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- Hungary and Slovakia suspend diesel exports to Ukraine amid pipeline disruption
- US Ambassador Mike Huckabee Faces Arab Nations’ Backlash Over Israel Comments
- Trump dispatches ‘impressive hospital ship’ to Greenland for medical aid
- Armed individual shot dead after breaching Mar-a-Lago’s perimeter
- EPSO, the EU’s flagship entry exam, returns after seven years
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Hungary and Slovakia suspend diesel exports to Ukraine amid pipeline disruption
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Get you up to speed: Hungary and Slovakia Suspend Diesel Exports to Ukraine
Hungary and Slovakia have suspended diesel exports to Ukraine, citing disruptions in Russian oil flows via the Druzhba pipeline. Both governments accuse Ukraine of not restoring the pipeline. The situation has raised concerns regarding energy supplies in the region.
The European Commission stated that energy security for the affected countries is not at risk despite the disruptions. Authorities in Hungary and Slovakia are currently facing domestic pressure as a result of the halted exports. This development has sparked discussions on regional energy policies.
Looking ahead, the situation may prompt further negotiations about oil supplies and pipeline management. Officials from the affected countries are considering their next steps in response to the lack of action from Kyiv. The situation could influence future energy agreements in Central Europe.
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Hungary and Slovakia halt diesel exports to Ukraine amid oil transit dispute
Hungary and Slovakia have officially halted diesel exports to Ukraine due to disruptions in Russian oil flows via the Druzhba pipeline. According to both governments, Ukraine has failed to address the issues affecting the pipeline, leading to this export suspension. The decision has immediate implications for Ukraine’s energy supply chain, particularly in light of ongoing conflicts in the region.
In response to the situation, the European Commission has stated that the energy security of Hungary and Slovakia is not at risk. This reassurance comes amidst accusations from Hungarian and Slovak officials directed at Kyiv for their inaction regarding the pipeline. As discussions about energy policies unfold, both nations are under pressure to mitigate the impact of the suspension.
Moving forward, authorities in Hungary and Slovakia are contemplating their next moves concerning oil supply and pipeline management. The situation could shape future energy agreements and dependencies in Central Europe. As of now, the outcome of these discussions remains crucial for regional energy stability.
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee Faces Arab Nations’ Backlash Over Israel Comments
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Get you up to speed: US Ambassador Mike Huckabee Faces Arab Nations’ Backlash Over Israel Comments
Mike Huckabee, the U.S. ambassador to Israel, stated in an interview that it “would be fine” if Israel took control of most of the Middle East. Huckabee’s comments drew condemnation from multiple Arab nations and organizations.
The comments made by Mike Huckabee have drawn condemnation from multiple Arab nations, including Egypt and Saudi Arabia, with Egypt’s foreign ministry labeling them a “blatant violation” of international law. Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry has described Huckabee’s remarks as “extremist rhetoric” and is urging the U.S. State Department to clarify its stance.
The Saudi foreign ministry has formally called on the U.S. State Department to clarify its position regarding Huckabee’s comments, labeling them as “extremist rhetoric.” No immediate response has been provided by the U.S. or Israel to these diplomatic protests.
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US ambassador Mike Huckabee sparks backlash from Arab nations with Israel remarks
Multiple Arab nations have condemned the US ambassador to Israel after he said “it would be fine” if Tel Aviv took control of almost all of the Middle East.
In an interview published on Friday, former Fox News host Tucker Carlson pressed Mike Huckabee on his interpretation of Bible verses, where he said God promised Abraham and his descendants land that would today include “basically the entire Middle East”.
“That would be the Levant, so that would be Israel, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon,” Carlson said. “It would also be big parts of Saudi Arabia and Iraq.”
The ambassador replied: “I’m not sure we’d go that far. I mean, it would be a big piece of land.”
Carlson then asked if Israel had a right to control that entire area, to which Mr Huckabee responded: “It would be fine if they took it all.”
The Donald Trump-appointed ambassador added, however, that Israel was not looking to expand its territory and that it has a right to security in the land it legitimately holds.
Image: Mike Huckabee on a visit to the occupied West Bank in July last year. Pic: AP
The comments sparked an immediate backlash from Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Oman, as well as the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the League of Arab States.
Egypt’s foreign ministry called Mr Huckabee’s remarks a “blatant violation” of international law, adding: “Israel has no sovereignty over the occupied Palestinian territory or other Arab lands.”
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry labelled the comments as “extremist rhetoric” and “unacceptable”, and has called for the US state department to clarify its position on them.
The League of Arab States, a confederation of 22 countries, said: “Statements of this nature – extremist and lacking any sound basis – serve only to inflame sentiments and stir religious and national emotions.”
There was no immediate comment from Israel or the United States.
Inside an illegal Israeli outpost – Which is stolen Palestinian land
Since being established in 1948, Israel has not had fully recognised borders, and its frontiers with Arab neighbours have often shifted after wars, annexations, ceasefires and peace agreements.
