Von der Leyen threatens to increase trade pressure on China due to €1 billion daily deficit
The European Commission has set October as the deadline for reaching an agreement with Beijing to balance trade relations.
Germany initiates reduction of EU budget by ‘hundreds of billions’ of euros
Germany and five other EU countries propose reducing the EU’s 2 trillion euro budget by hundreds of billions.
Spanish Justice Minister Félix Bolaños denies Morocco’s involvement in mass migrant crossing into Ceuta
According to Bolaños, one of the reasons for the mass crossing was the “distortion” of a Supreme Court ruling, although he did not specify other circumstances.
Experts warn: energy bills could rise by more than £200 by 2027
Experts warn that household energy costs could rise by over £200 by early 2027, with the price cap set to increase and new measures from the government under scrutiny.
Pakistan says it is not obligated to comply with unilateral US sanctions against Iran
Pakistan states it will continue trade with Iran despite US sanctions, balancing relations between the two nations.
Russia threatens Britain with strikes on military facilities over supply of weapons and technologies to the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova warned of possible strikes on British military sites in Ukraine and elsewhere after Britain announced transfer of Storm Shadow technology to Ukraine.
Deputy U.S. Defense Secretary Colby: Europe remains a key interest for the U.S.
Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby at the NATO headquarters.
Latvian Prime Minister stated that the risk of military invasion by Russia is currently low
Estonia and Latvia say the threat from Russia remains unchanged after CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s visit to Moscow, with Baltic leaders emphasizing vigilance and low risk of invasion.
Catastrophic flood in Nepal: 353 dead and over 1,300 missing
The death toll from the devastating flood in northern Nepal has risen to 353, with over 1,300 missing.
Taiwan strengthens defense: President Lai urges urgent approval of $6.6 billion for drones
The call came ahead of a decisive vote in parliament, where the opposition holds the majority.