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EU and India Intensify Efforts Toward Free Trade Agreement
The European Union and India are entering the final phase of their free trade negotiations, maintaining near-continuous contact to finalize an agreement by the end …
Russia Invites India to Cooperate on Arctic Development and the Northern Sea Route
Russia has proposed deeper cooperation with India in the Arctic region, particularly on the Northern Sea Route (NSR) — the maritime corridor that connects Asia …
EU Agrees New Trade Deal with Indonesia and Postpones Deforestation Rules
The European Union will delay launching its anti-deforestation law for a second time, Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall announced on Tuesday, postponing the ban on imports …
Denmark Weighs NATO Article 4 After Surge in Unidentified Drone Incidents
Danish authorities are investigating a surge in unidentified drone activity that has disrupted air traffic and heightened security concerns across the country. Danish television reported …
US Energy Secretary Flags Concerns Over India’s Russian Oil Imports
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright has expressed concern about India’s continued imports of Russian oil, describing it as a “source of friction” in otherwise strong …
Belgium’s Health Care Battles: When Welfare States Tighten Control
By Pieter Cleppe In Belgium, the debate over the future of the welfare state has found a focal point: Frank Vandenbroucke (picture). The veteran socialist, …
Controversy Over EU Deforestation Rules Continues
The European Union has recognised the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification as a credible standard to help companies comply with its new deforestation regulation, …
Poland Launches First Freight Train from Warsaw to China, Enhancing Trade Connectivity
Poland has inaugurated its first freight train service from Warsaw to China, marking a significant step in strengthening trade ties between Europe and Asia. Operated …
Geopolitical Challenges Surround the Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Deal
The peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, brokered by the United States, has faced criticism from various quarters, including Russia, Iran, and certain Armenian diaspora …
UK and EU Watch Closely as Russia’s Alleged Antarctic Oil Discovery Sparks Global Concern
The United Kingdom has raised alarms over what it fears may be a covertly strategic Russian oil find in Antarctica. According to testimony to the …
EU-US Framework Agreement Eases New EU Deforestation Rules
In a significant development for transatlantic trade and environmental policy, the European Union has formally recognized that “production of the relevant commodities within the territory …
Kazakhstan Overtakes Russia and China in GDP Per Capita
Kazakhstan is on track to become the wealthiest country in the post-Soviet space in terms of GDP per capita, according to the latest figures from …