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The use of drones equipped with thermal cameras is changing the way scientists study Australian forest wildlife. A recent study has revealed the secrets of the elusive animals that call the forest home. The researchers used drones to gather data on the temperatures of the animals, allowing them to track
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Karnataka's coffee heartland, consisting of Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru, and Hassan, is bracing for a regulatory storm due to the European Union's stringent Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) set to take effect from January 1, 2026. The rule mandates exporters to prove their coffee is deforestation-free by providing geolocation or
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A delegation of Members of the European Parliament's Subcommittee on Human Rights is set to visit Bangladesh from September 16 to 18 to discuss the human rights dimension of EU-Bangladesh relations and review the situation of displaced Rohingyas in Cox's Bazar. The visit comes amid Bangladesh&
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Brazil has been intensifying trade negotiations with various nations, especially in the wake of increasing tariffs imposed by the United States. As it prepares to sign a trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), the country is betting on new markets to offset the effects of US-imposed tariffs.
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BusinessEurope, the largest and most influential voice of EU employers, has issued a statement in support of the launch of negotiations towards a Clean Trade and Investment Partnership (CTIP) between the EU and South Africa. The CTIP, announced at the eight EU-South Africa summit on March 13, 2025, aims to
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As the 13th round of negotiations for a proposed trade pact between the European Union (EU) and India drew to a close, EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic expressed optimism about the prospects for the agreement. The treaty aims to facilitate two-way trade between the two parties through tariff liberalization, covering
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India and the European Union are accelerating the free trade agreement (FTA) talks, with an interim "early harvest" deal expected by the end of the year. Both sides have made significant progress, with 60--65% of the chapters agreed, and are pushing for market access, visa relaxations, and clarity
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The World Food Programme (WFP), the food assistance programme of the United Nations, has been at the forefront of providing emergency relief and rehabilitation to those affected by natural and man-made disasters, displaced people, and the hungry poor worldwide. Since its founding in 1961, WFP has achieved remarkable milestones, including
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The European Union has donated €14.7 million to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to provide food and cash assistance to people living in frontline areas of Ukraine. This contribution comes at a critical time when humanitarian funding for Ukraine is stretched thin, and the situation near the
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The European Union plans to partner with Ukraine to develop a comprehensive defense system against drone attacks, leveraging Ukraine's expertise in counter-drone operations. This initiative aims to address the growing threat of uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) and enhance the bloc's security posture. European Commissioner for Defense
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The European Commission has issued an implementing decision amending harmonised standards on application equipment for coating materials, machinery for supply and circulation of liquid coating materials, explosion suppression systems, and automatic electrostatic application systems for ignitable liquid coating materials. The decision revises several harmonised standards, including EN 1953:2025, EN
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The European Commission has issued an urgent allocation of €40 million in humanitarian funding to support Ukrainians as they face their fourth winter of war under Russia's aggression. This additional support will focus on preparing the country's infrastructure for the harsh winter and ensuring the most
