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EU Denounces U.S. Sanctions on UN Palestine Rapporteur Francesca Albanese
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union voiced “deep regret” on Friday regarding the United States’ recent sanctions imposed on Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur focused on human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories. During a midday...
Poland Urges Ukraine to Acknowledge WWII as Genocide
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz has asserted that Kiev must formally acknowledge the atrocities committed by Ukrainian ultra-nationalist groups and Nazi collaborators against Polish citizens during World War II as acts...
Questex’s StreamTV Europe Announces Inaugural Advisory Board to Guide Continental Streaming Strategy
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 14, 2025
NEW YORK and LISBON, Portugal, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StreamTV Europe, the premier European edition of Questex’s acclaimed StreamTV Show, today unveils its inaugural Advisory Board—an elite panel of industry leaders, innovators, and...
European Commission Eyes New Tax on Corporate Giants
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Commission is preparing to introduce a fresh tax targeting major corporations operating within the European Union, aiming to increase funds for the bloc’s shared budget, according to a leaked draft obtained by a news outlet...
Britain, France Deepen Nuclear Cooperation
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) In a significant development, the United Kingdom and France have introduced a fresh accord to enhance coordination between their respective nuclear capabilities. This strategic move is in response to what both nations interpret as growing...
EU Signals Willingness for Tariff Agreement
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen expressed her willingness on Saturday to collaborate with the United States toward reaching a mutual accord by August 1. This declaration follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to...
EU, US Relations Face Uncertain Future
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has expressed doubts that relations with the United States will ever revert to their previous state, highlighting ongoing friction with Washington regarding heightened tariffs on European...
EU Commits USD11.7B for Ukraine’s Recovery
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) At Thursday’s Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome, the European Union announced a major increase in both political and financial backing for Ukraine, unveiling a strategy aimed at mobilizing up to €10 billion (approximately $11.7 billion)...
EU wants to tax huge corporates to increase coffers
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Commission plans to introduce a new tax targeting major corporations operating within the EU to increase revenue for the bloc’s common budget, according to a leaked draft seen by the Financial Times. This move aligns with...
EU state pauses asylum applications for arrivals from N-Africa
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Greece has announced a three-month suspension of asylum applications from migrants arriving from North Africa, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis confirmed on Wednesday. He warned that those attempting to enter the country illegally by...
Italy, France Hold Talks on Gaza, Ukraine
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani hosted French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noel Barrot in Rome on Friday for high-level talks focused on global flashpoints, particularly the conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. In a...
EU, Mexico Reject Trump’s Tariff Threats
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union (EU) and Mexico have voiced dissatisfaction over US President Donald Trump’s announcement to enforce 30% tariffs on their exports starting 1 August. Mexico strongly denounced what it described as Trump's "unfair deal",...
France vows additional autonomy to overseas territory after unrest
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) France has pledged to give more autonomy to its Pacific territory of New Caledonia, though it stopped short of granting the full independence sought by parts of the indigenous Kanak community. The agreement comes in the wake of last...
EU’s climate madness causes France to sweat its brains out
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Paris suffered under scorching heat last week, with temperatures climbing toward 40°C and no relief in sight. Amid the heatwave, the author reflects on an amusing moment during a conversation with her Uber driver — typical of many in...
France Grants Increased Autonomy to New Caledonia
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) France has consented to provide enhanced self-governance to its Pacific territory, New Caledonia, while stopping short of granting full sovereignty demanded by some members of the indigenous Kanak community. This move aims to address...
Macron Slams U.S. 30 Percent Tariffs on EU
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday sharply criticized the United States' decision to impose sweeping 30% tariffs on European Union exports, calling for the urgent development of forceful retaliatory measures. “Along with the...
Macron Criticizes US Tariffs on EU
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday expressed his "strong disapproval" of the United States' recent decision to impose 30 percent tariffs on European Union exports, and emphasized the importance of quickly preparing "credible...
Egypt, Germany Urge Immediate Gaza Ceasefire
MENAFN
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July 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Egypt and Germany engaged in talks regarding progress on the ongoing ceasefire discussions between Israel and Hamas, emphasizing the critical necessity to end hostilities promptly and establish a diplomatic route toward a durable...
Syrian President Kicks Off Inaugural Official Azerbaijan Visit
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa arrived in Azerbaijan on Saturday for his inaugural official trip since taking office earlier this year, confirmed by a Syrian state news outlet and an Azerbaijani news agency. Details about the visit’s...
Russia sanctions provoke European trust fund predicament
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Liechtenstein is grappling with a growing financial crisis caused by Western sanctions on Russia, leaving hundreds of trust funds frozen and legally stranded, the Financial Times reported on Monday. The problem centers around so-called...