Day: May 18, 2022

Afghan Taliban mediate ceasefire between Pakistan and local militants

The Taliban in Afghanistan have mediated a temporary ceasefire between Pakistan and a local Pakistani Taliban militant group following talks between the two sides in Kabul, an official said on Wednesday. The Pakistani Taliban – known as the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) – has carried out some of the bloodiest attacks inside Pakistan since 2007. It… Read More Afghan Taliban mediate ceasefire between Pakistan and local militants

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Google’s Russian subsidiary files for bankruptcy

The Russian subsidiary of Alphabet Inc’s Google has filed for insolvency, according to a message posted on Russia’s official registry Fedresurs on Wednesday. The subsidiary was “submitting a notice of the intention to declare itself insolvent (bankrupt)”, the note said. “Since March 22, 2022, it foresees its own bankruptcy and inability to fulfil its monetary… Read More Google’s Russian subsidiary files for bankruptcy

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Finland and Sweden formally apply to join NATO

Finland and Sweden formally applied to join NATO on Wednesday, prompted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and triggering one of the most significant changes in Europe’s security architecture in decades. The applications came after more than 250 Ukrainian fighters surrendered to Russian forces at the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol after weeks of resistance, bringing an… Read More Finland and Sweden formally apply to join NATO

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