US 'two days off' sending EU letter on tariffs as bloc is 'very nice' now, Trump saysUS president Donald Trump has also been speaking about US trade with the EU in the last few minutes.He said “the European Union[1] has been speaking to us, Ursula and the whole group, and they have been very nice.”He then repeats that the EU “treated us very badly until recently,” even saying the bloc was “in many respects much worse than China,” but then ...

The spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin[1] admitted what he called the "unprecedented" military censorship of media in the country, but defended it as necessary in the current circumstances, as Moscow's invasion of Ukraine thunders on.Dmitry Peksov, speaking to Russia's Expert magazine, acknowledged that many publications had closed down and journalists had left the country."But do not forget the situation we are in," Peskov said, translated from Russian, in the interview published on Friday, July 11."Now is the time of ...

Russian air defense systems destroyed 155 Ukrainian drones in an overnight barrage, the Defense Ministry said Friday, as regional officials reported at least three people killed in attacks.Between 11 p.m. Thursday and 7 a.m. Friday, “air defense systems on duty intercepted and destroyed 155 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles,” the military wrote on Telegram. It added that 53 of the drones were downed over the Kursk region, which borders Ukraine.In the western Lipetsk region, Governor Igor Artamonov said a drone crashed ...

"Horrific to see in black and white. But hardly surprising," is how a top European diplomat reacted to what comes across as deep, heartfelt disdain for European allies, revealed late on Monday, European time, in an online group chat between top US security officials.[1]Seemingly by accident, Atlantic magazine editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg was also invited to the chat, which discussed planned strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen aimed at unblocking trade routes on the Suez Canal. He subsequently made the frank ...

Germany and Norway are prepared to purchase three Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine from a U.S. manufacturer, President Volodymyr Zelensky said during a press conference in Rome on July 10."Germany[1] is ready to pay – I have agreements with them – for two systems. Norway[2] is ready to pay – I have bilateral agreements with Prime Minister (Jonas Gahr Stoere) – one system," Zelensky said[3] on the sidelines of the Ukraine Recovery Conference.The announcement follows Kyiv's calls for Western ...

Russia’s top diplomat on Friday met his North Korean counterpart for talks amid reports that Pyongyang has sent thousands of troops to Russia to support its military in the war in Ukraine.Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui’s visit to Moscow and her meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov came on the heels of the Pentagon’s statement that North Korea has deployed about 10,000 troops to Russia to fight against Ukraine.The Biden administration said Thursday that some 8,000 North Korean soldiers ...

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni speak with media reporters during the Ukraine Recovery Conference at La Nuvola convention center in Rome on Thursday. Gregorio Borgia/AP hide caption toggle caption Gregorio Borgia/AP ROME — Countries prepared to provide troops for a post-ceasefire force in Ukraine agreed to set up a headquarters in Paris for a rapid deployment after hostilities end in Russia's war on its neighbor. A U.S. delegation was present for the first time at ...

Oslo Taxi's Tesla model Y (L) and the NIO ET5 electric vehicle from Nio Inc, a Chinese multinational electric car manufacturer, drive through the Norwegian capital Oslo, on Sept. 27, 2024.Jonathan Nackstrand | Afp | Getty ImagesTesla[1]'s sale of new cars in Norway skyrocketed 213% in May from a year ago, according to official registration data[2], bucking a downward trend across Europe.Tesla car sales in Norway jumped to 2,600 last month, data from the Norwegian Road Federation (OFV) showed on ...

President Zelensky’s calls for the United States to punish Russia economically have had little effect since President Trump returned to the White House.“Sanctions must be imposed faster, and pressure on Russia must be strong enough that they truly feel the consequences of their terror,” the Ukrainian leader said on Thursday, in his latest desperate plea for help.For once, his request may have fallen on fertile ground.This week, Trump showed growing frustration with President Putin about Russia’s failure to come to ...

MOSCOW, Idaho -- A local foodbank is making sure Idahoans have stocked pantries and set tables this summer. The Idaho Foodbank's mobile pantry will distribute food in Moscow on July 28 at the Latah County Fairgrounds (1021 Harold Avenue.) The distribution will provide attendees with a selection of fresh produce, frozen meat, dairy and dry goods. The food is free with only minimal documentation or eligibility required. The distribution will begin at 10 a.m. and go until the last food box is handed out. For ...