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February 2025

EU and India aim to seal free trade agreement by the end of the year

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Friday that the European Union and India are committed to finalizing a free-trade agreement by the end of the year. Speaking in New Delhi during her two-day visit, von der Leyen emphasized that strengthening ties with India is a strategic priority for Europe. She described the […]

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Geologists caution research is needed to value Ukraine’s mineral wealth

Ukraine’s subsoil holds an abundance of valuable raw materials, including lithium, graphite, and cobalt, positioning the country as a potential economic powerhouse. The United States, under US President Donald Trump, saw an opportunity to access these resources through a strategic deal with Ukraine. Trump estimated the potential worth of these minerals to be around $500

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France Adjusts Military Strategy in Africa, Retains Troops in Ivory Coast

As France scales back its military presence in West and Central Africa, it remains to be seen how this shift will impact its strategic role in the region. Despite the broader withdrawal, the French government has confirmed it will keep 80 troops in Ivory Coast for training purposes. France has historically maintained a close military

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Trump claims credit for Gaza ceasefire and calls himself ‘peacemaker’

New US President Donald Trump has claimed credit for the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, which took effect on 19 January. The US president thereby called himself a ‘peacemaker’.During a speech, Trump said there were ‘no wars’ when he left the White House after his first term. ‘When I came back, we had Russia-Ukraine and

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