Israel has taken more land after the ceasefire
Israel has encroached on more land since the start of its war in Gaza, which was sparked by the Hamas-led attack on 7 October 2023.
Under the current ceasefire, Israel has withdrawn its troops in Gaza to a buffer zone, but it still controls more than half of the enclave. Israeli forces are supposed to withdraw further, but there is currently no timeline for this.
In Syria, Israel’s military seized control of a demilitarised buffer zone after President Bashar al-Assad was ousted from power at the end of 2024. Israel said the move was temporary and meant to secure its border.
Control more of the occupied West Bank
It has also attempted to deepen control of the occupied West Bank in recent months by greatly expanding construction in Jewish settlements and legalising outposts.
Image: An Israeli soldier walks past a military vehicle in the southern Gaza Strip in December.
Mr Huckabee, an evangelical Christian and strong supporter of Israel and the West Bank settlement movement, has long opposed a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinian people.
In an interview last year, he said he does not believe in referring to the Arab descendants of people who had lived in British-controlled Palestine as “Palestinians”, but does believe that Jewish people from Poland, USA and Germany are the true owners of the land.
Trump dispatches ‘impressive hospital ship’ to Greenland for medical aid
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Get you up to speed: Trump dispatches ‘impressive hospital ship’ to Greenland for medical aid
Donald Trump announced plans to send a hospital boat to Greenland while working with Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry. The U.S. Navy operates two hospital ships, Mercy and Comfort, which provide disaster and humanitarian relief.
Donald Trump announced plans to send a hospital boat to Greenland, stating it is to address the needs of people who are sick, according to a post on Truth Social. In response, Danish Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen told DR that the ship was not needed, as “the Greenlandic population receives the healthcare it needs.”
As of now, Denmark’s Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen stated that a hospital ship was not needed, indicating that “the Greenlandic population receives the healthcare it needs.” There have been no further developments or comments from the White House or Governor Jeff Landry regarding the logistics of sending the hospital boat.
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Trump sending ‘great hospital boat’ to Greenland to ‘take care of the sick’
Donald Trump has said he is sending a “great hospital boat” to Greenland, the semi-autonomous Danish territory he wants to acquire.
The US president threatened, at one point, to take the Arctic island by force in the interests of “national security”.
However, in late January he announced “the framework of a future deal” on Greenland and its security following talks with NATO secretary general Mark Rutte.
Nato chief: ‘Having US in room with Greenland is added value’
Now, Mr Trump has claimed he is sending a boat to “take care of the many people who are sick” in Greenland, which has a universal public healthcare system.
He announced the plan at a dinner for Republican governors at the White House.
Mr Trump posted on Truth Social: “Working with the fantastic Governor of Louisiana, Jeff Landry, we are going to send a great hospital boat to Greenland to take care of the many people who are sick, and not being taken care of there. It’s on the way!!!”
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry reposted Mr Trump’s message on X – and added: “Thank you, President [Trump]! Proud to work with you on this important issue!”
The US Navy has two hospital ships, the Mercy and the Comfort, which support forces on deployments and provide disaster and humanitarian relief.
The White House and Mr Landry’s office have not made any further comment on the post – or revealed whether the ship had been requested by Denmark or Greenland.
Image: Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. File pic: AP
Denmark’s prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, said in a Facebook post on Sunday that she was “happy to live in a country where there is free and equal access to health for all. Where it’s not insurance and wealth that determine whether you get proper treatment”.
“You have the same approach in Greenland.”
Aaja Chemnitz, one of the two Greenlandic politicians in the Danish parliament, wrote on Facebook: “Donald Trump wants to send a hospital ship to Greenland.
“It seems rather desperate, and does not contribute to the permanent and sustainable strengthening of the healthcare system that we need.”
Denmark maintains control of the territory’s foreign affairs and defence.
Troels Lund Poulsen, the country’s defence minister, told Danish broadcaster DR on Sunday that the ship was not needed.
“The Greenlandic population receives the healthcare it needs,” said Mr Poulsen.
Mr Trump’s post came hours after Denmark’s Joint Arctic Command said it had evacuated a crew member of a US submarine off the coast of Greenland after the person needed medical treatment.
The submariner was retrieved by a Danish Seahawk helicopter that had been deployed on an inspection ship.
Armed individual shot dead after breaching Mar-a-Lago’s perimeter
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Get you up to speed: Armed individual shot dead after breaching Mar-a-Lago’s perimeter
A man, identified as Austin Tucker Martin, was shot dead by Secret Service agents after unlawfully entering Donald Trump‘s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. The incident occurred around 1:30 AM local time, as Martin was found near the north gate of the property.
Austin Tucker Martin, 21, was shot dead by Secret Service agents. Rick Bradshaw, the sheriff of Palm Beach County, stated that Martin raised a shotgun after being confronted, prompting agents to “neutralize the threat.”
The FBI is currently seeking assistance from residents near Mar-a-Lago to review security camera footage that may aid their investigation into the incident involving Austin Tucker Martin. Authorities are working to compile a psychological profile of the suspect, with the motive still under investigation.
