European Politics
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At G7 in Évian, Trump Tells Netanyahu to Curb Lebanon Strikes, Let Syria Handle Hezbollah
Trump questioned Netanyahu's tactics after a Beirut strike killed three. He said Israel should let Syria's President al-Sharaa handle Hezbol
European Parliament Approves EU-US Trade Deal Amid Renewed Trump Tariff Threats
The European Parliament approved the EU-US trade deal on Tuesday, removing EU tariffs on most US industrial goods. The vote came despite Pre
Ukrainian Drone Strike Sets Moscow Oil Refinery Ablaze After Russian Bombardment
A Ukrainian drone strike set a Moscow oil refinery ablaze, with Kyiv framing it as retaliation for Russia's intensified aerial campaign. The
Strait of Hormuz Reopens but Governance Questions Loom as Iran Deal Nears Signing
Oil tankers and cargo ships are moving again through the Strait of Hormuz following a US-Iran agreement. However, disputes over management,
EU Migration Pact: No Fines for Refusing Migrants, Only Flexible Contributions
The EU's Pact on Migration and Asylum does not impose fines on member states that refuse to accept migrants. Instead, it offers a flexible s
Bolton: Trump Outmaneuvered by Iran in Nuclear Deal Negotiations
John Bolton says Iran played Donald Trump 'like a violin' in negotiations, sensing his desperation for a deal. Tehran secured more favorable
Bolton: Iran Outmaneuvered Trump in Nuclear Deal, Prioritizing Oil Prices Over Strategy
John Bolton says Iran played Trump 'like a violin' in nuclear talks, leveraging his desperation for lower oil prices. The former adviser war
Zelenskyy Joins G7 in Évian as Ukraine Strikes Russian Energy Sites
Volodymyr Zelenskyy joins G7 leaders in Évian for a special session on Ukraine. Ukraine launched drone strikes on Russian oil facilities nea
G7 Summit in Évian: Iran Deal, Ukraine, and Energy Security Top Agenda
Global leaders gather in Évian for the second day of the G7 summit, focusing on the US-Iran framework deal, the war in Ukraine, and energy s
Ukraine and Russia Exchange Strikes as EU Accession Talks Advance
Ukraine and Russia launched overnight strikes against each other's infrastructure. Meanwhile, Kyiv's EU accession talks are progressing, wit
EU Commission to Propose Trade Restrictions on Israeli Settlement Goods
The European Commission is set to propose trade restriction options on goods from Israeli settlements, responding to demands from a majority
EU Fails to Unite on Sanctions for Israeli Minister Ben Gvir Amid Growing Pressure
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas confirmed Monday that no unanimous agreement was reached on sanctioning Israeli National Security Minist