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The Russian government is considering the possibility of introducing an age limit for the use of mobile phones by children, arguing that it is “not normal for a child to be given a smartphone or tablet from the age of three in order not to disturb their parents”. According to the Russian Minister of Education, Sergei Kravtsov, this negatively affects the child’s psychological development and can subsequently lead to deviant behavior, writes the Moscow Times. “Therefore, there needs to be a certain age at which a child can use a mobile phone,” said Kravtsov, emphasizing that the issue is “complex”.…

The EU needs to change its rules to allow a new wave of countries to join, the bloc’s enlargement chief said on Tuesday, calling on capitals to present their own plans after rejecting the European Commission’s proposals to streamline the process, according to Politico. The Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, stated that the Community Executive has already presented three options to the countries and “without… the decision of the member states, we cannot move forward,” speaking at the Competitive Europe Summit. These three options include maintaining the status quo, changing the current system to ensure that candidate countries do not…

Russian opposition figure Garry Kasparov has spoken about the “polar bear effect”, which could lead to the collapse of President Vladimir Putin’s regime. He said that Russians can tolerate rights abuses for a long time, but they can suddenly erupt and overthrow the regime, referring to history. Such unpredictable reactions are called the “polar bear effect”, which occurs unexpectedly. Kasparov explained this concept in an interview given to Channel 24 on YouTube. “I would not overstate the importance of these protests in Russia. There is not yet such a potential for protest; it is not felt, but there is this…

The President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, has launched a strong critique against the war initiated by the United States and Israel against Iran, which he considers illegal and avoidable. At the same time, the German leader warns that Donald Trump’s return to the White House has caused a deep rupture in transatlantic relations. The President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, stated on Tuesday that the war started at the end of February against Iran by the United States and Israel represents a “disastrous mistake” and a violation of international law, according to News.ro. A former foreign minister and vice chancellor in…

The Ukrainian Army has begun to test in real combat conditions a technology that until recently seemed to be taken from science fiction movies: portable exoskeletons, capable of reducing the physical effort of soldiers and increasing their mobility. The first tests are taking place on the front line at Pokrovsk, where units from the 7th Air Assault Corps have integrated these devices into both logistical activities and combat positions. How the device works The exoskeletons are designed to be attached around the waist and legs, with a structure that supports the back and extends to the knees. The system includes…

The United States economy proves so robust that Donald Trump can afford almost any decision without major immediate consequences. Despite the blows launched against Iran and the rising price of oil, Wall Street remains relatively stable, and the American dollar appreciates. The United States benefits from solid structural advantages, allowing it to absorb shocks, while other regions of the world face a deep energy crisis, according to an analysis by the Financial Times. Since the beginning of the American-Israeli attacks on February 28, the price of fuel has increased by about 15–20% in the United States. However, the global impact…

The Prime Minister of Poland, Donald Tusk, stated on Sunday, March 22, that a press report suggesting the Hungarian foreign minister frequently called his Russian counterpart to inform him during EU summits “should not surprise anyone”, writes POLITICO. “We have long had suspicions in this regard”, Tusk wrote on social network X. “This is also why I only speak when it is strictly necessary and only say as much as is necessary.” The Washington Post reported on Saturday, citing an anonymous European security official, that the Hungarian foreign minister, Péter Szijjártó, would have made regular phone calls during breaks from…

A British nuclear-powered submarine, equipped with Tomahawk cruise missiles, has positioned itself in the Arabian Sea, providing Britain with the ability to launch long-range attacks should the regional conflict escalate, the Daily Mail reported on Saturday. HMS Anson, armed with Tomahawk Block IV missiles and Spearfish torpedoes, left Perth earlier this month and traveled approximately 8,900 km to the region, the Daily Mail specified, writes Reuters. The submarine periodically surfaces to communicate with the United Kingdom’s Permanent Joint Headquarters in Northwood, where any launch order would be authorized by the Prime Minister and transmitted by the head of joint operations,…

The United States has enough money to finance the war against Iran without raising taxes, said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on NBC News. US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, argued that Washington can finance the war against Iran without any problems. There will be no need to raise taxes to do this. Bessent stated that “we have enough money to finance this war”. He added that the additional budget request demanded by the Pentagon – estimated at 200 billion dollars – would be allocated for future military capabilities, writes Mediafax. “President Trump has consolidated the military, as he did in his…

Romania’s decision to join the coalition of six states in the effort to unblock the Strait of Hormuz is a justified one, says political analyst George Jiglău, given that our country must respect both the strategic partnership and contribute to solving the oil crisis. The Strait of Hormuz, which controls traffic through the Persian Gulf, is a nerve center of geopolitics and global trade, as Iran, amid conflict with the US and Israel, has blocked the passage of ships carrying oil to all areas of the globe. The blockade in the Strait of Hormuz already has disastrous effects on economies,…