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ECB president warns US tariffs fuel ´lose-lose´ situation
European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde has issued a stark warning against rising trade protectionism, saying that the recent U.S. tariff measures are…
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Sweden makes record drug bust, seizing 351 kg amphetamine
Swedish Customs announced Friday that it has made the largest amphetamine seizure in the country's history, confiscating 351 kg of the drug during the arrest of a…
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Flights to Israel diverted to Cyprus after Israeli strikes on Iran
At least 32 flights from the United States and Europe bound for Israel were diverted to Cyprus on Friday after Israel closed its airspace following overnight strikes on…
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Europe urges calm, warns travellers as Israel-Iran tensions rattle markets
Israel launched a large-scale strike on Iranian military and nuclear targets early Friday, prompting swift retaliation from Tehran and escalating tensions in the Middle…
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Germany’s Pistorius again rejects his party’s Russia policy demands
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius on Thursday again rejected demands from his centre-left colleagues for a reversal in the government's Russia policy, citing…
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German minister reticent on arms for Israel after Iran strikes
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has left open the question of whether the Israeli overnight attacks on Iran will have consequences for his country's arms…
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Spain marks 40th anniversary of EU accession treaty
Spain celebrated the 40th anniversary of its accession treaty to the European Union (EU) on Thursday, reported Xinhua. Highlighting the firm will to move toward a…
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Russia plans to create separate UAV forces: Putin
Russia is currently creating unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) forces as a separate branch, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday, reported Xinhua. "Now…
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ECB report highlights rise of gold as 2nd-largest reserve asset
Gold surpassed the euro to become the second-largest global reserve asset in 2024, as central banks around the world accelerated their gold accumulation, the European…
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Ukraine, Russia conduct 2nd phase of prisoner swap
Ukraine and Russia on Thursday carried out the second phase of a prisoner exchange involving seriously ill and severely wounded captives, according to Ukrainian…
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