UK Approves AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 Vaccine
The UK has become the first country globally to approve the COVID-19 vaccine from Oxford University and pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca.
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Thomas O. Falk is a London-based political analyst, journalist, and commentator. His work has appeared on Al Jazeera, CGTN, The New Arab, Inside Arabia, il Gionale, and other outlets.
Stoltenberg: NATO to Step up its Defense against biological weapons
Given the fatal consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, NATO intends to intensify its efforts against potential future attacks
Number of Asylum Seekers Decreases Significantly
Prior to the pandemic, the number of applications had risen. Now it has declined. Nonetheless, Germany remains particularly popular for
NATO Secretary-General Stoltenberg Calls out Germany Over Drones
An internal dispute between the German government in Berlin over the procurement of drones is confusing alliance partners, namely NATO
AfD Delegation meets with Russia’s Foreign Minister Lavrov
A delegation of Germany’s AfD met the Russian Foreign Minister in Moscow. The party continues to establish its relationship with
EU and UK Remain Apart on Key Issue
The UK and the EU continue to argue about future fishing quotas in UK waters. Brussels has made an offer
Canary Islands Witness Significant Increase in Migration
Due to the corona pandemic, fewer people have made the dangerous journey to Europe, but an EU report warns of
EU Commission President Calls on Hungary and Poland to get ECJ Involved
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen calls on Poland and Hungary to plead their dispute over budget at the
EU Pledges Further Billions in aid to Afghanistan
During a virtual donor conference for Afghanistan, the European Union pledged a further 1.2 billion euros over the next four
EU Seeks to Rally Against Anti-Semitism
Under Germany’s presidency, the member states are planning to take decisive action against antisemitism in Europe in light of increase
Germany’s Newfound Affection For Russia
Two weeks ago, Chancellor Merkel traveled to Moscow for a conversation with President Putin. Conversations took place about the current
