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Council of Europe calls on all 46 member states to halt arms for Israel
New York Post
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August 12, 2025
The Council of Europe urged all its 46 member nations to halt their deliveries of weapons to Israel due to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza. Michael O’Flaherty, the council’s commissioner for human rights, said all its member states...
World AFP European powers tell UN they are ready to reimpose Iran sanctions
Yahoo News
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Britain, France and Germany have told the United Nations they are ready to reimpose UN-mandated sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme if no diplomatic solution is found by the end of August, according to a joint letter obtained by AFP. The...
Cambodia's export to EU worth 2.87 bln USD in first 7 months, up 18 pct
Xinhua News Agency
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PHNOM PENH, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia exported products worth 2.87 billion U.S. dollars to the European Union (EU) market in the first seven months of 2025, up 18 percent from 2.43 billion dollars over the same period last year, said an...
Dubai to lead region's first-ever government pavilion at Gamescom 2025, Germany
Emirates 24|7
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August 13, 2025
The Dubai Program for Gaming 2033 (DPG33) is set to host the Middle East’s first-ever government pavilion at Gamescom 2025, the world’s largest gaming event, taking place in Cologne, Germany, from 20-24 August. Marking a historic milestone for the...
What is the connection between the arrests over corruption in Milan and some of the most important projects of the Serbian government?
Serbian Monitor
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August 12, 2025
These days, Milan is shaken by a major urban planning corruption scandal, with the investigation targeting senior city and state officials, influential builders and foreign investors. For days, the topic has dominated the front pages of Italy’s...
Report: France, Germany, UK Willing to Reinstate Sanctions on Iran
Asharq Al-Awsat
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August 13, 2025
France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have told the United Nations they are ready to reinstate sanctions on Iran if it does not return to negotiations with the international community over its nuclear program, the Financial Times reported on...
US denounces Europe in scaled back rights report
RTE Ireland
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August 13, 2025
US President Donald Trump's administration has scaled back a key US government report on human rights worldwide, dramatically softening criticism of some countries, such as El Salvador, that have been strong partners of the Republican president....
Watch: ‘It’s useless hailing past heroism if we don’t act on Gaza’ – President
Times of Malta
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August 12, 2025
It is useless celebrating the heroism of the Santa Marija convoy if the “disgust” over the “pummelling” of the Gaza people does not prompt “concrete action”, President Myriam Spiteri Debono said in a powerful speech on Tuesday. She was addressing...
Kallas states EU fixing another Russia sanctions
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) The EU is preparing its 19th package of sanctions on Russia, with bloc foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warning against making any concessions in Ukraine peace talks. Speaking on Monday after a meeting of EU foreign ministers ahead of the...
As a Syrian refugee in Belgium, I see the EU's erosion of its own values
EUobserver
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August 13, 2025
As someone who arrived in Europe as a refugee years ago and later found a new home within the European Union, I have spent the past decade not only living under the protection of its laws and institutions but studying them with deep interest and...
'Cooked alive': Crews tackle wildfires as heatwave bakes Europe
Otago Daily Times
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August 13, 2025
Firefighters across Spain, Portugal, Greece, Turkey and the Balkans were battling wildfires on Tuesday (local time), with another heatwave pushing temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) across parts of Europe. Global...
Lesson for India in the China-EU freeze: Proceed with caution
The Indian Express
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August 13, 2025
The 50 per cent tariff shock on Indian exports to the United States has rattled exporters and policymakers alike. Garment manufacturers are scouting for alternative markets, while jewellery exporters are checking if their orders still stand....
Summer book picks to escape the EU bubble
Politico Europe
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August 13, 2025
The European quarter is empty, businesses are closed, and MEPs are gone — it’s the perfect time to catch up on your summer reading. There’s no one left in the bubble to impress. So put down that dull policy non-paper (who came up with that name?)...
World News | French President Emmanuel Macron Signs Law Banning Bee-killing Pesticide After Mass Petition
Latestly
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August 13, 2025
Paris [France], August 13 (ANI): French President Emmanuel Macron has signed into law a modified bill banning the reintroduction of a bee-killing pesticide, following a petition signed by more than two million people, France 24 reported. The...
Blocked by NATO, How Will Putin Skirt Europe's 'Nuclear' Skies For Alaska Meet with Trump
Times Now
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August 13, 2025
FILE - President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin walk together at the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan, June 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File) Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to undertake a rare and complex journey to...
Koizumi Takes Diplomatic Step through Visit to S. Korea; Eyes Strengthening Position in Next LDP Presidential Election
The Japan News
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August 13, 2025
The Yomiuri Shimbun Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, left, speaks at a meeting of the Japan-China-South Korea agriculture ministers in Incheon, South Korea, on Monday. By Takahito Higuchi / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff...
Productivity has perplexed Australian governments for more than a century
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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August 13, 2025
On August 19, a group of advocates and experts will converge on Canberra for an economic roundtable. "Productivity," announced Treasurer Jim Chalmers, is to be the event's "primary focus". What does this mean? The term "productivity" can...
Extreme heat breaks temperature records across Europe
The Irish Times
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Extreme heat is breaking temperature records across Europe, early measurements suggest, and driving bigger and stronger wildfires. In southwest France, records were broken on Monday in Angoulême, Bergerac, Bordeaux, Saint-Émilion and Saint-Girons....
Trump’s “Ultimate Test” In Alaska! Can U.S. President & ‘Nobel Prize’ Aspirant Convince Putin To End Ukraine War?
The Eurasian Times
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August 13, 2025
Throughout Donald Trump’s tumultuous career, his knack for theatrics and confidence in his dealmaking skills have remained constant. By hosting Vladimir Putin, Trump will have ample opportunity for drama while facing the ultimate challenge to his...
These Are Towns in Europe Where You Can Buy a House For Just a Euro.
24/7 Wall St.
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August 12, 2025
Housing Inside Creative House / Shutterstock.com If you’ve ever dreamed of ditching the conventional suburban life for Old World charm and romance, these European villages may be calling your name. Each offers homes at jaw-dropping...