swedennews.net latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for swedennews.net. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page swedennews.net http://www.swedennews.net en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 18:55:25 +1100 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 18:55:25 +1100 3600 <![CDATA[Market exchange rates in China -- March 19]]> BEIJING, March 19 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Tuesday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System:

Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan

U.S. dollar 100 709.85

Euro 100 774.39

Japanese yen 100 4.7831

Hong Kong dollar 100 90.772

British pound 100 906.43

Au]]> http://www.swedennews.net/news/274179289/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-19 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:44:01 GMT http://www.swedennews.net/news/274179289/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-19 <![CDATA[EU's deposit refund scheme a false solution for plastic pollution]]> The European Union in early March announced its goal of establishing deposit refund schemes for plastic bottles and aluminium cans across the bloc by 2029. While EU authorities boast of high recycling rates in member states that have already adopted the practice, environmental groups denounce it as a "false solution" that doesn't "tackle the real problem".

The Indian authorities are revoking visa privileges to overseas critics of Indian origin who have spoken out against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government's policies, Human Rights Watch said today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi often attends mass g]]> http://www.swedennews.net/news/274175170/india-authorities-revoke-visa-privileges-of-diaspora-critics Sun, 17 Mar 2024 21:00:00 GMT http://www.swedennews.net/news/274175170/india-authorities-revoke-visa-privileges-of-diaspora-critics <![CDATA[Baltic state's defense minister resigns]]> Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda will meet with Arvydas Anusauskas on Saturday

Lithuanian Defense Minister Arvydas Anusauskas has handed in his resignation to Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte, the government's press office said in a statement on Friday. Anusauskas was also scheduled to meet with President Gitanas Nauseda on Saturday, according to the agenda of the head of state.

Journali]]> http://www.swedennews.net/news/274174630/baltic-state-defense-minister-resigns Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:13:37 GMT http://www.swedennews.net/news/274174630/baltic-state-defense-minister-resigns <![CDATA[Iran Fails to Reach Goalball Nations Cup 2024 Semis]]> TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran's men's goalball team failed to reach the Goalball Nations Cup 2024 semifinals.

- Sports news -

Team Melli lost to Montenegro 11-6 and failed to advance to the tournament's semifinals.

Iran lost to Brazil, Japan and Montenegro and defeated Germany, Sweden and Poland in Group A.

Mostafa Shahbazi, Hassan Jafari, Mahdi Abbasi, Mohammad Mahdi Zarei, Khalil Shahriarnasab, Milad]]> http://www.swedennews.net/news/274174363/iran-fails-to-reach-goalball-nations-cup-2024-semis Sun, 17 Mar 2024 13:37:13 GMT http://www.swedennews.net/news/274174363/iran-fails-to-reach-goalball-nations-cup-2024-semis <![CDATA[What Makes People Happy California Lawmakers Want to Find Out]]> SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California Assemblyman Anthony Rendon likes to spend his spare time away from the Capitol in Sacramento with his 4-year-old daughter at home near Los Angeles. Last weekend, he took her ice skating and afterward to an indoor playground, then let her get a donut after she agreed to ride her scooter on the way there.

"Those are the types of things that make me happy," he said this week in an int]]> http://www.swedennews.net/news/274170680/what-makes-people-happy-california-lawmakers-want-to-find-out Sat, 16 Mar 2024 20:05:11 GMT http://www.swedennews.net/news/274170680/what-makes-people-happy-california-lawmakers-want-to-find-out <![CDATA[NATO member state's defense minister resigns]]> Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda will meet with Arvydas Anusauskas on Saturday

Lithuanian Defense Minister Arvydas Anusauskas has handed in his resignation to Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte, the government's press office said in a statement on Friday. Anusauskas was also scheduled to meet with President Gitanas Nauseda on Saturday, according to the agenda of the head of state.

Journali]]> http://www.swedennews.net/news/274170397/nato-member-state-defense-minister-resigns Sat, 16 Mar 2024 12:12:56 GMT http://www.swedennews.net/news/274170397/nato-member-state-defense-minister-resigns <![CDATA[Columbus hosting New York Red Bulls in first-place battle]]> (Photo credit: Adam Cairns-USA TODAY Sports)

Two of the five teams tied for first place in the Eastern Conference square off on Saturday night when the New York Red Bulls visit Columbus to take on the reigning MLS Cup champion Crew.

Both teams enter the weekend with 2-0-1 records and seven points, which puts them in a tie for first with Inter Miami, Montreal and Toronto.

It will be the fifth ga]]> http://www.swedennews.net/news/274169765/columbus-hosting-new-york-red-bulls-in-first-place-battle Sat, 16 Mar 2024 00:43:48 GMT http://www.swedennews.net/news/274169765/columbus-hosting-new-york-red-bulls-in-first-place-battle <![CDATA[China-Russia-Iran Maritime Drills Send Signal to West]]> tel aviv, israel - China conducted joint military drills this week with Russia and Iran in the Gulf of Oman, a critical water conduit near the entry to the Persian Gulf.

The five-day exercise, 'Maritime Security Belt 2024,' involved both naval and aviation forces, with the primary objective of enhancing the security of maritime economic activities, according to Russia's Ministry of Defense.

