The European Union has fined TikTok a record $600 million for sending user data to China without proper protection. The Irish Data Protection Commission issued the penalty under the EU’s GDPR laws on May 1, 2025. Most of the fine—$551 million—was for failing to safeguard user data. The rest targeted TikTok’s unclear privacy policies, which […]
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EU hits apple and meta with €700 million fines over digital rules
The European Union fined Apple and Meta a total of €700 million for breaking new digital competition rules. Apple was fined €500 million for stopping app developers from offering cheaper deals outside the App Store. Meta got a €200 million fine for its “pay or share data” model on Facebook and Instagram, which the EU […]
Meta to use Public EU data for AI training amid privacy concerns
Meta Platforms announced it will start using public posts and user interactions in the European Union to improve its AI models. This decision comes after the delayed launch of Meta’s AI features in Europe, which were initially set for June 2024. Regulatory scrutiny around data privacy postponed the rollout, even though these features debuted in […]
EU plans €26 billion response to US steel tariffs
The European Union is set to impose €26 billion in countermeasures against US tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. This decision follows the United States’ implementation of a 25% tariff on these products. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called the US tariffs “unjustified,” warning they could disrupt global supply chains and harm consumers […]
Far-right Meloni set to become Italy’s first woman PM
Far-right Meloni set to become Italy’s first woman PM. Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni was set to be named Italian prime minister on Friday after her party’s historic election win, becoming the first woman to head a government in Italy. Her post-fascist Brothers of Italy party — Eurosceptic and anti-immigration — won September 25 legislative polls but needs […]
Iran vows ‘immediate’ response to new EU sanctions
Iran vows ‘immediate’ response to new EU sanctions. Iran vowed Monday an “immediate” response to the European Union as it prepares new sanctions on the Islamic republic after over a month of protests sparked by Mahsa Amini’s death. EU foreign ministers met Monday to adopt sanctions on Iran, including on the morality police in whose […]
EU countries eye deal on more energy measures within weeks
BRUSSELS: EU countries will seek a November deal on more emergency measures to tackle high gas prices, officials said, although countries still disagree on what form those measures would take and whether they should cap gas prices. As Europe heads into a winter of scarce Russian gas supplies and high energy costs, EU energy ministers […]
Iran protests over young woman’s death continue 83 said killed
Iran protests over young woman’s death continue 83 said killed. Protests continued in several cities across Iran on Thursday against the death of young woman in police custody, state and social media reported, as a human rights group said at least 83 people had been killed in nearly two weeks of demonstrations. Mahsa Amini, 22, […]
EU mission meets with Venezuela defense minister, supreme court
European Union election experts met on Wednesday with Venezuela’s defense minister and Supreme Court president, at a time when the opposition is demanding the release of a top leader accused of terrorism and treason. The EU representatives arrived in Venezuela a week ago to study the possibility of sending a mission to observe mayoral and […]
SCCI calls to implement conventions to enhance exports to the EU market
PESHAWAR: President of Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), Sherbaz Bilour has assured full cooperation to ensure implementation of all relevant EU conventions in order to reap the benefits of the generalised scheme of preferences (GSP+) status in an efficient manner, granting Pakistani products a duty free access to the European market. The SCCI […]