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Washington and Brussels Are Cornering India
The pressure from US and EU sanctions is starting to feel less like distant geopolitics and more like a real squeeze on India’s daily...
France’s Political Crisis Explained
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France has been mired in political instability since President Emmanuel Macron’s snap parliamentary elections in 2024 left the National Assembly fragmented. His ruling alliance...
Kremlin Rejects Western Troop Deployment for Ukraine Security
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The Kremlin has firmly rejected Western-led security guarantees for Ukraine, stating that foreign military contingents cannot ensure the country’s security and insisting any...
India-EU Trade Talks Enter Crucial Phase Amid U.S. Tariff Pressures
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India and the European Union have been negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA) for over a decade, with talks stalling for eight years before...
Ukraine Allies Unify Air, Sea, and Land Support, Costa Confirms
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European Council President António Costa announced that Ukraine’s allies are intensifying efforts to bolster security guarantees across air, sea, and land domains while...
Veterans Drive Europe’s Defence Tech Boom Amid Ukraine War – Analysis
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The war in Ukraine and NATO’s increased military spending have accelerated Europe’s defence technology sector, bringing in record investment. Unlike the U.S., Europe traditionally...
ExxonMobil Weighs Exit from European Chemical Plants
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Europe’s chemical industry has been under heavy strain since the 2022 energy crisis. U.S. tariffs and rising competition from cheaper Chinese imports have made...
EU- Mercosur Trade Deal Near, As French Dissent Softens
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The European Union and South America’s Mercosur bloc (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay) concluded negotiations in December 2024 on what would be the EU’s largest...
Ukraine’s Allies Seek US Backing for Security Guarantees at Paris Summit
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Some 30 allied leaders are meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskiy to finalize long-term security guarantees for Ukraine, aiming to present a unified European...
Putin Backs Ukraine’s Bid to Join EU — But Still Bars NATO Path
NEWS BRIEF: Russian President Vladimir Putin stated he does not oppose Ukraine joining the European Union but reiterated strong opposition to NATO membership. He...