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Finland to officially join NATO

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3 years ago

April 4, 2023

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The nation will become the 31st member state to be a part of the alliance

Finland will officially become NATO’s 31st member state on Tuesday, marking the completion of a swift journey into the military alliance following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The Nordic country has an 1,300-kilometre border with Russia, meaning NATO’s frontier with Russia will roughly double in length.

Finland had applied to join NATO alongside its neighbour Sweden as Russia’s offensive in Ukraine intensified.

The last hurdle to membership was removed last week when Turkey’s parliament voted to ratify Helsinki’s application even as it kept Sweden’s bid on hold.

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg hailed the move as “historic” at a press conference in Brussels.

“We should not leave the impression they made that Sweden is left alone. No, Sweden is very much inside NATO, integrated into military, civilian structures.

“(NATO) allies are ready to act, and it’s inconceivable that there were going to be any threats or military attacks against Sweden without NATO reacting, and even more so with Finland as a full member.”

Turkey and Hungary continue to hold up Sweden’s membership.

In response to the news of Finland’s accession, Moscow vowed to beef up its forces in border regions.

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Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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5 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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1 day ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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