Ukraine needs 25 Patriot air defense systems and more F-16 warplanes, President Zelenskyy says

Ukraine needs 25 Patriot air defense systems and more F-16 warplanes, President Zelenskyy says

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine needs 25 Patriot air defense systems to fully defend its airspace and protect the entire country from Russian missile attacks, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday, adding that he also wants Western partners to send more F-16 warplanes than those already pledged. In his first news conference since returning from a

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Pakistan’s government says it will ban ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party, deepening turmoil

Pakistan’s government says it will ban ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party, deepening turmoil

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s government plans to ban the party of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan on charges of illegally receiving funds from abroad and involvement in nationwide riots following his arrest last year, the information minister said Monday. The decision is likely to significantly deepen the country’s political turmoil, which began after Khan’s

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Thailand is set to roll out a controversial $13.8 billion handout plan in digital money to citizens

Thailand is set to roll out a controversial $13.8 billion handout plan in digital money to citizens

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s prime minister said Monday that eligible businesses and individuals can register from August for digital cash handouts, a controversial program that will cost billions of dollars and is meant to boost the lagging economy. The government announced in April the widely criticized ambitious plan, named the “Digital Wallet,” meant to give

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Yamal and Williams among Spain’s title winners dominating AP’s team of the tournament at Euro 2024

Yamal and Williams among Spain’s title winners dominating AP’s team of the tournament at Euro 2024

BERLIN (AP) — Spain won the European Championship for a record fourth time after beating England in the final for a seventh straight win in the tournament. And after impressing throughout Euro 2024, Spaniards dominate the combined team of the tournament chosen by writers covering the competition for The Associated Press. ___ DIOGO COSTA (Portugal)

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