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Tensions in Yemen on the rise
According to Israeli officials cited by The Times of Israel, an airstrike conducted late last week in the Yemeni capital of Sana’a was aimed at …
EU Poised for Trade Deal with U.S. Ahead of July 9 Deadline
The European Union is reportedly prepared to finalize a trade agreement with the United States before the looming July 9 deadline set by President Donald …
EU Sidelined as Iran-Israel Peace Deal Unfolds Without European Input
A surprise ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel, announced late Sunday, appears to have been brokered primarily through U.S.-led diplomacy—without direct involvement from the European …
The European Commission: Out of Touch with Reality and Democracy
By Pieter Cleppe, editor-in-chief, BrusselsReport.eu As the European Commission charges ahead with a new climate ambition—cutting emissions by 90% by 2040 compared to 1990 levels—it …
Canada Clears Path for U.K. to Trade Under CPTPP
Canada has agreed to ratify the United Kingdom’s entry into the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), resolving a major sticking point in …
Malaysia Slams EU’s “Standard Risk” Deforestation Label
Malaysia has sharply criticized the European Union’s decision to classify it as a “standard risk” country under the EU’s new anti-deforestation regulation, arguing that the …
Israel Intercepts Aid Ship Bound for Gaza
A British vessel carrying humanitarian supplies to Gaza was intercepted by Israeli forces late Sunday night in international waters. Among those on board was climate …
India Seeks Major Trade Concessions from EU Amid Ongoing Free Trade Negotiations
India is pushing for significant concessions in its free trade talks with the European Union, signaling growing resistance to the EU’s efforts to impose uniform …
EU and Philippines Forge New “Security & Defence Dialogue”
The European Union and the Philippines have announced the creation of a new Security and Defence Dialogue, deepening their strategic cooperation as tensions mount in …
EU Reveals Controversial Anti-Deforestation Rankings
In a move sparking international controversy, the European Commission has officially published its long-awaited country classifications under the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), revealing that all …
Trump, Putin, and the Vatican: Global Players Circle Ukraine Peace Effort
Amid renewed hopes for peace in Eastern Europe, a flurry of high-level diplomacy has begun to reshape the conversation around the war in Ukraine. Former …
UK and India Sign Landmark Free Trade Agreement, Opening Doors for Billions in Bilateral Growth
In a historic move aimed at strengthening economic ties, the United Kingdom and India have finalized a free trade agreement expected to significantly increase trade …