Tag: pressure
Trump appeasing Putin with pressure on Ukraine, Biden tells BBC
Joe Biden has told the BBC that pressure from the Trump administration on Ukraine to give up territory to Russia is “modern-day appeasement” in an exclusive interview, his first since leaving the White House. Speaking in Delaware on Monday, he said Russian President Vladimir Putin believed Ukraine was part of Russia and “anybody that thinks…
First 100 Days: Congress Acquiesces to Trump But Pressure Tests Ahead
Susan Davis If Trump has adopted the Silicon Valley ethos of “move fast and break things” for his second term, then “move slow and get out of the way” could be the corresponding marching orders on Capitol Hill. President Trump has taken about executive actions in his first 100 days in office — a rapid…
Treating High Blood Pressure Reduces Dementia Risk
To Reduce Dementia Risk, Treat High Blood Pressure Lowering blood pressure through medication can reduce someone’s risk of developing dementia By Liz Szabo edited by Allison Parshall Join Our Community of Science Lovers! Treating high blood pressure for as little as four years can cut the risk of dementia by 15 percent, according to clinical…
Pressure builds on UK finances as Reeves pushes for US trade deal
The government borrowed more than expected last year, placing more pressure on the public finances ahead of the full impact of US tariffs being felt on the UK economy. Borrowing, the difference between spending and income from taxes, was £151.9bn in the year to March, up £20.7bn from the year before. The official figures come…
Paul Adams: It’s Russia that may now be feeling the pressure
As US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says, “the ball is now in Russia’s court.” This is a significant moment. The joint statement from the US and Ukraine, after a long day of talks in Jeddah, contains several key lines, perhaps none more important than this: “The United States will communicate to Russia that Russian…
Hong Kong firm to sell stake in Panama ports amid Trump pressure
Deal with US finance giant BlackRock, valued at almost $23bn, comes amid push to curb perceived China influence CK Hutchison Holdings, the Hong Kong-based logistics giant, announced plans to sell a majority stake in a business that controls ports in Panama to investors including the US financial giant BlackRock in a deal worth almost $23bn.…
Pressure grows on EU to freeze minerals deal with Rwanda over DRC fighting
The EU is under mounting pressure to suspend a controversial minerals deal with Rwanda that has been blamed for fuelling the conflict in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Calls to freeze the agreement have grown after fighters from the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group captured the city of Goma in the eastern…
Pressure on Nigel Farage as Reform UK councillors resign over his leadership
Exclusive: Departures will add to scrutiny of party leader after Elon Musk said he was ‘not up to the job’ A group of 10 councillors who had been elected for Reform UK have given notice of their intention to resign en masse in protest at Nigel Farage’s leadership. The resignations will add to pressure on…
Reeves heads to China as pressure continues over market trouble
The Chancellor Rachel Reeves is travelling to China in a bid to boost trade and economic ties, as she faces pressure over government borrowing costs hitting their highest level in years. The three day-visit has been criticised by some Conservatives who claim she should have cancelled the trip to prioritise dealing with economic issues at…
‘Don’t be boring!’ How to cope with the social pressure to drink during Dry January
Malaka Gharib If your New Year’s resolution is to drink less alcohol, Life Kit is here to help. , and get tips and strategies to help you stay alcohol-free for a month. Start your journey any time. Gooch, who has been sober for seven years, knows now that this reaction comes from a societal belief that drinking…
Israel’s Military Pounds Gaza as Pressure Mounts for Cease-fire
Middle East Crisis Gaza’s health ministry said that 88 people had been killed over the past day. Israeli and Hamas officials have been holding indirect cease-fire talks via mediators in Qatar. By Hiba Yazbek Reporting from Jerusalem Dozens of Israeli strikes pounded the Gaza Strip over the weekend as Israeli and Hamas officials resumed indirect…