ISTANBUL – The European Union and major European nations including France, Germany, the UK, Spain, Belgium, and the Netherlands condemned Israel’s recent decisions to strengthen its control over the occupied West Bank. Read More: 9 EU nations demand end to trade with Israeli settlements in west bank The Israeli security cabinet approved measures on Sunday that include repealing a law […]
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Iran condemns EU designation of Revolutionary Guards as terrorist group
PARIS: Iran on Thursday strongly criticized the European Union’s decision to designate its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation, calling the move “irresponsible and spite-driven” and warning it could have “destructive consequences.” Read More: Iran Revolutionary Guards say intelligence chief replaced The 27-nation bloc announced the designation in response to the deadly […]
EU lauds Pakistan for 47% decline in illegal migration
The European Union has praised Pakistan for achieving a 47% reduction in illegal migration attempts to Europe. This commendation follows a high-level meeting between Pakistan’s Interior Minister, Naqvi, and EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner in Brussels. The two leaders discussed illegal immigration, human smuggling, and the strengthening of bilateral cooperation on these issues. Commissioner Brunner […]
Belgium rejects EU plan to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine
BRUSSELS – Belgium’s Prime Minister Bart De Wever has criticized an EU proposal to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine, calling it “fundamentally wrong” and raising doubts about reaching an agreement next month. Read More: Pakistan, EU pledge to deepen trade, investment via GSP plus In a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen […]
EU lawmakers approve defense integration with Ukraine
BRUSSELS — European Union (EU) lawmakers voted on Tuesday to deepen the bloc’s defense industry integration with Ukraine, amid ongoing uncertainties in U.S.-led peace efforts and Russia’s unconventional military operations. The European Parliament approved a 1.5-billion euro ($1.7 billion) program, with 300 million euros ($345 million) earmarked for the Ukraine Support Instrument. Read More: EU parliament: […]
COP30 climate summit stalls over fossil fuel disputes
BELEM – The COP30 climate summit in Brazil remained deadlocked Friday as the European Union refused to accept a draft deal it said was insufficient to advance global action on climate change. The two-week conference, held in the Amazon city of Belem, had been scheduled to conclude Friday evening but negotiations stretched late into the […]
Pakistan, NATO pledge closer cooperation on regional security
BRUSSELS: Pakistan’s Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar held high-level talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Thursday, during which both sides pledged to deepen collaboration on regional security, counterterrorism, and shared geopolitical challenges. The discussions, held at NATO headquarters, also covered the state of Pakistan-US relations, climate change, and broader global […]
EU warns Pakistan to accelerate compliance ahead of crucial GSP+ review
The European Union has warned Pakistan to take faster and stronger steps to implement GSP+ conventions. The EU ambassador said Pakistan must show clear progress before the next monitoring mission. He stressed that continued trade benefits depend on credible improvements in human rights and governance. The EU ambassador to Pakistan said the country must do […]
Apple says EU fee cuts haven’t lowered app prices
Apple has claimed that lower developer fees implemented to comply with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) have not led to reduced app prices for users. The tech giant’s study, commissioned from Analysis Group, found that most developers have either maintained or increased their prices despite paying lower commissions. Last year, Apple allowed EU […]
EU, China agree to continue export control talks
BRUSSELS – The European Union and China agreed on Saturday to continue discussions on export control policies. EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic spoke after the meeting. Officials met in Brussels to ease trade tensions, particularly over China’s rare earth export restrictions, which are crucial for technology industries worldwide. The talks focused on China’s recent controls […]