Tag: International Relations
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The European Union and India on Tuesday, January 27, concluded a free trade agreement after nearly 20 years of negotiations, a deal expected to affect up to two billion people and cover almost all goods traded between the two sides. The agreement will lower or eliminate tariffs on the majority of products exchanged between the…
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Britain and China agreed to reset relations on Thursday, January 29, after Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Xi Jinping pledged closer cooperation on trade, investment and technology. During the first visit by a British leader to China in eight years, Beijing granted British citizens 30 days’ visa-free access and agreed to halve tariffs on…
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An emphatic election victory for Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti has ended months of political paralysis in Europe’s youngest state and could shape its domestic and international direction for years to come. With nearly all votes counted, official results show Kurti’s Vetevendosje Party leading with more than 49% of vote that took place on December…
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European dairy exports face provisional tariffs from China, which announced on Monday, December 22, duties of up to 42.7% on certain European dairy products following the conclusion of the first phase of an anti-subsidy investigation. The tariffs, effective Tuesday, December 23, cover milk and cheese products, including protected origin cheeses such as French roquefort and…
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The UK has signed a new trade agreement with South Korea designed to increase exports and support key industries including automotive manufacturing, food and drink, pharmaceuticals, and services. The deal replaces a post-Brexit arrangement introduced in 2019. Trade between the two countries is already worth more than £15bn a year. The UK government said the…
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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has released 123 prisoners, including Nobel Peace Prize winner Ales Bialiatski and opposition leader Maria Kalesnikava, following two days of talks with a U.S. envoy for President Donald Trump, according to a U.S. statement. The release comes as the United States agreed to lift sanctions on Belarusian potash, a key ingredient…
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In a controversial policy document released on December 4, the Trump administration has warned that Europe is facing the risk of “civilizational erasure” within the next two decades due to migration and the deepening integration of the European Union. The document, presented as a comprehensive strategy to maintain United States‘ global dominance, underscores a vision…
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed their strong bilateral ties on Friday, December 5, during the annual India-Russia summit in New Delhi, emphasizing the resilience of their partnership amid external pressure, particularly from the United States. The two leaders underscored Russia’s continued supply of oil to India, signaling defiance against…
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A new peace proposal to end the ongoing war in Ukraine has been revealed, outlining a controversial plan that would require significant territorial concessions from Ukraine and a shift in global alliances. According to drafts seen by Axios, AFP and the Associated Press, the plan, reportedly drafted by Russian and US officials, calls for Ukraine…
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In a dramatic move aimed at ending the ongoing war in Ukraine, former US President Donald Trump has unveiled a comprehensive 28-point peace proposal. The plan, which reportedly involved extensive discussions with both Russia and Ukrainian officials, has raised eyebrows on all sides of the conflict. The proposal lays out terms for territorial changes, security…
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