Briefing: Military Plane Crashes in Russia
A large Russian military transport plane crashed yesterday in the Belgorod region near the border with Ukraine, killing everyone onboard, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
America: the perils of being No 1
The end of World War II was distinguished by a carefully choreographed scenario that was finalized by the Allies at the Yalta Conference held in February 1945.
This scenic town in Croatia is selling houses for just 13 cents—but there’s a catch
Forget a penny for your thoughts; what about 13 cents for a house in Croatia?
Suzuki suspends production at Hungary car plant due to Red Sea attacks
TOKYO -- Suzuki Motor has suspended production at a Hungarian car plant for seven days through Jan. 21, the company said Tuesday. That comes amid delays in the delivery of engines and other parts from Japan as a recent wave of attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea disrupts global logistics.