Author: Maltese Herald
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Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian praises Spain for its spat with the US
The incumbent President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian praised Spain for its position in refusing to lend its bases to the US for strikes against Iran. President Pezeshkian, who is still alive, and is leading a three-man council that rules the country after the death of the Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, applauded Spain’s responsible position against…
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New Dutch Prime Minister calls for qualified-majority voting at the European Council in first visit to Brussels
In his first visit to Brussels, the new Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten has called for the introduction of a qualified-majority decision-making process for foreign policy in the European Council after Hungary vetoed Ukraine’s €90 billion loan. He also called on Hungary’s President Viktor Orban to respect the deal made by European leaders and stop…
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Ukraine recaptures territory as Putin’s allies fall down
Ukraine has recaptured up to 460KM squared of territory and up to eight provinces this year according to latest and official Ukrainian sources. Most of the gains have been concentrated around along the southern frontline, namely the Zaporizhzhia region but advances have also been registered in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. Meanwhile, the Russians are applying more pressure…
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Inflation makes a comeback in Europe with the Iran War and the HICP revisions
Inflation is making a comeback in Europe after it experienced significant pressure downwards last year falling below 2% in the Euro area and in line with the European Central Bank targets. According to the latest released and revised HICP figures by Eurostat, inflation in the Euro-area edged higher in February from 1.7% in January to…
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Spain’s Prime Minister fires back at Trump: “We uphold international law”
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez held a press conference earlier today to rebut the US President’s threats after Spain demanded US military assets to leave its territories following the war against Iran. President Donald Trump threatened Spain with a trade embargo but Chancellor Friedrich Merz defended his Spanish counterparts and said that any trade deals…
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Trump threatens Spain with trade – but the US runs a trade surplus with Spain
In a press conference with German Chancellor Fredrich Merz , President Donald Trump berated Spain for refusing to allow the US to use its bases in Spain for attacks on Iran. The US makes use of two major sites in Andalucia Spain, namely the Morón Air Base and the Rota Naval Station. Spain demanded US…
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Ukraine drones Russian LNG-tanker outside Maltese waters
The sanctioned Russian LNG-tanker, Arctic Metagaz, was destroyed with a drone attack outside Hurd’s Bank in the eastern direction according to its latest position on Vessel Finder. This is not the first time that Russian-linked vessels travelling in the maritime neighbourhood were targeted. The incident happened around 300KM off the Maltese coast. Although Ukraine is…
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White House releases Iran War objectives: do not include regime change
In a surprise announcement, the White House released its objectives over Operation Fury, its ongoing war against the Islamic regime of Iran. However, the objectives do not include regime change and only include the destruction of Iran’s capabilities to launch ballistic missiles and to destabilise the region with its proxies. President Donald Trump previously urged…
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European gas opens at €48/MWh after Qatar Energy halts production: Prime Minister Robert Abela assures on energy subsidies
Yesterday evening Qatar Energy has announced that it has seized production after its facilities were targeted by Iran. Qatar is a major gas supplier to Europe, and the announcement undoubtedly effects European gas future prices higher which are currently at a yearly high of €48/MWh. However this price change did not significantly affect US gas…
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Air defence active in the Gulf: Greece sends F-16s to Cyprus
Greece has deployed up to four F-16s in Cyprus to conduct air-defence operations after Iran targeted the British base of Akrotiri with a drone. Earlier today another explosion was heard nearby the base but no incident has been confirmed. Air defences over Cyprus are active including with British fighter jets, Patiot missiles and an additional…
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President of the Republic meets with Pontiff in Rome
The President of the Republic, Myriam Spiteri Debono, has met with the Pontiff in Rome, accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Ian Borg. The President said she had an in-depth discussion with Pope Leo XIV, who showed interest in understanding how the Maltese people think and view current global developments. She…
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Airlines gradually restart operations in the United Arab Emirates
The commercial flagship carrier of the Untied Arab Emirates, Emirates (airlines) is restarting its operations today. Etihad Airways is expected to relaunch flights in the Emirates tomorrow. Flights in the UAE were suspected last Saturday when Iran bombed US military bases in the region. Air defences in the region are now being strengthened by British…
