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European

European Union Approves New Migration Pact in Hopes of Combating the Growing Popularity of Far-Right Extremism

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Falcon powers – On Tuesday, the member states of the European Union approved a new migration pact that includes several amendments aimed at countering the rising popularity of far-right extremist candidates ahead of next month’s continental elections. Ministers from EU member states voted in favor of ten new legislations that......
European

Sweden Considers Nuclear Weapon Deployment “Under One Condition”

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Falcon powers – Swedish Prime Minister Olaf Kristersson expressed his openness to deploying nuclear weapons in his country “in times of war” amid demands for their ban on the territories of states that recently joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The Swedish parliament will vote in June on the......
European

Could Belgium’s historic labour law for sex workers usher change across Europe?

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FALCON POWERS – The law is the first in Europe — and the world — to provide sex workers with social security provisions such as pensions and maternity leave, as well as an official employment contract. When Emily first heard about Belgium’s decision to create Europe’s first labour law for......
European

In pictures: Northern Lights dazzle around the world

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Falcon powers – Large parts of the world got a rare glimpse of the Northern Lights on Friday night, after one of the strongest geomagnetic storms to hit Earth for years. These events increase chances of the lights being visible, and the last time there was such a strong storm......
Lebanon and Gaza War

Slovenian Foreign Minister: Closure of Rafah Crossing a “Disaster”

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Falcon powers – The Slovenian Foreign Minister has condemned the continued closure of the Rafah Crossing from the Palestinian side for the fifth consecutive day, describing it as a disaster. During a joint press conference with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Sunday, Slovenian Foreign Minister Tania Fajon affirmed that......
International

Moscow: Russian Forces Control 4 Towns in Kharkiv

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FALCON POWERS – The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on Sunday that Russian army forces have gained control over four new towns in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine, which borders Russia. In a statement, the ministry said, “Units from the Northern Group of Russian forces advanced towards the enemy’s defense......
Lebanon and Gaza War

12 Princeton University Faculty Members Go on Hunger Strike in Support of Gaza

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FALCON POWERS – Over 12 faculty members from Princeton University have joined student hunger strikers for a one-day fast in solidarity with the Palestinian cause and to demand an end to Israeli aggression in the Gaza Strip. On May 3rd, a group of 18 students at Princeton University began a......
Economy & Business

Swedish Central Bank Cuts Interest Rates for the First Time in 8 Years – Decrease in Loan Interest Rates

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FALCON POWERS – The Swedish central bank has announced a decision to reduce the key interest rate by 0.25%, marking the first rate cut in eight years. The new benchmark interest rate is set at 3.75%. Over the past eight years, interest rates in Sweden have gradually risen from low......