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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...
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...
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, 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...
Italy changes club for 38th America’s Cup
Scuttlebutt Sailing News - California
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July 10, 2025
The historic “Italia,” the oldest sailing club in Naples and one of the longest-standing in the Mediterranean, will launch the challenge to the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron for the 38th America’s Cup, representing Luna Rossa. For the upcoming...
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...
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...
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...
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...
France and U.K. Sign Key Deals on Migration, Nuclear Weapons
Foreign Policy
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July 10, 2025
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at France and Britain’s migration and nuclear weapons deals, U.S. tariff threats against Brazil, and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Asia. Anglo-French Deals British Prime Minister...
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...
Italy strengthens bilateral ties with Kazakhstan
ANSA
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July 10, 2025
Italy's Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Antonello De Riu, met with Kazakhstan's Minister of Industry and Construction, Ersaiyn Nagaspayev. The talks covered strategic areas in which Italy has expertise. such as technology transfer and innovation....
EU eyes another €100 billion for Ukraine amid mounting debt, corruption concerns
Weekly Blitz
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July 10, 2025
The European Union is reportedly considering a plan to allocate an additional €100 billion ($117 billion) in financial support to Ukraine, as part of its upcoming seven-year budget. This revelation, reported by Bloomberg on July 8 and attributed...
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...
France’s Macron seeks a defense ‘refresh’ with UK
Taipei Times
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July 10, 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron yesterday concluded a three-day state visit to the UK with a summit aiming to “reboot” defense ties with a focus on joint missile development and nuclear cooperation. Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer...
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...
EU in deal with Israel to 'expand' aid deliveries to Gaza, says Kallas
The National News
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PSA DUBAI WORLD SERIES FINALS LINE-UP Men’s: Mohamed El Shorbagy (EGY) Ali Farag (EGY) Simon Rosner (GER) Tarek Momen (EGY) Miguel Angel Rodriguez (COL) Gregory Gaultier (FRA) Karim Abdel Gawad (EGY) Nick Matthew (ENG) Women's: Nour El Sherbini...
European Industry Pushes Back on the EU AI Act – Key Takeaways for Employers
JD Supra - California
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July 11, 2025
Over 45 leading European companies just publicly urged the EU to pause the rollout of the EU AI Act’s impending rules for high-risk and general-purpose AI (GPAI) systems, citing concerns over regulatory complexity and competitiveness. A July 3...
EU adopts restrictions on access of Chinese companies to EU public procurement for medical devices
JD Supra - California
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July 10, 2025
Following approval by EU Member States in the Trade Barriers Committee, on 19 June 2025, the European Commission adopted the first measure (Implementing regulation - EU - 2025/1197 - EN - EUR-Lex) under the International Procurement Instrument...
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...