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European Parliament votes to delay deforestation rules with one year

Yesterday, a majority of Members of European Parliament voted in favour of postponing the EU’s new deforestation regulation (EUDR) with one year, so it will …

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EU “climate tariff” CBAM increasingly under fire

Writing for EU Observer, Frances Li rails against the EU’s new carbon tariff carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM). She notes: “The EU prides itself in …

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International NGOs Call for Pakistan’s Suspension Over Human Rights Violations

Seventeen leading international human rights organisations have jointly called upon the Commonwealth Heads of Government – who met in Samoa last week – to suspend …

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Kazakhstan referendum approves nuclear energy development

More than 70% of voters in Kazakhstan have expressed support for new nuclear energy projects, according to preliminary results from the country’s Central Election Commission. …

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Borrell warns Israel and Lebanon on the brink of war

EU foreign chief Josep Borrell (picture) has called the escalation of the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel ‘very dangerous and worrying’. ‘Israel and Lebanon are …

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Von der Leyen seeking a solution following global pushback against EU deforestation rules

The EU’s newly enforced anti-deforestation regulation, designed to curb imports tied to deforestation, has sparked global controversy and divided opinions within Europe. European Commission President …

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EU pledges to “help Ukraine keep the lights on”

On a visit by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to Kiev, she has promised extra help to Ukraine to defend itself against Russian …

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West Africa’s Terrorism Crisis Deepens as International Involvement Shifts

West Africa has become the world’s terrorism hotspot, creating a rift among European governments on how to respond. While some nations facing increased migration flows …

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EP Rapporteur of EU deforestation directive to become European Commissioner

Christophe Hansen (picture), a former member of the European Parliament’s trade committee, has been nominated as Luxembourg’s next European Commissioner. The politician has a background …

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Protests against bad governance rock Kenya and Nigeria

In a wave of discontent reminiscent of recent youth protests in Kenya, thousands of young Nigerians took to the streets last Thursday to voice their …

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Ukraine’s recent incursion into Russia’s Kursk sparks debate

Ukraine’s recent incursion into Russia’s Kursk region has been a surprising success, leaving Moscow scrambling to respond. With Ukrainian forces occupying an estimated 800 square …

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Ukrainian Involvement in Ambush of Wagner Troops in Mali

According to reports, Ukraine’s intelligence agency, GUR, claims to have dealt a blow to Russian interests in Africa by assisting Tuareg rebels in Mali. According …

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