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EU Reinstates Sanctions on Iran Over JCPOA Violations
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EU Reinstates Sanctions on Iran Over JCPOA Violations

Calm Election Day in Moldova Despite Tensions and Russian Influence
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Calm Election Day in Moldova Despite Tensions and Russian Influence

Fears of problems on the important election day in Moldova have not been confirmed at the places that the Swedish election observer Linnéa Wickman has visited. There is a general vigilance
Russian Disinformation Targets Moldova's EU-Friendly Government
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Russian Disinformation Targets Moldova's EU-Friendly Government

War threats, scare propaganda and outright lies characterize the mood as Moldova votes on its immediate future. Russia is accused of waging an unlimited hybrid war
Hezbollah Leader Vows to Retain Weapons Amid Disarmament Pressure
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Hezbollah Leader Vows to Retain Weapons Amid Disarmament Pressure

No voluntary surrender of weapons is in question for the Hizbollah movement. This is stated by the Iran-supported Shia militia leader Naim Qassem at a memorial for the predecessor Hassan Nasrallah
Russia Warns of Strong Retaliation Against Aggression
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Russia Warns of Strong Retaliation Against Aggression

Russia warns that every aggression or action directed against Russian interests will be followed by a "powerful response". The warning came from Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov when he held Russia's speech in the UN General Assembly, where he also attacked Germany's Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz
White House Confirms No New Pharmaceutical Tariffs for EU and Japan
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White House Confirms No New Pharmaceutical Tariffs for EU and Japan

President Donald Trump's new high tariffs on medicines do not apply to the EU and Japan, sources in the White House tell Bloomberg.
EU to Respond if US Imposes 100% Medicine Tariffs
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EU to Respond if US Imposes 100% Medicine Tariffs

The EU will act strongly if the US introduces medicine tariffs of 100 percent, says Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) to TT. We have a paused countermeasures package that is ready to be used and can be activated quickly, he says
Slovakia Limits LGBTQ Rights with New Gender Law
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Slovakia Limits LGBTQ Rights with New Gender Law

Two genders determined at birth and limited rights for same-sex couples. This is stated by Slovakia's parliament in national law
EU Considers 1,500 Billion SEK Loan Plan for Ukraine
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EU Considers 1,500 Billion SEK Loan Plan for Ukraine

European Social Democrats Urge EU Action on Palestinian State Recognition
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European Social Democrats Urge EU Action on Palestinian State Recognition

The EU must act more sharply and more united to do something about the situation in the Palestinian areas. This is written by party leader Magdalena Andersson (S), together with several European social democratic leaders in The Guardian
EU Holds Crisis Meeting to Develop Drone Defense Strategy
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EU Holds Crisis Meeting to Develop Drone Defense Strategy

How do we build a drone wall? EU gathers for crisis meeting after recent notable inflights from the east. We must learn the game, urges Estonia's defence chief
Swedish Minister Downplays Significance of Palestinian State Recognition
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Swedish Minister Downplays Significance of Palestinian State Recognition

The last few days have seen a number of Western countries choose to recognize a Palestinian state. Sweden chose to recognize Palestine as early as 2014 – but Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) is now downplaying the significance of the decision
Zelenskyj Warns of Historic Arms Race Amid Global Tensions
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Zelenskyj Warns of Historic Arms Race Amid Global Tensions

Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyj describes his meeting in the UN with Donald Trump as positive, after the American president expressed clearer support for Kyiv. At the same time, Zelenskyj warns of increasing tensions in the world and weak international institutions
Spain and Italy Deploy Warships to Protect Thunberg's Gaza Convoy
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Spain and Italy Deploy Warships to Protect Thunberg's Gaza Convoy

Twelve boats in Greta Thunberg's Gaza convoy Global Sumud Flotilla are reported to have been attacked by drones tonight. According to activists on board, three of the vessels have been damaged
EU and USA Resume Talks on Steel and Aluminium Tariffs
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EU and USA Resume Talks on Steel and Aluminium Tariffs

The EU's trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic will meet the US trade representative Jamieson Greer this week to try to resume the interrupted negotiations on reduced tariffs on exports of steel and aluminium.
GPS Disruption Targets Spanish Defense Minister's Plane Over Kaliningrad
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GPS Disruption Targets Spanish Defense Minister's Plane Over Kaliningrad

A plane with Spain's Minister of Defense on board has been subjected to a suspected disruption attack, reports Europa Press.
Rubio Urges Lavrov to End Ukraine Conflict at UN Meeting
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Rubio Urges Lavrov to End Ukraine Conflict at UN Meeting

The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urges at a meeting in New York his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov to stop the killing in Ukraine. Lavrov talks about "common interests" of peaceful solutions – but criticizes European countries
Greta Thunberg's Gaza Convoy Reportedly Under Drone Attack
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Greta Thunberg's Gaza Convoy Reportedly Under Drone Attack

The convoy, which, with Greta Thunberg and other activists on board, is sailing to Gaza with supplies, is reported to be under fire from drones again.
Trump: Ukraine Can Reclaim Its Borders with EU and NATO Support
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Trump: Ukraine Can Reclaim Its Borders with EU and NATO Support

Ukraine, with the support of the EU, is in a position where they can fight and win back the whole of Ukraine as it looked before Russia's invasion war. This is written by Donald Trump on Truth Social after his meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyj in New York
EU Considers Cormorant Protection Status Amid Pressure from Sweden
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EU Considers Cormorant Protection Status Amid Pressure from Sweden

The EU Commission is clearly hesitant to change the protection status of the great cormorant, despite pressure from Sweden and other countries.
Roswall Seeks Delay for EU Rainforest Protection Rules
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Roswall Seeks Delay for EU Rainforest Protection Rules

The EU's new deforestation rules – primarily intended to reduce the clearance of rainforests – may be postponed once again.
EU Parliament Rejects Hungary's Request to Extradite Italian MP
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EU Parliament Rejects Hungary's Request to Extradite Italian MP

A committee in the EU Parliament says no to Hungary's request to lift the immunity for the Italian left-wing member Ilaria Salis.
EU and Indonesia Finalize Free Trade Agreement
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EU and Indonesia Finalize Free Trade Agreement

EU and Indonesia have reached an agreement on a free trade agreement.
Sweden Urged to Boost Palestinian Support and Freeze Israel Trade Deal
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Sweden Urged to Boost Palestinian Support and Freeze Israel Trade Deal

Sweden should increase support to the Palestinian self-government and freeze the trade agreement with Israel. This is written by the Social Democrats' party leader Magdalena Andersson and foreign policy spokesperson Morgan Johansson on SvD Debatt
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