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EU backs ICJ ruling on ‘illegal’ Israeli occupation

by Newsdesk-Top NewsEU NewsUK News22 July 202422 July 2024

Reading Time: 2 minutes The ICJ’s ruling is not binding, but it comes amid mounting concern over the death toll and destruction in Israel’s war against Hamas sparked by the group’s brutal October 7…

Musk’s X ‘deceives’ users with blue checks, EU charges

by Newsdesk-Top NewsEU NewsSocial Media14 July 202414 July 2024

Reading Time: 3 minutes Musk’s plans for X have put him at odds with Brussels since the EU wants big tech to do more to protect users online and increase competition in the digital…

UK to seek joint declaration with EU on security pact

by Newsdesk-Top NewsEU NewsUK News8 July 20248 July 2024

Reading Time: 4 minutes Lammy has also accepted an invitation from the EU foreign affairs chief, Josep Borrell, to attend the October meeting of the EU foreign affairs council – something that was rejected…

UN, EU criticize Gaza bombardments 

by Newsdesk-Top NewsEU NewsEurope29 October 202329 October 2023

Reading Time: 2 minutes Israel unleashed its bombing campaign after Hamas gunmen stormed across the Gaza border on October 7, killing 1,400 people, mostly civilians…reports Asian Lite News UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday…

EU Concerned Over Caribbean ‘Golden Passport’ Sale

by Newsdesk-Top NewsEU NewsEurope19 October 202319 October 2023

Reading Time: < 1 minute Five Caribbean nations granted citizenship to 88,000 individuals from countries like Iran, Russia, and China…reports Asian Lite News The European Union has expressed security concerns regarding the trade of “golden…

Poland Urges EU to Extend Ukrainian Grain Import Ban

by Newsdesk-Top NewsEU News13 September 202313 September 2023

Reading Time: < 1 minute In May, the European Commission imposed a ban on grain exports from Ukraine to Poland and four other European countries. The restrictions are due to expire on September 15…reports Asian…

EU Commissioner to participate in G20 meet

by Newsdesk-Top NewsEU News2 August 20232 August 2023

Reading Time: 3 minutes The G20 members need to do more to encourage women to participate in STEM, including through specialized training courses and programs, Dalli will speak at the session…reports Asian Lite News…

EU, African Union put pressure on Niger’s coup leaders

by Newsdesk-Top NewsAfrica NewsEU News30 July 202330 July 2023

Reading Time: 4 minutes The US and former colonial power France view Niger as a crucial partner in addressing security issues in the region…reports Asian Lite News The European Union (EU) has decided to…

EU supplies medical equipment to Afghanistan

by Newsdesk-Top NewsAfghanistanEU News14 July 202314 July 2023

Reading Time: 2 minutes Prior to this, the EU sent nearly 100 tonnes of essential goods and medical supplies to Afghanistan via the EU Humanitarian Air Bridge flight…reports Asian Lite News A new European…

India, EU warn China against BRI projects violating sovereignty

by Newsdesk-Top NewsEU NewsIndia News18 May 202318 May 2023

Reading Time: 3 minutes It is another matter that the Indian leadership has seen through the Chinese design…reports Asian Lite News The European Union and India have now joined hands to prevent China from…