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France, Britain agree to coordinate nuclear deterrence capabilities
NHK
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France and Britain say they have agreed to coordinate their respective nuclear deterrence. The move is seen as an apparent effort to counter threats posed by Russia. French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer made the...
President Trump plans to hike tariffs on Canadian goods to 35%
WMTW 8 - Maine
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July 11, 2025
President Donald Trump said in a Thursday letter that he will raise taxes on imported goods from Canada to 35%, deepening a rift between two North American countries that have suffered a debilitating blow to their decades-old alliance.Related...
EU chief survives no-confidence vote
Daily Finland
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen survived a no-confidence vote in the European Parliament on Thursday, amid accusations of a lack of transparency in vaccine procurement and other concerns over her leadership, reported Xinhua. The...
EU could sanction Israel without consensus
Israel Hayom
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July 10, 2025
In a groundbreaking legal review, the European Union has determined that some trade and diplomatic privileges granted to Israel can be suspended without full consensus among all 27 member states. The review, conducted in preparation for an...
EU brokers deal with Israel to allow 'substantial' humanitarian aid into Gaza
Dunya News
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World World EU brokers deal with Israel to allow 'substantial' humanitarian aid into Gaza Close Israel has agreed to increase aid access in a deal negotiated with the European Union. Published On: Fri, 11 Jul 2025 07:17:59 PKT GAZA (AFP) - As the...
Europe unveils a deal for more food and fuel for Gaza, while an Israeli strike kills 15, including 10 children, outside a medical clinic
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
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July 10, 2025
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — European officials reached a new deal with Israel to allow desperately needed food and fuel into Gaza, the European Union’s foreign policy chief said Thursday, hours after an Israeli airstrike killed 15 people,...
Europe’s Travel Sector Holds Firm in Q2 2025 as Tourists Spend More
Greek Travel Pages
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July 10, 2025
Europe’s tourism industry maintained steady growth in Q2 2025, signaling resilience amid persistent economic pressures, inflation, and geopolitical tensions. According to the latest Trends & Prospects report by the European Travel Commission...
EU, Pakistan sign €20m deal to improve business environment
Daily Times
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July 10, 2025
The Government of Pakistan and the European Union (EU) on Thursday signed a €20 million grant agreement to launch the “Better Governance and Business Environment” initiative, reaffirming their shared commitment to sustainable and inclusive...
EU, Pakistan sign €20m grant to support SMEs
The Express Tribune
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July 11, 2025
Listen to article ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan and the European Union (EU) signed a €20 million grant agreement on Thursday for launching the "Better Governance and Business Environment" initiative, reaffirming their shared commitment to...
Spain hails 'perfect coordination' with Morocco in Marhaba strait crossing operation
Hespress
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July 10, 2025
Spain’s Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska on Thursday praised the smooth execution of Operation Marhaba 2025, highlighting the “perfect coordination” with Morocco as key to its success. “None of this would be possible without the close...
EU announces EUR 2.3 billion package for Ukraine recovery
EUBusiness
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July 10, 2025
EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled a new €2.3 billion package of agreements with international and bilateral public financial institutions to support Ukraine recovery and reconstruction. The post EU announces EUR 2.3 billion...
Europe On Churchill's Footstep
The Rising Nepal
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It is said that Winston Churchill had proposed a surprise allied attack on the Soviet Union weeks after the Nazi surrender in 1945 but his Military Adviser Field Marshal Alan Brooke rejected his idea saying that in a situation when the Soviet...
Government Launches €15M EU-UN Initiative to Combat Violence Against Women and Girls
Sierraloaded
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July 10, 2025
The Chief Minister of Sierra Leone, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh has officially launched the €15 million EU-UN Spotlight Initiative, reflecting the Government’s commitment to ending violence against women and girls. The launch took place at the New...
EU chief von der Leyen survives confidence vote
China Daily
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STRASBOURG, France — EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday comfortably saw off a no-confidence vote in European Parliament, but the rare challenge has exposed friction between her backers and complaints about her leadership style. Lawmakers in...
EU Initiates Deficit Procedure Against Austria: Finance Minister Marterbauer Remains Confident
Vindobona
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Austrian Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer (SPÖ) remained optimistic despite the initiation of proceedings, as reported by "DerStandard" in a video report, emphasizing that all decisions concerning the budget “are made in Austria and not in...
Europe looks to build space independence
China Daily
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A MAXUS sub-orbital rocket is displayed at the Esrange Space Center, near Kiruna, Sweden May 26, 2025. [Photo/Agencies] Two small spaceports in the far north of Sweden and Norway are at the center of European hopes of establishing the continent's...
EU should put ties with China back on track
China Daily Global
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[Photo/Agencies] European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's speech on EU-China relations in the European Parliament on Tuesday contains some positive messages, unlike her hostile rhetoric in the past. But it still had disinformation on...
Germany a Threshold Nuclear Weapons State, Could Develop Bomb in ‘Matter of Months’ - IAEA
Military Watch
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July 10, 2025
<p >International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi has highlighted Germany’s position as a threshold nuclear weapons state, warning that it retains access to the technologies, nuclear material, and knowhow, to develop a...
EU agrees deal with Israel to get more food and fuel into Gaza as 10 children die outside clinic
Irish Independent
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15 people killed in city of Deir al-Balah ‘were waiting for nutritional supplements’ Palestinian mother Samah Al-Nouri, whose daughter Sama was killed in an Israeli strike in Deir Al-Balah, comforts her son, as casualties from the strike are...
European Commission to Propose Floating Price Cap on Russian Oil
World Energy News - Connecticut
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The European Commission is expected to propose a floating Russian oil price cap this week as part of a new draft sanctions package in an attempt to overcome opposition from some member states, four EU diplomats said. The Commission proposed...