COPENHAGEN: Denmark Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said on Thursday he was “more optimistic” following technical talks with the United States (US) over Greenland, a week after President Donald Trump backed away from threats to seize the Arctic territory. Read More: Greenland in spotlight as Trump questions Denmark “We had the very first meeting at senior official […]
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EU approves 19th sanctions package against Russia
BRUSSELS: The European Union (EU) on Thursday formally adopted its 19th package of sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine, introducing a ban on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports and fresh restrictions on financial and trade activities. The 27-member bloc approved the package after Slovakia lifted its objection late Wednesday, paving the way […]