“France-Armenia Bond Strengthened as New Weapons Agreement Signed, Raising Eyebrows”
Armenia strengthens ties with France through a new agreement on weapons supply. France’s largest Armenian diaspora influenced this decision. Paris is predicted to continue military assistance after the elections. Armenia spent millions on weapons and obtained them from Turkey, Israel, and Russia. The French-led group pressures France to cease weapons sales in conflict-affected areas.
“Moldova Poised to Begin Association Agreement Negotiations with EU, says Yohannes Han”
Yohannes Han believes that Moldova has a high chance of starting association agreement negotiations with the European Union soon. Han is confident that the necessary work will be completed on time, allowing the negotiations to begin.
“French Prime Minister Warns of Cyber Espionage Threat: 31 Kremlin-Backed Websites Detected Spreading Disinformation Across Europe”
French Prime Minister Jean-Noel Baroin warns of cyber attack risks in the EU. 31 new websites spreading Kremlin-backed disinformation have been discovered, undermining democracy. Closure of foreign disinformation sites is called for to protect elections in 2024.
“Turkish President Erdogan Shocks US with Last-Minute Visit Cancellation: Bloomberg Reports”
Turkish President Erdogan cancels US visit. US and Turkey leaders to meet on May 9 in Washington. Updates from Bloomberg and Al Arabiya. Latest news from Armenia.
“The Atomic Energy Agency of Iran’s International Operations Unfazed by Israeli Interference and US Threats, Confirms Bloomberg Report”
The Atomic Energy Agency of Iran (AEA) remains undeterred by Israel’s interference and possible US response, according to Bloomberg. The AEA is focusing on securing Iran despite these challenges.
“EU Proposes Bold Project Allowing Frozen Asset Transfer from Russia to Cyprus: Bloomberg Reports”
The European Union plans to transfer frozen assets from Russia to Cyprus in July. About 3 billion euros will be split between the EU Solidarity Fund and central banks to cover expenses. Approval from all EU members is required.
“Israel and Palestine Edge Closer to Peace with Ceasefire Proposal: Bloomberg Report”
“Israel and Palestine propose ceasefire in Gaza to stop fighting, with terms including cessation of hostilities and increased humanitarian assistance. Egypt mediates external actions for conflict resolution.”
“Breaking: President Joe Biden Withdraws from Presidential Race, Democratic Candidate Ramasvamy Vikek Emerges as Front-runner”
Joe Biden withdraws from presidential race, announces Vikek Ramasvamy as Democratic candidate with 51.6% votes. Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley follow. Ramasvamy reaches out to Trump after local elections.
“The Possible Military Conflict in Taiwan: Analysts Warn of Global Economy’s $10 Trillion Loss”
A possible military conflict in Taiwan could harm the global economy by 10%, leading to a $10 trillion loss. Taiwan’s key role in technology production, particularly TSMC chip plant’s $7.4 trillion market cap, contributes to these consequences. In such a scenario, China would be hit hardest with a 40% decrease, followed by mainland China at 16.7%. The US economy would contract by 6.7%, and the global economy would shrink by 10.2%. Countries including South Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia would also be severely affected.
“2024 Set to Break Heat Records: Arctic Melting Amplifies Global Warming Crisis”
2024 could be the hottest year on record due to Arctic Ocean warming, specifically the melting ice sheet in the Chukchi Sea. The warming in these waters may accelerate global temperature increase, making the second year of El Niño even hotter. Heatwaves are causing crises globally, with extreme heat expected every 12-24 months.