What we know so far
Armed man shot and killed after entering perimeter of Mar-a-Lago | US News
A man has been shot dead by Secret Service agents after trying to unlawfully enter Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, authorities in the US have said.
The man was seen by the north gate of the Florida property at around 1.30am local time (6.30am GMT time) on Sunday. He was carrying what appeared to be a shotgun and a fuel can, officials added.
US media have identified the suspect as Austin Tucker Martin – a 21-year-old who was reported missing by his family a few days ago.
Image: Austin Tucker Martin has been identified as the suspect
Rick Bradshaw, the sheriff of Palm Beach County, said the man made it into Mar-a-Lago’s inner perimeter. He is believed to have driven through the north gate of the estate as another vehicle was exiting.
The man raised his shotgun to a shooting position after being confronted by a deputy and two Secret Service agents, who then “fired their weapons and neutralised the threat”, the sheriff added.
Image: Authorities said the man was carrying what appeared to be a shotgun and a fuel can. Pic: AP
Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said the suspect was in his early 20s and from North Carolina.
According to Mr Guglielmi, investigators believe he left North Carolina and headed south, picking up a shotgun along the way. The box for the gun was recovered in his vehicle.
Investigators are working to compile a psychological profile while the motive is still under investigation.
Suspect ‘from family of Trump supporters’, says relative
The suspect’s cousin, Braeden Fields, 19, spoke with a reporter from the Associated Press, stating: “We are big Trump supporters, all of us. Everybody.”
But he said his relative didn’t discuss politics and was “real quiet, never really talked about anything”.
“He’s a good kid,” Fields said, adding that Martin sent part of every pay cheque from his job at a local golf course to charity.
“I wouldn’t believe he would do something like this. It’s mind-blowing.”
While Mr Trump often spends the weekends at Mar-a-Lago, he was at the White House with his wife Melania Trump when the incident took place.
Image: President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, where an intruder was killed. Pic: Reuters
White House praises Secret Service
Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, said the Secret Service had acted “quickly and decisively to neutralise a crazy person” who had intruded into Mr Trump’s home.
She wrote on X: “Federal law enforcement are working 24/7 to keep our country safe and protect all Americans. It’s shameful and reckless that Democrats have chosen to shut down their Department.”
Trump ‘would have been notified right away of the situation’
Earlier this month, Democrats in the US Senate blocked a funding package for the Department of Homeland Security, which includes the Secret Service, over their opposition to an immigration crackdown that has triggered widespread protests and seen two people killed in Minneapolis.
Image: Secret Service update the media
The FBI has asked residents who live near Mar-a-Lago to check any security cameras as they may have footage that could help investigators.
Five days ago, US Capitol Police arrested a Georgia gunman armed with a shotgun as he sprinted towards the west side of the Capitol.
Mr Trump previously faced a threat to his life when he was wounded during an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024.
On September 15, 2024, a man with a rifle was captured after waiting near Trump’s golf course in West Palm Beach while the president played a round. He was sentenced to life in prison earlier this month.
EPSO, the EU’s flagship entry exam, returns after seven years
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Get you up to speed: EPSO Exam Resumes with Growing Demand for Private Coaching
EPSO, the EU’s flagship entry exam, is making a comeback after a seven-year hiatus. This examination is known to be one of the most challenging competitive assessments in Europe.
The emergence of private coaching companies highlights a rising demand among candidates seeking an advantage. These companies aim to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the EPSO exam.
The revival of the EPSO exam is set to influence the coaching industry significantly. As candidates prepare, private entities are likely to expand their programmes to meet this new challenge.
What we know so far
The booming business of EU exam coaching
The EPSO exam, integral for entering EU institutions, is resuming after seven years. According to reports, this high-stakes examination is renowned for its difficulty, prompting many candidates to seek additional support through private coaching. These coaching companies are stepping in to help candidates prepare adequately.
As the landscape changes with the reintroduction of EPSO, coaching firms are adapting to meet increasing demands. They provide resources and training to equip individuals with essential skills tailored for the exam. The competitive nature of this assessment has made the need for these services more pronounced.
With the return of EPSO, private coaching companies are expected to grow their offerings significantly. Candidates are exploring various preparation methods to enhance their chances of success as they gear up for the tests. The future of both the exam and the coaching industry appears intertwined in this evolving scenario.
Today’s Football Fixtures| PL| Seria A| La Liga & more
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Today’s Football Fixtures
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Matchday 27
Everton vs Manchester United
20:00
Serie A
Matchday 26
Fiorentina vs Pisa
17:30
Bologna vs Udinese
19:45
La Liga
Matchday 25
Deportivo Alavés vs Girona FC
20:00
League Two
Matchday 34
Walsall vs Milton Keynes Dons
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Regular
LA Galaxy vs New York City FC
10:00
Seattle Sounders FC vs Colorado Rapids
02:15
Saudi Arabian Premier League
Matchday 10
Al Fateh vs Al Akhdoud
19:00
Al Qadsiah vs Al Ettifaq
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Al Shabab vs Riyadh SC
19:00
Dhamk vs Al Ahli
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