UK regulator revokes license of Russia-backed broadcaster RT.
Britain's communications regulator Ofcom has revoked the broadcast license for RT, citing 29 ongoing investigations into the channel's impartiality. The decision follows previous fines and concerns about the broadcaster's state-funded Russian origins and coverage of the Ukraine invasion.
UK regulator revokes license of Russia-backed broadcaster RT.
Britain's communications regulator Ofcom has revoked the license of Russian state-funded broadcaster RT, citing impartiality concerns related to its coverage of the Ukraine invasion. The decision follows 29 ongoing investigations and previous fines for broadcast standards violations, reflecting growing tensions in media representation during the conflict.
Biden’s China ‘pivot’ complicated by Russia’s war in Ukraine.
President Biden aims to refocus US foreign policy on China, but Russia's invasion of Ukraine complicates this strategy. With an upcoming call to Xi Jinping, Biden seeks to navigate the complex geopolitical landscape and manage tensions between the two superpowers.
Biden’s China ‘pivot’ complicated by Russia’s war in Ukraine.
President Biden's strategic pivot to Asia faces significant challenges as Russia's war in Ukraine complicates diplomatic relations. With an upcoming call to Xi Jinping, Biden aims to manage competitive dynamics while addressing global tensions and potential strategic implications of the ongoing conflict.
Intel unveils $88B chipmaking expansion plan for Europe.
U.S. chipmaker Intel reveals ambitious 80 billion euro investment plan across Europe, targeting chip production sites in Germany, Ireland, France, and Italy. CEO Pat Gelsinger highlights the growing global demand for semiconductors and aims to balance industry supply chains through strategic technological expansion.
Russia’s invasion drives NATO rethink of Europe force stance.
The 1997 NATO-Russia Founding Act envisioned mutual trust and cooperation. Today, Russia's invasion of Ukraine has shattered those hopes, prompting a fundamental rethinking of NATO's strategic posture and defensive capabilities in Europe.
Russia’s invasion drives NATO rethink of Europe force stance.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has dramatically transformed NATO's strategic outlook, challenging a 1997 founding document that envisioned cooperation instead of confrontation. The NATO-Russia Founding Act, now seemingly obsolete, symbolizes the dramatic shift in geopolitical relations between Moscow and Western powers.
Council of Europe expels Russia from human rights body.
The Council of Europe voted to expel Russia from its human rights organization, symbolically removing the Russian flag from its headquarters in Strasbourg. The 47-nation group cited Moscow's invasion of Ukraine as the reason for terminating Russia's membership after more than two decades.
Asian shares rise ahead of Fed decision on rate hike.
Asian shares rose ahead of the Federal Reserve's anticipated interest rate hike, with Japan's Nikkei 225 jumping 1.7% and other regional indexes mostly positive. The Fed is expected to increase short-term rates by 0.25 percentage points, marking the first increase since 2018 and potentially signaling the start of a series of rate hikes to combat high inflation.
White House: Biden will travel to Europe for Ukraine talks.
President Joe Biden will meet European leaders in Brussels on March 24 to assess the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict, discuss sanctions, and coordinate humanitarian efforts through face-to-face diplomacy.