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In this photo combination, President Joe Biden, left, speaks August 10, 2023 in Salt Lake City, and former President Donald Trump speaks June 13, 2023 in Bedminster, New Jersey. Campaigning for the 2024 general election will resume on Saturday. , on March 9, where the 2020 competition ended. Andrew Harnik/AP . switch captionAndrew Harnik/AP […]
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) Hungary's parliament voted Monday to ratify Sweden's NATO candidacy, ending more than 18 months of delays that have frustrated the alliance as it seeks to expand in response to Russia's war in Ukraine. The vote, which passed with 188 votes in favor and six against, was the culmination of months of […]
After over 200 years of neutrality, Sweden's bid to join NATO gains momentum, with Turkey's parliamentary approval. The shift comes post-Russia's invasion of Ukraine, prompting Sweden and Finland to seek security guarantees. Turkey's conditions, including a stance on perceived threats, caused delays, and Hungary remains the final hurdle. Sweden's inclusion would strategically surround the Baltic Sea with NATO allies, enhancing regional defense. Russia reacts negatively, warning of unspecified countermeasures, as both Sweden and Finland anticipate increased risks of Russian interference.
Turkiye, a NATO member, has been dragging its feet on ratifying Sweden's accession for more than a year, accusing the country of being too lenient toward groups it regards as security threats.
The initiative has built power plants, roads, railroads and ports around the world and deepened China's relations with Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Mideast. But the massive loans that funded the projects have burdened poorer countries with heavy debts, in some cases leading to China taking control of those assets.