News in brief
The European Union is expected to reach a new record in defense spending this year, with expenditures projected at €381 billion, according to the European Defence Agency (EDA). This figure surpasses last year’s €343 billion, which had already set a historic peak compared to 2023. “Europe......
Belgium has announced that it will officially recognize the State of Palestine during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in New York this September. The declaration was made by Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot, who emphasized that Brussels is joining other countries such as France,......
The Paris stock market closed the week lower as political uncertainty and stable U.S. inflation weighed on investor sentiment. On the last trading day of August, the CAC 40 slipped 0.76% to 7,703.90 points, while the SBF 120 fell 0.73% to 5,845.83 points. Investors were cautious as American inflation......
A large humanitarian flotilla, led in part by Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, set sail from Barcelona on Sunday with the declared aim of challenging the blockade of Gaza. The initiative, called the Global Sumud Flotilla, is presented by its organizers as the “largest mission of solidarity......
The European Union called on Saturday for the United States to “reconsider” its refusal to grant visas to Palestinian officials planning to attend the UN General Assembly in New York this September. “We urgently request that this decision be reconsidered in light of international law,”......
European Union foreign ministers met in Copenhagen on Saturday amid growing concerns over the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, but little progress was made on the possibility of sanctioning Israel. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas admitted she was “not very optimistic” about reaching......
The United Kingdom, France, and Germany have reiterated that their offer to extend the Iran nuclear deal and delay the reinstatement of UN sanctions remains “on the table,” according to UK Ambassador Barbara Woodward speaking at the United Nations. The European trio, known as the E3, triggered......
At least 69 people have died after a migrant boat capsized off the coast of Mauritania, according to an updated toll released by Mauritanian coast guards on Friday. Dozens remain missing more than 48 hours after the tragedy, which highlights the deadly risks faced by migrants attempting to reach Europe......
French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz chaired a joint Franco-German cabinet meeting on Friday in Toulon, southern France, followed by a defense council aimed at deepening coordination and reinforcing a “stronger Europe” in the face of global challenges. Macron......
At least 49 people have died and around a hundred are missing more than 48 hours after a boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Mauritania, authorities reported Friday. The vessel, a small wooden boat, went down on the night of Tuesday to Wednesday with 160 people on board, according to the......
The European Union’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, warned on Friday that Western nations now have 30 days to reach a diplomatic solution regarding Iran’s nuclear program. Speaking ahead of a meeting of EU defense ministers in Copenhagen, Kallas underlined the urgency of the situation:......
Brazilian authorities launched a large-scale operation on Thursday against an extensive money laundering network linked to the fuel sector, involving more than 1,400 agents across several states. The operation uncovered billions of reais allegedly laundered through gas stations and later placed in financial......
The 2025 French political season unfolds amid unprecedented institutional fragility since the establishment of the Fifth Republic. Recurrent tensions over budget votes, frequent motions of no confidence, and the inability of the Bayrou government to secure a stable parliamentary majority underscore a......
