EU lets Russian LNG slip in new sanctions package – POLITICO

EU lets Russian LNG slip in new sanctions package – POLITICO

Separate from LNG, the sanctions package will propose penalties on more aging oil-exporting tankers operating as part of Russia’s so-called shadow fleet, the diplomats added. The EU will target 74 new vessels, two other EU diplomats said. Additionally, the new offering will push to restrict Moscow’s aluminum exports, according to the three diplomats. The EU … Read more

What counts as sovereign in the cloud? – POLITICO

What counts as sovereign in the cloud? – POLITICO

Yet that doesn’t mean only European providers can offer sovereign cloud solutions. American providers might also be able to protect customer data from United States government access through technical measures such as client-side encryption, encryption with third-party key management or confidential computing. If securely implemented, the American provider can then only disclose data in its … Read more

Germany reportedly boosting domestic defense with new division – POLITICO

Germany reportedly boosting domestic defense with new division – POLITICO

The German army is creating a new division to focus on territorial defense, at a time when NATO is on high alert for a potential Russian attack at the alliance’s borders, according to media reports. The reorganization will take effect on April 1, according to the reports. It will bring the number of German army … Read more

Westminster’s tips for a perfect Christmas lunch – POLITICO

Westminster’s tips for a perfect Christmas lunch – POLITICO

Kemi Badenoch, Tory leader: Alcohol and butter make everything better. | Sebastein Bozon/Getty Images Steve Reed, environment secretary: I’m barbecuing the turkey this year, so I can’t tell you yet whether that’s a top tip or a total disaster! Other than that — brining the turkey overnight massively improves the flavor. Liz Truss, ex-prime minister: My top … Read more

Russian cargo ship sinks off the coast of Spain – POLITICO

Russian cargo ship sinks off the coast of Spain – POLITICO

The Russian cargo ship Ursa Major, that was alleged to be evacuating military personnel and materièl from Russian bases in Syria, sank in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Spain on Monday night. “In the international waters of the Mediterranean Sea, the Russian dry cargo ship Ursa Major … sank after an explosion in the … Read more

Post-Brexit Britain has a new best friend: Brazil – POLITICO

Post-Brexit Britain has a new best friend: Brazil – POLITICO

Patriota, Lula’s man in London, stuck to diplomatic language and did not name Trump when discussing the relationship. Instead, he stressed that Brazil and Britain wanted to set “examples of active and responsible behavior” on climate, “independently of what other players may decide to do or not.” Niblett said: “If the U.K. is seen as … Read more

Israel destroys targets across Syria as Russian vessels desert Tartus naval base – POLITICO

Israel destroys targets across Syria as Russian vessels desert Tartus naval base – POLITICO

The port city of Latakia on the Mediterranean Sea came under heavy attack, the BBC reported. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that “Israeli warplanes” had damaged or sunk about 10 Syrian naval vessels and levelled “the Barzeh scientific research center” in the town. That same facility was hit in 2018 by Western countries, … Read more

Egypt says it is not helping Israel by sending explosives shipment

Egypt says it is not helping Israel by sending explosives shipment

Egypt on Thursday denied it assisted Israeli military operations after media reports that an Egyptian port received a shipment of explosives bound for an Israeli defense contractor. “The Egyptian Armed Forces categorically deny what has been circulated on social media and suspicious accounts and what is being promoted about assisting Israel in its military … Read more

Fears grow that Israel is seeking to reopen Lebanon’s internal fault lines – POLITICO

Fears grow that Israel is seeking to reopen Lebanon’s internal fault lines – POLITICO

Even staunch Lebanese opponents of Hezbollah, who have long hoped to see the back of Iran’s most important regional ally, are recoiling at a military campaign that’s triggered the country’s biggest population displacement in over four decades. Oct 15 7 mins read Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator … Read more

Russia launches attacks on Kyiv and Odessa, Ukraine says – POLITICO

Russia launches attacks on Kyiv and Odessa, Ukraine says – POLITICO

“The enemy once again used its drones against Kyiv,” Serhiy Popko, head of Kyiv’s military administration, said in a post on Telegram. “Russian drones entered the capital of Ukraine in several waves and from different directions.” The State Emergency Service said one person was wounded and warehouses and cargo trucks were damaged in Odessa during the … Read more