Prime Minister hits out at people using St George's flag for 'hatred'

St George's flags have become a more common sight in Birmingham and beyond SIR Keir Starmer today criticises populists who "exploit" the England flag to incite violence, division and threats to our democracy. The Prime Minister states that Britain...

Australian Prime Minister Doorstop – New York

Prime Minister Proud to be representing Australia at the United Nations this week. This is the first time I’ve been here as Prime Minister. It’s an opportunity to advance Australia’s economic, national security, and, of course, our related...

Britain expected to recognise Palestinian state with ceasefire prospects ‘in tatters’

Britain’s deputy prime minister said on Sunday that recognising a Palestinian state would not bring one into existence “overnight”, stressing that recognition must be part of a broader peace process. “Any step to recognise it is because we wish to...

EU chief Ursula Von der Leyen defends commission’s proposed sanctions on Israel

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, has stood by the extensive sanctions her institution proposed on Israel this week in relation to its military efforts in the Gaza Strip. In a...

EU's von der Leyen defends proposed sanctions on Israel

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has defended the far-reaching sanctions her authority proposed on Israel this week in response to its military operations in the Gaza Strip. In a written interview with the Leading European...

Britain poised to formally recognize Palestine on Sunday

Keir Starmer is expected to confirm the move, having concluded that the situation in Gaza has worsened significantly in recent weeks. The UK is expected to recognize a Palestinian state on Sunday, following "Israel's" failure to meet the...

Europe wants to build a drone wall to protect its eastern flank from Russia. Is it feasible?

European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen said in her September 10 State of the Union address that Europe “must heed the call” of the Baltic states to “build a drone wall”. “This is not an abstract ambition, it is the bedrock of credible...

Europe’s economic decline: Historical and structural fault lines

Europe, once hailed as a bastion of prosperity, democracy, and sophistication, now teeters on the edge of strategic vulnerability. A series of decisions, from commerce to defence, has led the European Union into a protracted economic malaise. The...

EU, NATO Condemn Russia’s Alleged Incursion of Estonia’s Skies

(MENAFN) EU leaders and NATO officials condemned Russia's alleged breach of Estonia's airspace on Friday, calling the act a "provocation" that escalates regional tensions. EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas described the airspace violation as an...

European Parliament Condemns Gaza Massacres, Backs Suspension of Israel Trade Deal

Sun 21 Sep 2025 | 11:54 AM The European Parliament has issued one of its strongest statements yet on the Gaza war, passing a resolution condemning what it described as a “humanitarian catastrophe” in the Palestinian enclave and holding Israel...

France Prepares Voluntary Military Service Program To Strengthen Defense

This is not about bringing back conscription, abolished by Jacques Chirac in 1997. The French government is considering the creation of a new program of voluntary military service, which could be a step toward strengthening the army amid the...

President Ruto heads to U.S for the UN General Assembly

President William Ruto departed the country on Saturday evening to attend the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York, United States of America. In a statement to newsrooms, State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed said Ruto’s agenda in...

Baltic States Advance Grid Synchronization With New Round Of EU-Funded Upgrades

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 20. Following the successful completion of the synchronization of the Baltic States with the continental European power grid earlier this year, the transmission system operators of Estonia,...

EU Eyes Global Trade Expansion

(MENAFN) The European Union is accelerating its efforts to forge new trade partnerships worldwide, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Thursday. Speaking at a business event in Berlin, she stressed the importance of...

EU Positioning Moldova as Pawn in Potential Conflict with Russia – Ex-President Dodon

https://sputnikglobe.com/20250921/eu-positioning-moldova-as-pawn-in-potential-conflict-with-russia--ex-president-dodon-1122826950.html EU Positioning Moldova as Pawn in Potential Conflict with Russia – Ex-President Dodon EU Positioning Moldova as...

European-American University Disowns Fake Abuja Convocation, Denies Awarding Tinubu Loyalist Musician Rarara Honorary Doctorate

The European-American University has denied claims circulating in the Nigerian press that it conferred honorary doctorate degrees on President Bola Tinubu’s staunch supporter, Hausa musician Dauda Kahutu Rarara, and several others at a supposed...

EU AML Package 2025: What Is AMLA And Why It Will Change Compliance In Europe

(MENAFN- GetNews) The EU's 2025 AML Package creates AMLA, the first EU-wide AML authority with direct supervision of high-risk institutions, crypto providers, and sanctions. It ends fragmented national oversight, introduces a Single Rulebook, and...

EU Hits Russia with 19th Sanctions Package

(MENAFN) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen revealed on Friday the EU's proposed 19th round of sanctions on Russia, with a sharp focus on the energy and financial sectors. The new measures, outlined in an official statement,...

EU industry struggles with new US rules on imports of steel and aluminium

Published on 19/09/2025 - 16:35 GMT+2 New US tariffs on steel and aluminium designed to determine the origin of steel and aluminium within imported products are creating an additional cost in addition to the baseline US tariffs, according to...

President Sisi receives a phone call from his French counterpart

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi received a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday. The Spokesperson for the Egyptian Presidency, Mohamed al-Shennawy, said the call followed up the outcomes of the virtual summit held...