EU's Desperate Bid To Arm Ukraine Against Russia; Allows Allies To Use Covid Funds For Military Aid
In a controversial shift, the EU has authorized unused COVID-19 recovery funds to be redirected toward defense and Ukraine aid. The European Commission relaxed rules to allow member states to invest leftover pandemic funds—originally earmarked for green and economic recovery—into defense programs like EDIP, which supports Ukraine and joint weapons procurement. The move has sparked political backlash, signaling a strategic pivot from public health to military priorities.
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Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
G7 summit: Mark Carney asked why PM Modi was invited; here's how the Canadian PM responded
NEW DELHI: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday presented his reasoning behind extending invitation for G7 summit to PM Narendra Modi. Highlighting India's economic prowess, he said that it "made sense" to have the fifth largest economy at the table. "There are certain countries that should be at the table for those discussions and in my capacity as G7 chair consultation with others some others make those determinations. India is the fifth largest economy in the world, effectively the most populous country in the world central to a number of those supply chains at the heart of number of those supply chains so it makes sense. And in addition, bilaterally, we have now agreed importantly to continued law enforcement to law enforcement dialogue so there's been some progress on that recognizes issues of accountability. I extended the invitation to uh Prime Minister Modi for in in that context and he has accepted," he said. PM Carney outlines bill on nation-building projects & removal of trade barriers – June 6, 2025 The Canadian PM was also asked the reasoning behind his decision given the history of sour ties between the two nations over the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil. "Well, first off there is a legal process that is literally underway and quite advanced in Canada and it's never appropriate to make comments in any respect with respect to those legal processes," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo PM Modi accepted the G7 invite and assured that India and Canada would "work together with renewed vigour, guided by mutual respect and shared interests. Look forward to our meeting at the Summit." "Glad to receive a call from Prime Minister @MarkJCarney of Canada. Congratulated him on his recent election victory and thanked him for the invitation to the G7 Summit in Kananaskis later this month. As vibrant democracies bound by deep people-to-people ties, India and Canada will work together with renewed vigour, guided by mutual respect and shared interests. Look forward to our meeting at the Summit," he said. India's relations with Canada soured during Justin Trudeau's tenure, largely due to issues such as the activities of Khalistani separatists in Canada. The upcoming G7 summit, hosted by Canada from June 15 to 17, will bring together the world's leading industrialized nations — including France, Germany, Italy, the UK, Japan, the US, and Canada — along with the EU and global organizations like the IMF, World Bank, and UN. Leaders are expected to address major global challenges, including the Russia-Ukraine war and tensions in West Asia.
Hans India
3 hours ago
- Hans India
MyVoice: Views of our readers 7th June 2025
'Professionalism' piece reads well The recent article on the misdefinition of professionalism in India resonated deeply. It's high time we stop 'paying lip service' to professionalism and focus on substance over style. As the saying goes, 'It's not just about wearing the crown, but about being the king.' We need to redefine professionalism, emphasizing integrity, accountability, and effective communication. Let's not 'judge a book by its cover' or confuse employment with professionalism. Instead, let's focus on building a culture of excellence, where 'actions speak louder than words.' Sridevi Tejaswani K, Secunderabad Winning the perception war Apropos the edit 'Gen. Chauhan's candour..' as a military force Pakistan is no match for India. However in these times of the social media, building perceptions is another kind of war and sadly at least in the matter of perceptions; India is not a clear winner. Much will depend on how successful the Indian delegates have been in getting other nations around the Indian response to the Pahalgam killings. The CDS would have been better advised to have the press conference on damage to the Indian aircraft in India rather than Singapore. The Indian government was trying hard to cover up the losses but in the present times of instant communication it is hard to hide anything. In a war, there will always be losses and it is nothing to be ashamed of. Anthony Henriques, Mumbai Why have another tree plantation drama? The NDA-government led by TDP organised 'Neeru-Chettu' programme in AP during 2014-19 and 'made' the State one of most greenest in the country!?! Why do we need another tree plantation programme in the name of Vana Mahostavam, that too five crore plants in one year? Already, we the people of AP are enjoying (sic) the green cover 'provided' by CBN & Co! Another 5 cr plants means the landscape will be occupied by the trees leaving less space for us poor souls to live on in AP! The 'Neeru-Chettu' was a big scam during 2014-19 and now CBN is at it again to loot the exchequer yet again, because of the inherent lacunae in the programme itself! The system is not equipped to perfectly monitor the plantation programme, start to finish, i.e. from A to Z. As such pilferage or pillage is writ large on the face of this programme leading to a cursory implementation, that fails at every level. A totally corrupt system in AP would only make it worse! CBN & Co should concentrate more on creation of wealth and employment by improving infrastructure and attracting 'real' not 'brokered' investors for establishing industries for that missing overall development of the State. Govardhana Myneedu, Vijayawada Maintain transparency on Covid status As the saying goes, 'Prevention is better than cure.' With the surge in Covid cases, it's essential to 'nip the problem in the bud' by ensuring transparent reporting and setting up effective testing protocols. While the government has a robust system in place, the underreporting of cases and fatalities is a cause for concern. Let's 'get our ducks in a row' and prioritize accurate data collection to inform policy interventions. By doing so, we can 'stem the tide' of this pandemic and be better prepared for future health emergencies. Raju Kolluru, Kakinada Ram Mandir gains more popularity The consecration ceremony of Raja Ram and other deities at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya is welcoming. The auspicious ceremony at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple, where new deities idols had been established at the first floor, is going to be new centre of attraction for the devotees as well as the tourist. So far, after its formulation, Ram Temple is already the cynosure among the devotees. The grandeur temple complex, the ritual of Lord Ram idols Surya tilak and the auspicious ambience attracts the visitor to dip in the holy serenity of the divine powers. Meanwhile the installation of new idols is welcoming in the Ram temple complex. Kirti Wadhawan, Kanpur
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Time of India
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