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Russia Claims NATO Threatens WW3, but Who's Being an Aggressor in Europe?
Red State
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July 19, 2025
The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Russia is talking big again. This time, they're making noise about Kaliningrad. Kaliningrad is a Baltic Sea port city, a detached...
Toronto announces its competitive Platform section, and more sparkly Galas and Special Presentations
Cineuropa
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23/07/2025 - Arnaud Desplechin, Romain Gavras and Annemarie Jacir have world premieres lined-up at the event, playing alongside the best films of many other festivals from this year Two Pianos by Arnaud Desplechin Late July in the film industry...
Indian Passport Ranking 2025: India Jumps 8 Spots To Rank 77th in Henley Passport Index, Indians Now Get Visa-Free Entry to 59 Countries; Check List of Top 10 Strongest Passports
Latestly
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July 23, 2025
Mumbai, July 23: The Indian passport has improved its ranking significantly in the Henley Passport Index 2025, jumping eight positions to secure the 77th spot globally. This is the biggest single-year jump for Indian passport holders, who can now...
McPherson wins back-to-back 100m races as Reid loses in Sweden
Jamaica Observer
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July 23, 2025
Odaine McPherson (centre), finishes fourth behind Alnardo Jose Gonzalez (left) of the Dominican Republic, and third-placed Emanuel Archibald of Guyana in the men’s 100m semi-final at the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile, on Monday, October...
US passport drops to record low in global rankings
Arab Times
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July 23, 2025
United States slips to 10th in global Passport Power Index. WASHINGTON, July 23: The United States is teetering on the edge of falling out of the top 10 list of the world’s most powerful passports, according to the latest Henley Passport Index...
Austin animal shelter receives $100K surprise donation from IShowSpeed and NFL legend Chad Johnson
The Times of India
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(Image via YouTube/IShowSpeed) An Austin-based animal shelter received an unexpectedly heartwarming surprise. It came in when IShowSpeed, the internet sensation and Chad Johnson, the NFL legend, stopped in to make a massive donation. The duo did...
The most powerful passports in the world in 2025
Conde Nast Traveller
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July 23, 2025
According to the most recent Henley Passport Index for 2025, Singapore remains the most powerful passport in the world. The country, whose citizens can visit 193 countries without a prior visa, has managed to top the list for the second time in a...
New 20 euro fee coming to enter 30 European countries - check if you are exempt
Glasgow Live
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July 23, 2025
New regulations will soon require UK passport holders to pay a 20 euro fee to gain entry into a total of 30 countries - including Spain, Greece and Italy. Whilst the fee has gone up from what was expected, some individuals will be exempt from...
EIB Global lends Armenia €50 million for development in Syunik province
The European Sting
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July 23, 2025
(Credit: Unsplash) This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. EIB Global provides loan for socio-economic development in Armenian province to improve critical infrastructure such as water supply, healthcare and...
People will soon have to pay 20 euros each just to get into Spain, France and Greece
Wales Online
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July 23, 2025
10:37, 23 Jul 2025Updated 10:39, 23 Jul 2025 UK and other non-EU travellers will soon be obliged to pay for entry into 30 European countries under a new travel scheme. As a result of Brexit, UK passport holders will need to register with the...
Netanyahu knows the West has nothing but words. Without sanctions, his genocide will continue
Crikey
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July 22, 2025
Western countries have released yet another statement criticising Israel. It won’t make any difference. The body of a man shot dead at a food distribution point at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, July 20 (Image: EPA/Mohammed Saber) The words of...
Two U.S. generals speak, but is anyone listening?
United Press International (UPI)
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Air Force Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, speaking at a NATO arms conference last week, said he was surprised how Ukraine gave its brigades the authority to buy their weapons and the money to do so. File photo by Sergey Kozlov/EPA July 23 (UPI) -- The...
Full list of European countries where Brits will need to pay entry fee
Nottingham Evening Post
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July 23, 2025
New regulations will soon require UK passport holders to pay a 20 euro fee to enter countries such as Spain, Greece and Italy. Post-Brexit, it will become a legal requirement for UK citizens to register with the European Travel Information and...
New 20 euro fee incoming for Greece, Italy and 28 other countries
Coventry Live
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July 23, 2025
New regulations will soon require UK passport holders to pay a 20 euro fee to enter a total of 30 countries such as Spain, Greece and Italy. Yet some people will be exempt. Post-Brexit, it will soon become a legal requirement for UK citizens to...
U.S. slips again in ranking of world's most powerful passports
Yahoo News
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Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay. The United States is on the brink of dropping out of the top 10 ranking of the world’s...
Who is exempt from 20 euro fee for France, Italy, Spain and more
Chronicle Live
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July 23, 2025
New regulations will soon require UK passport holders to pay a 20 euro fee to enter countries such as Spain, Greece and Italy. Post-Brexit, it will soon become a legal requirement for UK citizens to register with the European Travel Information...
Inside the EU’s Anti-Coercion Instrument as bloc prepares sweeping response to Trump’s tariff threat
Malay Mail
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July 23, 2025
BRUSSELS, July 23 — A growing number of European Union member states, including Germany, are considering using wide-ranging “anti-coercion” measures targeting US services if the EU cannot reach a trade deal with US President Donald Trump, EU...
FIDE World Cup to take place in India
Chessbase News
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July 23, 2025
The FIDE World Cup is coming to India this year! Scheduled for October 30 to November 27, 2025, the tournament will feature the world’s best players battling for the coveted title and qualification spots in the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament....
Kerala roots, global dreams: ‘Malayali’ beer enters Indian market
The Hindu Business Line
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July 23, 2025
Chandramohan Nallur and Sargeve Sukumaran, co-founders of Malayali, the Polish beverage brand. Marking its 18th overseas expansion, `Malayali’—the Polish beverage brand—is entering India via Cochin International Airport’s duty-free shop. Launched...
Ljubljana ranks among best peaceful getaways in Europe
STA
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July 19, 2025
Ljubljana, 19 July - Ljubljana ranks among the top ten peaceful city breaks in Europe according to a survey by the Bounce Luggage Storage. It placed fourth, behind Utrecht, Vilnius and Vienna. The rest of this news item is available to...