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Italy may support Slovakia in its quest to resume Russian gas transit through Ukraine
The Italian government of Giorgia Meloni could be ready to support Slovak PM Robert Fico in his plan to resume Russian gas transit through Ukraine. …
Fate of EUDR remains uncertain as debate continues
The European Union’s pending anti-deforestation law presents both challenges and opportunities for Malaysia’s palm oil industry, Malaysia’s deputy commodities minister has stated at an industry …
Zelensky repeats call for Western troops in Ukraine
Ukraine’s allies convened for the 25th time at Ramstein Air Base in Germany as part of the “Ukraine Defense Contact Group.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky …
Just before leaving office, Biden sets new climate goal
In the United States, the Biden administration has announced a new climate target. The U.S. already committed to zeroing out its greenhouse gas emissions by …
Putin pitches Slovak PM Fico as Potential Mediator Between Russia and Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed openness to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico acting as a mediator for potential peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. …
EU Prepares for Trump’s Expected Exit from Paris Climate Accord
The European Union is bracing for another seismic shift in international climate policy as Donald Trump returns to the U.S. presidency, with plans to once …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …