EU and Indonesia Seal Landmark Trade Deal to Boost Investment and Cut Tariffs Bali, Indonesia – The European Union and Indonesia have signed a major trade agreement aimed at opening up investment in key sectors, including electric vehicles, electronics, and pharmaceuticals. The pact was signed in Bali by EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic and Indonesian […]
EU Pushes Back on Trump’s Demands Over Russia and China Brussels – Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest calls for tougher action on Russia and China are drawing a cautious response from European officials, who argue that much of what he demands is either already underway or simply not realistic. In a weekend post on […]
EU Spokesperson Condemns Sanctions Against Human Rights Defenders, Urges Ceasefire in Gaza BRUSSELS — The European Union has voiced strong opposition to sanctions targeting human rights defenders, calling such measures counterproductive to promoting democracy and building resilient societies. EU spokesperson Anwar Al-Anouni told Al Arabiya, “These people must be protected, and their rights respected. Attacks […]
Bulgaria Opens Doors to Pakistani Investors with Permanent EU Residency Islamabad, Pakistan – Bulgarian permanent residency is emerging as a game-changer for Pakistani businesspeople and families, offering immediate access to the European Union and the Schengen Area. Unlike other EU programs that require temporary residency renewals, Bulgaria grants permanent residency from day one, with no […]
Zelensky Heads to Washington for Key Talks with Trump and European Leaders Washington, D.C. – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who has consistently rejected giving up Ukrainian territory, is set to meet former U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Monday. European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and other international leaders will also attend. The […]
Beijing and Brussels have been gearing up to mark the 50th anniversary of their establishment of diplomatic ties, but a suite of squabbles over state subsidies, market access, and wartime sanctions have dampened the festivities. A spokesperson for China’s foreign ministry confirmed on Monday that European Council President Antonio Costa and President of the European […]
UN Expert Calls US Sanctions “Unprecedented” Amid Gaza Genocide Claims BOGOTA – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, has strongly criticized recent U.S. sanctions against her, calling them “unprecedented” and a serious threat to human rights advocacy. Speaking during an international summit in Colombia hosted by President Gustavo Petro, […]
Citing assessments by independent international institutions, the European External Action Service said “there are indications that Israel would be in breach of its human rights obligations under Article 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement”. The report comes after months of deepening concern in European capitals about Israel’s operations in Gaza and the humanitarian situation in […]
The fifth round of the Pakistan-European Union Dialogue on Non-Proliferation and Disarmament was held in Islamabad. The two sides engaged in a comprehensive exchange of views on issues related to international and regional peace, security, and strategic stability. The discussions also focused on various dimensions of disarmament and non-proliferation, with particular reference to the agenda […]
The draft legislation proposes simplifying approvals for breeding facilities and irrigation reservoirs and re-authorising a banned neonicotinoid pesticide used in sugar beet cultivation that environmentalists say is harmful to bees. It is part of a trend in numerous European Union states to unwind environmental legislation as farmers grapple with rising input costs and households struggle […]