The drills may h]]> http://www.swedennews.net/news/274169699/china-russia-iran-maritime-drills-send-signal-to-west Fri, 15 Mar 2024 23:35:55 GMT http://www.swedennews.net/news/274169699/china-russia-iran-maritime-drills-send-signal-to-west <![CDATA[Plane carrying British defense minister subjected to GPS jamming]]> The incident occurred off the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, with media reports blaming the interference on Moscow

The UK Ministry of Defence has publicly expressed concerns after a RAF plane with Defence Secretary Grant Shapps was subjected to GPS jamming while flying near the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad. While London did not explicitly assign bla]]> http://www.swedennews.net/news/274169364/plane-carrying-british-defense-minister-subjected-to-gps-jamming Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:26:43 GMT http://www.swedennews.net/news/274169364/plane-carrying-british-defense-minister-subjected-to-gps-jamming <![CDATA[Global sports stars to grace Laureus World Sports Awards]]> http://www.swedennews.net/news/274167416/global-sports-stars-to-grace-laureus-world-sports-awards Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:18:48 GMT http://www.swedennews.net/news/274167416/global-sports-stars-to-grace-laureus-world-sports-awards <![CDATA[Australia to reinstate UNRWA funding]]> CANBERRA, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Australia will reinstate funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), the nation's Foreign Minister has announced.

Penny Wong on Friday said the government will restore 6 million Australian dollars (3.9 million U.S. dollars) in funding to the UNRWA and provide additional support for Gaza.

It came after Australia in ]]> http://www.swedennews.net/news/274164976/australia-to-reinstate-unrwa-funding Fri, 15 Mar 2024 05:56:53 GMT http://www.swedennews.net/news/274164976/australia-to-reinstate-unrwa-funding <![CDATA[Market exchange rates in China -- March 15]]> BEIJING, March 15 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Friday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System:

Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan

U.S. dollar 100 709.75

Euro 100 775.69

Japanese yen 100 4.8134

Hong Kong dollar 100 90.735

British pound 100 908.83

Aus]]> http://www.swedennews.net/news/274164852/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-15 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 02:33:00 GMT http://www.swedennews.net/news/274164852/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-15 <![CDATA[Bulgaria: 3 Regions With Lowest Life Expectancy - EU Report 2022]]> The most recent data from Eurostat, released on Thursday, indicates that in 2022, life expectancy at birth within the European Union is on an upward trajectory compared to the years preceding the pandemic. Nonetheless, it still falls short of the levels observed in 2019.

According to Eurostat's data released on Thursday, the average life expectancy for children born in the EU in 2022 is projected to be 80.6 years]]> http://www.swedennews.net/news/274164661/bulgaria-3-regions-with-lowest-life-expectancy---eu-report-2022 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 22:12:21 GMT http://www.swedennews.net/news/274164661/bulgaria-3-regions-with-lowest-life-expectancy---eu-report-2022 <![CDATA[Norway to Raise Defense Budget to Meet 2% NATO Target]]> Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store announced on Thursday plans to raise the nation's defense spending this year to equal 2% of its GDP.

Norway was initially set to meet the goal in 2026 but will hit the goal early amid a potential threat from what the prime minister called a 'dangerous and unpredictable' Russia.

The 2024 defense budget, initially expected to be about $8.75 billion, will be raised in ]]> http://www.swedennews.net/news/274164634/norway-to-raise-defense-budget-to-meet-2-nato-target Thu, 14 Mar 2024 21:36:20 GMT http://www.swedennews.net/news/274164634/norway-to-raise-defense-budget-to-meet-2-nato-target <![CDATA[NATO chief warns allies against historic mistake]]> Jens Stoltenberg has called for more Ukraine aid, insisting that allowing Russia to prevail in the conflict would be a ?grave? error

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has warned members of the bloc against committing a "historic mistake" by allowing Russia and its president, Vladimir Putin, to secure victory in the Ukraine conflict.

Speaking at a conference in Brussels on Thursday, St]]> http://www.swedennews.net/news/274164320/nato-chief-warns-allies-against-historic-mistake Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:14:21 GMT http://www.swedennews.net/news/274164320/nato-chief-warns-allies-against-historic-mistake <![CDATA[Could ADHD drugs reduce the risk of early death? Unpacking the findings from a new Swedish study]]> Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can have a considerable impact on the day-to-day functioning and overall wellbeing of people affected. It causes a variety of symptoms including difficulty focusing, impulsivity and hyperactivity.

For many, a diagnosis of ADHD, whether in childhood or adulthood, is life changing. It means finally having an explanation for these challenges, and opens up the opportun]]> http://www.swedennews.net/news/274164557/could-adhd-drugs-reduce-the-risk-of-early-death-unpacking-the-findings-from-a-new-swedish-study Thu, 14 Mar 2024 13:55:21 GMT http://www.swedennews.net/news/274164557/could-adhd-drugs-reduce-the-risk-of-early-death-unpacking-the-findings-from-a-new-swedish-study <![CDATA[Sweden has vast 'old growth' forests - but they are being chopped down faster than the Amazon]]> Most of Europe's natural ecosystems have been lost over the centuries. However, a sizeable amount of natural old forest still exists, especially in the north. These "old-growth" forests are exceptionally valuable as they tend to host more species, store more carbon, and are