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EU Grants Final Approval to Ban Russian Gas Imports by 2027

European Union member states have given final approval to a plan to phase out all imports of Russian gas by 2027, marking a major step in reducing the bloc’s energy dependence on Moscow. Under the approved measures, imports of Russian...

EU–India Seal Historic Free Trade Agreement, Creating World’s Largest Trade Zone

India and the European Union have concluded a landmark free trade agreement, marking one of the most comprehensive trade deals ever signed by either side. The agreement creates a vast free trade zone covering nearly two billion people and...

EU Says Relations With US Have Taken ‘Big Blow’ Amid Greenland Row and Wider Geopolitical Tensions

Relations between the European Union and the United States have taken a “big blow,” according to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, following recent tensions linked to US actions and statements over Greenland, which is part of Denmark.   Speaking after...

Greenland Tensions Push EU to Pause US Trade Deal, Raising Fears of a Full-Scale Trade War

Rising tensions over US claims on Greenland have pushed the European Union to suspend approval of a major trade deal with the United States, escalating fears of a broader transatlantic trade conflict. The decision follows repeated statements by US President...

Spain Says India–EU Trade Deal Close to Completion, Defence Ties to Strengthen

India and the European Union are close to finalising a major free trade agreement, Spain’s Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said during his visit to New Delhi. The proposed deal is expected to be concluded soon and is being...

Trump Ties Greenland Push to Nobel Snub, Threatens EU With Tariffs

US President Donald Trump has linked his renewed push to take control of Greenland with his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize, escalating tensions with Europe and raising the prospect of a fresh transatlantic trade war. In a private...

EU and Mercosur Seal Landmark Free Trade Agreement After 25 Years of Talks

The European Union and the Mercosur bloc of South American nations have formally signed a long-awaited free trade agreement, marking a major milestone in global trade cooperation amid rising protectionism and economic uncertainty. The agreement aims to significantly reduce tariffs...

India–EU Trade Talks Reach Historic Stage Ahead of January Summit

 India and the European Union are in the final and most challenging phase of negotiations for a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA), with officials describing the talks as having reached a “historic juncture.” Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal confirmed that...

German Military Personnel to Arrive in Greenland as EU and Denmark Boost Arctic Security

Germany is set to deploy military personnel to Greenland as part of a wider European mission aimed at countering growing security threats in the Arctic region from Russia and China. The move comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions and increased...

Trump Threatens Tariffs Over Greenland Plan, Raising Tensions Between EU and Denmark

President Donald Trump has warned he could impose tariffs on countries that oppose his push to take control of Greenland, escalating tensions with Denmark and other European allies across the EU. Speaking at a public event in Washington, Trump said...

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European Union’s 27 Nations Weigh Emergency Steps to Curb Energy Price Surge

Energy ministers from the European Union’s 27 nations met in Brussels to discuss urgent measures to control rising energy...