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Israel partially reopened the Rafah border crossing with Egypt on Sunday, allowing only residents of the Gaza Strip to pass under strict conditions, officials reported. The crossing, the only direct link between Gaza and the outside world that does not pass through Israel, had been closed since May 2024......
Iran announced on Sunday that it now considers European armed forces to be “terrorist groups,” in response to the European Union’s decision to place Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on its list of terrorist organizations. The declaration was made by Iran’s......
Spain’s Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares has described Morocco as an essential ally for both Spain and the European Union, highlighting its central role in addressing shared regional and global challenges. Speaking to the press after the 15th session of the EU–Morocco Association......
Hungary’s foreign minister has openly criticized the European Union, claiming that the bloc is not ready to pursue peace in Ukraine and is instead continuing a strategy focused on prolonging the conflict. Speaking after a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels, Peter Szijjarto said that several......
The European Union is preparing to add Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to its list of terrorist organizations, following a shift in position by France that clears the way for a political agreement among member states. EU foreign ministers are expected to discuss the move during......
The European Union has scored a significant diplomatic success in India, marking a contrast with recent tensions in its transatlantic relationship. During a high-level visit to New Delhi, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa sealed a major trade......
The Middle East will take center stage at the upcoming Munich Security Conference, according to its chairman, Wolfgang Ischinger. Speaking ahead of the annual gathering, he said that discussions on regional stability and the implementation of a peace plan for Gaza would rank among the event’s most......
Slovakia has announced plans to file a lawsuit against the European Union’s decision to prohibit imports of Russian gas, a measure approved by a qualified majority of member states. Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Tuesday that his government considers the ban incompatible with key principles......
India and the European Union have officially concluded a long-awaited free trade agreement, marking a major milestone after more than two decades of negotiations. The deal is expected to unlock significant economic opportunities for both sides at a time of global uncertainty and rising geopolitical tensions. Indian......
A woman and a young boy were found dead off the Greek island of Ikaria in the northern Aegean Sea following the sinking of a boat carrying more than 50 migrants, authorities reported Sunday. Fifty migrants were rescued and are being assisted by local authorities, while three others remain missing, a......
New restrictions limiting the freedom of movement of Russian diplomats within the European Union come into force on Sunday, as part of broader efforts to counter espionage and disinformation activities. Under the new rules, Russian diplomatic and consular staff, along with their family members, must......
The European Parliament has voted to refer the Mercosur trade agreement to the Court of Justice of the European Union, seeking a legal assessment of its compatibility with EU law. The motion was adopted by a narrow margin, reflecting deep divisions among lawmakers over the future of the controversial......
The European Union’s aviation safety agency (EASA) has issued a warning to airlines to avoid Iranian airspace due to heightened military tensions and the risk of potential U.S. strikes. In its safety bulletin, EASA advised airlines not to operate in Iranian airspace at any altitude, citing the......
