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The European Union and the United Kingdom have announced a new wave of sanctions against Russia, targeting key sectors and entities that Western powers believe are crucial to Russia's ability to sustain its war efforts in Ukraine. This marks the 17th round of punitive measures from the EU,
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The UK and EU have secured a crucial agreement on fisheries, agriculture, and trade ahead of today's leaders' summit in London. The deal allows European boats to access British waters for 12 more years in exchange for easing EU trade barriers on British food products. While the
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The UK Prime Minister's private agreement with the European Union has left Scotland's fishing industry reeling, with Sir Keir Starmer's backtrack on key gains made during Brexit negotiations sparking outrage and dismay. The economic importance of the fishing industry in Scotland cannot be overstated,
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Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer hailed Monday's agreements as a "historic moment" that benefits both sides, while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called it a "win-win" partnership. The deals, struck at their first formal summit since Brexit, will slash red
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The European Union has agreed to launch a €150 billion defence funding scheme, but the UK's participation is uncertain as the final terms of a new security pact have yet to be agreed upon. The scheme aims to boost the continent's defence spending, with a provision
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European Union capitals have agreed to launch a significant initiative, a €150bn loans-for-arms fund, in response to Russia's war against Ukraine and US demands for Europe to invest more in its security. The fund, backed by the EU's shared budget, will enable EU countries to borrow
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As both Sweden and Thailand celebrate their 30th anniversary of World Trade Organization (WTO) membership, the two countries are working towards finalizing a free trade agreement (FTA) aimed at strengthening the rule-based trading system. However, the recent shift in US trade policy, where the country has stopped using WTO rules
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed hope for a rational and pragmatic policy towards China from the new German government during a telephone conversation with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. The two ministers discussed deepening mutually beneficial cooperation and combating unilateralism and protectionism, particularly in the context of the 50th
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As China forges stronger relationships with its international partners, the country's diplomatic endeavors continue to gain momentum. From strengthening economic ties to collaborating on global health initiatives, China's foreign policy efforts aim to offset the country's growing presence in a rapidly shifting global landscape.
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Russia currently controls about one-fifth of Ukrainian territory, with President Vladimir Putin set to ask for Ukrainian forces to retreat from four regions of Ukraine during peace talks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ruled out withdrawing troops from parts of eastern and southern Ukraine under Kyiv's control. Meanwhile,
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Senior government officials in the UK dismissed concerns that the newly announced EU-UK deal on food exports would compromise British sovereignty. The agreement was achieved despite disagreements over access to British fisheries, with EU officials initially threatening to collapse the deal unless the prime minister agreed to give Brussels greater
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British travellers face lengthy queues at EU airports due to stringent checks, while EU citizens breeze through with ease, sparking concerns about the UK's post-Brexit deal. The separate lanes for EU citizens are made possible by e-gates that match travellers' faces with biometric information on their passports.
