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Trump doesn’t rule out cutting NATO troop levels in Europe to persuade Russia to sign Ukraine peace deal
Meduza
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When asked if he would consider reducing the American military presence in Europe if it proves necessary to secure peace in Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump did not rule it out. At a White House press conference on Thursday, Trump was asked...
Why the Trump-Putin meeting worries Europe
RTE Ireland
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August 15, 2025
Confirmation last week that US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin would hold a summit in Alaska raised a red flag for Europe and Ukraine. With no Ukrainian or European involvement, and the expiry of a US deadline to impose...
Iran 'working with China and Russia' to stop European sanctions
The New Arab
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August 15, 2025
Araghchi, Iran's FM, said any steps Tehran might take to counter European sanctions will be 'revealed in due course' [Getty/file photo] Iran said on Thursday it was working with China and Russia to prevent the snapback of European sanctions over...
Britney Hamilton heads to Europe as first in family with tertiary degree
The Gleaner
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August 15, 2025
At 23, Britney Hamilton became the first in her family to earn a tertiary degree when she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, two years ago. Now, the Albion, St Thomas,...
Britain's economy growth slow as government admits ‘more to do’ for workers
Morning Star
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GROWTH in Britain’s economy slowed in the second quarter amid tariff uncertainty and tax increases, official figures revealed today. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 0.3 per cent between April and...
EU introduces new Entry Exit System for travellers
Azzet
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August 14, 2025
The European Union will be rolling out a new digital border control system in October that will replace the manual stamping of passports. The new “Entry/Exit System” (EES) will include automated registration for msot travellers outside of the EU....
EU sends firefighting planes to Spain as wildfires rage
Azzet
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August 14, 2025
The European Union has sent firefighting planes to Spain to combat wildfires, as the death toll rises to three. Two volunteer firefighters have now died in Spain’s northern region of León, with another fatality near Madrid earlier this week....
Putin-Trump Meeting: Political Goodwill for Peace
Sputnik News
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August 15, 2025
https://sputnikglobe.com/20250815/putin-trump-meeting-political-goodwill-for-peace-1122613329.html Putin-Trump Meeting: Political Goodwill for Peace Putin-Trump Meeting: Political Goodwill for Peace Sputnik International The summit will begin at...
All about Candace Owens, the controversial political commentator being sued by French President Macron
The Indian Express
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August 15, 2025
American conservative commentator Candace Owens, known for her provocative political rhetoric online, is at the centre of a defamation lawsuit brought on by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte.The Macrons sued Owens last month...
An Old War and a New President
Providence
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August 15, 2025
On April 12, 1945, the day that President Franklin D. Roosevelt died, World War II had persisted for over five and a half years. V-E Day (May 8) and V-J Day (August 14-15) were not known in advance; nor were these victories guaranteed. In Europe,...
Don't you dare blame workers – SWWTU head responds to complaints about Port of Spain port
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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August 15, 2025
News Ryan Hamilton-Davis Just Now A view of the Port of Port of Spain. FILE PHOTO - SEAMEN and Waterfront Workers Trade Union (SWWTU) President General Michael Annisette took Downtown Owners and Merchant’s Association (DOMA) president Gregory...
Igor Gretskiy: The Alaska summit –Deal-making at Europe's expense
ERR
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August 15, 2025
The hastily announced summit between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, scheduled for Friday (August 15) in Alaska, is highly unusual, writes Igor Gretskiy, research fellow at the International Center for Defense and Security (ICDS). Normally, such...
Singapore, France greet India on 79th Independence Day, reaffirm strong ties and cultural camaraderie
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 15, 2025
New Delhi [India], Aug 15 (ANI): Diplomatic missions in India extended warm greetings to mark India's 79th Independence Day, highlighting the strength of bilateral ties and cultural camaraderie. The Singapore High Commission in India shared a...
Trump Plans Follow-Up Summit With Putin, Zelensky, European Leaders After Alaska Talks
Kyiv Post
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August 14, 2025
[UPDATED: Aug. 15, 12:07 am , Kyiv time. More Trump comments.] US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he is planning a “second meeting” with President Volodymyr Zelensky, Russian leader Vladimir Putin, and officials from Europe to follow...
OPINION: Trump-Putin Meeting in Alaska: a Chance for Diplomacy or Just Political Show?
Kyiv Post
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August 15, 2025
US President Donald Trump has threatened Russia with “very severe consequences” if Russian President Vladimir Putin does not make concessions on ending the war in Ukraine during their upcoming meeting in Alaska on Friday. Trump also suggested...
France to contribute €75 million to the World Bank's LEAP following Lebanese PM visit
LBCI (Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International)
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Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam paid an official visit to France, where he met with President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday at the Élysée Palace. This was his first official trip to Paris since taking office. During the meeting, Salam outlined...
BNM alleges ‘organised genocide’ in Balochistan at The Hague, urges UN and EU to act against Pakistan’s human rights abuses
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 15, 2025
The Hague [Netherlands] August 15 (ANI): The Baloch National Movement (BNM) has accused Pakistan of carrying out "organised genocide" in Balochistan during an international conference in The Hague, which aimed to highlight alleged human rights...
Germany pledges additional military aid for Ukraine and spearheads European rearmament drive
World Socialist Web Site
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August 15, 2025
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz attends a cabinet meeting at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, August 6, 2025, [AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi]Germany is participating in the new NATO military aid package for Ukraine and will contribute...
Austria's chancellor came to Serbia specifically to express the EU's concerns to Vučić
BGNES
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August 15, 2025
Austrian Chancellor Christian Scholz's visit to Belgrade in mid-August carried a clear message from the European Union: Serbia must improve its respect for media independence and the rule of law. While Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić tries to...
Learning from Europe's Innovation Ecosystem ― Implications and Lessons for Japan
EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation
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EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation Policy Seminar Learning from Europe's Innovation Ecosystem―Implications and Lessons for Japan Thursday 4 September 2025, 16:30-18:00 Tokyo (9:30-11:00 Brussels) (Japanese language only / Free event on...