Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf announces his resignation during a statement at Bute House in Edinburgh, April 29, 2024. Andrew Milligan | Afp | Getty Images Scottish Prime Minister Humza Yousaf resigned on Monday after his power-sharing deal with the country’s Green Party collapsed. Scottish National Party (SNP) leader Yousaf faced a no-confidence vote that…
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry called on the US to use its influence over Israel to prevent further bloodshed in Gaza. Speaking to CNBC’s Dan Murphy on Sunday at a World Economic Forum meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, he said: “Only the United States has the overall ability to influence conditions and motivate all concerned…
Ukraine sympathizers carry placards and raise a Ukrainian flag in front of the U.S. Capitol as the Senate works through the weekend on a $95.3 billion aid bill for Ukraine and Israel on February 11, 2024 in Washington, DC is working. Roberto Schmidt | Getty Images Ukraine’s success against Russia in the war has become…
British Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt said earlier this month that Britain would not fall into recession this year. Hannah Mckay | Reuters LONDON – Economists expect British Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt to take advantage of a small fiscal windfall to deliver a modest package of tax cuts in his spring budget on Wednesday. Ahead of…
Germany’s defense minister said Saturday that his country’s pledge to spend 2% of GDP on defense was just the starting point and that more was likely needed. Previously, Chancellor Olaf Scholz had insisted that the 2% spending target would be achieved “in the 2020s, 2030s and beyond”. However, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius emphasized that…
