MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Moscow was prepared to end the war in Ukraine immediately if it received firm security guarantees. However, he reiterated long-standing demands, including Ukraine abandoning its Nato ambitions and ceding all territories claimed by Russia. Read More: Putin says Russia disagrees with parts of US plan to end […]
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Amazon cuts seller fees in Europe to compete with Shein and Temu
Amazon is reducing the fees it charges sellers in Europe in a bid to counter growing competition from marketplaces like Shein and Temu, which offer clothing, homeware, and gadgets at very low prices. The move, announced on Tuesday, is one of Amazon’s largest fee reductions and initially targets sellers of budget fashion items. Read More: […]
Reese reveals special plans for her 50th birthday trip to Europe
Hollywood star Reese Witherspoon has unveiled her exciting plans for her upcoming 50th birthday, which she will celebrate on March 22, 2025. In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, the Legally Blonde actress shared that she plans to mark the milestone with a European getaway alongside her youngest son, Tennessee James Toth, 13, whom she shares […]
20 European Nations Urge EU to Repatriate Illegal Afghan Migrants
BRUSSELS: Twenty European nations have called on the European Commission to take immediate steps for the repatriation of Afghan nationals residing illegally across Europe. Belgium’s Minister for Asylum and Migration, Annelies Verlinden, said that the countries had submitted a joint letter to the Commission demanding action to return undocumented Afghans — either voluntarily or through […]
Trump Suggests NATO Should Expel Spain Over Defense Spending Dispute
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump on Thursday proposed that NATO consider expelling Spain from the alliance over its failure to meet new defense spending targets agreed upon earlier this year. During a meeting with Finnish President Alexander Stub at the White House, Trump said that Spain’s refusal to commit to spending 5% of its […]
Europe retain Ryder Cup after US fightback
Europe fought off a thrilling United States rally to retain the Ryder Cup on Sunday with Irishman Shane Lowry securing the trophy with a dramatic six-foot birdie putt. Lowry’s putt lifted him into a tie with American Russell Henley for the half-point that gave Europe a 14-11 lead with three matches remaining, all the visitors […]
Europe overtakes US in Ukraine military aid
Europe has overtaken the United States in total military aid provided to Ukraine, according to new data from the Kiel Institute. The shift, noted in May and June 2025, highlights Europe’s growing reliance on its defense industry rather than on existing weapons stockpiles. Between February 2022 and June 2025, European nations, including the UK, pledged […]
Iran holds high-stakes nuclear talks with Europe
Iran and European powers met in Istanbul on Friday for the first time since last month’s US and Israeli airstrikes. Talks focused on reviving parts of the 2015 nuclear deal, just months before key UN sanctions may expire. Iran, France, Britain, Germany, and the EU attended the meeting held at the Iranian consulate. These discussions […]
Europe, Iran resume nuclear talks in Istanbul
Face-to-face nuclear discussions between Iran and the European E3 group—France, Britain, and Germany—began on Friday morning at Iran’s consulate in Istanbul, according to Reuters. These high-level talks mark the first formal meeting since US and Israeli strikes targeted Iranian nuclear sites in June. Diplomats from both sides hope to explore whether Iran is open to […]
Iran slams Europe over nuclear deal failures
Iran on Monday blamed Britain, France, and Germany for not respecting the 2015 nuclear deal. The agreement limited Iran’s nuclear activities in exchange for lifting sanctions. However, Iran said the European countries failed to uphold their promises and protect Iran from U.S. sanctions. This failure led Iran to gradually reduce its commitments under the deal. […]