European Central Bank Hints at Possible Rate Cut Soon: President Lagarde’s Statement and Outlook for Inflation and Economy

European Central Bank Hints at Possible Rate Cut Soon: President Lagarde’s Statement and Outlook for Inflation and Economy

At its board meeting on the 11th, the European Central Bank (ECB) left its main policy interest rate unchanged as expected, but hinted at the possibility of a rate cut soon. Photographed in December 2023 (2024 Reuters/Kai Pfaffenbach) (Reuters) – The European Central Bank (ECB) left its main policy interest rate unchanged as expected at … Read more

Former President Trump Believes It’s Inappropriate to Visit Ukraine as Presidential Candidate, Campaign Says

Former President Trump Believes It’s Inappropriate to Visit Ukraine as Presidential Candidate, Campaign Says

Former President Trump (pictured), who was confirmed as the Republican Party’s candidate in the US presidential election on April 10, believes it is inappropriate for him to visit Ukraine at this time because he is not a sitting president. March photo shoot in New York (2024 Reuters) [ワシントン 10日 ロイター] – Former President Trump, who … Read more

Russia Accuses Ukraine of Third Consecutive Attack on Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, IAEA Emergency Meeting Called

Russia Accuses Ukraine of Third Consecutive Attack on Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, IAEA Emergency Meeting Called

Russia on the 9th accused Ukraine of attacking the Russian-controlled Zaporozhye nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine for the third consecutive day. Photographed in June 2023 (2024 Reuters/Alina Smutko) [モスクワ/キーウ 9日 ロイター] – Russia on the 9th accused Ukraine of attacking the Russian-controlled Zaporozhye nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine for the third consecutive day. … Read more

Group of Seven (G7) Countries Issue Warning to Iran Over Possible Transfer of Ballistic Missiles to Russia

Group of Seven (G7) Countries Issue Warning to Iran Over Possible Transfer of Ballistic Missiles to Russia

On the 15th, the Group of Seven (G7) countries issued a statement calling on Iran not to provide ballistic missiles to Russia and threatening action against Iran if it did. (2024 Reuters/Morteza Nikoubazl) [ローマ/ワシントン 15日 ロイター] – On the 15th, the Group of Seven (G7) countries issued a statement calling on Iran not to provide … Read more

Russian Presidential Spokesman Peskov Calls Pope Francis’ Urge for Ukraine Peace Talks “Very Understandable”

Russian Presidential Spokesman Peskov Calls Pope Francis’ Urge for Ukraine Peace Talks “Very Understandable”

Russian Presidential Spokesman Peskov said on the 11th that Pope Francis’ urging for Ukraine to start peace talks with Russia is “very understandable.” (2024 Reuters/Sergei Karpukhin) [モスクワ/ブリュッセル 11日 ロイター] – Russian Presidential Spokesman Peskov said on the 11th that Pope Francis’ urging for Ukraine to start peace talks with Russia is “extremely understandable.” Spokesperson Peskov … Read more

French President Macron Announces Support for Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide Bill in May

French President Macron Announces Support for Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide Bill in May

On March 10, French President Macron announced for the first time that he supports legalizing euthanasia and assisted suicide for adults who have been diagnosed with terminal cancer or other conditions that limit their life expectancy. The government has announced that it will ask the government to submit an “end of life” bill to Congress … Read more

IAEA Director-General meets with Putin over Zaporozhye nuclear power plant safety concerns in Ukraine

IAEA Director-General meets with Putin over Zaporozhye nuclear power plant safety concerns in Ukraine

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General Tom Grossi said on the 6th that he had been in Russia after holding “tense” talks with Russian energy officials over the safety of the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine, which is under Russian military control. met with President Putin. Photographed on the 4th (2024 Reuters/Lisa Leutner) … Read more

Ukrainian Military Faces Critical Shortage of Troops and Ammunition in Third Year of War with Russia

Ukrainian Military Faces Critical Shortage of Troops and Ammunition in Third Year of War with Russia

[クラマトルスク(ウクライナ) 21日 ロイター] – As the war against Russia enters its third year, the Ukrainian military’s 59th Infantry Brigade is facing a harsh reality. We are running out of troops and ammunition to fight. According to one platoon leader, the number of soldiers in the brigade numbered in the thousands at the start of the … Read more

EU Approves 13th Round of Sanctions Against Russia, Including Ban on Travel and Business

EU Approves 13th Round of Sanctions Against Russia, Including Ban on Travel and Business

The European Union (EU) approved its 13th round of sanctions against Russia on the 21st. Belgium, which holds the EU Presidency, made the announcement on social media. Photographed in September 2023 (2024 Reuters/Yves Herman) [ブリュッセル 21日 ロイター] – The European Union (EU) approved the 13th round of sanctions against Russia on the 21st. Approximately 200 … Read more

NATO Secretary General warns US House of Representatives on China’s power gain if Russia wins Ukraine war

NATO Secretary General warns US House of Representatives on China’s power gain if Russia wins Ukraine war

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General Stoltenberg warned the US House of Representatives on Wednesday that China would gain power if Russia wins the war in Ukraine, urging the U.S. House of Representatives to pass a “very important” Ukraine aid bill. I appealed for it to pass. Photographed in April 2022 (2024 Reuters/Evelyn Hockstein/Pool/File … Read more