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Siriraj Hospital Treats 300kg Woman for Severe Obesity and Breathing Difficulties
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Starmer: US Security Guarantee is the Only Path to Peace in Ukraine
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has declared that a "US security guarantee" is the only way to ensure peace in Ukraine and deter further Russian aggression. Speaking in Paris after an emergency summit with European leaders, he emphasized that a "US backstop" is crucial to preventing another attack on Ukraine by Moscow. "This is an existential question for Europe as a whole, and therefore vital for Britain's national interests," Starmer said, adding that the current geopolitical landscape demands a shift in approach. "This is a once-in-a-generation moment for the collective security of our continent. We are in a new era in which nations cannot cling hopelessly to the comforts of the past." During his discussions at the Élysée Palace with leaders from France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the European Union, as well as NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Starmer reiterated that any peace agreement must safeguard Ukraine’s sovereignty and deter Russian President Vladimir Putin from future aggression. "Europe must play its role, and I'm prepared to consider committing British forces on the ground alongside others if there is a lasting peace agreement," Starmer stated. He also announced that he will be traveling to Washington next week to meet with US President Donald Trump to discuss what the UK sees as "key elements of a lasting peace" for Ukraine. Despite concerns about shifting US priorities, Starmer expressed confidence that Washington would remain committed to NATO. "It is clear the US is not going to leave NATO," he said. "But we Europeans will have to do more. The issue of burden sharing is not new, but it is now pressing, and Europeans will have to step up, both in terms of spending and the capabilities that we provide." The prime minister revealed that he had spoken with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday and would do so again in the coming days. "We envisage further engagement with European colleagues when I return from the US," he added. Britain, he insisted, would continue to take "a leading responsibility, as we always have," stressing that "democracy must prevail." US President Donald Trump has previously stated that the United States no longer sees the defense of Europe as its primary concern and has called on European nations to increase their defense spending. When asked by Sky News Europe correspondent Adam Parsons whether the US had undermined the UK, Europe, and Ukraine by unilaterally initiating talks with Russia, Starmer responded that Washington, like Ukraine, wanted "lasting peace." He reinforced his view that a "US backstop" was essential to any credible security guarantees for Ukraine. Based on a report by Sky News 2025-02-18 -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 18 February 2025
Thailand Unites with 18 Nations to Tackle Call Centre Scams Picture courtesy: Siam Rath Thailand's National Police have ramped up collaboration with ambassadors from five countries and representatives from 18 others, aiming to tackle transnational call centre scams and assist victims. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1352090-thailand-unites-with-18-nations-to-tackle-call-centre-scams/ -
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UK Becoming a Hub for Radical Islam Amid Government Inaction, Analyst Warns
Just tear down the walls of The London Zoo ....and rezone it....nothing else you can do with these animals -
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Chinese Driver Crashes SUV into Thai Home, Injures Two
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Thailand Faces Severe Air Pollution Crisis as PM2.5 Levels Soar
Hot spot map indicated there were a lot of fires in National Parks, etc. The way our brains work we think it is an easy solution. It is complex. Some of the fires are in remote areas where it is difficult and expensive to get fire fighting resources to. You can't even get these Idiots from throwing trash all over the place but we expect them to stop burning crops, buy a diesel vehicle with reduced emissions (uses Urea), stop burning trash. It's every man for themselves. Some will buy air filters and mostly make it through with little impact. Others who can't reduce the PM level exposure for long periods will experience health problems. Government insurance costs will keep going up. Lost wages and productivity while seeking treatment. You can have all the laws and rules you want but with little enforcement how can you expect any real change? Government needs to start by educating the kids in school on better methods to reduce pollution, the health impact and financial burden toll. It needs to be a broad initiative and unfortunately the enormous task it would be to educate the current generation is probably to much.
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