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Kallas says Israel’s plans to expand illegal settlements in the West Bank ‘not in line with international law’ Kallas said a large number of EU member states had also raised the issue during Monday’s Foreign Affairs Council meeting and called for concrete proposals regarding trade with illegal settlements. PHOTO: ANADOLU Several members of the European … Read more
After the United States reached a preliminary deal with Iran, the mood seemed lighter than had been expected. But President Trump’s remarks highlighted persistent divisions among the allies.
The French sound artist Céleste Boursier-Mougenot creates an unlikely symphony by setting singing bowls bobbing at the Park Avenue Armory.
Agreed rules allow European Commission to suspend tariff preferences if US continues to impose tariffs above 15% US and European Union flags and a “tariffs” label are seen in this illustration taken April 10, 2025.PHOTO: REUTERS The European Parliament on Tuesday gave its final backing to legislation implementing the European Union-United States trade agreement reached … Read more
On a roll or against a wall, Group of 7 leaders bring sharply different agendas. The leaders of some other nations are also attending to press their own interests.
[After nearly a year of wrangling, the deal the European Union struck with President Trump in Turnberry, Scotland, is headed for final approval.
[ US pizza chains face weak demand as inflation, high costs and GLP-1 drugs push healthier eating A view of a Pizza Hut store, in London, Britain, December 30, 2024.File PHOTO: REUTERS Yum Brands said on Tuesday it would sell its Pizza Hut chain for $2.7 billion, as the unit struggles with stiff competition in the … Read more
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also raise concerns about agreement with Iran A photograph posted by US President Donald Trump on his Truth Social account shows him sitting next to CIA Director John Ratcliffe as they watch the US military operation in Venezuela from Trump’s Mar a Lago resort, in Palm … Read more
Actors Aliya Ali and Ayesha Omar have called for stronger legal protections, greater accountability, and collective action to ensure women’s safety and rights, sharing their views during an event in London. While discussing how men perceive the notion of women not feeling safe around them, Omar said that if the roles were reversed and men … Read more
Announces deeper migration cooperation and commits an additional £8m to tackle crime and illegal migration DPM/FM Ishaq Dar meets Hamish Falconer MP Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the FCDO. Photo: X British Parliamentary Under-Secretary for the Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan, Hamish Falconer, praised Pakistan’s critical role in brokering a ceasefire between the United States … Read more